Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 26, 2021

To answer that and other questions about Halloween costumes, we have to step back and look at how copyright and trademark law apply to costumes. Trademark and Halloween Costumes. The other major part of the question is trademark. Trademark infringement, however, isn’t like copyright. Copyright and Halloween Costumes.

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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

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. A trademark registration is a tangible asset that can be assigned, licensed, or used as collateral in the sale of a business.

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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

JANUARY 31, 2022

See 2018: Beware of scam from WTMR – World Trademark Register. See 2021: Beware of latest trademark scam from WTMR, LLC. The “Word Trademark Register” is not any official database or directory. For more information, see: How to avoid being taken by a trademark scam. Is This A Trademark Scam?®.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 25, 2023

In the kingdom of trademark protection, Taylor Swift is the reigning queen. 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. Erik discusses Ms. Erik discusses Ms.

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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. For more, see my video: The post Which trademark or copyright symbol do I use? One of the most common questions I get is about which symbol to use. SM – Unregistered service mark, used with services.

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of Chapter 16 of my book video Building a Bold Brand: Monitoring for Infringers To maintain protection of a brand or a trademark, the owner must guard against unauthorized use or infringement. Search quarterly on those main sites for your trademark(s). Here are five excellent—and free!—resources

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 30, 2021

The following is a transcript of my video Influencers Need Trademark Protection Too. Many are not talking steps to register their trademarks. And I noted the Super Bowl how Tom Brady has dozens of trademark filings and Patrick Mahomes shockingly has none. And registering trademarks is a prime way to do that.

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video Trademark Registration: The Whole is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts. 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.

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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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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Trademark registration with the United States Patent and Trademark. as low as $225, and the resulting trademark registration provides a. Registered trademarks appear in the USPTO’s online database, the first place most companies and trademark lawyers look when. trademark can even be assigned a dollar value.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 2, 2022

What happens after you get your mark registered as a trademark? Your Trademark Application gets approved, and you receive your registration certificate. Don’t let that Trademark Registration certificate fool you. Furthermore, it will also never enforce your trademark rights on your behalf.

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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

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.

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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. On September 7, the U.S. Haribo of America Inc.

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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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IP Watchdog

APRIL 10, 2023

Just days after a complaint was filed against restaurant chain Sweetgreen by Chipotle Mexican Grill for trademark infringement, dilution, and deceptive business practices, Sweetgreen has changed the name of its offending product in order to reach possible settlement.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of Chapter 12 of my book video Building a Bold Brand: Using and Choosing Trademark Counsel I get asked all the time, “Can I file a trademark application by myself?” Does your practice handle other types of cases, or is it focused on trademarks? How many trademarks have you registered?

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Erik summarizes the results of a recent study published by the NOVA School of Business & Economics about the data used to show the tremendous monetary value of having a registered trademark for businesses. The post The Value of a Trademark Registration appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 19, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video An Ounce of Trademark Protection is Worth a Pound of Curing a Trademark Dispute. This statement is really true when it comes to trademarks. Yes, it takes some time and money to protect a trademark upfront. Why is it so valuable to do that?

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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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Patently-O

OCTOBER 8, 2021

It is a generic term, and not a trademark – in Australia. ” UGG is a registered trademark in the USA, now owned by Deckers Outdoor Corp. .” ” UGG is a registered trademark in the USA, now owned by Deckers Outdoor Corp. Petition ].

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 26, 2021

The following is an edited transcript of my video “How Can You Avoid Losing Your Trademark Rights Over Time?” ” 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.

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Erik K Pelton

APRIL 24, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video Color Trademarks Case Study: T-Mobile Magenta. Non-traditional trademarks are some of the most interesting and fun topics to discuss in the world of brand protection. Non-traditional trademarks include sounds, sense, motions, lighting, colors, and more. Colors can be protected.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 25, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video Will AI Change Trademarks? Let’s discuss artificial intelligence (AI) in general, and whether it’s going to affect and impact the world of trademarks, and filing and registering trademarks. The post What Will AI Do to Trademarks? I have no such fears.

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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. Trademark cancellation actions can be filed by third parties and can prove to be extremely time-consuming, costly, and damaging to the brand. What Constitutes Use?

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 24, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video Will AI Change Trademarks ? And yet, they only filed the trademark application for ChatGPT a few weeks ago, and they only filed for OpenAI last year. So big companies sometimes need reminders about the value of trademark protection as well. I have no such fears.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 9, 2023

Why register your trademark in a foreign country? While I’ve discussed how to file foreign trademark applications , let’s dig into the why question. That means a US trademark registration does not provide the trademark owner with rights outside the United States. IP rights are territorial.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 13, 2023

A trademark is used to set one trader’s products and services apart from another. Trademark means: A trademark is a right that is granted for a letter, number, word, phrase, sound, smell, shape, logo, picture and/or aspect of packaging. The more successful a business is the more valuable the trademark becomes.

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Kashishipr

MAY 4, 2022

Trademarks provide multiple crucial advantages to businesses and customers alike. Trademarks also carry all the image and reputation a brand builds over the years. Furthermore, inconsistent or improper use of a trademark can obstruct its owner’s ability to enforce the trademark rights in a given brand.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 20, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of Chapter 8 of my book video Building a Bold Brand: The Trademark Registration Process: A Long and Winding Road The trademark application process at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is generally long, complex, and full of deadlines. Patience is a virtue.

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Erik K Pelton

APRIL 2, 2021

The various scams are undermining trust in the entire trademark system by causing doubt and spreading misinformation. It seems to me that this is clear evidence of an intent to mislead and defraud consumers who own trademark filings with the USPTO. The “Word Trademark Register” is not any official database or directory.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 30, 2022

It is imperative to have Registered Trademarks in place to have one’s business stand out in the market and create a significant brand value. In India, trademarks are registered, protected, and enforced under the Trademarks Act of 1999 (referred to as the ‘Act’ further in this article).

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 4, 2021

The following is an edited transcript of my video Do Restaurants Need Trademark Protection ? But restaurants come to me all the time and say, “Do I really need a trademark registration? Why does a restaurant need a trademark registration?”

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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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SpicyIP

AUGUST 22, 2022

We are pleased to bring our readers a guest post by Abhijay Srekanth and Vivek Basanagoudar on interaction of trademarks with free speech. Trademarks as a Barrier to Free-Speech: An Examination of the MetaBirkins Dispute. Hermes, the owner of the Birkin trademark and trade-dress in USA, promptly sent OpenSeas a cease-and-desist notice.

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