Another big snow storm hits the East Coast this weekend. Here in DC, the preparations and warnings have been extensive. Here are some fun snow and winter themed trademark filings from the last few years, including many POLAR VORTEX filings (note that many are pending...
Read MoreI am pleased to share the first of my series of new videos. In this video, I speak about three top trademark misunderstandings. Let me know what you think! And thank you to the incomparable client and friend Chad Barr for the video shoot and production!
Read MoreI generally report quite a lot of discouraging news on this blog about trademark scams – namely that they are rampant, that they seem to be increasing in number and scope, and that it generally appears that the government is doing little to counter them. However,...
Read MoreThe following is another update of recent Erik M. Pelton & Associates client trademark registrations obtained from the public records of the USPTO so readers can see real examples of brands and marks which are being protected – and the wide range of variety in brand...
Read MoreTrademark applications generally act as a barometer for the economy overall, and for the rise and fall of particular industries and general cultural trends. For example, see my prior posts on drones, cupcakes, and beer. In recent years, several states have legalized the use of marijuana. Other...
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