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

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 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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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 20, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of Chapter 8 of my book video Building a Bold Brand: The Trademark Registration Process: A Long and Winding Road The trademark application process at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is generally long, complex, and full of deadlines. Receive a registration certificate.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 15, 2023

Why Amazon Sellers Should Care Amazon Brand Registry In order to ensure a smoother application process for Amazon Brand Registry, the most important thing to do is to derisk your trademark application with the USPTO. Need a registered trademark to maximize full benefits of Amazon Brand Registry? Then incorporate.

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IIPRD

MARCH 13, 2025

With so many IPs available trademarks, patents, copyrights, and more – how can you choose the right one for your work, product, or business? Image Sources: Shutterstock] Key Features: Registration of trademark is mandatory for protection against infringement, but not against passing off. It is governed by the Patent Act, 1970.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 8, 2022

In this blog we will talk about the process of registration and what type of protection is provided under the designs act. The design created for your brand brings enormous value to the business. However, for the acquisition of the protection, it is mandatory to get your brand registered under the designs act. Website Designs.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Domain names also play an important role in conveying branding and as a result can be worth considerable sums of money. That included those whose names appeared in public WHOIS databases as registrants or owners of domains. Anyone can make a request, via the system, for certain non-public domain registration data.

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Patently-O

MARCH 12, 2025

Sazerac Brands, LLC , 2023-1682 (Fed. The case involves two alcohol producers: Bullshine Distillery sought to register “BULLSHINE FIREBULL” for alcoholic beverages; Sazerac, owner of “FIREBALL” branded cinnamon whiskey, and opposed the registration claiming likelihood of confusion.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 20, 2025

Case Summaries Gilead Sciences Inc vs Union Of India on 19 December, 2024 (Madras High Court) Image from here The writ petition pertains to a patent application filed by the petitioner, which was contested by the 4 th respondent through a post-grant opposition. The defendants were unable to establish prior use and legitimate registration.

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Olartemoure Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Fashion is not the exception , and different brands have become involved in the meta world. The virtual universe Decentraland hosted in March 2022, the first Metaverse Fashion Week which was a success, as it featured more than 70 brands, artists and designers. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

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U.S. Department of Commerce

AUGUST 9, 2021

Protecting our Trademark Customers with Federal Registration of USPTO Marks. Imagine you are a trademark applicant who receives a notice in the mail from an agency claiming to be the USPTO, with an almost identical logo, informing you that the USPTO will deny or cancel your registration unless you pay a required fee. August 9, 2021.

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video Our Unique Patent Pending Tool at EMP&A. We own more than a dozen trademark registrations for our brand, slogans and other creative trademarks, and we recently became the owners of a patent application. At our firm, we aim to practice what we preach.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Protection of trademarks is important for the following reasons: Preservation of brand identity Prevention of customer confusion Business investment protection Fair Competition Innovation in branding Famous infringement cases within the areas of intellectual property underline complex legal issues and stakes involved. Dongre and Ors.

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 6, 2022

Pelton & Associates (EMP&A) is a boutique firm focusing on trademark protection for businesses an brands, including trademark and copyright applications, trademark disputes, matters with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, trademark clearance searches, and other matters. Applications will be accepted through January 24, 2022.

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 6, 2025

Slogans play a crucial role in branding, serving as memorable and important expressions of a companys identity. In Brazil, slogans are eligible for trademark registration, but their acceptance has historically been limited by strict requirements for distinctiveness and functionality.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 8, 2025

After 16 years of research and testing the variety, UGA decided to brand the new turfgrass as SeaBreeze. Initially, the name appeared to be par for the course: UGA has a tradition of naming its salt tolerant paspalum varieties with the "Sea" prefix, and the SeaBreeze brand was meant to evoke images of waterfront golf courses and lawns.

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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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Intepat

APRIL 27, 2025

While copyright protects the artistic elements within music, patent law plays a crucial role in safeguarding the technological innovations that drive the industry’s evolution. Utility patents safeguard the functional aspects of these inventions, such as the unique mechanics of novel instruments (e.g.,

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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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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 9, 2022

There exist several IPRs and it is important to be aware of which one is suitable for your brand/ business. There are added benefits to each IPR that come along with their registration. Registration is the procedure of filing a particular mark/ name under the respective authority of legal statutes.

