Erik K Pelton

JUNE 11, 2024

A client forwarded me a recent letter about renewing their trademark registration from Trademark Renewal Services with an address at 1229 Chestnut Street, Front 1 #449 Philadelphia, PA 19107 See the image of their mailing below. name of “Trademark Renewal Service”? Report scams to the FTC and USPTO.

Trademark 130

Trademark Registration Government Reporting 130

Erik K Pelton

JULY 10, 2024

In this episode, Erik breaks down the key differences between the supplemental and principal registers and what types of trademarks reside in each. The post What is the Supplemental Register of Trademarks? appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

Trademark 130

Trademark 130

Erik K Pelton

JUNE 6, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of my video 5 Trademark Lessons from Ted Lasso. Here are five trademark lessons we can apply from the show: If you’ve seen Ted Lasso, you’ve seen the Believe poster in the locker room. In the world of trademarks, underdogs can succeed just as much. Coaching matters.

Trademark 130

Trademark Branding Brands Branding 130

Erik K Pelton

APRIL 11, 2024

We stack up differently against most others in the field of trademarks. To the best of our knowledge, no one else offers the same suite of characteristics that we have at EMP&A, see below: The post How we stack up against others offering trademark services appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

Trademark 263

Trademark Branding Brands Branding 263

Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Here's what copyright and trademark law say about what is next. The post Copyright, Trademark and the Future of Zero Punctuation appeared first on Plagiarism Today. The long-running YouTube series Zero Punctuation has come to an abrupt end.

Trademark 270

Trademark Copyright Plagiarism Trademark Law 270

Erik K Pelton

MAY 21, 2024

There are countless key trademark terms, and Erik shares 25 of the most important ones to know in this episode. Learn more at erikpelton.com/resources/ The post 25 Key Trademark Terms appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

Trademark 130

Trademark 130

Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 3, 2024

Erik shares a recent trademark registration our firm received for one of our own logos in this podcast. The post Trademark Lawyers Have Trademarks Too appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Erik shares a recent trademark registration our firm received for one of our own logos in this podcast.

Trademark 130

Trademark Branding Brands Branding 130

Erik K Pelton

JULY 1, 2024

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.

Registering Trademarks 130

Registering Trademarks Trademark Social Media Trademark Law 130

Erik K Pelton

MARCH 18, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of my video Key Trademark Terminology. The same thing can apply in the world of trademarks. There are lots of terms: many of them are common words in the English language, but they have very specific, unique, important meanings in the world of trademarks, and there can be a lot of nuance to it.

Trademark 130

Trademark Editing Registration Business 130

Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 19, 2022

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.

Registration 299

Registration Trademark Social Media Branding 299

Erik K Pelton

JUNE 18, 2024

The world of trademarks is vast, and contains many rare elements. Erik shares 25 examples in this episode The post 25 Trademark Rarities You Ought to Know About appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. The world of trademarks is vast, and contains many rare elements. Erik shares 25 examples in this episode

Trademark 130

Trademark 130

IP and Legal Filings

JULY 11, 2024

INTRODUCTION In the United States as well as in India, application for a trademark may be rejected for several different reasons. GENERAL REFUSAL REASONS FOR A TRADEMARK Likelihood of Confusion: The first reason for refusal is that it is often considered that the use of the trademark will lead to confusion with similar trademarks.

Registration 94

Registration Trademark Copyright Intellectual Property 94

Erik K Pelton

JULY 8, 2024

The post The USPTO’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, Explained appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. The following is an edited transcript of my video What is the TTAB? For much more on TTAB disputes, see our site here.

Trademark 130

Trademark Editing Registration Government 130

Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Erik shares red flags to watch for and tips to protect yourself from trademark scammers in this podcast. The post Trademark Telephone Scams appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Erik shares red flags to watch for and tips to protect yourself from trademark scammers in this podcast.

Trademark 130

Trademark 130

Erik K Pelton

MAY 7, 2024

Erik shares 25 commonly used names that are actually registered trademarks in this episode. The post 25 Names You Won’t Believe Are Registered Trademarks and Not Generic appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Erik shares 25 commonly used names that are actually registered trademarks in this episode.

Registering Trademarks 203

Registering Trademarks Trademark 203

Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Celebrating our 25th year with 25 trademark application tips. Protect your brand with trademark registration and schedule a free initial consultation with one of our experienced attorneys: [link] The post 25 Trademark Application Tips appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

Trademark 130

Trademark Branding Brands Branding 130

Erik K Pelton

JULY 9, 2024

For more, see Introducing: the Building a Bold Brand Wheel The post Top Tips for Building Bold Brands with Strong Trademarks appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. In addition, having a corresponding domain name is generally valuable, which may further reduce the number of available names.

Branding 130

Branding Brands Branding Trademark 130

Plagiarism Today

JUNE 8, 2023

A new Supreme Court decision may mean some major changes for trademark law and might seem eerily familiar to those who have been watching. The post Poop Jokes, Jack Daniel’s and Trademark appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

Trademark 205

Trademark Plagiarism Trademark Law Law 205

Erik K Pelton

MARCH 25, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of my video Trademark Lessons from Taylor Swift The Eras Tour. And a trademark application has a lot of elements that go into it: the drawing, the description of goods and services, the dates of use, the evidence of use, the ownership. In trademarks, creativity is also an essential key.

