Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The USPTO will put into effect on January 2, 2021 what is quite likely the largest trademark fee increase in US history. Many fees are going up, and several new fees have been created. These fee changes have been in the works for more than a year. For my past public comments on these, please see earlier posts here: Public comments submitted by EMP&A regarding USPTO’s proposed trademark fee increases (Aug. 6, 2020).

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IP Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2020

As we approach the end of the transition period, during which time the UK was no longer a member of the EU but still followed certain laws and regulations and remained a part of the customs union, this is a reminder that on January 1, 2021, only UK laws will apply.

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Art Law Journal

DECEMBER 8, 2020

If you're an artist or creative and don't document your work and career, learn why it's important and tips on how to get started. If you do, congratulations! Here are some best practices and reminders. The post Artists and Creatives: Document Your Work and Career appeared first on Art Business Journal.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Fish & Richardson is pleased to announce its 1L Diversity Fellowship Program for 2021. The program, which offers fellowships to diverse first-year law students, is a key component of our ongoing firm initiative to recruit, retain, and advance attorneys who will contribute to the diversity of our practice and of the legal profession. Our 1L Diversity Fellowship Program is comprised of four components: a paid summer associate position in one of Fish & Richardson’s domestic offices; mentori

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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?

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Learn all about the Bold Brand Scoresheet, and how to use it, in this brief video (2:41). For more details and to download your own copy of the scoresheet: see: [link]. The post How to Use the Bold Brand Scoresheet appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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IP Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2020

In late October, British financial research firm Moody's issued a report indicating that supply chain issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic would result in rising consumer costs in hospital care. With many countries shifting to domestic manufacturing to counter the spread of coronavirus through international channels, medical supplies like personal protective equipment (PPE) and pharmaceuticals are expected to be more expensive to produce.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Fish Principals Kurt Glitzenstein and Betty Chen were recently interviewed for a Bloomberg Law article about the go-to law firms handling patent litigation for large technology companies. Fish & Richardson PC principal Kurt L. Glitzenstein said a client once put it this way: “We don’t have legal problems, we have problem problems.”. The idea drives Fish’s approach to intellectual property matters, leading the firm to consider not just an individual case but a client’s business, legal, and fi

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The USPTO filing fees for new applications and for renewals will be increasing in just a few weeks. Erik provides details and explains why anyone who has been waiting to file a new application or renewal may be able to save money by filing this month. For more details, see: www.erikpelton.com/2021USPTOfeeincrease. The post Important notice regarding USPTO trademark fee increases effective Jan. 2, 2021 appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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GDB Firm Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The United States and the European Union are in the midst of a damaging game of retaliatory tit-for-tariff. Since October 18, 2019, wine, Scotch and other alcoholic beverages from the EU are now subject to a 25% tariff at US ports. Our clients across the wine, spirits and hospitality industries are all feeling the effects, from the importers who source the products abroad, to the retailers, restaurateurs and ultimate US consumers.

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Art Law Journal

DECEMBER 8, 2020

What things should artists be negotiating as part of licensing or gallery contracts? We take a look at some of the most important along with a review of several standard provisions. The post Contract Negotiation Tips for Visual Artists appeared first on Art Business Journal.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Fish Principal Cynthia Walden spoke with Managing IP for a recent article about how new trademark fees will make budgeting more burdensome for brands but should help the USPTO fund activities and deter problematic behavior. Read the full article on Managing IP : “USPTO fees hike worries counsel but should cut bad behaviour” (subscription required).

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 6, 2020

For our Christmas edition, i had Erik Pelton on this episode to talk about trademark for SMEs, the impact of covid 19, trends to look out for in 2021, Amazon registry, best form of trademark, big brands and small brands. The post IPSERIES: Trademarks and SMEs – Interview by Rita Anwiri Chindah appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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GDB Firm Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2020

One recent development arising from the COVID-19 pandemic has been a dramatic change affecting the previously traditional requirement in commercial lease transactions in New York City, for an individual to personally guarantee the obligations of the tenant.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Case introduction: The Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations (“NOC Regulations”) permit the Minister of Health (“Minister”) to issue a notice of compliance (“NOC”) to a generic company where a patentee’s effective consent is obtained. Effective consent under the NOC Regulations requires the patentee’s consent for the making, constructing, using or selling of a drug in Canada (“Activities”).

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The “right of publicity” generally prohibits the commercial use of someone’s name or likeness. There is no federal right of publicity; rather, the right is governed by state law. There is a patchwork of state laws that govern the right, and determining which state law applies usually depends on where the plaintiff is (or was) domiciled. Some states have statutes specifically providing for a right of publicity, some recognize the right at common law, some recognize both, and some do not recognize

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