Under certain limited circumstances, a US trademark registration can be amended. Such an amendment is...
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Erik Pelton quoted in the New York Times
Today’s New York Times (online and on the first page of the Business section) features an article about a small business taking on...
Read More >>>Trademarks don't always have to be unique – PETER PAN, DELTA, MONEYBALL and mor...
Believe it or not, not every brand name has to...
Read More >>>US Postal Service believes that "PO Box" is a trademark ?!
Could “PO Box” possibly be a protectable trademark? Yes… but...
Read More >>>Failing to protect your trademarks early can be costly, just ask Twitter
Registering trademark is not required under the law. But it...
Read More >>>Best and worst college football conference logos
The major conferences in college football have been undergoing transformations as they shift members, grow...
Read More >>>Social Media and Intellectual Property Issues video
Last week I spoke on a panel at the 2nd annual Social Media Summit hosted...
Read More >>>Heinz's new "Dip and Squeeze" packet: Love it or leave it?
I recently wrote about how much I like the Heinz...
Read More >>>Anatomy of an application for copyright registration
I recently launched a totally redesigned website at www.erikpelton.com. The new site has lots of...
Read More >>>Recent trademark registrations XXVII
Here is another sampling of recent registrations our clients have received from the USPTO, so readers can see real examples of brands and...
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