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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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 14, 2022

Navigating Brand Protection and Trademarks for Social Media Influencers. Building a brand or business as an influencer on social media is not easy. Not only are you tasked with building a successful, recognizable brand, you’re building yourself as the brand. Making a brand out of a social media business.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

It is not unusual to encounter counterfeit versions of widely recognized brands like Adidas, Gucci, Nike, etc. Such products are fake and portrayed as popular brands to charge less than the market price and make enormous profits. They usually have a devastating effect on the brand’s reputation and customer loyalty.

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Intepat

MAY 28, 2024

Trademark dilution is like death by a thousand cuts, and it is crucial to prevent the first cut. Apple’s smart business strategies have successfully upheld the validity of its trademark, preventing it from being diluted. Notably, Apple trademarked its store design in the United States in 2011.

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 6, 2022

Summer is around the corner, which means we are seeking law student(s) for a paid IP/Trademark internship from May/June – July/August 2022. Intern(s) will be expected to work approximately 30-40 hours per week, primarily onsite in our Falls Church, VA office (following appropriate COVID safety protocols).

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 15, 2022

We recently spoke with Marcello do Nascimento regarding trademark and brand protection strategies in Brazil. Marcello is the managing partner of David do Nascimento , an IP boutique firm with offices in São Paulo city and Rio de Janeiro city. Please tell us a little about your trademark and brand protection practice.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Brand owners know that their best defence is to be ahead of market trends in terms of their brand and trade mark protection. This has not stopped many companies seeking to get on the front foot when it comes to protecting their trade mark rights in the metaverse, and nor should it.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 14, 2022

. (“Chanel”), is an iconic fashion company based in New York known for its luxury fashion products and owns rights to several Chanel and CC monograms trademarks associated with the brand design. The brand was not involved with selling secondly handed or vintage goods. Veronique Idea Corp., 2d 262, 267 (S.D.N.Y.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). While the Report is comprehensive, it does not recommend any new action to address IP issues with NFTs.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 24, 2023

One of the key elements of the NCAA’s intellectual property rights is the trademark for the phrase “March Madness.” ” The NCAA registered this trademark in 1989, and it has been fiercely protected ever since. In some cases, the NCAA has even taken legal action to protect its trademarks.

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Patent Trademark Blog

AUGUST 23, 2023

Attorney Fee Guarantee SM Until now, no attorneys or law firms to our knowledge have ever offered a money-back guarantee on trademark filing services. Our firm, Innovation Capital Law Group, offers unprecedented patent and trademark legal services under the Attorney Fee Guarantee SM brand.

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IP Intelligence

JANUARY 1, 2024

As the new year gets underway, we want to flag the newest misleading trademark email scams, as these communications have become more advanced in their targeting. and sometimes contain an issuance of an office action without an official seal, accompanied by an urgent request for unnecessary, inflated fees.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Introduction In today’s digital economy, trademarks play an important role in developing a brand’s identity, establishing customer trust, and assuring market competition. Corporations must establish online identities, such as logos, slogans, product names, and brands, to build consumer awareness, loyalty, and trust.

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Patentably Defined

APRIL 28, 2020

Your brand is valuable. After all, your brand is WHO you are, WHAT you do, and WHY you do it. Remember – people are loyal to brands, not products. They are the foundation of every successful brand. The single best way to protect your brand is with a Federal trademark. Protect it. They Deter Copycats.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 3, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office has awarded The Ohio State University a trademark for the word “THE,” for use in connection with apparel sold in "channels customary to the field of sports and collegiate athletics". Meredith also talks about Jones Day’s Women in IP initiative and the group's. By: Jones Day

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Top Trademark Trends of 2021. 2021 was a busy year in the world of trademarks. The uncertainties of COVID in a second year couldn’t stop huge application filing numbers and many developments in the world of trademarks. Trademark scams continued to proliferate, despite some increased efforts to crack down.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 4, 2022

A recent trademark opposition is a lesson in how to properly establish a likelihood of confusion for apparel goods. Colorful Roots LLC, the Opposer, Roots Corporation, relied on several of its trademark registrations of ROOTS and its derivatives. In Roots Corporation v. Applicant introduced the testimony declaration of its owner.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This has led to consumers opting for brands that pledge their duty to contributing towards environmental protection by means of minimalism and sustainability. In today’s era of eco-branding, wherein trademarks are used to distinguish sustainable brands from the mainstream commercial ones, the latter engage in the practise of “greenwashing”.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Conceived by Ruth Handler and named after her own daughter, Barbie has, from its inception, been a driving force behind Mattel’s successful branding efforts, resulting in the sale of over a billion Barbie dolls and the expansion of the franchise into various media, including video games, merchandise, and a live-action movie.

