Did you know that a brand can acquire some trademark rights without registering at the USPTO? Erik explains what these common law trademark rights are and how they work.

In this episode, Erik outlines 7 steps to consider prior to submitting a trademark application to the USPTO. Learn more about these steps and trademark registration at www.erikpelton.com

In this episode, Erik shares several critical lessons learned in law school that apply to work with trademarks. Find out more by exploring this episode.

Book titles are special in the world of trademarks. Watch or listen to this episode as Erik reveals why they are harder to protect, and how authors can possibly workaround this situation.

In this week’s whimsical episode, Erik takes a sarcastic approach about what NOT to do in order to protect a trademark. Press the play button and discover his insights and learn why Erik’s family thinks he is a sarcasm expert.

Trademark filings at the USPTO generally track the economy and act as a predictor of the economy. In this episode Erik shares details of a recent study showing how companies that invest in trademark protection are more likely to show better returns.

Of the thousands of trademark applications that Erik has helped file and protect over the years, more than 200 of them were for restaurant services. Unfortunately, many restaurants do not understand the value and significant importance of filing for trademark protection. In this episode, Erik explains the reasons and why restaurants should protect their trademarks.

Formula1 offers several brand and trademark lessons for businesses, as Erik explains based on his recent trip to race.

A great logo can communicate a lot about a brand. Logos can become registered trademarks too. In this episode, Erik shares several examples of great logos and why businesses ought to consider protecting logo designs.

A good slogan can be a tremendous asset for a brand. Erik shares examples of memorable slogans, and provides tips on how to create and protect one.