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 22210Telephone: (703) 525-8009Fax: (703) 525-8089
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.
Information about solicitations for trademark services frequently sent to US trademark applicants based on the information publicly available in the USPTO trademark database.
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.
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