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Peter S. Sloane

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Founding partner of IP firm Leason Ellis, seasoned brand protector, and aspiring mediator (most conflicts settle anyway). Married to an extrovert, father to two daughters, and one mischievous Cavapoo. Dry humor is my superpower, though not everyone agrees.

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Peter S. Sloane @petersloane.bsky.social · 17d

This article illustrates the tension between showing images of your works to promote sales and providing access for others to copy the designs. If the former is needed, you may as well register the copyrights in the photos to have the tools to take down infringements. #copyright #counterfeits

Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 17d

But will counterfeits pose an existential threat to their work?

Online Sales Are Transforming the Market for Native Artists

But will counterfeits pose an existential threat to their work?

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Peter S. Sloane @petersloane.bsky.social · Sep 29

In apolitical developments, check out my article “Why Legal Teams Need to Develop, Maintain Strong Brand Guidelines" published by Today's General Counsel: todaysgeneralcounsel.com/why-legal-te.... #branding #brandguidelines #trademarks #inhouse

Why Legal Teams Need to Develop, Maintain Strong Brand Guidelines - Today's General Counsel

Learn why brand guidelines are so important to preserving brand integrity and value for your organization.

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Peter S. Sloane @petersloane.bsky.social · Aug 26

NewsNet, the notification system of the US Copyright Office, just announced a webinar on conducting public records searches using the #copyright public records system for Sep. 25 at 1 pm ET. See www.copyright.gov/events/cprs-....

Conducting Public Records Searches Using the Copyright Public Records System | U.S. Copyright Office

Conducting Public Records Searches Using the Copyright Public Records System

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Peter S. Sloane @petersloane.bsky.social · Aug 19

Trademark friends. Is anyone on this webinar "Best Practices for CBP eRecordation Holders"?

Peter S. Sloane @petersloane.bsky.social · Aug 4

The NYIPLA is hosting an event on Aug. 6 featuring Thomas Rinaldi, who will present "Patented: 1,000 Design #Patents," a visual archive celebrating over a century of product and industrial design through original patent documents: www.nyipla.org/assnfe/ev.as.... #designs #designpatents

Patented: 1,000 Design Patents With Author Thomas Rinaldi - NYIPLA

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Peter S. Sloane @petersloane.bsky.social · Aug 1

Has trademark law become less predictable over time or are all the new decisions just the normal churn of case law as the years go by? Or is it a response to life becoming more complicated as new technologies and markets are developed at an exponential rate?

Peter S. Sloane @petersloane.bsky.social · Aug 1

Nothing to see here.

Peter S. Sloane @petersloane.bsky.social · Aug 1

The title of the post says it all.

Peter S. Sloane @petersloane.bsky.social · Jul 31

Complaining about the Supreme Court’s decisions in this case or that case feels like a guy on the Titanic complaining about the song selection from the band.” - Well said.

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Peter S. Sloane @petersloane.bsky.social · Jul 30

I agree. And panels often speak to the lowest common denominator as if the audience is hearing about the subject matter for the first time. Or they pack the panel with so many speakers that there is no time for substantive discussion.

Peter S. Sloane @petersloane.bsky.social · Jul 6

CAST IRONY SKILLET would at least have been incongruous and registerable.

Peter S. Sloane @petersloane.bsky.social · Jun 27

#BigLaw just keeps getting bigger . . .

Reuters Legal @legal.reuters.com · Jun 27

Partners at U.S. law firms McDermott Will & Emery and Schulte Roth & Zabel have voted to merge effective Aug. 1, the firms said in a joint statement reut.rs/4kbI55A

Peter S. Sloane @petersloane.bsky.social · Jun 17

There are trademark considerations to keep in mind especially with red and blue crosses in the medical field. Consult with knowledgeable trademark counsel before adopting.

Peter S. Sloane @petersloane.bsky.social · Jun 14

No Kings in Atlantic City!

Peter S. Sloane @petersloane.bsky.social · Jun 14

And disclaimers are sometimes said to exacerbate confusion.

Peter S. Sloane @petersloane.bsky.social · Jun 7

Fair point.

Peter S. Sloane @petersloane.bsky.social · Jun 7

No likelihood of confusion here.

Peter S. Sloane @petersloane.bsky.social · Jun 3

It reminds me of "infrastructure week." Talk of "trade deals" will similarly be forgotten.

Peter S. Sloane @petersloane.bsky.social · Jun 2

There's also the dilution claim to consider to the extent that the sale of Aldi's products may weaken the distinctive quality of the Mondelez packaging if found to be famous.

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Peter S. Sloane @petersloane.bsky.social · Jun 2

Mondelez sues Aldi for trademark infringement, dilution, and unfair competition: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/01/b.... #trademarklaw

Snack Maker Sues Aldi Grocery Chain Over Look-Alike Product Packaging

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Peter S. Sloane @petersloane.bsky.social · Jun 2

Eh, this isn't me. I'm a trademark lawyer. I strive to avoid confusion. 😀

Peter S. Sloane @petersloane.bsky.social · May 24

Contributory genericide?

Peter S. Sloane @petersloane.bsky.social · May 21

www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/b... Is the treatment of water inconsistent with describing it as “natural”? #falseadvertisinglaw

Nestlé and French Government Accused of Cover-Up in Perrier Water Scandal

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Peter S. Sloane @petersloane.bsky.social · May 17

In an age of distrust, #trademarks and their promise of quality and integrity, are more important to protect and enforce than ever. #INTA25

WIRED @wired.com · May 17

Welcome to the Age of Paranoia, when someone might ask you to send them an email while you’re mid-conversation on the phone, slide into your Instagram DMs to ensure the LinkedIn message you sent was real, or request you text a selfie with a time stamp.

Deepfakes, Scams, and the Age of Paranoia

As AI-driven fraud becomes increasingly common, more people feel the need to verify every interaction they have online.

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Peter S. Sloane @petersloane.bsky.social · May 17

It looks like we’re getting a refreshing change of venue for #INTA26

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