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The IPelton® blog from EMP&A features hundreds of articles, posts, and videos featuring trademark and brand protection tips.
How to Respond to a USPTO “Notice of Allowance”
by Chelsea Kaminski When a trademark application is filed based on “intent to use,” it...
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Each year brings new developments in trademark law, USPTO procedures, and brand strategy. Here’s a...
Read More >>>What Happens If You Don’t Register Your Trademark?
Summary: Without a trademark registration, a business must rely on common law rights, which are...
Read More >>>Anatomy of a trademark application: Description of Goods and Services
The following is an edited transcript of my video Trademark...
Read More >>>What Is a Domicile Address and Why Do I Need to Provide One to the USPTO?
The following is an edited transcript of my video What...
Read More >>>What is a TTAB Discovery Conference?
The following is an edited transcript of my video What is a TTAB Discovery Conference? If you get involved in a dispute at...
Read More >>>Beware of trademark scam from North American Trademark Publications
Summary: If you receive a “trademark publication” offer in the...
Read More >>>25 Differences Between Patent, Copyright, and Trademark
The following is an edited transcript of my video 25 Differences Between Patent, Copyright, and...
Read More >>>25 Office Action Response Tips
The following is an edited transcript of my video 25 Office Action Response Tips. Know when the deadline is. It’s generally going to...
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