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Erik M. Pelton, Attorney at Law
Erik Pelton will speak and take questions on the value and importance of trademark and copyright protection for names, logos, copyright protections for advertising materials, websites and photos; and intellectual property clauses in contracts with independent contractors.
A brief outline of these topics:
- Why is my brand more important than ever?
- How do I ensure that my brand is protected?
- How do I maximize the value of my brand?
- What is a trademark?
- Why protect your trademark?
- 5 Simple Ways to Protect Your Brand
- What is a copyright?
- How to protect a copyright
- How does a contract with a contractor affect the creation and protection of intellectual property rights?
Founded by Erik Pelton in 1999, Erik M. Pelton & Associates, PLLC is an intellectual property law practice and web site. The firm represents clients, primarily small businesses, in all aspects of trademark clearance, registration, maintenance, transaction and disputes. The firm is particularly experienced in the federal trademark registration process and proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The firm’s services are promoted extensively via the TM4SMALLBIZ.COM® (www.tm4smallbiz.com ) website.
The trademark services of Erik Pelton have helped build and sustain strong brands for hundreds of Internet ventures, software companies, inventors, restaurants, and other small businesses.
Key Achievements:
- Named a 2007 Top 20 Trademark Attorney by NameProtect’s Trademark Insider®
- Named a 2006 Top 10 Trademark Attorney by NameProtect’s Trademark Insider®
- Named a 2005 Top 10 Trademark Attorney by NameProtect’s Trademark Insider®
- Attorney of record for more than 100 copyright registrations
- Attorney of record for more than 1,500 federal trademark applications and registrations since 1999
- Represented clients in all aspects of Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings
- Successfully stopped multiple trademark infringers
- Successfully represented parties in domain name arbitration disputes
- Assisted clients in drafting and reviewing intellectual property agreements
- Filed international trademark applications in numerous countries via Madrid Protocol
- Supervised development of proprietary software for management trademark files and tracking U.S.P.T.O. data
Education and Credentials
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) – Catholic University, Washington D.C. 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology (B.A.) – Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts 1994Professional Memberships
- New Jersey Bar
- District of Columbia Bar
- American Bar Association
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
I am proud to belong to this trade organization that encompasses all designations. It’s the best decision I ever made.