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?

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 30, 2021

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. But don’t forget to think about protecting your brand.

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

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. You see, there are maybe a dozen benefits of being a registered trademark and each one of them is valuable by itself.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 25, 2023

Swift’s prolific portfolio of registered trademarks and savvy branding in this video. The post Taylor Swift’s Trademark Reputation appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. In the kingdom of trademark protection, Taylor Swift is the reigning queen. Erik discusses Ms.

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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. Appearing in the USPTO’s online database. That only applies if there’s a good or product involved, but it’s still a valuable tool.

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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. show both employees and customers the brand’s value and.

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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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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of Chapter 16 of my book video Building a Bold Brand: Monitoring for Infringers To maintain protection of a brand or a trademark, the owner must guard against unauthorized use or infringement. See the USPTO’s Trademark Electronic Search Systems (TESS) at [link].

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

With the Super Bowl coming up, it is important for brands looking to capitalize on football-themed promotions to remember that the terms “Super Bowl” and “Super Sunday” are registered trademarks guarded by the National Football League (NFL) more closely than a shutdown corner on a wide receiver. By: Foster Garvey PC

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 31, 2022

A great logo can communicate a lot about a brand. Logos can become registered trademarks too. A great logo can communicate a lot about a brand. Logos can become registered trademarks too. Logos can become registered trademarks too.

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a precedential decision on trademark functionality doctrine in PIM Brands Inc. Haribo of America Inc.

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JD Supra Law

MAY 25, 2022

But why does anyone care about trademarks in the metaverse? Due to the sheer volume of recent media coverage, readers of this blog are likely familiar with the “metaverse,” or the idea of a virtual world where users can interact with an immersive computer-generated environment, objects, and other users.

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 9, 2020

In this video, I share for the first time some of the favorite insights and lessons learned after more than 20 years of helping businesses register trademarks and protect brands. For example, did you know that I used file applications on paper, and deliver them by hand to the USPTO! For more on my experience, see [link].

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 12, 2024

In trademark law, the concept of distinctiveness is central to protecting your brand and ensuring it stands out in the marketplace. Understanding the levels of trademark distinctiveness can help startup founders make informed decisions when selecting and registering trademarks.

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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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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Did you know that some of the apple varieties you know and love aren’t generic names but instead are protected, registered, and frequently licensed brand names? Cripps Pink apples date back to 1973, bred by John Cripps and resulting from a cross between a Lady Williams and a Golden Delicious.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Many brand owners are familiar with the value of registered trademarks, which safeguard the goodwill cultivated between mark holders and consumers by reducing confusion as to the source of the associated goods.

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 26, 2021

” There are four things that a trademark owner should do to ensure that they don’t lose the strength or protection in their trademark, even after it’s registered. The first one, perhaps the easiest one, is use the ® R with a circle symbol frequently in connection with the registered trademark.

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Erik K Pelton

APRIL 24, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video Color Trademarks Case Study: T-Mobile Magenta. Non-traditional trademarks are some of the most interesting and fun topics to discuss in the world of brand protection. They’re not terribly common for most brands, and that’s part of what makes them interesting.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 2, 2022

No trademark office across the globe will ever keep a watch on the market for unauthorized use of your Registered Trademark. Furthermore, it will also never enforce your trademark rights on your behalf. It implies that the onus lies with the trademark holder to prevent others from infringing upon his trademark rights.

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Kashishipr

MAY 4, 2022

Trademarks provide multiple crucial advantages to businesses and customers alike. Additionally, they help the customers distinguish between brands and understand the quality of the products they buy. Trademarks also carry all the image and reputation a brand builds over the years.

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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. Search first.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 25, 2023

With the Super Bowl coming up, it is important for brands looking to capitalize on football-themed promotions to remember that the terms “Super Bowl” and “Super Sunday” are registered trademarks guarded by the National Football League (NFL) more closely than a shutdown corner on a wide receiver. By: Foster Garvey PC

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Super Bowl - With the Super Bowl coming up, it is important for brands looking to capitalize on football-themed promotions to remember that the terms “Super Bowl” and “Super Sunday” are registered trademarks guarded by the National Football League (NFL) more closely than a shutdown corner on a wide receiver.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 3, 2023

A trademark can be any word, phrase, symbol, design, or a combination of these features that helps differentiate your goods or services from others. Businesses should consider seeking trademark registrations to protect their brands against unauthorized use by others, but also because a registered trademark can add credibility to your brand.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of Chapter 12 of my book video Building a Bold Brand: Using and Choosing Trademark Counsel I get asked all the time, “Can I file a trademark application by myself?” How do you keep abreast of developments in the field of trademark law? How many trademarks have you registered?

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 19, 2022

Because other parties, other people, other lawyers, search that database when they are going through the steps to clear new brand names, and they may come across your name and change their plans because they saw it. Having that registration also allows your brand to use the ®.

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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. To learn more about the book, visit www.buildingaboldbrand.com. .

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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 1, 2021

It is becoming increasingly vital that Registered Trademarks are used to maintain their validity and their ability to be enforced against third parties. Trademark cancellation actions can be filed by third parties and can prove to be extremely time-consuming, costly, and damaging to the brand. What Constitutes Use?

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 5, 2022

Additionally, it also deals with the exclusive rights of a trademark owner, penalties for Trademark Infringement , remedies for damaged goods, and modes of transference of a Registered Trademark. Creating a brand image for the goods/services in the minds of the public at large. Trademark Search.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 25, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video Will AI Change Trademarks? Let’s discuss artificial intelligence (AI) in general, and whether it’s going to affect and impact the world of trademarks, and filing and registering trademarks. I have no such fears.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

For every successful brand, it is critical to properly protect and to productively develop and use the underlying intellectual property (IP) in that brand to ensure its long-term growth. Trademark and registered design portfolio It goes without saying: maintaining a comprehensive trademark portfolio is key.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 31, 2023

In our previous article, Protecting Your Brand: A Primer on Canadian Trademarks, we touched upon the beginning stages of a trademark application and considerations such as, "Should I register my trademark?" and "Is the trademark available?" By: Miller Canfield

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Frank Schechter which says that a common (Generic) name can be registered by anyone, but no one has the exclusive right to that trademark, For instance, the renowned brand Apple has its trademark registered under various classes but the word ‘apple’ diluted under class 29 of the food category.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 17, 2022

In particular, Tsingtao alleged that such use of its registered trademark created in the relevant users the impression that the small breweries’ beer and brand was somewhat related to Tsingtao Beer. 7) causing harm to other’s exclusive rights to use registered trademarks.”. 57 of the Trademark Law.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Allowing brands to connect with their consumers and establish a recognizable online presence, it is a crucial platform to reach audiences on a global scale. Here are some of the most common types of scams observed on the platform: Fake/ impersonation accounts Scammers create fake accounts that closely mimic established brands.

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SpicyIP

MAY 2, 2022

We’re pleased to bring you a timely guest post by Sangita Sharma on a recent order by the Delhi High Court, on the usage of a competitor’s registered trademarks as keywords or adwords. The plaintiff filed the suit seeking protection of its various registered trademarks used by Defendant No.1- Defendant no.

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