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25 Tips from a Former Trademark Examiner

Erik K Pelton

Erik shares key insider tips he learned from his time as a USPTO Examiner in this episode The post 25 Tips from a Former Trademark Examiner appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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Why Trademark Registration the Keystone to Brand Protection

Erik K Pelton

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. From the first basic structures to the Colosseum, from the castles to the bridges and aqueducts, archways were central to building large and lasting structures.

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Comments on USPTO Fee Increases

Erik K Pelton

Our take on the USPTO’s proposed fee increases and how small businesses may be affected. The post Comments on USPTO Fee Increases appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Our take on the USPTO’s proposed fee increases and how small businesses may be affected.

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USPTO Trademark Application: the key to unlocking more trademark protection

Erik K Pelton

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. The basic government filing fee is as low as $250 (as of this publication), and the resulting trademark registration provides a myriad of benefits to its owner, such as: Use of the ® symbol, which helps ward off potential infringers by demonstrating to the public that the brand is taken seriously and has the USPTO’s legal

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Trademark Use and Evidence for Apparel: Best Practices

Erik K Pelton

Evidence of use for a apparel (shirts, sweatshirts, etc) can be tricky for a trademark filing with the USPTO. See the graphic and video below for more details on what generally makes the best types of use and evidence for your trademark in connection with clothing: The post Trademark Use and Evidence for Apparel: Best Practices appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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How We Stack Up Against the Competition

Erik K Pelton

We know that there are a lot of options when choosing who to work with protecting your trademark and brand. We feel quite confident about how we stack up against other law firms and filing options. Not just our experience and flat fees, but our values and much more. For more about our work and experience, see [link]. The post How We Stack Up Against the Competition appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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Patent, Trademark, and Copyright: Definitions and Differences

Erik K Pelton

What are the distinctions between patents, trademarks, and copyrights? Erik breaks it down in this episode. To schedule a free initial consultation, visit [link] The post Patent, Trademark, and Copyright: Definitions and Differences appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. What are the distinctions between patents, trademarks, and copyrights?

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