The year in review is one of Erik’s most popular episodes. No doubt COVID-19 has made this year a challenging one with vast implications in many areas. Yet there has been a surge in filing for trademarks and lots of other trademark developments that are...
Read MoreBy Erik Pelton® This year – despite the cliché – has been unprecedented in many ways; it featured the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns, quarantines, masks, and social distancing, as well as protests in the street, a presidential election, economic volatility, and much more. And trademarks have...
Read MoreThe following is an excerpt from my video, The Many Pieces of a USPTO Trademark Application. Have you ever looked at the USPTO Trademark Application Form online? It’s called the TEAS Form, – TEAS Standard or TEAS Plus. TEAS is the electronic filing system at...
Read MoreThe following is an edited transcript of my video All About Trademark Searches. Searching for trademark conflicts is one of the most important things about the practice and protection of trademarks and brands. I often speak and wring about conducting a search before you file,...
Read MoreDid you know that the USPTO trademark database is a goldmine with a wealth of information? But the key is knowing how to use it. In this episode Erik shares fascinating insights about what can be found with searches. TESS Help Menu: http://tmsearch.uspto.gov/webaka/html/help.htm
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