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What makes a trademark law firm successful?

Erik K Pelton

A lot of elements going into making our firm what we are and making it successful. The things that make up our firm as a whole include people, experience, education, practicing what we preach, and much more. We believe that makes what we offer to our clients unparalleled.

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Practicing What We Preach at EMP&A

Erik K Pelton

The following is an edited transcript of my video Practicing What We Preach. Pelton & Associates, we really believe in practicing what we preach. As a small business law firm, we have taken our own advice and we have more than a dozen trademark registrations in our name (17 registrations as of fall 2022).

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Is a Lawyer Required to File a Trademark Application?

Erik K Pelton

The following is an edited transcript of my video Do I Need a Lawyer to File a Trademark Application? It is not technically required that you have a lawyer if you are domiciled in the United States when you’re filing a trademark application, but it is strongly recommended. You see, it’s complicated.

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Trademark Fee Proposal Comments by EMP&A Focus on Impact on Small Businesses and USPTO IT Expenditures

Erik K Pelton

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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EMP&A comments on Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses

Erik K Pelton

In our continuing effort to combat trademark scams and raise awareness of this important issue, we have recently submitted comments to the FTC. Because there are many types of fraud and government impersonation, only a handful of other commenters mentioned trademark issues. ” More than 100 comments were submitted. About Erik M.

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When Is Trade Secret Protection the Right Choice?

The IP Law Blog

IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) states, ” a trademark protects brand names and logos used on goods and services. First, it is important to understand what a trade secret is. As the U.S. A patent protects an invention.

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Are You Unsatisfied With Your Current US Patent Agent or IP Law Firm?

Patent Trademark Blog

What are warning signs that may warrant a change in your US patent agent or law firm? So it makes sense to focus on what is within a patent attorney’s control. So it makes sense to focus on what is within a patent attorney’s control. Who will pay for the USPTO extension fees?

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