Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video Trademarks in the Cloud. The USPTO recently phased out issuing trademark registration certificates on paper to all registrants automatically, and are instead issuing them electronically. But this last element moving to the cloud still is a change. I think that’s a great idea.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 31, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video What Are the DuPont Factors in a Trademark Confusion Analysis? A topic that comes up all the time in our line of work is the DuPont factors, and the analysis of them. The market interface between the applicant and the owner of the prior mark. This famous case (called I n re E.

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Erik K Pelton

JUNE 29, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video What Information Becomes Public in a Trademark Application? An important topic that I get asked about frequently is, “What information from my trademark filing will be public?” And somebody has to sign the declaration associated with the application.

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Our topic : the only time I’ve received a negative review online. I have not contested, or taken it down, because it is true that this client did not receive approval for their trademark application. Because many filers of trademark applications do not receive approval from the USPTO.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

I like to have visual aids when explaining topics, so I came up with the cheat sheet below for new brands to go through the basic steps for trademark protection and for building a bold brand. For more information about that, search our website for anything about brainstorming tips or the spectrum of trademarks.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Each time I go to a legal conference or a business conference, one of the biggest topics people are buzzing about is artificial intelligence, and how it might transform the way that a particular career or job or role or industry operates. When I file a new trademark application, many things go into it.

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Olartemoure Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

It is not so common, but… When trying to register trademarks in Colombia, the most common thing people and companies do is use the Latin alphabet , although it is possible to register trademarks that are typed in other writing systems. Has the colombian trademark office (CTO) mentioned something regarding this topic?

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 28, 2020

And trademarks have been along for the ride. While there were not, in my opinion, any major court developments affecting trademark owners, there have been many other events and changes that have impacted the world of trademarks over the past 12 months. The year’s biggest story impacted trademarks in a few different ways.

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Erik K Pelton

JUNE 10, 2023

Last week, Erik provided comments to the USPTO’s Trademark Public Advisory Committee regarding proposed changes (increases) to many trademark fees. Pelton & Associates, PLLC Regarding “Trademark Public Advisory Committee Public Hearing on the Proposed Trademark Fee Schedule” The following are comments provided by Erik M.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 3, 2023

More and more, we see trademark applications being filed for cultural phenomena, viral sensations and catchy hashtags. We’ve covered this topic before. Do you remember #covfefe? By: Dorsey & Whitney LLP

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The IP Law Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The holding in the Supreme Court case, Jack Daniels Properties v VIP Products , the case of the infringing Bad Spaniels dog toy, limits the applicability of the Rogers test. The dispute involved a claim by Jack Daniel’s that a dog toy infringed a number of its trademarks. A recent case in the Ninth Circuit, Punchbowl Inc v.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It, however, appears that the sign Crompouce® was registered as a trademark with the Benelux Office for Intellectual Property (BOIP) already in 2020 and the design was registered as a Benelux design in the same year. In the media, a discussion emerged among Dutch IP professionals about whether Crompouce® is a valid trademark?

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 12, 2021

The new guidelines cover topics such as formality examination and procedures for trade mark applications, oppositions, declarations of invalidity, cancellations, classification of goods and services, examination of applications for change of trade mark ownership, trade mark renewal and other procedural issues. PATENTS Prof.

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IPilogue

MARCH 31, 2022

In the first presentation, Carolina Arias Burgos, an economist at the European Union Intellectual Property Office , discussed trademark filing as a leading indicator of the state of the European economy. Their research shows that pandemic-era trademark activities fundamentally changed in the application text context.

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The IP Law Blog

JUNE 17, 2021

I wrote about a similar topic prior to Allegiant Air becoming the official sponsor of the Las Vegas stadium that the Raiders now call home. On June 2, 2021, Starbucks filed an application with the U.S It’s also possible that the trademark will never be used. So why am I going on about this? Because it is happening again.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 1, 2024

December 26, 2023(Delhi High Court) The plaintiffs alleged that the defendants’ trademark ‘GK WELLNESS’ and their logos, infringe the plaintiffs’ trademark ‘GK HAIR’ and sought an interlocutory injunction against the use. Rapper Eminem seeks protective order in the “Shady” trademark dispute with Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 17, 2022

Revlon, however, has a more direct connection with India in the trademark sense. The Trade Marks Registry (TMR) lists Revlon and its related brands as ‘well-known’ trademarks in India since 1997. The commercial implications of being declared a well-known trademark are tremendous. v Sarita Manufacturing Co., 1997 PTC 394.

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The following is an edited transcript of my video, When Is the Right Time to Register a Trademark? I was recently asked, “When is the best time to apply for trademark registration?” ” Of course, every situation is unique and if you have a particular trademark situation or question, you should consult an attorney.

