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Posted on May 30, 2012 by superadmin197108

What is an ornamental trademark? (video)

 What does it mean if a trademark is “ornamental”? Can ornamental trademark refusals be avoided? To learn more about the meaning of an ‘ornamental trademark’ – along with information about how they are used and how they are registered, see our new video below: For...

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Posted on May 28, 2012 by Erik

Saluting Our Veterans: Interesting Memorial Day Trademarks

[Re-posted, with edits, from 5/30/2012] Memorial Day is our country’s annual tribute to fallen heroes who have died while serving in our military. In good times and bad, in war and in peace, we are indebted to all of those who have served our country....

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Posted on May 25, 2012 by superadmin197108

Apple files for patent and trademark protection for Siri's "ding-ding" noise

I recently noticed that Apple filed to “intent to use” trademark applications for sound marks in April (perhaps surprisingly, Apple does not own any sound mark trademark registrations yet): Serial No. 85609317 :  The mark is a sounds. The mark consists of a rapid two-tone repetition of...

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Posted on May 24, 2012 by superadmin197108

Veteran-owned small businesses eligible for pro bono trademark services from Erik M. Pelton & Associates

Erik M. Pelton & Associates, PLLC (“EMP&A”), an experienced boutique trademark law firm in Falls Church, Virginia is proud to announce a new pro bono initiative in connection with the upcoming 2012 National Veteran Small Business Conference, in Detroit, Michigan, where EMP&A founder Erik Pelton...

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Posted on May 22, 2012 by superadmin197108

Tips from the USPTO: An INTA 'table topic' summary

Two weeks ago I attended a roundtable “table topic” at the INTA conference featuring two staff attorneys from the USPTO.  The session was full of valuable information: – 92% of USPTO Examining Attorney work from home part or full time – Examining Attorney’s live in...

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