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Can a book title be a registered trademark?

Erik K Pelton

But, when it comes to the law trademarks, everything’s complicated with a lot of variables, and there are ways to work around it. A book title cannot technically be protected under trademark law, unless it is the title for a series of multiple books. The quick and short answer to “How can I protect a book title?” is that you can’t.

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Top 25 Benefits of a Registered Trademark

Erik K Pelton

The following is an edited transcript of my video 25 Benefits of Trademark Registration. Registration creates a tangible asset that can be bought or sold, licensed and assigned value. In going to court, having a federally registered trademark gives you jurisdiction in a federal district court, which is significant and important.

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25 Benefits of Trademark Registration

Erik K Pelton

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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Why Restaurants Need Trademark Registration

Erik K Pelton

The following is an edited transcript of my video Why Restaurants Need Trademark Protection. I’ve been blessed to work with filing more than 200 trademark applications for restaurant services. I’m fortunate because I get to work with ones who understand the value of protecting their name and registering it as a trademark.

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What is a partial cancellation of a trademark registration?

Patent Trademark Blog

How do you prove that your trademark is not similar? One of the most common rejections of trademark applications is likelihood of confusion. When a trademark registration is blocking your application, what if you could remove the obstacle by carving an opening? When should you consider a partial trademark cancellation?

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A Trademark Dispute Plays Out Before the NAD

JD Supra Law

Planting Hope had a registration for the RIGHTRICE trademark, but that registration was canceled in January 2024 by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (“USPTO”) in a default judgment proceeding after Planting Hope failed to respond to a petition for cancellation. By: Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

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Why every business, big or small, should consider applying to register trademarks

Erik K Pelton

Listed to this brief video (less than 3 minutes) as I discuss the many benefits adding up to show why trademark registration is an incredibly valuable investment for an small business, new business, established business, old business, or big businesses – for any business!