Comments from Erik M. Pelton & Associates, PLLC Regarding U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator’s Development of the Joint Strategic Plan on Intellectual Property Enforcement The following are the comments of the firm of Erik M. Pelton & Associates, PLLC of Falls Church, Virginia, in response...
Read MoreThe following is a summary of the key points discussed at the July 13, 2012, public meeting of the Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC) at the USPTO, as reported by Associate Mark Donahey who attended in person. I. CHAIRMAN’S UPDATE Chairman Tepper recognized two TPAC members whose...
Read MoreHere is another update of recent client registrations from the public records for readers to see real examples of brands and marks which are being protected [click trademark or logo to open USPTO records in a new window]: SNAKE BOMB – coffee beans BLOSSOM – adjustable,...
Read MoreTrademark registrations can last forever – if renewed properly and if the mark is still in use. That is just one way trademarks are different from both copyrights and patents. But the registrations must be properly renewed. It is critical to docket the deadlines and...
Read MoreOn a recent trip to the hardware store I realize how many wonderful and fun – many suggestive – brand names there are in the aisles. LIQUID NAILS adhesive SUPER GLUE Stik-Tak Liquid Wrench Kwikset LOCK-EASE Zip-Strip paint remover GOO GONE GOOF OFF KRUD KUTTER...
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