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.

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The post The Bitter Trademark Battle Over WordPress appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Over the past week, Automattic has been battling WP Engine over WordPress-related issues. Here's what is going on.

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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.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 14, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video Most Valuable Trademark Features of the USPTO Website. Patent and Trademark Office has a very robust website that has tons of useful information? TEAS stands for the Trademark Electric Application System (T-E-A-S acronym). This stands for Trademark Status and Document Retrieval.

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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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Plagiarism Today

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The same day that the RIAA sent its cease and deist letter to Hitpiece, Nike filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against reseller StockX over Nike-themed NFTs. What is clear is that the courts are going to have their say on NFTs and that includes a myriad of areas including trademark, copyright, fraud, contract law and other issues.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 5, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video The Trademark Scam Decision Tree. Past listeners and viewers of my videos and podcasts will know that from time to time I provide an update and more information about trademark scams, and the time has come once again. Patent and Trademark Office and their logos.

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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.

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Plagiarism Today

JULY 10, 2024

The post Copyright, Trademark and Plagiarism in Icons appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Nexon, developers of The First Descendent, are accused of copying icons from Destiny 2. However, the story is more complicated.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Food trucks have a heightened need to proper trademark protection: The industry is booming and growing rapidly, with lots of new brand names being developed every month. Trademark protection can help avoid or solve domain name trademark issues. Food trucks are generally very local businesses.

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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.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 10, 2024

Beware of latest scam from Worldwide Trademarks, Inc. aka Worldwide Trademarks at 447 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10013. I have never heard any trademark professional recommend inclusion in such a publication; nor any trademark professional use such a publication for any research. A publication with no real value.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Note that this field may be subject to changes and developments more than others when it comes to trademark registration strategies. The overlapping state and Federal issues regarding the regulation and legality of these products provide unique challenges and strategies related to trademark protection.

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Plagiarism Today

JULY 3, 2024

But how has copyright, trademark and patent law changed the field? The post Copyright, Trademark and Patent in Fireworks appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Fireworks displays are a common theme of Fourth of July celebrations.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 14, 2021

A new report from the Department of Commerce, the agency of which the USPTO is a part, was released last week following its ” audit of the United States Patent and trademark Office’s (USPTO’s) efforts to improve the accuracy of the trademark register” that began in April of 2020. counsel rule.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The three that can be registered – in different ways and for different lengths – are patents, trademarks, and copyrights. A trademark protects something that indicates the source of goods or services — generally a brand name, logo, or slogan.

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Erik K Pelton

APRIL 11, 2023

A seminal trademark case is In Re DuPont. Erik discusses what the case – and the likelihood of confusion factors – mean for trademark applications and disputes. The post What Are the DuPont Factors in a trademark confusion analysis? A seminal trademark case is In Re DuPont.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 11, 2024

New to the trademark registration process? The post Trademarks for Beginners appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. New to the trademark registration process? Erik shares top tips to help you go from beginner to expert in this episode.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The USPTO has finalized its rulemaking on trademark fees, and big changes are coming. Note: I will be teaching a CLE on December 11, 2024 (with recording available) featuring much more details regarding these changes, including practice tips, and information about the new online trademark application filing forms from the USPTO.

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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

OCTOBER 3, 2023

What can the stories of Carmy and the crew in the hit television show THE BEAR teach us about trademarks? The post Trademark lessons from The Bear appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. What can the stories of Carmy and the crew in the hit television show THE BEAR teach us about trademarks?

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Trademark scams take all forms, unfortunately. Tip: Work with an experienced trademark attorney. The post Tips for avoiding the latest trademark scams appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. They come by snail mail, by email, by telephone, and via websites. Here are some tips to help avoid these scams.

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Erik K Pelton

JUNE 11, 2024

In this episode, Erik shares insights and examples of how punctuation can be used in a trademark. The post Punctuation Trademarks appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. In this episode, Erik shares insights and examples of how punctuation can be used in a trademark.

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The great majority of infringement matters are resolved without litigation, and the great majority of trademark litigation cases that are filed are resolved without a verdict from a court. Are you sure that the party to whom you are writing was not using the trademark first and cannot respond by asserting a claim against you?

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of Chapter 19 of my book video Building a Bold Brand: Renewing Registration Once a strong and protected brand is built, another key to maintaining such status is proper and timely renewal of trademark registrations. A brand owner has “common law” rights in a trademark even without a registration.

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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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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.

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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.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 30, 2024

My first trademark application was filed 25 years ago today on Dec. In those 25 years, I have filed more thousands of trademark applications for clients. I was a young entrepreneur building a new firm based on flat fees, efficiency, and exceptional services, with a website coded myself in HTML, and with experience as a USPTO examiner.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Erik shares important things to know when it comes to renewing a trademark registration in this episode. The post 25 Trademark Renewal Tips appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Erik shares important things to know when it comes to renewing a trademark registration in this episode.

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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.

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Trademarks are everywhere, and Erik shares 25 reasons to love them in this episode. The post 25 Reasons I Love Trademarks appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Trademarks are everywhere, and Erik shares 25 reasons to love them in this episode.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Blogs are a service, even if they are not for profit and have no income-producing sales or advertising, and blog names can be protected by trademark law and blog names can be registered as trademarks with the USPTO. Trademark Tips for Blog Owners Be creative. Use proper trademark symbols. Make it stand out.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of my video 25 Trademark Application Tips. Know about the spectrum of trademarks, which is going to help you choose wisely. Understand the implications of ownership and who owns the trademark and the trademark filing with the USPTO. Choose wisely. Use an attorney. File early.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The ruling addressed VIP’s defenses to trademark infringement and trademark dilution. The litigation that has unfolded in the past year foretells the downstream implications of the Supreme Court ruling, particularly for trademark dilution law. The High Court ruled that VIP had no defense to either cause of action.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 29, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of my video Trademark Application Checklist. One of the great resources produced by the USPTO for trademark filers is the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (TMEP), which has hundreds of sections, guidelines, rules and procedures. Within that (TMEP, Sect. Within that (TMEP, Sect.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 20, 2024

Trademark scams are on the rise and include increasingly varied communications attempting to trick trademark applicants and registrants into paying fees. If you receive any communications regarding your trademarks from anyone other than your trademark attorney, it is most likely not legitimate.

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