Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video Trademark Protection for Bands and Musicians. Just like any other brand, the music industry brands can strongly benefit from trademark protection. The post Trademark Protection for Bands and Musicians appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

Trademark 147

Trademark Music Social Media Branding 147

Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video How NOT to Protect Your Trademark. Having recorded dozens of episodes on how best to protect a brand and a trademark, I thought it would be fun to share my tips on how not to protect your trademark (sarcastically, of course). Don’t even check.

Trademark 130

Trademark Branding Brands Branding 130

Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The following is an edited transcript of my video, Having Trademark Registration is Like Double Insurance for Your Brand. What does this have to do with trademarks?!? Trademark registration, believe it or not, is just like that insurance and that smoke detector and fire extinguisher for your brand.

Registration 147

Registration Branding Brands Branding 147

The IPKat

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Here’s what Felicia writes: Archival Authenticity or Iconic Copies? It also suggests that copying might have some effect on our understanding of what is and is not iconic. Assuredly, Dolce & Gabbana may not be able to prevent copies on the U.S. In this negative space of copyright law in the U.S., As in the U.S.,

Copying 97

Copying IP Copyright Law Designs 97

Kashishipr

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Trademarks indicate the origin of a product. For being registered as a trademark, the 3D shape of a product must be shown to have an inherent or acquired distinctive character. A 3D shape cannot be registered as a trademark if the shape: Arises from the inherent nature of the object or goods; Provides a technical function; or.

Trademark 105

Trademark Intellectual Property Registration Designs 105

IPilogue

OCTOBER 18, 2022

After a test copy of New Genesis was leaked online, WOTC took issue with development company TSR LLC’s use of their IP rights in the game. The context surrounding the litigation shows that protecting business interests is not trademark law’s sole function. . We will be following the outcome of this dispute as litigation continues.

Trademark 101

Trademark Trademark Law Intellectual Property Law Publishing 101

Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

2: YouTubers Who Uploaded Movie Edits Receive Suspended Prison Sentences. Fast movies are not full pirate releases but, instead, are heavily edited versions of movies that condense a film into just a few minutes. That content included both marketing text and user reviews.

Fair Use 216

Fair Use Plagiarism Editing Copyright Infringement 216

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.

Trademark 52

Trademark Registration Marketing Marketing 52

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.

Trademark 52

Trademark Registration Marketing Marketing 52

LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

I asked: “ What were the first trademarks? “ ChatGPT replied: The use of trademarks can be traced back to ancient times, when craftsmen and traders marked their goods with unique symbols or designs to identify their origin or quality. However, trademark protection in the U.S.

Trademark 52

Trademark Designs Design Journalism 52

Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video The Value of a Great Logo. A logo is easier to modify and is less likely to be infringed or copied. Great logos can be very powerful marketing tools for big businesses and the smallest of businesses as well. Now, a brand name is always going to be more important to protect than a logo.

Branding 147

Branding Brands Branding Copying 147

Erik K Pelton

APRIL 10, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video “The 5 Ws of Copyright Registration” The five Ws: Who, What, When, Where, and Why. When the Library of Congress reviews a copyright application, they don’t do the same kind of in-depth substantive review that the USPTO does for a patent or trademark filing.

Registration 162

Registration Copyright Intellectual Property Editing 162

TorrentFreak

AUGUST 23, 2023

While these pirated discs are no longer as popular as they were 20 years ago, they remain a problem, especially when illicit copies are sold as the real deal. This person presumably resides in China and obtained the ‘DVD Shelf’ trademark in Australia. — A copy of the complaint, filed by Amazon Technologies at the U.S.

Copying 91

Copying Editing Copyright Copyright Infringement 91

Kashishipr

MAY 25, 2021

It may not always prevent unauthorized copying; however, it may serve as a public notice by securing a public record in one’s favor. Such a license would enable using the resources held by owners of the CC Licenses to the extent of editing, remixing, copying, and distributing the work without circumventing the copyright law.

