Erik K Pelton

JULY 31, 2020

The following is an edited transcript of a video entitled, I received a Notice of Allowance, Now what? Understanding the Notice of Allowance, and what it means, is important for trademark applicants who file an “intent to use” application. An application filed under intent to use that gets approved by the USPTO initially, and then gets published in the public record without any opposition or extension filed, will then be issued what’s called a Notice of Allowance.

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Art Law Journal

JULY 31, 2020

Nicole Martinez. Knowing more about copyright and fair use will help you determine what is yours to use and what is off limits.

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Fair Use Blogging Copyright Social Media 73

Texas Intellectual Property Law Blog

JULY 30, 2020

Texas residents may have heard that a Massachusetts brewery is under pressure by Duke University to change its name over allegations that its name, Iron Duke, infringed on the university’s trademark. Although it’s important to defend a company or organization’s intellectual property, some companies can push the boundary lines with copyright litigation.

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Litigation Trademark Intellectual Property Television 52

Erik K Pelton

JULY 28, 2020

A few weeks ago, the USPTO published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to adjust fees for trademark filings. The proposed adjustments include many fee increases, as well as some new fees. Last fall, I spoke and wrote about the preliminary proposal. The update proposal features some modifications, but I still believe it will disproportionately impact small businesses, and I still believe the USPTO ought to provide more detail about its budget needs and in particular its IT troubles.

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Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera

Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?

Technology

Erik K Pelton

JULY 27, 2020

The following is an edited transcript of the video below, entitled How to Check Trademark Registration Deadlines. t’s very important to be timely when renewing trademark registrations with the USPTO. There is a six month grace period allowed, but there’s an extra fee charged then, and after the grace period runs out a registration cannot be renewed, really under any circumstances.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 29, 2020

Listen to this podcast and to Erik reflecting on how individuals and his clients are handling this crisis and receive his special free eBook download offer. Free eBook: Brand Management Tools During and After a Crisis. [link]. The post 8 Brand Tips for the Age of Corona Virus and Any Challenging Times appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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Texas Intellectual Property Law Blog

JULY 29, 2020

Texas inventors should take a look into getting patents for their discoveries and inventions. A patent gives the creator of a product the property rights to that invention. It prevents other people from creating an identical product for use, for sale or for profit. The patent is supposed to be internationally recognized, but that may be hard to enforce.

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Texas Intellectual Property Law Blog

JULY 29, 2020

Texas inventors should take a look into getting patents for their discoveries and inventions. A patent gives the creator of a product the property rights to that invention. It prevents other people from creating an identical product for use, for sale or for profit. The patent is supposed to be internationally recognized, but that may be hard to enforce.

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