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...
Read More[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....
Read MoreI 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...
Read MoreErik 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...
Read MoreTwo 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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