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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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Above the Fold

MARCH 31, 2022

. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) maintains two trademark Registers: the Principal Register and the Supplemental Register. Prevents the registration of confusingly similar marks with the USPTO. Thus, these trademarks are eligible for registration on the Principal Register. Principal Register.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Having freelanced as a patent research analyst, he developed an interest in patent prosecution and in exploring the Patents Act through various interpretative approaches. He is currently engaged in WIPO-Harvard Law School Course in Patent Law and Global Public Health. Kartikeya is a second-year law student in the LL.B.

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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. myriad of benefits to its owner: Using the registration symbol (®) looks nice, and the official. your brand.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2024

However, unconventional trademarks challenge traditional concepts of visual representation, leading to significant complexities in their registration, protection, and enforcement. Rooted in the expansion of brand identity, their evolution began in the mid-20th century, gaining traction with sound and colour marks.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

However, simply changing one letter of a short mark may not be a free pass, as a recent decision of the German Patent Court involving the trade marks GTI and GTA shows. Background In 2015, an individual person filed for registration of German word mark GTA. Consumers would, therefore, understand GTI as an independent brand.

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The IPKat

APRIL 19, 2025

He earlier worked as an Australian diplomat, as a patent attorney, and as an academic. Further details and registration here. Warhol Registration is now open for the European University Institute (EUI) upcoming conference on the topic " Botticelli v. Further details and registration here. Details and registration here.

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The following is an edited transcript of my video, Customs and Border Patrol Registration for Your Trademark. And a lot of brand owners don’t realize that it’s not very difficult and not very expensive to register and protect their trademark with US Customs and Border Protection.

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IP Law 360

JUNE 2, 2022

A Houston restaurant called The Breakfast Klub has filed a trademark lawsuit against a California "influencer cafe" it says swiped its brand — even after the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office denied The Breakfast Club's registration for being too similar and the Texas restaurant refused to share the morning meal moniker.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 8, 2020

But now that they are imminent, the most important thing that brand owners should know is: Filing new applications – or renewals if eligible – in December 2020 will save you money. For details on how to check if your trademark registration is eligible for renewal filing now, see my video here. Post Registration Fees.

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Intepat

APRIL 26, 2025

Patents: Protecting Your Music Technology Innovations If you’re developing new instruments, effects, or software, patents can be a powerful tool to protect your innovations. Design Patents for Aesthetics: If you design a unique-looking instrument or piece of equipment, a design patent can protect its visual appearance.

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 23, 2022

But I’ve been following the world of gaming and eSports competitions for many years, and in fact, have been lucky enough to work with eSports teams and several gamers to protect their brands. For example, Summit1G is one of the most popular gamers out there, and they have many filings with the Patent and Trademark Office.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 9, 2023

21, 2023) Deetsch alleged that he owned design patents for CPAP pillow products, which the Lei defendants infringed. In December 2020, Deetsch notified Amazon of his patents through the Brand Registry portal and asked Amazon to remove the Lei defendants’ products. Again, right of publicity would’ve been better.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The following is an excerpt from my book, Building a Bold Brand. Believe it or not, I even had to face changing my brand name early on as a result of receiving a cease and desist letter! Small businesses are just as capable of creating and building great brands as big businesses are. But cost is not the correct question to ask.

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Greenspoon Marder LLP

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Nevertheless, the legalization of hemp also provided a path for cannabis companies to one of the most important branding tools in the United States: a federal trademark registration. percent on a dry weight basis. The magic words have workeduntil very recently.

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The IPKat

APRIL 16, 2025

Patents Rose Hughes outlined T 1913/21 concerning a crucial differentiation between second non-medical use claims and process claims. Rose Hughes explained T 0660/22 regarding a patent application related to a method for analyzing image data about cells growing in culture. More details here.

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