Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Pelton & Associates (EMP&A) is a boutique firm focusing on intellectual property protection for businesses and brands, including trademark and copyright applications, trademark disputes, matters with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, trademark clearance searches, and other matters.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In 2024, Indian courts delivered several landmark judgments in the field of intellectual property (IP), addressing challenges that range from traditional trademark disputes to modern issues like copyright in AI training and digital piracy. Trademark Judgments Limits of Trademark Exclusivity : Pidilite Industries Ltd.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 16, 2024

INTRODUCTION Trade dress protection is an important aspect of intellectual property, whereby the special visual aspect of products or packaging will identify the origin of products to consumers. In an aesthetic-driven industry, these marks are very important for differentiating one brand from another.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

There are several different forms of intellectual property. The three that can be registered – in different ways and for different lengths – are patents, trademarks, and copyrights. A trademark protects something that indicates the source of goods or services — generally a brand name, logo, or slogan.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 10, 2024

During our conversation we begin by briefly talking about patent strategy, but then move quickly to brand protection, trademarks, trade dress and effectively working with customs agencies around the world.

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Erik K Pelton

JUNE 17, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of my video 25 Branding Tips. As we celebrate our 25th year, I am excited to share 25 branding tips with you: Choose a creative name – it’s the foundation you begin with to build a bold brand. Register your trademark. Put intellectual property notices on your website.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

With the Metaverse and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) being the common buzzwords as of late, the USPTO (US Patent & Trademark Office) has been experiencing a significant rise in the number of Trademark Applications filed in the virtual sphere to safeguard the products and services.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

This is a book review of The Future of Intellectual Property , edited by Daniel J. Secondly, and more seriously, the title of the chapter is a great hook: Intellectual Property for Humanity: A Manifesto. Gervais , Milton R. Underwood Chair in Law at Vanderbilt University Law School, US. You have our curiosity, Phoebe Li!

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 26, 2021

To answer that and other questions about Halloween costumes, we have to step back and look at how copyright and trademark law apply to costumes. Trademark and Halloween Costumes. The other major part of the question is trademark. Trademark infringement, however, isn’t like copyright. Copyright and Halloween Costumes.

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Nelligan Law

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Now, WWE has filed twelve new trademark applications, reinforcing that intellectual property is just as vital to its business model as the action inside the ring. Osiris Griffin feels like an ancient warrioror maybe a sneaker brand. Haze Jameson could be a whiskey label or a rebellious high-flyer. education policy.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 7, 2025

AI and the Global IP System We need a worldwide intellectual property (IP) structure that encourages innovation and invention if we are to benefit from generative AI. When the present intellectual property system was developed, innovation was more sluggish and concentrated on human creativity.

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Intepat

MARCH 13, 2025

Since the launching country exercises jurisdiction and control over the objects launched into space, by extension, the same control would also be exercisable over the intellectual property created by these space objects. SECURING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN OUTER SPACE Space exploration is no longer an undertaking only for governments.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 8, 2025

Introduction Customs law and trademark law operate at a crucial interface when it comes to protecting intellectual property rights (IPRs) and against counterfeiting. The Trademarks Act, 1999, gives trademark protection to the identity of brands.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 30, 2021

The following is a transcript of my video Influencers Need Trademark Protection Too. The shocking thing that I’ve learned is that many of these influencers are not protecting their brands. Many are not talking steps to register their trademarks. This is astonishing because an influencer essentially is a brand.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 20, 2022

In today’s highly competitive working environment, almost every other individual knows what Intellectual Property (IP) is and that the protection of IP assets is a matter of paramount importance. A trade secret gives a competitive edge to brands and businesses over their rivals in the industry. For more visit: [link].

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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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Intepat

MAY 24, 2023

Intellectual property rights may be established, protected, or granted to another party by contracts or agreements. In today’s business landscape, the significance of intellectual property (IP) assets is on the rise and is becoming increasingly crucial in various sectors.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 7, 2025

All of these bring a new dynamism with them and, inevitably, challenges–and opportunities–in the field of intellectual property, most particularly trademarks. As such, fundamentally trademarks serve the following two purposes: They help consumers identify what products are produced for.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 29, 2025

London, UK A fizzing legal battle is brewing in the Intellectual Property world as Thatcher Cider, a renowned British cider brand, locks horns with supermarket giant Aldi over an alleged Trade Mark infringement. However, the High Court ruled in Aldis favour.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 5, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video The Trademark Scam Decision Tree. Past listeners and viewers of my videos and podcasts will know that from time to time I provide an update and more information about trademark scams, and the time has come once again. Patent and Trademark Office and their logos.