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Above the Fold

JULY 7, 2021

Throughout this summer, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is offering its series of virtual webinars dubbed “Trademark Basics Boot Camp.” The series appears to be tailored to small business owners and entrepreneurs and is broken up into eight modules focused on discrete topics.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 12, 2022

Therefore, the prime role of such hashtags needs to be assessed in line with the Trademark Law to deduce whether they qualify for trademark protection. The trend of incentivizing hashtags as trademarks began way back in 2010, and since then, the filing of such Trademark Applications has spiked globally.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 7, 2021

Throughout this summer, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is offering its series of virtual webinars dubbed “Trademark Basics Boot Camp.” ” The series appears to be tailored to small business owners and entrepreneurs and is broken up into eight modules focused on discrete topics.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 28, 2023

If any readers have ever gotten in touch with OG+S regarding a potential trademark application, we have likely mentioned the possibility of doing a “preliminary screen” for your mark. Here at OG+S, we are always happy to run such a screen (for a reasonable flat fee) for anyone considering applying for a trademark.

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 9, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video Sounds, Colors, Scents, and Other Nontraditional Trademarks. Non-traditional trademarks are those things that indicate the source of a brand, but are not brand names, logos, or slogans. Buildings can be registered as trademarks. That’s a registered trademark.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 27, 2021

Like last year, we kept the topic selection open to participants – asking them to choose any topic they wanted so long as it related to IP. Nonetheless, we were glad to see entries across a range of interesting topics and are very happy to see relatively uncommon topics take the podium places.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

On September 29, 2023, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB” or the “Board”) issued its 28 th precedential decision of the year, this time focusing on appropriate discovery submissions and procedure. RLP Ventures, LLC v. Panini America, Inc. , 91268816 (TTAB 2023).

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

However, what would happen if business houses wanted to trademark the name of the god they worshipped? As a result, the rise of hypersensitivity to religion, religious texts, and religious symbols determines the jurisprudence around the utilisation of such marks under Indian trademark law, even if they are not strictly prohibited.

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The IPKat

JULY 23, 2023

Trademarks Anna Maria Stein analyzed the decision of the Board of Appeal (BoA) of the EUIPO stating that the emoji communicating “I love you” cannot constitute a trade mark. IPKat understands your busy schedule and brings you a brief summary of what recently happened in the IP news in its weekly Never Too Late post.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

On the trademark side, relevant is this post by Bhavya Solanki and Medha Bhatt discussing the applicability of the fair use provisions of trademark law to the unauthorized use of trademarks in the virtual world. Then, Arundathi Venkataraman discussed the topic using the case of Garcia v. Relevant here are Arun C.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

All forms of IP, ranging from copyright, to trademarks, patents, and geographical indications are accepted. The application is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Japanese. The online event will provide takes on recent topics in the field of AI. To receive the streaming link, register here.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MAY 2, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office have developed initiatives to focus on IP issues with AI. This Guidance covers some important topics. Applicants have a duty to disclose the inclusion of AI-generated content in a work submitted for registration and to provide a brief explanation of the human author’s contributions to the work.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Global trademark and design applications boom in 2020! The International Trademark Association (INTA) held its 2021 Annual Meeting Virtual+ in a hybrid format consisting of five days of sessions (November, 15-19) in New York, Berlin and Los Angeles. Is Europe running out of trade marks?

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 5, 2023

Introduction Trademarks are recognised phrases, words, or symbols that designate a certain item and lawfully distinguish it from all other items of the same type. A trademark is a valuable intellectual property that businesses use to differentiate their brand from their competitors’ in the market.

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Chicago IP

MAY 12, 2021

Of particular note: Carjams’ claim that Putco should be limited to ten topics, without some agreement by the parties, was not supported by the Federal Rules or the law. The Court would not prevent damages topics because Carjams intended to use a damages expert. Damages was still an appropriate topic for a corporate deposition.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The discussion will cover topics such as the formation, practical operation, and the risks of LNGs, as well as some less restrictive alternatives to get the implementers involved in the formation of SEP royalties. The round table will have panels discussing contemporary topics on the matter. Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 6, 2021

As part of the course requirements, students were asked to write a blog on a topic of their choice. On October 5, HBC filed a statement of claim at the Federal Court of Canada against a Quebec family for trademark infringement, depreciation of goodwill, and passing off. The Zellers Trademark: Then and Now. is contravening s.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 13, 2022

On June 23 rd , 2022, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (“ EUIPO ”) published its recommendations regarding the class to be opted for when applying for a trademark designating virtual goods, non-fungible tokens (“ NFT(s) ”) and other products displayed in metaverse.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

On October 18, 2022, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) posted two notices on Regulations.gov seeking public input on the requirements to practice before the USPTO and Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Request 4 : Clarifying Instructions in the GRB for Limited Recognition Applicants. ” [1]. ” [1].

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