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. Most restaurants do not have registered trademarks.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 8 This is the eighth in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. In the digital age, where online presence is integral to business success, safeguarding your brand’s identity across the virtual landscape is a priority.

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

And one very important application for our purposes is that when it comes to trademark registration and the protections created by it–the benefits created by it–the sum really is greater than the parts. You see, there are maybe a dozen benefits of being a registered trademark and each one of them is valuable by itself.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Trademark Infringement in the Digital Landscape The internet and digital technology have enabled new types of trademark infringement through channels such as cybersquatting, keyword advertising, and social media misuse, making it more challenging for companies to safeguard their intellectual property rights.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It includes many rules, several of them directed at the language of business in Quebec, and some regarding the use of French on both product packaging and signage/advertising. Presently, all product labelling and commercial signs appearing in Quebec must be in French – but the Charter provides certain exceptions for trademarks.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

AUGUST 9, 2022

The growth of internet and internet related facilities have made brands shift a major part of their business online, some generating the entirety of their income through online sales. Thus, it becomes important to safeguard your business. Domain names and trademarks. Protecting brands.

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 4, 2021

The following is an edited transcript of my video Do Restaurants Need Trademark Protection ? Over the years I’ve had the fortune to work with a tremendous variety of businesses as clients, from accountants, to real estate agents, to software companies, to clothing companies, to bloggers and websites.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Registering a trademark helps prevent brand confusion and maintains the distinctiveness that sets your brand apart. This not only safeguards your business’s reputation but also preserves consumer trust and loyalty in a crowded marketplace. Building Consumer Trust A registered trademark is a symbol of trust.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

A registered trademark serves as a deterrent to potential infringers. When competitors or unauthorized entities see a registered mark, they are less likely to attempt to capitalize on its recognition due to the legal consequences that could ensue. Minimizing Brand Confusion Brand confusion can erode consumer trust and loyalty.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 17, 2024

In this technologically advanced age, success or failure of a business depends heavily on the marketing strategies that have been adopted. Daler Mehendi, a known singer and the plaintiff in the present case, had a registered trademark over the letters “DM” and established a business called “D.M. Entertainment Pvt.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

X (formerly Twitter) is one of the most popular social media platforms for businesses and individuals, with around 335 million monthly active users worldwide. Unfortunately, this global reach and accessibility to a large audience also attracts bad actors looking to exploit the popularity and features of social media platforms.

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Corsearch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Or maybe it isn’t a registered trademark but there’s a significant volume of use on social media for exactly this name? million active trademarks registered in Intellectual Property Offices around the world, which represents an increase of just over 11% from 2019 [1]. References [1] [link]

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Corsearch

MARCH 13, 2023

Following a dispute between Walt Disney and his business partner working at Universal, Disney lost the rights to the character – and thus Mickey Mouse was born. Disney still own the copyright on more recent works featuring the character and, most importantly, have protected his name, likeness, and associated imagery by registering trademarks.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 12, 2022

All ardent social media users are aware of the latest trend of using hashtags to spread the word across a wide range of users for bolstering consumer engagement. 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.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

With the Metaverse and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) being the common buzzwords as of late, the USPTO (US Patent & Trademark Office) has been experiencing a significant rise in the number of Trademark Applications filed in the virtual sphere to safeguard the products and services. IP Challenges in the Metaverse.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Many nations have been investing in laws and programmes for the growth of travel and tourism because of how lucrative this business is. has registered its wordmarks “Oberoi,” “Oberoi Residencies,” and “Oberoi Spa,” and Radisson Hotels International Inc. has registered several trademarks.

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Kashishipr

JULY 20, 2022

In this scenario, the bigger company usually uses its superior distribution and promotional capabilities, as a result of which the smaller company helplessly sees its business slipping away. The American video and photo sharing social media platform Instagram has been accused of copying Snapchat.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2023

Image Sources : Shutterstock] The defendant was a business that dealt in the buying, selling, and leasing of real estate throughout India. Their business is only conducted in Kolkata. In 1988, registration for the “RPG Enterprises” label was granted. The plaintiff also owned the domain names www.rpggroup.com and www.rpg.in.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 31, 2023

Recently, there has been an increase in the number of advertisements on social media for perfumes that offer the same fragrance as a luxury one at a reasonably affordable rate. Likelihood of Confusion to the Public or Likelihood of Association with the Registered Trademark I. Goodwill is in the mark, not the product.

