Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 18, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of my video Tips for Brainstorming New Business and Brand Names Brainstorming for new brand names is really the genesis of brand protection. At this point you want to talk to your trademark attorney and start to think about what’s possible. Narrow it down then to 3-5 names.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 18, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of my video Key Trademark Terminology. I find it fascinating when I’m in somebody else’s place of business and I’ll hear words that might have a meaning to me, but I know that they’re using them in a way that’s specific to their work and their industry.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 31, 2021

A trademark dispute can be tremendously costly and disruptive, especially for small businesses. Reducing the risk of such a dispute is one of the main ways that small businesses can benefit from trademark protection for your business. In this episode, … Continue reading ?

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The USPTO recently submitted comments to the FTC regarding its proposed rulemaking, Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses. The USPTO comments, submitted on December 2, 2022, highlight the wide range of scams that are impacting the trademark system today, and their tremendous impact on all types of trademark operations.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video Tips for Brainstorming New Business and Brand Names. Think about ones that might help resonate a message about your business and about your brand, and what you’re trying to convey to the consumer. It’s not easy to come up with a great name today, nor has it ever been.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Listed to this brief video (less than 3 minutes) as I discuss the many benefits adding up to show why trademark registration is an incredibly valuable investment for an small business, new business, established business, old business, or big businesses – for any business!

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 25, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of my video Trademark Lessons from Taylor Swift The Eras Tour. And a trademark application has a lot of elements that go into it: the drawing, the description of goods and services, the dates of use, the evidence of use, the ownership. In trademarks, creativity is also an essential key.

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Sander Law

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Trademark Registration for Food Businesses Do you sell food products? Then you have trademarks that are worth protecting through trademark registration! Examples of Trademarks Below are some of the types of branding you could register as trademarks, with examples of registered trademarks in Canada.

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Trademark registration with the United States Patent and Trademark. as low as $225, and the resulting trademark registration provides a. Registered trademarks appear in the USPTO’s online database, the first place most companies and trademark lawyers look when. In the sale of a business, a. significance.

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of my video Trademark Lessons from The Bear. The Bear is a great television show about a restaurant—specifically building out a restaurant—and my family is in the restaurant business, so it hits close to home for me. Here’s a few trademark lessons that we can learn from The Bear.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 17, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video Filing Your Trademark Application Early: A Cautionary Tale. It’s very important to file your trademark for protection as early as possible for a variety of reasons. They did not think about national trademark protection.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The recent shift in the technology conglomerate’s brand identity has introduced a great opportunity to discuss the intellectual property implications of rebranding a business. Trademarks. Changes to a company’s name, logo, or slogans often engage trademark rights. Trademarks may be registered under the Act in Canada.

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

business, and many companies—particularly small businesses—can feel overwhelmed at the seemingly insurmountable task of stopping IP theft that occurs overseas. businesses against international IP theft. businesses against international IP theft. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

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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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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 20, 2023

Building Your Business- Trademarks are an effective way of protecting the name and brand of your ideas and products. They offer your protection from copycats and help prevent competitors from squatting or profiting from your business’ goodwill. By: Caldwell

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of our video Trademark Refusal: Genericness. Once you apply for a trademark at the USPTO, there are numerous grounds on which your mark can be refused registration, one of which is a claim that your mark is generic.

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of our video Trademark Application Expert Tips. Five trademark application tips If saving money is a consideration, think about applying only for your core goods and services. Make sure that the goods or services you apply for are actually those you are using or intend to use with the trademark.

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Greenspoon Marder LLP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In the 21st century, it is increasingly common for businesses to operate exclusively online. The global COVID pandemic only accelerated the pace at which new and existing companies transitioned to remote or digital workspaces.

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IP Watchdog

JULY 28, 2021

To add to the pile, this last year was no stranger to delays and pivots for businesses. Last month, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) posted a blog entry on its website addressing a development that trademark practitioners have been aware of for months: trademark applications have surged to unprecedented levels.

