Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Obtaining a registration may be statistically more difficult, given the sheer number of existing registrations, and is therefore much more valuable. Obtaining a registration may be statistically more difficult, given the sheer number of existing registrations, and is therefore much more valuable.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 13, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of Chapter 7 of my book video Building a Bold Brand Chapter 7: Registration is the Keystone to Brand Protection While there are many incredible sights and millennia of history to write about in the city of Rome, one feature is central to all of the great buildings there: arches.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 6, 2024

This guide explores the process, benefits, and key points about copyright registration in India. Abstract This blog provides complete information to go about the registration for copyright in a systematic manner with due incorporation of all steps required to help creators of the works of art. What is Copyright?

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Likelihood of Confusion

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Serial […] The post Wrong skillset for trademark registration appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™. In re National Presto Industries, Inc.,

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Protecting your trademark with a USPTO federal trademark registration gives you nationwide rights. The post Why Restaurants Need Trademark Registration appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. And I have seen this happen with clients. When you put that all together, it’s a great investment for the restaurant.

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of our video International Trademark Registration Basics Trademark rights are generally limited to the country in which they are registered, but there are international agreements that allow you to file a single application to obtain trademark protection in more than one country at once.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 11, 2024

Geographically Descriptive Terms: It is important to note that trademarks that include words that are geographically descriptive (like names of cities or countries) will not be eligible for registration if they create the impression that the products or services originating from other places are originating from the mentioned geographical location.

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Hugh Stephens Blog

APRIL 19, 2023

Last week I indicated in my blog post (“Copyright Registration for AI-assisted Creations: How Much AI Input is Too Much?”) It was a bit of doggerel … Continue reading "Canadian Copyright Registration for my 100 Percent AI-Generated Work"

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 25, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of my video #1 Tip When Applying For Trademark Registration Of all of these tips that I’ve given—probably hundreds over the years—there’s one that is far and away the most important when applying for trademark registration. And it’s simple.

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Registration of a trademark with the USPTO acts like both a smoke detector and a fire extinguisher. The registration works like a detector to help minimize the chances of an infringement situation, and it acts like an extinguisher to help extinguish infringements that arise quicker and easier.

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 16, 2024

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. Erik reviews the many perks of having a registered trademark in this podcast.

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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. Receive a registration certificate.

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video State vs. Federal Trademark Registration. However, if you can’t get nationwide registration at the USPTO, then it’s worth considering filing for state registration. That’s where there’s a real benefit to getting state registration.

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Cogency Global

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

What this is : There are a plethora of misconceptions that nonprofits have with regard to nationwide charitable solicitation registration requirements, which can lead to non-compliance and missed opportunities for taking advantage of available exemptions.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 27, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of Chapter 9 of my book video Building a Bold Brand: Registration: Better Late than Never Ideally, a business should protect its trademarks from the outset, filing as the brand launches or even earlier based on an intent-to-use the mark. Probably not!

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 27, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video What is a Presentation Copy of a Trademark Registration? One of the recent changes at the USPTO in 2022 was the transition to electronic registration certificates. Check the USPTO website on how to order a certified copy of your registration.

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Erik K Pelton

APRIL 10, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video “The 5 Ws of Copyright Registration” The five Ws: Who, What, When, Where, and Why. I want to apply that to copyright registration Who can register a copyright? What is a copyright registration? A copyright registration is a certificate.

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Erik K Pelton

JUNE 27, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video Trademark Registration Provides Double Protection. Trademark registration is such a valuable tool to protect a brand that it actually offers double protection, both before and after an incident occurs, should one happen.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 18, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of our video International Trademark Registration Basics. We often get asked by clients how they can obtain an international trademark registration. The post The Basics of International Trademark Registration appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 14, 2021

“Overall, we found that USPTO’s trademark registration process was not effective in preventing fraudulent or inaccurate registrations. The report issued on August 11, 2021 (OIG-21-033-A) is entitled USPTO Should Improve Controls over Examination of Trademark Filings to Enhance the Integrity of the Trademark Register.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 6, 2021

The following is a transcript of my video Vaccinate Your Brand with Trademark Registration. Trademark registration is like a vaccine to protect your brand from harms and dangers and risks, because when we get vaccinated, we’re boosting our immune system. I actually heard a friend of mine yesterday refer to it as half-cinated.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of our video The Importance of International Trademark Registration. The post International Trademark Registration: why and when appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. We are often asked, “Why should I apply to register my trademark in other countries?”

