Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 7, 2025

Why monitor your registered trademark? Learn more about monitoring at [link] The post 3 Reasons for a Trademark Watch Service appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Why monitor your registered trademark? Erik shares 3 reasons why this is valuable for your brand in this episode.

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Social Media search: These resources check for usernames containing your registered trademarks that are used on major social media and other websites: KnowEm ( www.knowem.com ) socialmention ( www.socialmention.com ) Scour the web: Search a variety of websites for variations of your trademark(s).

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The Trademark Office of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (“Chinese Trademark Office” or “the Office”) has recently approved a slew of marks filed for non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) and other goods and services for use in the metaverse.

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 9, 2022

A famous example of this is the pin stripes of the New York Yankees are a registered trademark. The uniform of a UPS driver is a registered trademark. That configuration of a uniform is a registered trademark. Colors can be registered. That’s a registered trademark.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Somethings have changed online filing is now ubiquitous; government fees increased; USPTO offices have moved; the number of applications filed annually has grown tremendously; Ive gone from a simple website that I coded myself to a plethora of online video, audio, and blog content; and my brand has evolved from TMarksman to tm4smallbiz to EMP&A (..)

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 20, 2025

Hasaram And Sons on 13 January, 2025 (Delhi District Court) The plaintiff, a firm selling Ayurvedic medicines, sought a permanent injunction restraining the defendants from infringing their copyright and trademark and passing off of trade dress. The plaintiff used the registered trademark Nayan Jyoti for their most popular product.

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Corsearch

JANUARY 9, 2025

A common law trademark (or unregistered trademark) is a form of brand protection that kicks in automatically as soon as you start using your brand name, logo, or slogan in commerce. In other words, if youre actively running a business with your branding out there, youre already covered by common law trademark rights.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 19, 2022

I’m fortunate because I get to work with ones who understand the value of protecting their name and registering it as a trademark. Most restaurants do not have registered trademarks. But many thousands of restaurants have not understood that value proposition.

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 16, 2024

Erik reviews the many perks of having a registered trademark in this podcast. The post 25 Benefits of Trademark Registration appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Erik reviews the many perks of having a registered trademark in this podcast.

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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. That only applies if there’s a good or product involved, but it’s still a valuable tool.

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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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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Here is a handy cheat sheet I made: ® – a.k.a “circle-R” – Registered trademark with the USPTO. One of the most common questions I get is about which symbol to use. TM – Unregistered mark, used with products and tangle items. SM – Unregistered service mark, used with services.

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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

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Registered trademarks appear in the USPTO’s online database, the first place most companies and trademark lawyers look when. Trademark owners can sometimes use a U.S. registration as the basis for trademark rights in another country, giving owners enhanced options for filing for international. similar name.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In October, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) announced a new interpretation regarding the registrability of advertising elements. This new approach adopts a less restrictive stance, paving the way for the legal protection of slogans and advertising expressions as trademarks in Brazil. By: Mayer Brown

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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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IP Watchdog

JULY 10, 2022

The All England Lawn Tennis Club (the “Club”) has owned multiple registered trademarks for the famous Wimbledon name and other prominent signs for some time.

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 31, 2022

Logos can become registered trademarks too. Logos can become registered trademarks too. In this episode, Erik shares several examples of great logos and why businesses ought to consider protecting logo designs. The post The Value of a Great Logo appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Dabur India Limited vs Bhagwati Udyog on 7 October, 2024 (Delhi District Court) Image from here The Plaintiff sought permanent injunction restraining the defendant from infringing and passing off its registered trademark “GULABARI” by selling rose water under the deceptively similar mark “AAYUSH GULABARI.”

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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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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 31, 2022

According to their website, “Our main business activity is to publish the World TradeMark Register Catalog, which is an annual, unofficial, international catalog of registered trademarks.” In essence, they acknowledge the directory has no real value or purpose.

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 8, 2021

” UGG is a registered trademark in the USA, now owned by Deckers Outdoor Corp. Back in 2016, Deckers learned that Australian Leather had imported 12 pairs boots labelled “ugg boots” into the USA and sued for trademark infringement. Petition ].

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Nontraditional trademarks are becoming more prevalent, and in this episode details the sounds, colors, scents, shapes, and other types. Did you realize that the pinstripes of the New York Yankees are a registered trademark? Did you know that Erik has registered The Nontraditional Trademark Lawyers® as a slogan?

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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

JUNE 17, 2024

Patent & Trademark Office (“USPTO”) in a default judgment proceeding after Planting Hope failed to respond to a petition for cancellation. Planting Hope filed a motion to set aside the default judgment, but kept using the registered trademark symbol while that proceeding was pending. By: Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

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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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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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Selvam & Selvam Blog

APRIL 1, 2025

was found to be identical and confusingly similar to Wakefits registered trademarks and domain name. This decision adds to the growing jurisprudence on domain name rights under the INDRP, reinforcing that: The mere registration of a domain that contains a registered trademark can trigger a dispute.

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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. By: Pillsbury - Propel

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The Court observed that in cases of trademark infringement, if the defendant’s mark is found to be identical to the plaintiff’s registered trademark, it constitutes infringement, requiring no further examination. 2 does not have a registered trademark. Luker Ecommerce Pvt.

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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. Use needs to be a genuine ‘commercial use’ and not just a token use and also needs to be in the country in which the mark is registered. What Constitutes Use?

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 30, 2021

And registering trademarks is a prime way to do that. The post Social media ‘influencers’ are often lacking trademark protection appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. If you have influence, and your brand is not yet protected, what are you waiting for?

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 10, 2023

Chipotle has numerous registered trademarks for variations on the word CHIPOTLE in relation to its restaurant and food, including stylized versions in various fonts. Last week, Chipotle filed a complaint against Sweetgreen for naming its new menu item “Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl”. Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. Sweetgreen Inc.,

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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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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 11, 2021

EWC P&T, LLC in which the appellate court affirmed a ruling by the Southern District of Florida granting summary judgment to EWC, the owner of the nationwide European Wax Center chain of beauty salons, on cybersquatting claims filed against the owner of several GoDaddy domains that were registered in bad faith to profit from EWC’s stores.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 3, 2020

But the main way that a business communicates about its brand to its customers, is through brand names and logos and slogans, which become trademarks. And of course, which I advocate, should be registered trademarks.

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