Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Pelton & Associates (EMP&A) is a boutique firm focusing on trademark protection for businesses and brands, including trademark and copyright applications, trademark disputes, matters with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, trademark clearance searches, and other matters.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). In other words, this is more of a contractual issue than statutory issue in the US.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 25, 2023

Jenka Lab’s Intellectual Property Rights at Forefront of Counterfeit Games Lawsuit by Melanie Lane Lawsuit Served by Founders Legal on Behalf of Jenka Lab against One-Stop Game Solution for Alleged Counterfeiting at 2023 Southern Amusement & Entertainment Expo.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 13, 2022

While the tokenization of IP, namely for anti-counterfeiting purposes , was already outlined by the European Intellectual Property Office several years ago, WIPO sees potential applications of blockchain technology in IP ecosystems for "[a]ll types of IP assets: Registered and Unregistered Rights".

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). By: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 8, 2024

In an ongoing effort to reduce the backlog of patent applications, Brazil has introduced new appellate stage guidelines that significantly impact how applicants should respond to office actions and file appeals.

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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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Intellectual Property Law Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Patent Prosecution Highway or PPH is a set of initiatives promulgated by participating patent offices around the world to accelerate patent prosecution in countries of the participating patent offices. In contrast, an average time to prosecute non-PPH patent applications is approximately 22.7

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IP Watchdog

MAY 20, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO, the Office or the Agency) has recently issued multiple guidance and proposed rules that potentially change the landscape of patent practice.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Wednesday, October 3, issued a final order terminating approximately 3,100 patent applications for intent to deceive the Office via fraudulent “S-signatures.”

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Olartemoure Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Thus, Superbabies requested the cancellation of the trademarks arguing that Marvel and DC could not claim exclusivity over a generic term that defines a genre of characters, and accused the companies of using the joint ownership of the trademarks “SUPER HERO” and “SUPER HEROES” to restrict competition.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 12, 2023

On December 1, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced that it is implementing the Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program, effective immediately, to incentivize intellectual property protection for certain semiconductor manufacturing innovations.

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Patently-O

JUNE 13, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced a call for nominations for membership in its esteemed Patent Public Advisory Committee (PPAC) and the Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC). Persistently advocating for the highest quality patent examination and to ensure enforceable patent rights.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

JUNE 21, 2024

Commerce's USPTO Announces National Strategy to Empower Innovators and Entrepreneurs from All Communities June 21, 2024 KCPullen@doc.gov Fri, 06/21/2024 - 12:19 Intellectual property New plan to increase diversity and participation in STEM, inventorship, and innovation The Commerce Department’s U.S. patents are women.

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 6, 2022

With Kathi Vidal now confirmed as the next Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), IPWatchdog reached out to stakeholders for their take on what she should prioritize on her first days in office.

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Olartemoure Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

As we have been reporting , on October 2nd the Ministry of Health (MoH) issued Resolution 1579, declaring the existence of reasons of public interest for the issuance of a Compulsory License (CL) on a patent covering Dolutegravir API, which is used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS.

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

The Practice Support Services Department of Arnold & Porter has an opening for a full-time, permanent Intellectual Property (IP) Docketing Specialist in the Washington, DC office.

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IP Intelligence

MARCH 16, 2022

1] Lost in the destruction and devastation inflicted on Ukraine and her people, is Russia’s effective nationalization of patents in Russia with owners in foreign countries that Russia deems to be unfriendly. In that iteration, the patent holder was to be notified of the “taking” and offered proper compensation.

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 20, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Kathi Vidal expressing concern about so-called “patent thickets” and requesting that she consider changes to the USPTO regulations and practices to address perceived problems with patent examination.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently launched an online First Office Action Estimator, which provides an estimate when a patent application will receive a first Office action. By: Mintz - Intellectual Property Viewpoints This article explores these decisions.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

told the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) that threats made by ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions “to file IPR petitions and a declaratory judgment action unless granted a free license to three valuable patents,” among other allegations, “runs directly counter to the purpose and goals of the post-grant administrative challenge system.”

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a Deferred Subject Matter Eligibility Response Pilot Program (the “DSMER Program”). Currently, the USPTO applies a “compact prosecution approach” in examining patent applications. d) the first Office Action on the merits includes both SME and non-SME rejections.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

JULY 22, 2024

In a recent decision, the Delhi High Court addressed a petition challenging the abandonment of a patent application for a “Blind-Stitch Sewing Machine and Method of Blind Stitching.” ” The patent application was filed on August 3, 2019, followed by a request for examination on February 21, 2022. Justice Pratibha M.

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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. 2:24-cv-00986-DDP-JDE, illustrates potential strategies surrounding intellectual property protection for those in the industry to consider. THC also owns a California state trademark registration for its WHAM!

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IP.com

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In the modern business landscape, intellectual property (IP) is one of the most valuable assets a company can possess. IP encompasses a wide range of intangible assets, including inventions, trademarks, designs, and trade secrets. These can include: Patents: Protect new inventions or processes.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

underscored that there is a need to supervise or govern patent and trademark agents. This post discusses the case and argues that there already exists a mechanism under the Patent and trademark laws that govern and supervise such agents.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 11, 2024

INTRODUCTION In the United States as well as in India, application for a trademark may be rejected for several different reasons. GENERAL REFUSAL REASONS FOR A TRADEMARK Likelihood of Confusion: The first reason for refusal is that it is often considered that the use of the trademark will lead to confusion with similar trademarks.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”).

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a Deferred Subject Matter Eligibility Response Pilot Program (the “DSMER Program”). Currently, the USPTO applies a “compact prosecution approach” in examining patent applications. The invitation will be included in the first Office Action on the merits.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

D827,946 for a “Pet Grooming Glove,” a design that was allegedly already in circulation in the United States before the patent application. The complaint contended that the Defendant deliberately failed to disclose this information to the USPTO during the patent’s prosecution.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 10, 2021

A patent owner has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee against former U.S. In short, the system had been rigged all along, due to the unconstitutional actions of the Defendants named herein.”.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In a press release published on Thursday, global anti-piracy coalition Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment celebrated action by Taiwanese Police after they carried out a raid against distributors of pirate set-top boxes. Malaysia and China Meet Western Trademarks The MPA reference to Malaysia rather than Taiwan is interesting.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 28, 2023

Action in China can be an important tool for combating these problems. ” Therefore, “ if you want to have an impact on counterfeiters, you must consider enforcing your trademarks in China, against the manufacturers and the organizations that supply counterfeits globally.” ” Paolo explains the options.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 28, 2023

Action in China can be an important tool for combating these problems. Head of the firm’s China Intellectual Property team, Paolo Beconcini covers the complex challenges of fighting global counterfeiting for INDICAM (Italian Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property), with focus on the “offline” counterfeiting issues in China.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

AUGUST 25, 2021

Note: First published in The Intellectual Property Strategist and Law.com. Artificial intelligence is changing industry and society, and metrics at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reflect its impact. patents,” Office of the Chief Economist, IP Data Highlights (October 2020). object; and.

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JIPL Online

APRIL 22, 2021

Braeburn instituted an action against the FDA, alleging that the agency’s interpretation barring its drug was arbitrary and capricious. [ix]. With a few modifications, the FDA could employ similar claim construction as used by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 17, 2022

When doing so, parties need to actively consider whether they intend that forum selection clause to prohibit filing petitions, such as petitions for inter partes review of patents, with the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”). Patent and Trademark Office ….

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