Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Law firms have brands and trademarks too! Erik explains how law firms can protect their firm name and other branding elements, and shares some of the reasons they benefit from trademark registration. The post Protecting a Law Firm Brand appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Trademark registration acts much like a vaccine: a proactive step to help a brand fight off potential infringers 24/7 by appearing in the USPTO database, and by strengthening the brand’s immunity system in the event of an infringement or dispute. Is your brand vaccinated yet?

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 2, 2021

Trademark registration guards a brand in the USPTO database 24 / 7/ 365 when other people are research new brand name possibilities, and when examiner are reviewing new trademark applications for possible conflicts. This is a tremendous benefit and value – just one of many that comes with trademark registration.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 8, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of our video Protecting a Brand in the Amazon Brand Registry. That is why it is important to protect your brand on Amazon. The Amazon Brand Registry allows owners of a trademark to protect their goods from counterfeiters and those infringing on the brand.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 6, 2021

The following is a transcript of my video Vaccinate Your Brand with Trademark Registration. Trademark registration is like a vaccine to protect your brand from harms and dangers and risks, because when we get vaccinated, we’re boosting our immune system. It’s a hybrid of half-vaccinated.

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Erik K Pelton

APRIL 28, 2021

Just like a vaccine strengthening and boosting your immune system, so does protecting your brand by registering it in the USPTO database. What else can you do to boost your brand protection in this age of the pandemic and beyond? What else can you do to boost your brand protection in this age of the pandemic and beyond?

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Registration of a trademark with the USPTO acts like both a smoke detector and a fire extinguisher. The registration works like a detector to help minimize the chances of an infringement situation, and it acts like an extinguisher to help extinguish infringements that arise quicker and easier.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 11, 2024

Geographically Descriptive Terms: It is important to note that trademarks that include words that are geographically descriptive (like names of cities or countries) will not be eligible for registration if they create the impression that the products or services originating from other places are originating from the mentioned geographical location.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 20, 2021

Trademark registration can act like fire insurance, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers to safeguard your brand. The post Having Trademark Registration is Like Double Insurance for Your Brand appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 1, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video 5 Free Ways to Strengthen Your Brand. If you have a registration, use the ® prominently with your brand. Be consistent in how you use your brand—your colors, your logo, your fonts—to help your brand stick in the minds of customers. Be authentic.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of our video The Importance of International Trademark Registration. Registering your trademark in other countries can protect your reputation in those countries, and can ultimately increase the value of your brand.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video Brand Protection Cheat Sheet. I like to have visual aids when explaining topics, so I came up with the cheat sheet below for new brands to go through the basic steps for trademark protection and for building a bold brand. Apply for registration with the USPTO.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 27, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video What is a Presentation Copy of a Trademark Registration? One of the recent changes at the USPTO in 2022 was the transition to electronic registration certificates. Check the USPTO website on how to order a certified copy of your registration.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video 5 Free Ways to Strengthen Your Brand. Here are five free things that any business can do to strengthen their brand. No matter how long your brand has been around, whether you have a hundred customers or a million customers, you can do these things. You want this consistency.

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video State vs. Federal Trademark Registration. However, if you can’t get nationwide registration at the USPTO, then it’s worth considering filing for state registration. That’s where there’s a real benefit to getting state registration.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

JULY 11, 2024

I think you would agree with me that protecting a brand has become increasingly difficult in this digital era, where originality is becoming a thing of the past. Recently, we had a case wherein our Client’s IR application was provisionally refused by the Indian Registry due to the existence of an already registered identical mark.

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Erik K Pelton

APRIL 10, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video “The 5 Ws of Copyright Registration” The five Ws: Who, What, When, Where, and Why. I want to apply that to copyright registration Who can register a copyright? What is a copyright registration? A copyright registration is a certificate.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The USPTO recently phased out issuing trademark registration certificates on paper to all registrants automatically, and are instead issuing them electronically. I love my registration certifi9cates. If or when you receive a trademark registration now, you can pay a small fee to receive a paper copy from the USPTO.