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 6, 2022

Summer is around the corner, which means we are seeking law student(s) for a paid IP/Trademark internship from May/June – July/August 2022. Our intern will have an interest in Intellectual Property law; solid research and writing skills; and attention to detail and deadlines.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Another exception, section 64(3)(b), states that copyright infringement may still be found when reproducing an article that contains “a trademark or a representation thereof or a label.” Supreme Court case, Star Athletica, LLC v Varsity Brands, Inc. Scary Issues with Licensing and Trademarks. This is contrary to the U.S.

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Plagiarism Today

APRIL 11, 2022

Earlier this month, the ecommerce site Etsy announced that they are launching a new intellectual property portal that they hope will make it easier for brands, creators and other rightsholders to report listings that are infringing on their rights. Users login with their Etsy account and then first register their brand.

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Garrigues Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Fashion brands follow trends in society and growing awareness in favor of diversity is no different. Increasingly more trademarks are being registered for goods that either allude to diversity or which are directly linked to these new trends.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

We are pleased to announce that the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) and International Trademark Association (INTA) are jointly hosting a conference on brand protection strategies on February 24th, 2023 at the Imperial, New Delhi. For further details please read their announcement below.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of Chapter 13 of my book video Building a Bold Brand: Beware of Scams Few things I have written about over the years have garnered more attention than my coverage of worthless scams that prey upon trademark owners. Don’t pay for trademark directory listings. No one uses them!

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

INTRODUCTION Section 29 [1] of the Trademark Act, 1999 , defines infringement as: “Trademarks infringement occurs if an unauthorized party makes use of a registered trademark in a way that is likely to lead to confusion about the origin of the product.” FAMOUS CASES OF TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT 1.Foreign

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IPilogue

MAY 30, 2022

These cases demonstrate interesting practical considerations that are important for those seeking intellectual property protections to reflect on. Firstly, they illustrate the potential to use intellectual property for both offensive and defensive purposes.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 21, 2025

They drive down your prices, confuse customers, and can seriously damage a brand’s reputation. With the right legal protections and smart strategies, you can keep control of your brand, protect your pricing, and ensure customers get exactly what they paid for. Your return on investment from vigorous brand enforcement is real.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Introduction Trademarks serve as identifiers of the source of goods or services, traditionally encompassing logos, names, and slogans. However, as markets grow increasingly innovative, non-traditional marks have emerged, referred to as unconventional trademarks. The concept of unconventional trademarks has a relatively short history.

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azrights

MAY 3, 2022

Though many important decisions people make when creating a new brand identity are intellectual property decisions, IP lawyers are rarely involved in the naming and brand creation process. . As a trademark lawyer, I began to ask myself why? There are a wide range of companies offering branding services.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Intellectual Property Rights occur as the dynamic instrument to discourse these tasks if the legal protection and development of a situation is beneficial to development and novelty. Moreover, the IPR eases the market development and establishes a solid brand identity. in the startups by the end of Fiscal Year 24.

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IIPRD

MARCH 4, 2024

Introduction Intellectual Property Rights is a right which is connected with the person or the company’s intangible property. For Example, Person A used the trademark of Nike to defraud the public and to cause the loss to original Nike by selling duplicate products. What are the rights in Intellectual Property?

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2024

For IndiGo, the 6E callsign has been an integral element of the official designator and a brand identifier for the past 18 years. Notably, 6E has become a dominant feature and exclusive to the Indigos brand and its associated services. IndiGo has also secured registration for the word mark 6E Link under multiple classes in 2015.

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Corsearch

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

For pharmaceutical companies, protecting brands and patient safety has never been more important — or more challenging. The pharmaceutical industry operates in a high-stakes environment where patient safety, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property protection intersect.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

. (“Plaintiffs”) have filed a lawsuit against Atlas Mover Group LLC (“AMG”) and United Best Moving LLC (“UBM”) (“Defendants”) for trademark infringement and unfair competition. Over the years, Atlas has built a reputation for high-quality service and earned substantial goodwill in its marks.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 15, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of my video 5 Things I’ve Learned About Trademarks in 2023. I continue to learn new things about the world of trademarks – even after more than two decades in the field. Here are some of the highlights or recent things I’ve learned: The world of trademark continues to grow.

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