Erik shares important information on the USPTO’s plan to change and increase fees and his concerns for small businesses in this episode. To be part of the process and make your voice heard, visit https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/03/26/2024-06186/setting-and-adjusting-trademark-fees-during-fiscal-year-2025, and stay tuned as we continu…

Erik shares 25 commonly used names that are actually registered trademarks in this episode. Some of them may surprise you! The post 25 Names You Won’t Believe Are Registered Trademarks and Not Generic appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Inspired by a clever license plate, Erik shares tips on the benefits of planning ahead when it comes to protecting your brand. The post Plan Ahead appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Erik shares 25 tips to consider when brainstorming brand names in this episode of our 25 series. The post 25 Tips When Brainstorming a New Name appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Erik shares important tips for journalists to help them accurately report on trademark matters in this episode. The post Trademark Tips for Journalists appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Erik shares 25+ ways to use your trademark in this episode as we celebrate our 25th year with the 25 series. The post 25 Ways to Use Your Trademark appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

There are many benefits to registering your trademark, and Erik shares his top 5 in this episode. The post Top 5 Reasons to Register a Trademark appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Celebrating our 25th year with the 25 series. Erik shares 25 examples of non traditional trademarks in this episode. The post 25 Examples of Non Traditional Trademarks appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Erik shares insights on how lawyers can benefit from content creation in this episode. The post 10 Reasons Why Lawyers Should Create Content appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Celebrating our 25th year with the 25 series. Erik discusses the power of slogans and reviews 25 iconic examples in this podcast. The post 25 Great Slogans appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Erik explains how a TTAB discovery conference works inside the process of a trademark opposition or cancellation proceeding. The post What is a TTAB Discovery Conference? appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Celebrating our 25th year with the 25 series. For more information on how to identify and avoid scams, visit www.isthisatrademarkscam.com. The post 25 Ways to Avoid Trademark Scams appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Erik provides updates on one of our most frequently asked questions about the trademark process in this video. The post Update on USPTO Trademark Delays appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Celebrating our 25th year with 25 trademark application tips. Protect your brand with trademark registration and schedule a free initial consultation with one of our experienced attorneys: https://www.erikpelton.com/calendar/ The post 25 Trademark Application Tips appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.…

Erik shares red flags to watch for and tips to protect yourself from trademark scammers in this podcast. The post Trademark Telephone Scams appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Celebrating our 25th year with the “25” Series. Erik shares 25 Branding Tips in this video. The post 25 Branding Tips appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

What does 2024 have in store for the world of trademarks? Erik discusses several topics he will be following in this podcast. The post Trademark Stories to Watch in 2024 appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Erik reviews the many perks of having a registered trademark in this podcast. The post 25 Benefits of Trademark Registration appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Proper evidence of use is important for every trademark application, and for clothing it can be particularly tricky. Erik shares tips in this video. The post Proper Evidence of Use for Clothing Trademarks appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Brand protection is our business—and that includes our own brand. Erik shares a recent trademark registration our firm received for one of our own logos in this podcast. The post Trademark Lawyers Have Trademarks Too appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Erik wraps up a great 2023 at EMP&A in this special year-end episode. The post EMP&A Wrapped 2023 appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Erik shares his annual roundup of this year’s top trademark trends in this podcast. The post Top Trademark Trends of 2023 appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Erik introduces you to the new USPTO search engine and shares his thoughts about the updated platform in this podcast. The post All About the New USPTO Trademark Search System appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Merriam Webster’s 2023 Word of the Year rings true for the world of trademarks, as Erik explains in this video. The post 2023 Word of the Year: Authentic appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

The trademark application process has many twists and turns, and can be better managed with the help of an experienced trademark attorney. The post What Are the Steps in the USPTO Trademark Application Process? appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Erik reflects on similarities between The Eras Tour and the trademark application process in this podcast. The post Trademark Lessons from Taylor Swift The Eras Tour appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Erik shares 3 quick tips for recognizing and avoiding trademark scammers. The post Top Tips for Avoiding Trademark Scams appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Erik shares some key questions to ask yourself when choosing a trademark attorney. The post Measuring the Competition appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

The Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (TMEP) for new trademark applications contains a useful checklist which seems simple, but contains many layers and nuances, as Erik shares in this video. The post Trademark Application Checklist appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Bold brands are everywhere – you just have to look. Play along with our Bold Brand Bingo card at https://www.erikpelton.com/bingo/ The post Bold Brand Bingo appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Erik shares fun trademark facts about some of your favorite The post Halloween Candy Trademarks appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

What can Ted Lasso teach us about trademarks? Erik explains in this podcast. The post 5 Trademark Lessons from Ted Lasso appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Erik shares a new milestone for erikpelton.tv along with information on what you can find at our channel. Let us know what topics you would like to see more of in the comments! The post Celebrating 500 Videos at erikpelton.tv appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

What can the stories of Carmy and the crew in the hit television show THE BEAR teach us about trademarks? More than you think, as Erik explains in this video. The post Trademark lessons from The Bear appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Erik shares trademark industry-specific terminology in this video, and discusses the advantages to working with an experienced attorney who understands the nuances of the trademark language. The post Key Trademark Terminology appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Building a Bold Brand is now available on the Audible app! Erik shares details and a sneak peek in this video. The post Announcing Building a Bold Brand on Audible appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Erik shares some creative, bold brands he has recently come across on his travels and in his neighborhood in this video The post Great Brand Names and slogans Are Everywhere – You Just Need to Look appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Erik shares key tips based on frequently asked questions our firm has received regarding TTAB hearings in this podcast. The post 4 Tips for a TTAB Hearing appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Erik shares key takeaways from the recent Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC) meeting in this podcast. The post August 2023 TPAC Meeting Summary appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Erik shares bold branding insights on one of his favorite things in this video, and discusses how little touches make a big difference to elevate a brand. The post Bold Branding: The Little Touches Make a Big Difference appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Electronic signatures are a standard procedure for online documents, including trademark documents. Erik discusses the unique method for signing a document at the USPTO in this video. The post How to Sign a Trademark Filing at the USPTO appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

The world of trademarks is always evolving, and Erik is here to share 5 things he has learned so far in 2023. The post 5 Things I’ve Learned About Trademarks So Far in 2023 appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

In the kingdom of trademark protection, Taylor Swift is the reigning queen. Erik discusses Ms. Swift’s prolific portfolio of registered trademarks and savvy branding in this video. The post Taylor Swift’s Trademark Reputation appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Erik is back with an update on the USPTO log jam, how it affects every step of the application process – but there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel, as explained in this podcast. The post Update on the USPTO Trademark Delays appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

When we think of intellectual property, we often think of trademarks, copyrights, and patents. Trade secrets (think Coca-Cola recipe, WD-40 blend, and Google algorithm) are also considered intellectual property and are protected as such, with some key differences. Erik provides more detail in this podcast. The post What is Trade Secret Protection? …

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) is an administrative court at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Erik explains what the TTAB is, the types of cases it handles, and how it functions in this podcast. The post What Is the TTAB? appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

What’s hot and what’s not in the world of trademark protection? Erik shares his list in this video. The post Trademark Ins and Outs appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Learn more about the ways that our firm gives back and works to reduce its footprint, all while we continue to make trademarks bloom. The post EMP&A’s Seeds of Sustainability appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Erik discusses the USPTO’s recent proposal to increase trademark filing fees – which will impact applications, renewals, and everything in between. The post Trademark Fee Increases Proposed By the USPTO appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton

Erik revisits an important topic in today’s episode: trademark renewal deadlines, how to minimize risk and maximize peace of mind for your registered trademark. The post Calculating Trademark Registration Renewal Dates appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.Af Erik Pelton