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

MARCH 16, 2022

The most recent of them is the metaverse, and similar to what has happened to other parallel realities such as video games and social media, the metaverse is being invaded by fashion brands. The new gems being mined are the non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which are already at the center of several trademark battles.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Adidas, for example, is a brand that has achieved success in the sports business by introducing sports clothing and other related products. Amazon, for example, has registered its trademark as a shopping cart with a blue backdrop, allowing everyone to recognize it as Amazon. For Example, Nike, Apple, Haagen-Dazszl.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In this article, we explore the process of registering trademarks containing holiday names, examine the trademark activity that surrounds Valentine’s Day, and point to why it is important to monitor and protect your IP online. Can you trademark a holiday name?

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Corsearch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Founded in 1999 by Jack Ma, the Alibaba company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most influential online commerce businesses. One of Alibaba’s most popular platforms is Alibaba.com, a leading global wholesale B2B marketplace that facilitates trade between businesses from around the world.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 2, 2023

Your business has likely collectively spent countless hours and resources to build a strong brand presence on Amazon. By taking the necessary steps, your business can protect your products from counterfeiters and ensure that customers are purchasing legitimate items. The registered trademark number or your trademark application number.

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43(B)log

JANUARY 5, 2024

2, 2024) Some interesting comments on when individual instances of “confusion” don’t count, as well as their relevance to evaluating out-of-court social media etc. Plaintiff has seven registered trademarks involving Florida Virtual School or FLVS; two of the registrations are incontestable.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 24, 2023

If someone uses your mark without authorization, it constitutes trademark infringement. Counterfeits Counterfeiting is a specific type of trademark infringement where exact copies of registered trademarks on products are used to deceive customers into believing they are buying from the original brand.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 14, 2023

Trademark infringement occurs when a mark resembling yours is used without authorization. Counterfeiting is one form of trademark infringement, where exact copies of registered trademarks are used to deceive customers and pass off as your brand. Gone is the need to spend hours manually reviewing listings and posts.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

I am particularly sensitive to the trademark challenges that small businesses face for several reasons. Since 1999, I have built and managed my own small business, Erik M. Pelton & Associates, to advise and counsel others about trademark protection. In fact, small businesses may be even more capable.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Prashant raises questions as to the influence of business lobbying groups, and concerns regarding the then proposed changes to the Rules. The court noted that the marks were not identical, the goods offered were different, and there was no evidence of the appellant’s use of the trademark.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Branding has become more important than ever, particularly in developing an online presence through search engines, various online platforms, and social media. Nearly every mainstream marketplace and social media platform has Acceptable Use Policies, which provide procedures for reporting intellectual property infringements.

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Garrigues Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2021

weigh up and anticipate what a litigation case entails in the big picture and in light of your business. weigh up and anticipate what a litigation case entails in the big picture and in light of your business. Successful products and services are likely to have their trademarks copied. We will explain how to go about it.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 19, 2021

CasperLabs, meanwhile, alleged that “Casper” and “CasperLabs” had become widely recognized on social media to refer to its network. Without assessing whether Zamfir owned any valid interest, reasoning that ownership of a valid mark is not a requirement under §43(a), the court jumped straight to the Sleekcraft factors.

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Kashishipr

MAY 4, 2022

Trademarks provide multiple crucial advantages to businesses and customers alike. Trademarks also carry all the image and reputation a brand builds over the years. Have Proper Symbols of Trademark Registration & Ownership. If you have a registered trademark in place, you should use the ‘®’ symbol.

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Kashishipr

JULY 21, 2021

Usually, the documents that e-commerce sites would need to be submitted along with the take-down notice are as follows: Proof of Identity – Business incorporation certificate for companies, identification document such as a passport for individuals.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 16, 2022

That being said, best practice would be the belt-and-suspenders approach to file new applications for important marks in connection with the core consumer goods and/or entertainment/hospitality services, especially if the brand or its clientele are innovative and already in the social media/virtual space.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. For trademarks, a good place to start is the company’s marketing and promotional materials, website, mobile app, and social media.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 22, 2023

It is simply the unauthorised use of the exclusive rights associated with a registered trademark without the owner’s or licensees’ consent. They might improperly profit from the well-earned reputation of the registered trademark. On the other hand, Defendant No. 1 is Imperial Cycle Mfg. Defendant No.

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