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 2, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video 3 Steps to Protect Your Brand in the New Year. Protecting your brand has tremendous benefits for your business, and there are three things in particular to focus on at the beginning of the year and ensure that you are protected. Do an audit of your business and it’s branding.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 14, 2024

Your company’s trademarks are an integral part of its brand and identity. Registering your trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office provides valuable advantages for defending against trademark infringement by competitors and enforcing your intellectual property rights. By: Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 5, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video When Should I Apply for Trademark Registration? At that time, if the business hasn’t protected the name already, now is the time to do it generally and to file for the registration at that point. What if you started using the brand name on social media? It’s wise.

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

That feeling that our clients get when they receive their trademark registration certificate – pride in their brand, and assurance know that it is protected – I know that feeling firsthand, having received more than 10 trademark registrations for our own EMP&A brands! More Peltonisms® at [link].

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 7 This is the seventh in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. In the world of business, where brands are not merely labels but stories that resonate with consumers, effective brand building is a strategic imperative.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The following is an edited transcript of my video, Is Your Brand Seaworthy? Is your brand seaworthy? You’ll see what I’m talking about with my comparison of trademark and brand protection to a strong ship navigating the ocean waters. For a brand, that sort of propulsion is the proper use of the brand over time.

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Erik K Pelton

APRIL 8, 2022

It may not be easy to find a create, creative, bold brand name. It doesn’t come easy, but the effort is worth the challenge – and the time and energy involved – to standout with customers and competitors, and to improve the odds of USPTO trademark registration. More Peltonisms® at [link].

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 6 This is the sixth in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. In the fast-paced world of commerce, where imitation and unauthorized use can compromise a brand’s integrity, safeguarding your unique identity is of paramount importance.

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Sander Law

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Toblerone , one of my favourite chocolates, is a great example of protecting a brand with trademark registration. Have you protected all aspects of your branding with registered trademarks? The post Toblerone – Protecting a brand with Trademark Registration appeared first on SANDER LAW.

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video Trademark Registration: The Whole is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts. And one very important application for our purposes is that when it comes to trademark registration and the protections created by it–the benefits created by it–the sum really is greater than the parts.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 12, 2024

With the constant rise of counterfeiting, protecting one’s brand is now more important than ever. Many brand owners already take protective steps to protect their brands such as registering brands through trademark and copyright registrations and monitoring fraudulent use of said brands.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 15, 2021

Here are what I believe are The Keys to Branding Success: S start thinking about brand protection from the outset. E early filing for trademark registration. The post 7 keys to branding success appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. U use mark properly. C creative names are bolder and better.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 3 This is the third in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. In a marketplace teeming with similar offerings, where countless brands vie for attention, the risk of brand confusion is a looming threat.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 25, 2021

On a recent trip to the Atlantic Ocean, I was struck by this metaphor – a brand also needs several key features to be “seaworthy” and withstand the uncertainties and dangers that lie ahead. Proper use over time propels the brand, like the sails of a boat. Is your brand seaworthy?

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 4 This is the fourth in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. This elevated perception translates into increased brand value, opening avenues for potential licensing, franchising, partnerships, and even financial transactions.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

It is never to late to try to take advantage of the many benefits of USPTO trademark registration. Even a business that has been operating for years without a trademark registration would generally benefit from trying to enhance the protection for the brand by finally registering it.

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JD Supra Law

MAY 28, 2024

Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated methods to perpetrate phishing schemes, often posing convincingly as legitimate brands to hook their victims. At the same time, scams in which bad actors impersonate trademark offices to extort bogus fees or offer sham registrations are on the rise.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 7, 2020

Trademark registration is the #1 safety feature for brand; like seat belts in a car. The post Trademark registration: a brand’s best safety feature appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. More Peltonisms® at www.erikpelton.com/resources/peltonisms.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 21, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video How to Water Your Brand for Growth. I talk about my lack of green thumb, because it relates to so much of my branding, where I use sunflowers and plantings as metaphors, and I use the tagline, Making Trademarks Bloom Since 1999. Prolific marketing: getting your brand out there.

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