Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video What is the Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC)? The Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC) is a public committee commissioned by the USPTO that helps advise and give feedback on important issues.

Trademark 147

Trademark Intellectual Property Editing 147

Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Many do not realize the importance of the Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC) at the USPTO. This committee has a critical role and lens into the world of trademark. Watch this episode as Erik shares more about the committee and its functions.

Trademark 147

Trademark 147

Erik K Pelton

JUNE 10, 2023

Last week, Erik provided comments to the USPTO’s Trademark Public Advisory Committee regarding proposed changes (increases) to many trademark fees. Pelton & Associates, PLLC in person on Monday June 5, 2023, at the Trademark Public Advisory Committee Public Hearing on the Proposed Trademark Fee Schedule.

Business 130

Business Trademark Registration Inventor 130

The TTABlog

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Yes] TTAB Orders Cancellation of CAPTAIN CANNABIS Registration for Comic Books: Petitioner Proved Priority By Use Analogous to Trademark Use TTABlog Test: How Did These Three Recent Section 2(d) Appeals Turn Out? [Yes] E-mail subscriptions to the TTABlog are available. You may also follow the TTABlog on Twitter: @TTABlog.

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Service Mark Designs Design Ownership 83

Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 21, 2020

The world of trademarks is full of acronyms and when I prepared for this and wrote down a list, I really couldn’t believe how many trademark world acronyms there are in dealing with the USPTO and protecting clients’ trademarks. So, here are some of the USPTO’s most significant trademark acronyms.

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Trademark Publishing Patent 130