A coming increase in USPTO filing fees and constant scams are a couple of the reasons why trademark owners ought to check renewal dates. In this segment, Erik further explains the reasons why now is the time to check on … Continue reading →

The following is an edited transcript of the video below, entitled How to Check Trademark Registration Deadlines. t’s very important to be timely when renewing trademark registrations with the USPTO. There is a six month grace period allowed, but there’s … Continue reading →

I have so many tips about trademark protection that I could write a book. In fact, I have written a book, and you may have heard of it, called Building a Bold Brand. But right now I want to give … Continue reading →

I have so many tips about trademark protection that I could write a book. In fact, I have recently published a book called Building a Bold Brand. But right now, I want to give you 20 quick trademark tips. And … Continue reading →

A list of some of the Top trademark resources online, presented in no particular order: TSDR – for viewing status, details, documents, history, and more for any USPTO application or registration. More details here. TESS – Trademark Electronic Search System, for searching USPTO trademark … Continue reading →

Last year, I reported that 2018 was a quiet one for trademark news. But not so in 2019; between a Supreme Court trademark case, USPTO rule changes, and more, this was a very busy year for trademarks. And 2020 looks … Continue reading →

By Erik Pelton® Last year, I reported that 2018 was a quiet one for trademark news. But not so in 2019; between a Supreme Court trademark case, USPTO rule changes, and more, this was a very busy year for trademarks. … Continue reading →

I have posted about this scam before; but just receive a new notice from them last week. The notice below from PATENT & TRADEMARK RESOURCE CENTER is not from the government, not from the USPTO. The confusion in part is because the USPTO does … Continue reading →

In this podcast, Erik discusses the continued increase in trademark application filings, the interesting case submitted to the Supreme Court, and the increase in scams.

Although trademark filings continued at record rates, 2018 may have been the quietest in recent memory for trademark related news. With no Supreme Court or otherwise major court decisions, no major rule changes, and no political developments directly affecting intellectual … Continue reading →