Erik K Pelton

MARCH 11, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of my video Measuring the Competition. Do they own trademark registrations of their own and practice what they preach? Do they use patent pending software that’s proprietary and developed for their clients? How many registrations have they obtained for their clients?

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Each year, IP Spotlight updates our readers who often ask: how long does it take for a patent or trademark registration to grant? In previous years, we’ve done that by reviewing the USPTO’s annual Performance and Accountability Report. In 2022 the USPTO discontinued that report. By: Fox Rothschild LLP

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

New acquisition: Merpel and Girl with a Pearl Earring As The IPKat reported a while ago, on 22-24 January 2024, the Pharma and Biotech Patent Litigation Summit will return to Amsterdam (Netherlands). By using IPKAT at checkout, a 10% discount in the registration fee will be applied. Click here for further details and to register.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 8, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of our video Protecting a Brand in the Amazon Brand Registry. Did you know that 70% of American adults shop through Amazon? That is why it is important to protect your brand on Amazon.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 14, 2023

We are pleased to announce that the Inter-University Centre for IPR Studies (IUCIPRS), CUSAT, and Third World Network are jointly organizing the 4th edition of their workshop on ‘Patent Opposition in the Pharmaceutical Field’ between April 24-28, 2023. The last date to apply for the workshop is March 25, 2023.

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IP Spotlight

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The USPTO recently released its FY 2021 Performance and Accountability Report , which contains detailed information about allowance rates, average pendency, and other statistics about its review of patent and trademark applications this year. The number of provisional patent applications dropped by 9.2% months in FY 2020).

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IP Spotlight

DECEMBER 31, 2020

The USPTO recently released its FY2020 Performance and Accountability Report , with contains helpful information about allowance rates, average pendency, and other statistics about its review of patent and trademark applications this year. The total number of nonprovisional patent applications filed dropped by about 2%, to 653,311 in 2020.

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IP Spotlight

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Each year, IP Spotlight updates our readers who often ask: how long does it take for a patent or trademark registration to grant? The Data Visualization Center includes several dashboards with detailed information about allowance rates, average pendency, and other statistics about patent and trademark proceedings.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 31, 2024

Two webinars on trade secrets in the EU On February 8, the European Communities Trademark Association (ECTA) and the Bulgarian Patent Office will jointly host a webinar on the EU Trade Secrets Directive. Registration is open here. The event will take place on February 27 and the registration is available here.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Amsterdam Kat The IPKat has learned that on, 22-24 January 2023, the Pharma and Biotech Patent Litigation Summit will return to the Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam (Netherlands). Form a global understanding of the patent litigation ecosphere with a panel of judges from the UK, EPO, USA and the UPC.

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 23, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video “Responding to a Trademark Office Action” After a trademark application is filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office, it is generally about nine months (as of May 2023) until anything is heard back by the applicant. Sometimes they’re more serious and substantive.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 13, 2023

We are pleased to see that Banaras Hindu University is organizing the 10th Mahamana Malaviya National Moot Court Competition, with the problem for this year’s competition surrounding patent law and incremental innovations. This edition of the competition is based on patents. This edition of the competition is based on patents.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 12, 2024

We are pleased to announce that the Inter-University Centre for IPR Studies (IUCIPRS), CUSAT, and Third World Network are jointly organizing a workshop on ‘Patent Opposition in the Pharmaceutical Field’ between April 26-30, 2024. The last date to apply for the workshop is March 24, 2024.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Patents Happy Valentine's Day from the IPKat! With the WIPO Diplomatic Conference fast approaching in May 2024, this Kat considered how the proposal for a disclosure of origin requirement in patent applications for inventions based on genetic resources compares with the recent law reform efforts in Australia and India.

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The following is an edited transcript of my video, Customs and Border Patrol Registration for Your Trademark. And this database is much smaller than the US Patent and Trademark Office database because many brand owners do not know to take advantage of it. And the costs are not terribly large.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 27, 2023

As explained by ERA: After the successful start of a first course in December 2022, ERA, as a renowned provider of professional training in EU law, and Maastricht University, as an international university of excellence, will offer a second high-standard course giving patent attorneys the best tools to litigate before the UPC.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

We invite you to attend the 10th edition of PatSight – our free one-day IP symposium that highlights the best innovative methods in IP research and analysis via case studies and panel discussions. Get the chance to learn more various topics ranging from patent analytics for blue ocean strategies to patent monetization.

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 23, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video Trademark Protection for eSports and Gamers. For example, Summit1G is one of the most popular gamers out there, and they have many filings with the Patent and Trademark Office. The graphics, sound, and depth of the stories compared to what is out there now obviously pales in comparison.

