Erik Michael Pelton
Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC
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!
- Trademarks
- Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
- Intellectual Property
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Flat fees for most services, including USPTO trademark application
- District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Bar
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- New Jersey
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- English
- Adjunct Professor, Trademarks & Unfair Competition
- Georgetown University Law Center
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- Adjunct Professor, Trademark Clinic
- Howard University School of Law
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- Managing Attorney
- Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC
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- Founder and managing partner
- Examiner
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
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- The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- Boston University
- B.A. | Anthropology
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- Best Lawyer
- Best of Falls Church 2017
- New Jersey State Bar # 045771999
- Member
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- The Growing Threat of Trademark Scams
- American Bar Association
- Cannabis Trademarks 101
- JD Supra
- 'Cause They Never Go Out of Style: Why Musicians Are Registering More Trademarks Than Ever
- American Bar Association
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.
Trademark Scams
Trademark scams
Common Trademark Application Mistakes
Common Trademark Application Mistakes
Anatomy of An Appeal to the TTAB
Anatomy of An Appeal to the TTAB
The Biggest Change to Trademark Applications in Many Years
The Biggest Change to Trademark Applications in Many Years
Think Like a USPTO Trademark Examiner Does
Think Like a USPTO Trademark Examiner Does
