JD Supra Law

MARCH 14, 2024

Your company’s trademarks are an integral part of its brand and identity. Registering your trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office provides valuable advantages for defending against trademark infringement by competitors and enforcing your intellectual property rights.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 24, 2020

It’s really hard for me to think of a situation where a business would have too many trademarks. I’ve worked with many clients over the years who have significant portfolios of several dozen or more trademark registrations. So for example, our law firm has a portfolio. Each of those is one trademark.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 12, 2024

With the constant rise of counterfeiting, protecting one’s brand is now more important than ever. Many brand owners already take protective steps to protect their brands such as registering brands through trademark and copyright registrations and monitoring fraudulent use of said brands.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

APRIL 26, 2024

Indianapolis, Indiana – FullBeauty Brands Inc. has been accused of trademark infringement in a lawsuit filed by Pennsylvania -based Global Trademarks Inc. The lawsuit alleges that certain swimsuits marketed by FullBeauty Brands and affiliated entities bear a striking resemblance to designs owned by competitors.

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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Those activities are all well and good – and I fully appreciate that “ bobbing for apples ” wasn’t listed because, let’s be honest, that’s really gross – but as we’re the Trademark & Copyright Law blog, allow me to focus on something a bit closer to home: apple trademarks. But let’s talk trademarks.

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Nelligan Law

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

While they may appear harmless, a troubling issue has come to the forefront, one that raises complex legal and ethical questions – the unauthorized use of famous trademarks on these cannabis edibles. When Haribo’s branding is replicated on cannabis-infused gummies, it violates trademark rights and raises serious safety concerns.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 27, 2022

Did you know that a brand can acquire some trademark rights without registering at the USPTO? Erik explains what these common law trademark rights are and how they work. The post What Are Common Law Trademark Rights? Erik explains what these common law trademark rights are and how they work.

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azrights

MAY 3, 2022

Though many important decisions people make when creating a new brand identity are intellectual property decisions, IP lawyers are rarely involved in the naming and brand creation process. . As a trademark lawyer, I began to ask myself why? So, I wrote Brand Tuned, the new rules of branding, strategy and intellectual property.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Trademark infringement is the nightmare that keeps big brands up at night. In a world where maintaining a distinctive identity and protecting consumer trust is a constant battle, safeguarding your trademarks is crucial. What is trademark infringement? Let’s start with the basics; what is trademark infringement?

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IP Law 360

APRIL 15, 2024

Proposed amendments to China's Trademark Law aimed at improving the application and enforcement processes could make some common U.S. brand protection strategies moot, and may require brand owners to more carefully explain marks' use or nonuse, say attorneys at Neal Gerber.

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Nelligan Law

JULY 25, 2023

Created by the renowned toy company Mattel, Barbie has evolved from a simple fashion doll to a global cultural icon, and much of this success can be attributed to the power of its brand narrative. With the release of the highly anticipated Barbie movie, Mattel takes the brand narrative to new heights.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 29, 2023

In the fast-paced world of business, where new brands emerge every day, protecting one’s intellectual property has become paramount. Trademarks play a crucial role in establishing brand identity and distinguishing products or services from competitors. What is a Trademark?

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 16, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video What Are Common Law Trademark Rights? What are common law trademark rights? These are rights that a business receives from using a trademark, brand name, logo, slogan, or some other indicator or source without registering it. There are limitations.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Brands are often targeted by bad actors looking to make a quick profit by stealing intellectual property and exploiting consumers. But we also explain the most effective approach: using AI-fueled and expert-led brand protection solutions to save time and ensure a sustained reduction in infringement across marketplaces.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video Why Restaurants Need Trademark Protection. I love a great meal, I love supporting small local businesses, and I have a connection to the restaurant industry: my wife and my brother-in-law own two restaurants. I’ve seen firsthand the power of protecting a restaurant brand.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 7 This is the seventh in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. In the world of business, where brands are not merely labels but stories that resonate with consumers, effective brand building is a strategic imperative.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

While many industry experts have discussed the impacts in recent months, many questions still remain with respect to how the rescheduling of marijuana could impact federal trademarks and state trademarks throughout both the cannabis industry and traditional industries. By: McGlinchey Stafford

