The FIFA World Cup tournament is one of the biggest athletic and global events in the world. With the tournament underway, Erik shares some insights about FIFA trademarks, along with the stars on the pitch – many of who have brands that are not fully protected.

The USPTO trademark application process has many steps and possibilities, one such step is a “Request to Divide” an application and split it into two separate filings. Listen for more details about when and why an applicant would file a Request to Divide. For more about the entire trademark registration process, see https://www.erikpelton.com/trademarkive/uspto-trademark-application-process/

What does an examiner at the USPTO consider when they review a trademark application? And how does it impact drafting and filing an application to register a trademark? Learn more in this episode from former USPTO examiner Erik Pelton.

Beginning in December 2022, the USPTO is implementing the most significant change to the trademark application process in many years. Listen for more details about the changes and their impacts on trademark applicants. For more about the trademark application process, see https://www.erikpelton.com/trademarkive/uspto-trademark-application-process/.

Law firms have brands and trademarks too! Erik explains how law firms can protect their firm name and other branding elements, and shares some of the reasons they benefit from trademark registration.

An appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) can be an important tool when appropriate and when there is a strong reason to believe that perhaps the examiner’s decision can be overturned. In this episode we cover some basics about ex parte appeals, including the costs and timeline.