Top Trademark Trends™ of 2015 By Erik M. Pelton (Erik M. Pelton & Associates®) In 2015, the field of trademarks featured many developments. Two major court cases featured significant developments but left much unsettled. Nearly every major story in the news was followed by related...
Read MoreI frequently advocate on this blog that we should practice what we preach. Many trademark law firms don’t have good slogans or logos. Many trademark law firms have not registered their trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Not so here at Erik...
Read MoreLast week I spoke at the New York State Bar Association and presented on “Trademark Bullying & the Streisand Effect“. The talk was very well received. My favorite feedback was that perhaps trademark attorneys, when counseling their clients about the risks of being “shamed” or...
Read More2011 was a busy year for brand owners and those following the field of trademarks as trademark filings in the US increased and continued growth of the internet, social media platforms, and mobile applications impacts brand owners. Some of the biggest news stories of the...
Read MoreIn May 2011, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) released the long-awaited 3rd Edition of its Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Manual of Procedure (“TBMP”).[1] This guide summarizes and highlights the most significant changes included in the 3rd Edition of the TBMP, providing particular...
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