In this brief video, I discuss some of the initial considerations for small business recipients of trademark infringement ‘cease and desist’ letters. Related posts: Trademark ‘Cease and Desist’ letter considerations Anatomy of backing down from a trademark infringement allegation
Read MoreThere are three particular concerns that affect small businesses when protecting their trademarks: cost prioritizing which trademarks to protect within a portfolio of brands and logos finding a law firm that they are comfortable working with For more on these challenges, see my video below: Of...
Read MoreOnly one trademark question matters for businesses. Most small business owners look into trademark protection and consider whether they can afford the costs of protecting their trademarks? Yet this is not the correct question. The real question that small business owners should ask is: Can...
Read MoreComments 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 MoreLast week, U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator Victoria Espinel released the 2012 U.S. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR JOINT STRATEGIC PLAN. Like previous reports, It touts lots of efforts and initiatives regarding counterfeiting and intellectual property violations. IP enforcement actions and investigations by homeland security, the FBI, and other law...
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