Erik Michael Pelton

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Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC

Experience: 24 years

Trademarks and Intellectual Property

District of Columbia and New Jersey

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Awards 1

Experience 24y

Videos 3

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Erik is all about energy, whether he’s representing clients, addressing workshop or conference goers, volunteering with Falls Church City’s Economic Development Authority, testing his mettle in a triathlon, drumming up support for charity, or wrangling kids on Bike to School Day. His superpower is making complicated subjects clear, using real-world examples to illustrate his points in an engaging—sometimes-hilarious—way. And as an early-adopter gadget freak, the exploding world of technology and associated intellectual property laws is to Erik familiar and fun rather than intimidating. Erik got his start as a trademark examiner for the USPTO and, in the years since, has grown his law practice with the enduring ideals of customer service, affordability, and clarity. If you’re looking to work with someone who will care about your company brand as passionately as you do, you’ve come to the right place.

Did you know that Erik also owns several trademark registrations himself, such as IPELTON®, MAKING TRADEMARKS BLOOM SINCE 1999®, and THE NONTRADITIONAL TRADEMARK LAWYERS®? Erik believes that the best advisors must practice what they preach!

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

District of Columbia

District of Columbia Bar

New Jersey

Since 1999

Professional Experience

1999 - Current

Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC

Managing Attorney

Founder and managing partner

1998 - 1999

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Examiner

Education

1994 - 1997

The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law

J.D. | Law

1990 - 1994

Boston University

B.A. | Anthropology

Awards

year - Erik Michael Pelton

Best Lawyer

Best of Falls Church 2017

Contacts

PO Box 100637 Arlington VA 22210 Telephone: (703) 525-8009 Fax: (703) 525-8089

Videos

Top Trademark Registration Challenges (video)

In this video, former USPTO examiner Erik Pelton discuss the trademark registration process and the top three challenges faced by applicants, including refusal office actions.

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Trademark Scams

Information about solicitations for trademark services frequently sent to US trademark applicants based on the information publicly available in the USPTO trademark database.

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Common Trademark Application Mistakes

A discussion of common mistakes made in trademark application filing with the USPTO (www.uspto.gov), by former USPTO examiner Erik Pelton. Recorded February 18, 2011. For more details, see www.erikpelton.com.

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00:00 Common Trademark Application Mistakes