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 10, 2023

Inspired by the 50th Anniversary of Pink Floyd’s album Dark Side of the Moon and its iconic cover, Erik reflects on how the trademark registration process is much like a prism. The post The Bright Side of a Trademark Registration appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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Hugh Stephens Blog

APRIL 10, 2023

… Continue reading "Copyright Registration for AI-assisted Creations: How Much AI Input is Too Much?" Dreams of sitting down at the dock with a cold one in hand, watching the sunset while the loons trill in the twilight. That’s what the idyllic image above conveys.

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 18, 2022

What is a copyright registration? The post The 5 Ws of Copyright Registration appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. What is a copyright registration? Who can register? When should you register? Where is a copyright registered? And finally, why would you want to register? Learn more in this episode.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The USPTO recently phased out issuing trademark registration certificates on paper to all registrants automatically, and are instead issuing them electronically. I love my registration certifi9cates. If or when you receive a trademark registration now, you can pay a small fee to receive a paper copy from the USPTO.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

What are the differences between a USPTO trademark registration certificate and a presentation copy? Erik explains the differences between electronic, presentation, and paper registration certificates. The post What is a Presentation Copy of a Trademark Registration? appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 31, 2023

The post Calculating Trademark Registration Renewal Dates appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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Patent Trademark Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Why Arguments Alone May Not Be Enough to Overcome a Likelihood of Confusion Refusal Likelihood of confusion is a fancy way of saying that the trademark you applied for is too similar to an existing trademark registration. In many situations, arguments alone will not lead to a successful registration. You might not need to kill it.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 12, 2024

CHAPTERISATION Chapter One: Effects of non-registration of Partnership Firm It is not required for businesses to register. English law mandates mandatory registration. However, registration is eventually required since Section 69 severely restricts the ability of an unregistered business and its members to bring a lawsuit.

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Cogency Global

MAY 9, 2024

These types of nonprofit organizations come up with many recurring questions, especially as they relate to fundraising and state charitable solicitation registration requirements nationwide. What this is : In the world of nonprofit corporations, much of the focus is on charitable organizations.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 11, 2024

If the examiner has certain concerns about the registrability of the proposed mark, or overlaps of the mark with any of the existing registered marks, which can possibly create confusion, then, the examiner may publish an office action. Depending on the complexity and the volume of work, it can take several months up to couple of years.

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Olartemoure Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

On September 6, 2024, the Superintendency of Personal Data Protection of Ecuador (“Superintendency”) issued its first guide on the registration of special representatives. La entrada Guide on registration of special representatives se publicó primero en OlarteMoure | Intellectual Property.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 14, 2023

This week, we reflect on some milestones, including more than 4,000 client trademark registrations at the USPTO and more than 100 five-star reviews on Google. The post EMP&A by the Numbers: 4000 Trademark Registrations appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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Likelihood of Confusion

MAY 9, 2024

85883551 […] The post Wrong skillset for trademark registration (Best of 2016) appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™. In re National Presto Industries, Inc.,

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 5, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video When Should I Apply for Trademark Registration? At that time, if the business hasn’t protected the name already, now is the time to do it generally and to file for the registration at that point. The post When Should I Apply for Trademark Registration?

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Hugh Stephens Blog

APRIL 14, 2024

However, if you don’t and are a Canadian (citizen or resident) writer, editor, translator, photographer, illustrator, or narrator who has published a printed, audio or e-book with an ISBN number in the last five … Continue reading "Public Lending Right (PLR) Registration in Canada is Still Open: Enrol if you are Eligible"

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