Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 6, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of my book video Building a Bold Brand Chapter 6: Why Apply to Register Trademark registration with the USPTO has tremendous value. A trademark registration is a tangible asset that can be assigned, licensed, or used as collateral in the sale of a business.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 25, 2022

In this video, Blockchain attorney Enrico Schaefer identifies key legal issues every brand, marketing agency, or project point person needs to be thinking about before launching an NFT project for a company. Are major brands are dropping NFTs? What big brand names are dropping NFTs? The answer might surprise you.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Yet, the rapid rise of podcasting has left many creators overlooking critical legal considerations specific copyright licensing. Without proper licensing, podcasters risk legal disputes that could undermine their creative efforts. Licensing in India is classified mainly into two types: voluntary and compulsory.

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Traverse Legal Blog

APRIL 6, 2022

This is a story of an NFT project which got off to a great start but was built on a weak foundation by the game and NFT company Animoca Brands , which brands itself as “Driving digital property rights via NFTs and gaming to build the open metaverse.” The brand licensing deal apparently had a ‘term’ that expired.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 12, 2022

Carrasquillo’s ‘Reloaded’ IPTV Branding. Carrasquillo operated several IPTV services, variously branded Reboot, Gears TV, Reloaded and Gears Reloaded but with those no longer in operation, he needed to make money in other ways. Company Claims Ownership of ‘Reloaded’ Trademark.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 31, 2025

The company Licensing IP International S.a.r.l. is not particularly well known, but over a billion people are familiar with its trademarks. These marks include popular adult entertainment brands including Pornhub, Youporn, Brazzers and Reality Kings, which fall under the umbrella of Aylo, the empire formerly known as MindGeek.

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Plagiarism Today

MAY 5, 2022

In 2014, the estate attempted to file a notice of copyright termination with Authentic Brands to terminate a 1983 agreement that resulted in them obtaining rights to the song. As such, he is suing for copyright infringement, noting that the sample was not licensed. Neither Kanye nor the plaintiff had any comment on the lawsuit.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 24, 2025

& Ors , imposed a staggering 339 crore in damages and costs on Amazon Technologies, Inc (D1) for trademark infringement. Factual Matrix The plaintiffs, Lifestyle Equities, owners of the registered trademark Beverly Hills Polo Club, initiated trademark infringement proceedings against Amazon Technologies, Inc. (D1),

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Intepat

APRIL 25, 2025

These disputes revolve around issues of copyright infringement, trademark violations, and ownership of digital assets, presenting novel challenges to intellectual property (IP) law. The Intersection of Fashion and NFTs The fashion industrys adoption of NFTs has transformed how brands and creators interact with consumers.

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Erik K Pelton

APRIL 22, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of my video 25 Benefits of Trademark Registration. It allows the owner to use the ® symbol, which conveys a brand’s status and helps ward off Infringers. You appear in the USPTO database, so when other brands are searching and clearing new names, it helps avoid conflicts.

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IP Law 360

JULY 5, 2023

For brand owners seeking to leverage their physical-world brands to expand into the virtual world and vice versa, understanding the current, uncertain trademark landscape and implementing practical licensing considerations is crucial, despite some recent big-name pullbacks from the metaverse, say attorneys at Sullivan & Cromwell.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The following is an excerpt from my book, Building a Bold Brand. I am particularly sensitive to the trademark challenges that small businesses face for several reasons. Pelton & Associates, to advise and counsel others about trademark protection. a great trademark: Marketing department. Corporate attorney.

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The following is an excerpt from my book, Building a Bold Brand. Trademark registration with the United States Patent and Trademark. as low as $225, and the resulting trademark registration provides a. show both employees and customers the brand’s value and. trademark can even be assigned a dollar value.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 27, 2022

On 12 January 2022, the Lithuanian Supreme Court upheld the rejection of the Lithuanian designation of Chanel SARL’s two-dimensional trademark (see below) in Class 3 for perfumery products. The trademark depicts the shape of the Chanel No. 5 perfume bottle. T 862/19 ). This claim, too, was unsuccessful.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 24, 2023

In the consumer brands industry, licensing makes the world go round. Licensing is critical in the consumer brand industry because many businesses make a large portion of their revenue from licensing their trademarked brands to others to use on their consumer products.

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 19, 2021

The following is an edited transcript of my video, Why Apply to Register Your Trademark. There are several key benefits to trademark registration. In fact, I’m certain that happens every single day to thousands of brands when people are coming up with names or clearing names and we never hear about them.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 6, 2022

Two years ago, Hawaiian anti-piracy lawyer Kerry Culpepper turned some of the most popular piracy brands into a powerful anti-piracy tool. The attorney, who is listed as director of the company ’42 Ventures,’ registered several piracy-related trademarks, including ‘YTS’ and ‘Popcorn Time.’. YTS Trademark Enforcement.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Emojico has trademark registrations in the word “emoji” for a ridiculously broad range of product categories–from (I’m not making this up) ship hulls to penis enlargers–and it then licenses the word to product manufacturers and defendants ensnared in its enforcement net.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2021

This boom is creating great opportunities for IP owners who want to license their IP for use in NFTs. The IP owners that may capitalize on this NFT boom can include: brands that have famous trademarks, logos, and other brand identifiers; game companies that have unique characters or game art.