Trademark 130

Trademark Branding Brands Branding 130

Erik K Pelton

APRIL 9, 2024

Erik shares 25+ ways to use your trademark in this episode as we celebrate our 25th year with the 25 series. The post 25 Ways to Use Your Trademark appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Erik shares 25+ ways to use your trademark in this episode as we celebrate our 25th year with the 25 series.

Trademark 130

Trademark 130

Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (TMEP) for new trademark applications contains a useful checklist which seems simple, but contains many layers and nuances, as Erik shares in this video. The post Trademark Application Checklist appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

Trademark 130

Trademark 130

Erik K Pelton

MAY 28, 2024

The post How Long Does a Trademark Last? appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

Trademark 130

Trademark 130

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.

Trademark 115

Trademark Registering Trademarks Registration Patent 115

Patent Trademark Blog

JULY 18, 2024

Is it even possible for you to file a trademark opposition? Potential clients frequently ask about how they can oppose a trademark application. A trademark opposition can only be filed if and when a trademark is published for opposition , and an application reaches the publication stage only after it has been approved.

Trademark 52

Trademark Registration Publishing Blogging 52

JD Supra Law

JULY 2, 2024

Nike and Japanese fashion brand A Bathing Ape (BAPE) have settled a trademark infringement lawsuit over BAPE’s alleged on-again, off-again infringement of some of Nike’s most iconic sneaker designs. The settlement requires BAPE to discontinue some of its sneakers and redesign others. By: ArentFox Schiff

Trademark 115

Trademark Settlement Branding Brands 115

Likelihood of Confusion

JUNE 22, 2024

So here (below) are excerpts […] The post Defending the trademark infringement defendant appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™. But still, why not at least get the best advice?

Trademark 98

Trademark Art Blogging Litigation 98

Likelihood of Confusion

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

In February, 2011 I wrote about Trademark™, a design studio with the domain name www.trademark-trademark.com. The post Trademark, trademark, trademark! I was looking to refer back to that post because I wanted to link to it, as. appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

Trademark 98

Trademark Designs Design 98

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 19, 2024

In a significant trademark dispute, Puma has filed an application for cancellation of the Nike’s registered trade mark “FOOTWARE,” aiming to prevent Nike from using the mark. On March 19, 2020, Puma SE filed an application with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) seeking invalidation of the EU trademark “FOOTWARE”.

Trademark 52

Trademark Intellectual Property Registration Technology 52

JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

An important component of brand ownership is exercising vigilance against fraudulent practices, such as counterfeiting and trademark pirating. Trademark owners must now also be alert to fraudulent communications from seemingly legitimate trademark practitioners. By: Smart & Biggar

Branding 112

Branding Brands Branding Trademark 112

IP and Legal Filings

JULY 11, 2024

INTRODUCTION The time it can take to register a trademark can therefore take longer depending on several factors such as the jurisdiction to which it was processed, the materials that have been included in the application as well as whether there are opposing voices or objections prevailing over the trademark.

Registration 78

Registration Trademark Reporting Government 78

JD Supra Law

JUNE 7, 2024

In trademark law, the general rule is that, where two parties seek to use the same trademark in the same geographic area, the earlier (“senior”) user has rights superior to those of a subsequent (“junior”) user. By: AEON Law

Trademark 110

Trademark Trademark Law Patent Law 110

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 13, 2024

Trademark rectification is an essential procedure to amend the mistakes or inconsistencies in a registered trademark. Chapter VII of the Trademark Act, 1999 deals with the process to rectify and make corrections to the trademark. Any type of error or defect detected in any entry of the Register.

Trademark 52

Trademark Registering Trademarks Copying Registration 52

Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 30, 2024

To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Trademark Form appeared first on Patent Trademark Blog | IP Q&A. This content is password protected.

Trademark 52

Trademark Blogging IP Patent 52

JD Supra Law

JUNE 26, 2024

The names clause prohibits federally registering a trademark that contains a living person's name without their consent. Patent and Trademark Office…. Supreme Court unanimously rejected a First Amendment challenge to the "names clause" of the Lanham Act on June 13, 2024. See Vidal v. Elster, No. By: Holland & Knight LLP

Trademark 110

Trademark Patent 110

The TTABlog

MAY 2, 2024

The Trademark Reporter has published its "Annual Review of European Trademark Law," with contributions from an impressive roster of authors from across Europe. The volume may be downloaded here. 2 (March-April 2024). Read comments and post your comment here.

Trademark Law 70

Trademark Law Reporting Trademark Law 70

Olartemoure Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

THE SUPER BOWL TRADEMARK in 1969 In 1969, the NFL trademarked “Super Bowl”. Since then, it has made a conscious effort to enforce this trademark. In 1969, the NFL trademarked “Super Bowl”. The National Football League (NFL) , organizers of the event, have created and grown the brand of the Super Bowl to what it is today.

Cease and Desist 105

Cease and Desist Trademark Advertising Advertising 105

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 8, 2024

In an April 2023 summary judgment ruling , the plaintiff established that it “possesses the legally protectable, incontestable trademarks TEXAS TAMALE and TEXAS TAMALE COMPANY.” The court said that the trademark owner had been using the trademark since 1985 and registered the trademark in 2006. ” Uh oh.

Trademark 100

Trademark Advertising Advertising False Advertising 100