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IP Law 360

APRIL 24, 2024

The Benelux rights to trademarks for 18 Russian vodka brands, including Stolichnaya and Moskovskaya, will go to auction in June in the Netherlands, the former shareholders of Yukos Oil Co. said Wednesday as they sought to enforce arbitral awards now valued at $60 billion.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 20, 2021

Overview - It is a modern reality that with brand ownership comes the risk of trademark and domain name fraud. In this area, there has recently been a rise in email scams targeting brand owners by falsely claiming that domain name rights are in jeopardy.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The rapid adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) presents both unique opportunities and challenges for trademark and brand owners. By: Fenwick & West LLP

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 16, 2023

NON-FUNGIBLE TOKENS AND TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT: WHERE DOES THE LAW STAND? StockX, LLC, Nike filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against StockX, LLC, an online resale sneaker retailer, in February 2022 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. By: McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Reason Behind This Evolutionary Development Brand and companies have made it a trend to evolve from time to time creating variants over their original/ main or core mark. It strengthens brand awareness, builds a better rapport, and a more intimate Business-to-consumer relation which builds trust and faith in their product.

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video 3 Things I Learned in Law School That I Apply to Trademarks Every Day. It has been more than 25 years since I graduated law school (!) and I was reflecting on some of the lessons that I learned in law school that I apply to my trademark work every day.

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Sander Law

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Toblerone , one of my favourite chocolates, is a great example of protecting a brand with trademark registration. Registered Trademark Rights. In Canada, TOBLERONE has been a registered word mark since 1931 , that’s over 90 years of registered trademark rights! Contact Sander Law to get started.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 6 This is the sixth in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. In the fast-paced world of commerce, where imitation and unauthorized use can compromise a brand’s integrity, safeguarding your unique identity is of paramount importance.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 16, 2024

While many would say those are famous and indelible American symbols, in the area of trademark law, specifically trademark dilution, there is no easy answer. What about the Texas Longhorn Football logo – surely that’s famous, isn’t it? By: Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

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azrights

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Let’s begin by considering the terminology as it’s all too common when it comes to brands to find people have different meanings in mind. I’ll then explain the role of trademarks and why and how to be strategic with them. The Meaning of Brand. But brands have a third dimension or a third purpose. They save us time.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Many brand owners are familiar with the value of registered trademarks, which safeguard the goodwill cultivated between mark holders and consumers by reducing confusion as to the source of the associated goods.

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IP Law 360

JANUARY 5, 2023

The holder of the trademark on Puff Labs Stix nicotine vapes is suing rivals in California federal court claiming they are infringing on its Puff brand marks and confusing consumers, adding that the competitors have sent it meritless cease-and-desist letters.

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Likelihood of Confusion

AUGUST 25, 2023

From last week’s INTA Trademark Topics email discussion list. The post Best of 2010: Trademarks, copyright, brand equity, and rent-seeking: Soapbox 2010 appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™. First posted on January 17, 2010. One name has been changed to protect the innocent, and the links, by way of.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Audiences were not only drawn to the empowering storyline and diverse characters, but as attorneys, we were also excited to see the incorporation of many well-known trademarks and brands throughout the film. By: Foley & Lardner LLP

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 3, 2023

Safeguard Your Brand: How Choosing the Wrong Trademark Lawyer Can Kill Your Brand @media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6402f22ad89cf2570{display: 80 (1950) trademark rights were lost because the mark ESCALATOR had become generic and therefore lost its trademark status.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Have you recently received an email, phone message or letter claiming that another business or individual is attempting to register a business name that is either identical or similar to your brand? Beware, as this could be a scam or solicitation tactic. By: Foster Garvey PC

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 30, 2024

2023 was an active year in Canadian trademark law. Canadian Courts addressed a wide range of issues, from licensing to comparative advertising to co-branding. Notable changes also emerged from the Canadian Trademarks Office. Additionally, many trademark fees increased by 20-35%.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Pelton & Associates (EMP&A) is a boutique firm focusing on trademark protection for businesses and brands, including trademark and copyright applications, trademark disputes, matters with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, trademark clearance searches, and other matters.

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Corsearch

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Counterfeiting is but one threat that consumers and brands face. Brands now face a rising tide of phishing and brand impersonation designed to mislead and defraud consumers. Background Almost on daily basis brands receive reports on phishing email or websites.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 3 This is the third in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. In a marketplace teeming with similar offerings, where countless brands vie for attention, the risk of brand confusion is a looming threat.

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