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Intepat

APRIL 26, 2025

Streaming and Licensing Complexities: Streaming platforms have become the primary source of music consumption, but the licensing ecosystem can be complex. This highlights the importance of protecting your unique musical identity through trademarks and other IP strategies.

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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Those activities are all well and good – and I fully appreciate that “ bobbing for apples ” wasn’t listed because, let’s be honest, that’s really gross – but as we’re the Trademark & Copyright Law blog, allow me to focus on something a bit closer to home: apple trademarks. But let’s talk trademarks.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Somewhat unusually, however, federal trademark infringement and cybersquatting allegations also played a key role, alongside other claims including unfair competition. The complaint alleged that Kokoa TV provided access to Korean-based TV shows and movies, including those exclusively licensed to wA for distribution in the United States.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The Trade Marks Act, 1999 governs the use of trademarks in India. It concerns with the registration and protection of trademarks for products and services alike from being used deceptively, false marks. That, whether the respondent exploit the unfair advantage of the petitioner brands goodwill in the trademark application?

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IPilogue

JULY 20, 2021

Whether or not you’re a biker, you’re likely familiar with the Harley-Davidson brand. Considered the most well-known American motorcycle brand in the world , Harley-Davidson claims to sell more than just bikes—they sell a lifestyle. The Federal Court determined Harley-Davidson established a remediable violation of its trademark rights.

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Intepat

APRIL 23, 2025

In the contemporary music industry, a band’s or artist’s name, logo, and visual identity constitute critical brand assets, demanding the same rigorous protection afforded to their musical compositions. This accrued recognition forms the bedrock of their brand equity. Consider the trajectory of a musical act.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

On October 25, 2022, following a string of antisemitic remarks and hate speech from Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) on social media, Adidas announced their decision to terminate their co-branding partnership with Ye and end production of all Yeezy branded products.

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Nelligan Law

JANUARY 24, 2024

Now, let’s delve into the legal galaxy of licensing. “Spaceballs” undertakes a delicate dance in the licensing arena, where the gravitational pull of intellectual property laws is a formidable force. In reality, scent trademarks represent a distinctive yet uncommon facet of intellectual property protection.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 2, 2024

Image from here Manu Bhaker’s Olympics Victory: Do Brands Violate Publicity Rights by Putting out Congratulatory Posts? Moment marketing” refers to a strategy where brands can take advantage of ongoing events to gain relevance, and especially for some of the sheen of patriotic athletic victories to wear off on them.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

These NFT drops offer valuable learning lessons which every NFT project, brand, and company must consider before launching their NFTs project. In this video, we will also examine the legal strategies each project got right on trademark registration and copyright licensing. What Is A Trademark & How Does It Impact NFT Drops?

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Traverse Legal Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

These nonprofits own registered trademarks and attend to them just as a for-profit organization does. As one can imagine, just like a for-profit business seeks to leverage its brand and identity in order to further garner goodwill and generate revenue, nonprofits also are well-served when they do the same.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The ultimate success of brands and businesses in the modern world largely depends on the groundbreaking innovation that sets them apart from the rising competition in the market. Having a robust Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategizing well to maintain it can do wonders in enhancing your brand value and market share.

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Likelihood of Confusion

DECEMBER 28, 2021

As seen in the Benny Goodman case in the TTAB, celebrity, brand power and trademark rights may outlive a celebrity’s peak performing years, but will bear fruit only as long as the roots. The post Best of 2013: Arnold Palmer and the Perfect Brand appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Any form of Intellectual Property (IP) , be it a trademark, patent, or copyright, can be licensed to third parties. Through IP licensing, IP rights holders grant third parties the exclusive right to use their IP while retaining their ownership. Understanding the IP License. Creating the IP Licensing Agreement.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 2, 2022

What happens after you get your mark registered as a trademark? Your Trademark Application gets approved, and you receive your registration certificate. Don’t let that Trademark Registration certificate fool you. Furthermore, it will also never enforce your trademark rights on your behalf.

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Intepat

JUNE 25, 2024

Introduction Trademark licensing is a legal phenomenon where a trademark owner (Licensor) grants permission to another (Licensee) to use the trademark on mutually agreed terms and conditions. Hence, it reduces the uncertainty associated with the licensing of trademarks.

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Intepat

APRIL 27, 2025

In addition to copyright and patents, trademarks are a crucial element of Music IP. Trademarks protect brand names, artist names, logos, and other distinctive symbols that identify and distinguish the source of music goods and services.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Thou Shalt not Register Your Trade Union with a Name in the Likeness of My Trademark Reportedly, Samsung India is opposing the use of ‘Samsung’ in an application to register the trade union of it’s workers. The Court noted the expiration of the license and the respondents’ registered trademark rights.

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