Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 19, 2020

A letter of protest for a trademark application is actually a way for a 3rd party to attempt and block your trademark application. Listen to this podcast and to Erik explaining what it is and how and why they are being executed.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The following is an edited transcript of my video Letters of Protest at the USPTO. There is a tool that comes into play in a very small percentage of trademark application filings—but is an important tool to know about—called a letter of protest. That is not an acceptable basis for a valid letter of protest.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 31, 2020

A letter of protest for a trademark application is actually a way for a 3rd party to attempt and block a trademark application. In this video, Erik explains what a “Letter of Protest” is and how and why to use one. Here is a sample Letter of Protest: [link].

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The USPTO will put into effect on January 2, 2021 what is quite likely the largest trademark fee increase in US history. For my past public comments on these, please see earlier posts here: Public comments submitted by EMP&A regarding USPTO’s proposed trademark fee increases (Aug. Application and Application-Related Fees.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 28, 2020

This year – despite the cliché – has been unprecedented in many ways; it featured the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns, quarantines, masks, and social distancing, as well as protests in the street, a presidential election, economic volatility, and much more. And trademarks have been along for the ride. trademark registrations!

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Top Trademark Trends of 2021. 2021 was a busy year in the world of trademarks. The uncertainties of COVID in a second year couldn’t stop huge application filing numbers and many developments in the world of trademarks. Trademark scams continued to proliferate, despite some increased efforts to crack down.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 10, 2022

The Trademark Modernization Act (“TMA”) was signed into law on December 27, 2020. Below are the most notable changes made by the TMA and key takeaways for trademark practitioners and brand owners. New Procedures for Challenging Registered Trademarks and Pending Applications.

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