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The IPKat

MARCH 12, 2024

Antonios Baris reviewed the book, Propriété intellectuelle et développement durable / Intellectual Property & Sustainable Development , edited by Prof. This edited collection addresses the relationship between sustainability and the different IP “ecosystems”, including patents, trade marks, copyright, and unfair competition law.

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The IPKat

MARCH 24, 2024

Consequently, Anguilla's government profits from registration fees for ".ai" ai" domain names, ranging from $140 to thousands of dollars per registration, including proceeds from auctions. Registration for the Summer School closes on 15th April 2024. As the designated domain name for the island, ".ai" website for his AI company.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 14, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video Most Valuable Trademark Features of the USPTO Website. Patent and Trademark Office has a very robust website that has tons of useful information? Did you know that the U.S. This stands for Trademark Status and Document Retrieval. Another resource is the Trademark ID Manual.

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Erik K Pelton

JUNE 15, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video How Does the Supply Chain Impact the World of Trademarks? And as a result, it means that filing your application–as soon as possible generally–is even that much more important because you are that much farther are away in terms of weeks and months from getting the registration.

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The IPKat

JUNE 8, 2023

In a decision by the EUIPO, an application for the registration of an image of an inverted cow for products excluding the presence of meat was refused for having a deceptive character and a lack of distinctiveness. Here is what you missed last week from the IPKat.

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The IPKat

APRIL 29, 2024

Find out by reviewing the latest edition of our miscellany post. The event will also feature a Quickfire Demo, where postgraduate IP students have the opportunity to win prizes based on their pre-recorded short video thesis (<5 minutes) on various aspects of the interface and relationship between AI, patents and the SDGs.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 31, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video What Are the DuPont Factors in a Trademark Confusion Analysis? from the Court of Patent Appeals in 1973, that then became known as the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit) laid out the factors for analyzing a likelihood of confusion in any comparison of trademarks at the USPTO.

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Above the Fold

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced the retirement of its Electronic Patent Assignment System (EPAS) and Electronic Trademark Assignment System (ETAS) and the launch of its new Assignment Center.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

As September is coming to an end , here are the latest events and opportunities for IPKat readers: ALAI European Author’s Right Award The 6th edition of the ALAI European Authors’ Right Award, supported by GESAC, is now accepting nominations for the 2023 edition. Registration closes on 12 October 2023. Dr. Alexander J.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 5, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video The Trademark Scam Decision Tree. Patent and Trademark Office and their logos. First of all, it’s going to take many months or maybe even a year to complete the registration process because that’s how long it takes for anybody when they file a new application.

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The IPKat

MARCH 8, 2022

Meanwhile, check the latest posts from the IPKat in this Never Too Late edition. A Kat taking care of a flower blooming in adversity GuestKat Sophie Corke reported on the recent complaint against China before the World Trade Organisation (WTO) prompted by telecommunication patents.

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The IPKat

JUNE 16, 2022

The IPKat is pleased to inform its readers that the traditional IP events organized by Informa are back as in-person events and that IPKat readers are entitled to a VIP discount in the registration fee. IPKat readers are entitled to a special 15% discount in the registration fee using VIP code FKW83435IPKE at checkout.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 19, 2023

LIOC’s Networking Drinks A networking event for patent attorneys is to be held on Thursday 2 November at the Philips Museum in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Dutch patent attorneys attending the event will also be awarded 1 PE point. The discussion will cover trademarks, patents and designs. Book launch: European Patent Law.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 10, 2021

10The following is an edited transcript of my video, Preventing Trademark Problems is Like Preventing Cavities. This is akin to making sure that you register with the Patent and Trademark Office, and file early, when possible. Preventing trademark problems is like preventing cavities. lieve that is for two reasons.

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IPilogue

JULY 9, 2021

Supreme Court recently decided that the doctrine of assignor estoppel—the judge-made law that prevents an assignor, if sued for IP infringement by the assignee, from contesting the title or validity of the IP it transferred—applies to the assignments of patents in Minerva Surgical, Inc. v Hologic, Inc., 594 US (2021). Assignor Estoppel.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

More information and registration are available here. The event is free to attend; more details and registration can be found here. The event will focus on topics like digital platforms, investment in electronic communications infrastructures, Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and Artificial Intelligence.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 27, 2024

If you're still recovering from a big week and haven't had the energy to catch up on the IP news, here's the summary of everything you missed: Patents This Kat is still recovering too. Chanel unsuccessfully opposed the registration of the word mark ‘HiCoco’ in Germany on the basis of its trade mark for ‘COCO’. Image from Pixabay.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The following is an edited transcript of my video, Is Your Brand Seaworthy? A brand has a registration, ideally with the US Patent and Trademark Office, that serves as the hull. Is your brand seaworthy?

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 18, 2020

The following is an edited transcript of my video, Protecting Words vs. Logos. One of the most popular questions I get asked among new or prospective clients is about filing at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a word versus a logo.

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