About us

A registered trademark provides unmatched protection for a company name, product or service, slogan, or logo, but the registration process can be long and full of procedural traps. With that reality in mind, EMP&A was founded in 1999 with three simple goals:
To leverage Founder and Lead Attorney Erik Pelton’s experience as an examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and provide top-notch service to clients without big law firm costs. Our clients have received more than 4,500 trademark registrations, and our firm has been named a top-10 trademark filer by Trademark Insider®.
To help businesses protect one of their most valuable and important assets – their brand – with predictable and affordable flat fees. That means no unexpected costs or fees, and no “nickel and diming” when it comes to phone calls, emails, or other administrative basics.
Using technology to make working with a trademark lawyer easier, more efficient, less intimidating, and less expensive. We have developed custom, proprietary software that manages application filings and deadlines; this technology handles much of the administrative work so that we can focus on our clients and casework.