U.S. Department of Commerce

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Commerce Department Offers Valuable Resources and Services for Hispanic Entrepreneurs and Hispanic-Owned Businesses September 28, 2023 KCPullen@doc.gov Thu, 09/28/2023 - 16:01 Minority business growth The Hispanic American community is deeply rooted in the history of the United States and is an integral part of the rich fabric of our nation.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 19, 2023

This bill seeks to promote business by reducing penalties and decriminalising offences across 42 legislations. The objective of the JV Bill, 2023 is to promote ‘the ease of doing business in India’ through ‘minimum government, maximum governance’. patents that are either locally manufactured or at least imported into India.

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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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Above the Fold

JULY 7, 2021

Throughout this summer, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is offering its series of virtual webinars dubbed “Trademark Basics Boot Camp.” The series appears to be tailored to small business owners and entrepreneurs and is broken up into eight modules focused on discrete topics.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 7, 2021

Throughout this summer, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is offering its series of virtual webinars dubbed “Trademark Basics Boot Camp.” ” The series appears to be tailored to small business owners and entrepreneurs and is broken up into eight modules focused on discrete topics.

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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. Trademark violation raises significant issues. Cybersquatting is another type of trademark infringement.

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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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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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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

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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U.S. Department of Commerce

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Secretary Raimondo and Deputy Secretary Graves Address Commerce Initiatives that Promote Inclusive and Equitable Economic Growth for Latino Communities September 21, 2023 KCPullen@doc.gov Thu, 09/21/2023 - 14:49 Manufacturing Minority business growth In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Grow Minority Business Enterprises (MBE).

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

These overarching principles developed by the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, together constitute the SARAL framework (Simple, Accessible, Rational and Actionable Laws) and present a nuanced and principled approach to enhance the quality and effectiveness of legal texts.

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Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 6, 2021

However, they allege that Shopify has failed to take adequate action against such sites and allowed them to run rampant over the past few years. All totaled, the plaintiffs are seeking up to $150,000 for each infringed copyright and $2 million for each infringed trademark. Copyright Office.

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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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The TTABlog

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The USPTO has issued its final regulations under the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020. The new rules [pdf here ] go into effect on December 18, 2021 , except for the implementation of the shorter response period for office actions, which will go into effect on December 1, 2022. pdf of Act here ].

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The legal action c laimed that the Defendant’s failure to disclose prior art during the patent prosecution process was intentional. The complaint suggested that, had the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) been aware of this information, the patent would not have been granted. Continue reading

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2022

responding to Office Actions, including amending claims and drafting arguments. Which Receiving Office (RO) and International Search Authority (ISA) do you recommend? What do you do when you get an International Seach Report or Office Action from a related foreign application? conducting Examiner Interviews.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 18, 2022

This Act modifies the use of French language in business and commerce in the province of Québec. Among a variety of aspects affected in business operations, the Act greatly tightened the requirements regarding the use of French in trademarks and public signage. Non-compliance under Bill 96 may trigger harsher punishments, too.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The year saw many trademark stories in the news as backlogs continued at the USPTO even while application filing numbers dropped from their all time highs during the two previous years. Here are the biggest trademark stories of 2022 that we have been following at EMP&A. Celebrity trademark messes. Queen of Christmas.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Trademarking taquería is akin to trademarking “pizzeria” or “café.” ” However, Sonora Taquería is not the first business TW’s trademark is enforced against. Here, a trademark examiner would examine the understanding of the UK public when reviewing the “Taqueria” mark.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In our previous post, we discussed how a cannabis business can take steps to avoid potential trademark infringement claims. In this release, we will discuss how a cannabis business can use trademarks for brand protection – despite the fact that federal law prohibits filing a cannabis-related trademark.

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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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Patent Trademark Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

How promptly is the US patent agent or attorney reporting Office Actions? Are they taking several weeks or even months to report an Office Action? Perhaps, the US IP law firm is simply too busy with other matters. That being said, we do offer flat rate costs for patent and trademark applications here.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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”. The hypothesis was confirmed, hence popularising the concept of eco-marks among the business giants.

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Olartemoure Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Recently, the Administrative Court of Cundinamarca denied a nullity claim associated with trademark rights, considering that the plaintiff had not complied with the prerequisite of mediation. In other words, pre-litigation mediation had never been requested to present a nullity action. 09/01/22 – Trademarks.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

You’ll see what I’m talking about with my comparison of trademark and brand protection to a strong ship navigating the ocean waters. For the boat, much of the action is actually not visible above the sea line and the keel not only helps keep it up in choppy waters, it helps it right itself when there is an issue.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The new edition led many IP offices around the world, including the European Union Intellectual Property Office ( EUIPO ), the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office and United States Patent and Trademark Office to issue guidance on the trade mark classification of emerging technologies.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For this edition, we decided to make a compilation of answers to questions that we frequently receive from clients who intend to protect their trademarks in Colombia. “I have my trademark registered in the US, Mexico, and Perú, and my products are being sold in the Colombian market. ” No.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For this edition, we decided to make a compilation of answers to questions that we frequently receive from clients who intend to protect their trademarks in Colombia. “I have my trademark registered in the US, Mexico, and Perú, and my products are being sold in the Colombian market. ” No.

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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. But cannabis companies, along with their counsel, should evaluate the potential costs and benefits of pursuing these strategies to protect their businesses. trademark on the packaging of its cannabis products.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 28, 2023

Counterfeiting is a global problem that affects a wide variety of entrepreneurs and innovators – from small businesses to global corporations. Action in China can be an important tool for combating these problems. Civil enforcement, you go to court against an infringer of the trademarks. ” Paolo explains the options.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 28, 2023

Counterfeiting is a global problem that affects a wide variety of entrepreneurs and innovators – from small businesses to global corporations. Action in China can be an important tool for combating these problems. Civil enforcement, you go to court against an infringer of the trademarks. Paolo explains the options.

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Intepat

APRIL 10, 2022

Additionally, trademark registrations for MSMEs are relatively cost-effective. Trademarks help your business to stand out from the crowd where there are so many look-alike products. Let us look into how trademark registration can act as an added advantage to a company registered as MSME. Every trademark is unique.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

Exclusive rights over a trademark in Colombia arise from registration. Also, when holding a trademark registration in Colombia, the obligation arises for its owner to use the trademark in commerce, beginning three (3) years from the date when registration was granted.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 2, 2023

Some of these issues are specific to doing business with the government and others are broader issues that all companies face when using AI, and generative AI (GAI) in particular. Copyright Office and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office have developed initiatives to focus on IP issues with AI. Both the U.S.

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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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Intepat

DECEMBER 1, 2023

For both individuals and businesses, trademarks stand as valuable assets, offering protection for unique brands, logos, and slogans. However, there are instances where an individual perceives that a trademark application by another person infringes upon their rights or interests. What is Trademark Opposition?

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 9, 2021

A step-by-step guide to the trademark Registration process and timelines. Jump to: Trademark Timeline Overview. Q: What happens once I file a trademark application? Trademark Intake Form. Trademark Search. Trademark Application Preparation. trademark TIMELINE OVERVIEW. Q: Why such a long wait?

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