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IP Intelligence

MAY 9, 2024

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s (Board) precedential decision to uphold a refusal to register a proposed color mark in In re Post Foods, LLC [1] highlights the strategic and technical aspects involved in registering a color trademark as applied to a product. Post then appealed the examiner’s refusal to the Board.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The USPTO will put into effect on January 2, 2021 what is quite likely the largest trademark fee increase in US history. For my past public comments on these, please see earlier posts here: Public comments submitted by EMP&A regarding USPTO’s proposed trademark fee increases (Aug. 23, 2019). Current Fee. Current Fee. TEAS Standard.

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IIPRD

JUNE 29, 2022

Louis Vuitton Malletier is a French fashion house and one of the most recognisable luxury goods brands in the world. It was awarded the world’s most valuable luxury brand for six consecutive years (2006-2012), topping even Chanel, Gucci, and Dior. After 12 decades, it has become one of the most identifiable marks on the planet!

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Intepat

APRIL 10, 2022

Additionally, trademark registrations for MSMEs are relatively cost-effective. Overall, the MSME scheme fosters the growth and development of these enterprises and assists them to flourish among existing top brands. Trademarks help your business to stand out from the crowd where there are so many look-alike products.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 6, 2024

Federal trademark registration is typically unavailable for goods and services related to the sale of cannabis. It’s easy to imagine what may happen if a competitor began using your branding in a way that treads on your investment without legal means to stop them. trademark on the packaging of its cannabis products.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JUNE 4, 2023

Whether it’s virtual reality experiences, in-app purchases, or digital assets, protecting your brand and creations with a trademark is essential. In this article, we will explore the process of obtaining a trademark for virtual goods and the importance of seeking guidance from a trademark and patent attorney in India.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Introduction Trademarks are an important division of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) as it considerably contributes in identification and promotion of a product. A well- known trademark helps the consumers in spotting the difference between similar products by educating them about the product which results in informed choices.

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43(B)log

MARCH 14, 2024

Double Diamond’s offer stated: “This offer is made for the purposes specified in Rule 68 and is not to be construed either as an admission that Double Diamond is liable in this action or that Crocs has suffered any damage.” We are fiercely protective of the Crocs brand and our iconic DNA. Crocs accepted.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MARCH 28, 2023

for Trademark and Trade Dress Infringement, as well as False Designation of Origin under 15 U.S.C. Holdings, LLC is a company that produces and sells consumer fireworks under the brand name ‘ 76 Pro Line. alleges that the Defendants are infringing on their trademarks by using similar names and designs on their fireworks products.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The General Court rejected an appeal brought by AC Milan (nicknamed also Rossoneri) and considered that the brand characterizing Rossoneri’s emblem could not be registered as an EU trade mark (EUTM) since it would give rise to a likelihood of confusion with the earlier German trade mark ‘Milan’ held by the company InterES.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 31, 2023

In 2024, the trademark process timeline to registration can take between twelve to eighteen months at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). That is why it is crucial to have an experienced trademark attorney file a trademark for you.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 26, 2024

Nintendo has a reputation for taking action against content featuring its characters and artwork so removing it now is the right thing to do. In other parts of the notice, takedowns were requested under trademark law. The team don’t seem especially upset and are taking everything in their stride. So Real or Fake?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Trademarks: Trademarks safeguard brand names, logos, symbols, or phrases that distinguish a startup’s products or services from competitors’ Registering a trademark ensures exclusive usage and prevents others from causing confusion among consumers.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The action would allege both (1) Federal Patent Infringement; and (2) Unfair Competition (based upon Texas state law). Is Dryson required to bring them all together in one action?). More facts for next question : Dryson filed the action as noted above. Crunch hired a technical expert to search through patent office records.

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IPilogue

MARCH 6, 2023

On December 26, 2022, the Japanese IP High Court dismissed an appeal from Christian Louboutin (“Louboutin”), a shoe designer known for its iconic red-bottom heels, in its action against Japanese shoe designer, Eizo Collection Co., In April 2015, Japan opened the gate for non-traditional trademarks, including colour, sound, and motion.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 31, 2022

The global fashion distributer, ZARA is currently engaged in a trademark dispute with Amber Kotrri, the owner of “House of Zana.” In April 2022, ZARA submitted a notice of opposition to Kotrri’s trademark application, claiming that brand names were “conceptually identical” for customers.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

A trademark is typically a sign, logo, symbol, word, phrase, design, or combination of them, which identifies the product or service of a particular brand. It recognizes the corporate identity of the brand. To sell the product, using the brand name makes it a trademark. Generic Trademark.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 22, 2022

We recently spoke with Omolara (Lara) Kayode about brand protection in Nigeria. Kayode & Co, a boutique IP law firm with offices in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. Lara is a leader in Africa trademark law, and represents the interests of numerous international companies in counterfeit enforcement and brand protection matters.

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