Intellectual Property 98

Intellectual Property Blogging Fair Use Registration 98

IP and Legal Filings

MAY 13, 2024

Is copyright, patent, or trademark infringement applicable to AI creations or not, and who owns the material that AI platforms generate for you or your clients is still an unanswered question. And if someone substantially edits AI-generated data and claims copyright on the edited work, they could potentially qualify for copyright protection.

Copyright 86

Copyright Intellectual Property Ownership Technology 86

IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

However, many a times, we witness these designs being copied or recreated. Copying designs as well as creating replicas of any sort which closely resemble the general composition or the original blueprint infringes the right of the creator. It prevents the unauthorized use of the design, logos, trademarks etc.

Designs 90

Designs Design Copyright Copyright Infringement 90

Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 16, 2021

The following is an edited transcript of my video, 7 Keys to Branding Success. I get asked all the time, “What are the key things I need to know to make my brand successful, to make my trademark successful and protected?” EARLY filing for trademark registration. SHIELD against infringers when needed.

Branding 147

Branding Brands Branding Social Media 147

IPilogue

APRIL 29, 2022

Founded in 1984, the Intellectual Property Journal (IPJ) covers matters relating to all aspects of Intellectual Property such as patents, trademarks, copyright, designs, trade secrets, and related areas such as privacy. The Journal, edited by Professor Giuseppina D’Agostino, is published by Carswell ( [link] three times per year.

Intellectual Property 81

Intellectual Property Journalism Editing Privacy 81

IPilogue

MAY 20, 2022

Founded in 1984, the Intellectual Property Journal (IPJ) covers matters relating to all aspects of Intellectual Property such as patents, trademarks, copyright, designs, trade secrets, and related areas such as privacy. The Journal, edited by Professor Giuseppina D’Agostino, is published by Carswell ( [link] three times per year.

Intellectual Property 81

Intellectual Property Journalism Editing Privacy 81

The IPKat

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for use on cosmetics. COPYRIGHT YouTube has released the first edition of its copyright transparency report. The Fashion Law tells the rest of the story. Agnieszka Sztoldman (Taylor Wessing, University of Wroclaw) discusses about genuine use in the EU, commenting on the Monster Energy v.

Blogging 114

Blogging IP Reporting Intellectual Property 114

Patently-O

APRIL 17, 2024

In addition to the party briefs, the International Trademark Association (INTA) filed an amicus brief urging the Federal Circuit not to adopt an overly broad reading of Dastar that would foreclose false advertising claims based on the use of terms like “patented,” “proprietary” or “exclusive.”

False Advertising 115

False Advertising Advertising Advertising Patent 115

Patent Trademark Blog

JULY 30, 2021

How should you make suggested edits of your draft patent application? In my opinion, an efficient way to edit a Word document is to turn on “Track Changes” so that your revisions are visible. This helps the patent attorney to avoid missing any edits. Visually noticeable revisions from the client are always helpful.

Patent Application 53

Patent Application Editing Patent Design Patent 53

Copyright Lately

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Derivative and Foreign Works Remastered, rescored, translated, or otherwise revised editions often present a challenge for those looking to use public domain works without inadvertently stepping on subsisting copyrights. Remastered and special editions of films entering the public domain on January 1, 2024.

Public Domain 118

Public Domain Music Copyright Publishing 118

Copyright Lately

MARCH 13, 2024

in 1987 and has since been the subject of several reboots and dozens of international editions. In a prepared statement, the Times said the company has no issue with people creating similar word games that do not infringe its Wordle “trademarks or copyrighted gameplay.” In the meantime, here’s a copy of the New York Times Co.’s

Social Media 94

Social Media Copyright Registration Copying 94

Velocity of Content

MARCH 16, 2022

Copyright Office Practices , Third Edition (2021), p. 384, which is similar on this point to the earlier edition I used at the time), and so I focused on the “expression” requirement for copyrightability. In this way, it was also based on that of the U.S. Copyright Office or USCO (see, for example, the Compendium of U.S.

