Erik K Pelton
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
New York is the “city that never sleeps.” A trademark registration’s protection never sleeps too: it can appear in searches of the USPTO database conducted 24/7. More Peltonisms® at [link]. The post Protection from a trademark registration – it never sleeps appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.
Sander Law
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Trademarks: NICE classification. The NICE classification is a system for classifying goods and services that is used when applying for trademark registration. It is an internationally recognized system and is updated periodically to capture new types of products and services. Classes. The NICE classification utilizes a number system to identify a total of 45 classes of goods and services.
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IP Blog
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
What impact will Brexit have on Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs)? The question is complicated as SPCs are national rights governed by EU Regulations – specifically, Regulation (EC) No 469/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of May 6, 2009, concerning the supplementary protection certificate for medicinal products. There is also Regulation (EC) No 1610/96 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the creation of a supplementary protection certificate for
Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Fish & Richardson is proud of the outstanding pro bono efforts of our attorneys. Principal Christopher Green was recently recognized by his client for his work in conjunction with the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF). Green is noted for his “unbelievable patience and empathy” in the AVLF story “ Lighthouse in the Storm. ” Green is deeply committed to making the community a better place and was named a 2019 Volunteer of the Year by the AVLF’s Safe Families office for his work assis
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Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?
Erik K Pelton
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Following a client question, Erik shares four tips to ensure that registrants avoid the risks of losing their trademark rights. The post Episode 138: How Can You Avoid Losing Your Trademark Rights? appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Following a client question, Erik shares four tips to ensure that registrants avoid the risks of losing their trademark rights.
Canadian Intellectual Property Blog
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
The Federal Court in Choueifaty v. Canada (Attorney General) (2020 FC 837) found that CIPO’s problem and solution framed “purposive construction” was inconsistent with the principles set forth by the Supreme Court of Canada. CIPO has now issued examination guidance in light of this decision. The updated guidance will be applied effective immediately to applications currently in prosecution as well as those presently before the Patent Appeal Board.
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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Fish & Richardson is pleased to announce that the firm has been named a “Law Firm of the Year” for Litigation – Intellectual Property in U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” 2021 edition. In addition, the firm was nationally ranked in seven practice areas , including: Litigation – Intellectual Property.
GDB Firm Blog
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Several years ago, a local law was passed as part of New York City's effort to combat global warming. This law provided that as of 2020, buildings larger than 25,000 square feet are required to post a Building Energy Efficiency Rating Label containing the building's energy efficiency grade at each public entrance. The label must be posted at each public entrance of your building by October 31, 2020.
Erik K Pelton
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
The following is an excerpt from my book, Building a Bold Brand. To learn more about the book, visit www.buildingaboldbrand.com. . 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.
Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
This post summarizes some of the significant developments in the Northern District of Texas and the Eastern District of Texas for the month of October 2020. Deep Web, LLC v. Kakao Corporation , No. 2:20-cv-00139-JRG-RSP (E.D. Tex. Oct. 3, 2020) Plaintiff’s Motion for Leave to Effect Alternative Service of Foreign Defendant. Plaintiff Deep Web, LLC filed its complaint on May 6, 2020, alleging that South Korean Defendant Kakao Corporation infringed two of Deep Web’s patents.
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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Fish & Richardson is pleased to announce that The American Lawyer has recognized Juanita Brooks as a 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. The Lifetime Achievement Award honors those professionals who have made extraordinary contributions to the legal profession through their substantive area of work and whose public service contributions have had a significant impact.
Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
What is a utility patent? [1]. The definition of a utility patent is a patent that covers “any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof.” [i] Utility patents are the most prevalent type of patent. As of 2016, the United States Patent and Trademark Office estimated that 90% of the issued patent documents are utility patents.
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