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Patent, Trademark, and Copyright: Definitions and Distinctions

Erik K Pelton

The following is an edited transcript of my video Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Definitions and Differences. The following is an edited transcript of my video Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Definitions and Differences. Trademarks get registered with the USPTO. A trademark registration can use the symbol.

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Proper Copyright Notice

Erik K Pelton

The following is an edited transcript of my video Proper Copyright Notice. While this podcast is predominantly about trademark issues, I do from time to time like to talk about other intellectual property issues, especially copyright issues. That’s what a proper copyright notice looks like.

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Which trademark or copyright symbol do I use?

Erik K Pelton

Here is a handy cheat sheet I made: ® – a.k.a “circle-R” – Registered trademark with the USPTO. For more, see my video: The post Which trademark or copyright symbol do I use? TM – Unregistered mark, used with products and tangle items. SM – Unregistered service mark, used with services.

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TikTok Copyright Notices Up Again in 2023, Success Rate Collapses to 56%

TorrentFreak

We honor valid removal requests based on infringements of copyright law and trademark law.” ” Released every six months, TikTok’s transparency reports bundle copyright and trademark takedown notices together. .”

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3 Count: Frequent Flyer

Plagiarism Today

First off today, Kim Lyons at The Verge reports that American Airlines has filed a lawsuit against the travel tips website The Points Guy alleging that the site has violated their copyrights, trademarks and the terms of service of their frequent flyer program. 2: Nintendo Copyright Strikes That Pokemon First Person Shooter.

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3 Steps to Protect Your Brand in the New Year

Erik K Pelton

Check your renewal deadlines for any trademark registrations you have. Are you using the proper trademark symbols? Have you made sure that intellectual property and trademark clauses are in those agreements so that you’re building more protection for your trademarks in intellectual property?

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3 Count: Grand Theft Copyright

Plagiarism Today

Bungie sued AimJunkies alleging that cheat software developed by AimJunkies infringed both the copyright and their trademarks related to the game Destiny 2. The initial complaint was dismissed, with the judge ruling that Bungie did not adequately make their case.

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