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Olartemoure Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

THE SUPER BOWL TRADEMARK in 1969 In 1969, the NFL trademarked “Super Bowl”. Since then, it has made a conscious effort to enforce this trademark. Even small businesses that have used “Super Bowl” to advertise watch-parties, have received cease and desist letters from NFL lawyers. In 1969, the NFL trademarked “Super Bowl”.

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Erik K Pelton

APRIL 26, 2023

Erik shares a true story about the importance of early trademark protection, using a local business as an example in this video. The post Filing Your Trademark Application Early: A Cautionary Tale appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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Intepat

APRIL 7, 2022

A trademark is a distinct identifier that helps a person set himself or his product apart. For an average consumer, a trademark constitutes an identity of the product or service they plan to avail. Whether big or small, any business seeks to expand and flourish beyond its present boundaries.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The game of pickleball has become the fastest growing sport in the US and trademark filings at the USPTO are a proof of that. Businesses recognize that the trademark records of the USPTO really are a microcosm of the overall economy and a great source of research and knowledge. Find out more in this episode.

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IP Law 360

JUNE 27, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office that the word "The" is essential to its brand gives OSU the opportunity to assert its mark, and college administrators and small T-shirt business owners seeking to establish a brand or business name would do well to utilize a number of tools available to help avoid conflicts, says David Newman at Mahamedi IP.

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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

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of our video The Importance of International Trademark Registration. We are often asked, “Why should I apply to register my trademark in other countries?” 21 If you have an online business and you’re offering products or services that are going to be long term.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 8, 2023

A trademark can be anything that indicates the source of a business’ products or services. However, not all trademarks are created equal – which is where creativity and context come into play. The post Why Some Trademarks Receive More Protections Than Others appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 9, 2023

Over the years, we’ve had the good fortune to work with all types of businesses, including many law firms, to protect their brands. Law firm brands can be protected just like any other business. The post Law Firms Have Brands and Trademarks Too appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video State vs. Federal Trademark Registration. When we’re dealing with the world of trademarks, more than 99% of the time we’re dealing with federal trademark protection with the USPTO, which extends to all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia and US territories.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 17, 2023

You have a great business name, product name, or service name. So how do you protect that name from being used by others in ways that hurt your business? Trademark registration. Trademarks are for business names, slogans, logos, product names, and some types of product packaging.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 11, 2022

In our continuing effort to combat trademark scams and raise awareness of this important issue, we have recently submitted comments to the FTC. Because there are many types of fraud and government impersonation, only a handful of other commenters mentioned trademark issues. ” More than 100 comments were submitted. Introduction.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video The Benefits of Trademark Monitoring. Trademark monitoring is a tremendous tool in the toolkit for brand owners. Traditionally, big, established, wealthy brands found out about all the things out there that might be problems with their trademarks by paying for monitoring services.

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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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JD Supra Law

MARCH 3, 2023

A trademark can be any word, phrase, symbol, design, or a combination of these features that helps differentiate your goods or services from others. Businesses should consider seeking trademark registrations to protect their brands against unauthorized use by others, but also because a registered trademark can add credibility to your brand.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 17, 2023

businesses selling abroad cannot enforce domestic trademarks against foreign entities selling infringing goods into the United States through strawmen, according to a recent ruling by the U.S. company) products unilaterally appropriated all of Hetronic’s intellectual property including its trademarks, reverse engineered….

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 5, 2023

This week in Washington IP news, the House of Representatives is busy with several hearings related to innovation. The House Committee on Small Business is looking at inflation’s impact on small businesses, while another House subcommittee looks at how tax policy can stimulate U.S. innovation.

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azrights

MAY 10, 2022

It’s well known that the failure rate of small businesses is extremely high. Entrepreneur.com rates people’s chances of surviving in business beyond 5 years at 50/50, while the chances of failure after 10 years are 70%. With that in mind, here are the top 13 reasons why businesses are less successful than they might otherwise be.

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