Inventor 98

Inventor Editing Copyright Copyright Law 98

LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Indeed, the directors of the US Patent and Trademark Office and US Copyright Office are in the process of conducting a joint study to untangle the various interests at play, having promised Sens. Thom Tillis and Patrick Leahy they will deliver findings by June 2023. Tarantino , Case No. 2:21-cv-08979, U.S.

IP 52

IP Non-Fungible Tokens Artwork Intellectual Property 52

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 30, 2023

1) He made this request on grounds including trademark law and unfair competition law. Copies of emails between the parties provided to the Court proved that opinions had been exchanged before the composition of the products was finalised. The request was based on IP provisions as well as trademark and unfair competition law.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Moral Rights Related Rights Art 52

The IPKat

OCTOBER 31, 2021

2021 Annual Sir Hugh Laddie Lecture The 2021 edition of the Annual Sir Hugh Laddie Lecture will be held on 3 November 2021 at 7:15pm (CET) and this year it will be delivered by Professor Barton Beebe (NYU). The lecture will be based on his upcoming article “Is Europe Running Out of Trademarks?

Intellectual Property 65

Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Law Social Media IP 65

IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

The exclusivity of exploitation is key to the success of a limited-edition collectible. Can other IP rights like trademarks play a role in protecting NFTs? For NFTs that have to do with an indicator of a company’s trademark, the Lanham Act may provide protection to an NFT as well. Is this the same in the US and China?

IP 109

IP Ownership Non-Fungible Tokens Copyright Law 109

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

DECEMBER 22, 2022

PDF copy available. The second era (sometimes referred to as the “Death Squad” era) saw an influx of practitioners into the practice, many of whom were inexperienced with practice at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and as a result had different degrees of success. All rights reserved.

Journalism 52

Journalism Law All Rights Reserved Litigation 52

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 13, 2022

TRADEMARK. A trademark is something that distinguishably identifies the source of the goods and services, such as a term, name, symbol, logo, or design. In the fashion sector, trademark protection often just covers the logo or the fashion label rather than a whole accessory or clothing. Puma vs. Forever 21.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Branding Brands Branding 52

IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Trademark and other subjects of industrial property, such as patent, industrial design, utility solution, etc. Cambodian trademark law defines a “mark” as any visible sign capable of distinguishing the goods (trademark) or services (service mark) of an enterprise. [Image Source: Freepic].

Trademark 52

Trademark Service Mark Intellectual Property Registration 52

IIPRD

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Hence, the traveling chaos of F1 is a world filled with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and Trade Secrets. Patents, Copyrights, and Trademarks can be registered to ensure that no individual would be eligible for economic gains apart from the author or the buyer of the rights. Trade secrets have their peculiar way of being protected.

Intellectual Property 59

Intellectual Property Technology Confidentiality Journalism 59

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2023

The exclusivity of exploitation is key to the success of a limited-edition collectible. Can other IP rights like trademarks play a role in protecting NFTs? For NFTs that have to do with an indicator of a company’s trademark, the Lanham Act may provide protection to an NFT as well. Is this the same in the US and China?

IP 52

IP Ownership Non-Fungible Tokens Copyright Law 52

Selvam & Selvam Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

To file a trademark application in Bangladesh, you can either submit the application online or in paper form at the trademark office in Dhaka. The Bangladesh trademark office follows the 10th edition of the NICE Classification and has a list of accepted goods and services.

Trademark 52

Trademark Service Mark Registration Registering Trademarks 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the Vans case, the Vans sneaker company sued the Brooklyn art collective known as MSCHF (sound it out) after MSCHF sold a limited-edition shoe it called “ The Wavy Baby ” (depicted at right). 140 (2023), since that decision was expected to provide guidance to lower courts for resolving free speech defenses in trademark infringement cases.

Blogging 114

Blogging Trademark Branding Brands 114

SpicyIP

MAY 20, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summaries of posts on the Law Commission’s Report on Trade Secrets and Economic Espionage, DHC’s decisions on working examples, writ jurisdiction of the pre-grant oppositions, and the Viagra-Vigoura trademark dispute. This and much more in last week’s SpicyIP Weekly Review.

Trademark 45

Trademark Advertising Advertising Copyright 45