Tyler King is a paralegal with Eligon IP and the firm’s foremost expert in trademark enforcements, navigating the complexities of urgent customs issues, including detentions, seizures, and releases, and excelling in litigation. His expertise extends to cross-border litigations, with prominent wins in notoriously difficult regions, including South East Asia and South America, making him the go-to in these crucial areas of trademark protection.
He enjoys the challenges of intellectual property protection and continuously seeks innovative solutions. Tyler has ensured that multi-national supply chains overcome local issues and continue to operate smoothly, with in-depth knowledge spanning from India and Indonesia to China and Tunisia. Specializing in Greater China and South America, Tyler is well-versed in trademark prosecution and enforcement on a global scale. His mastery in enforcements, rapid resolution of customs issues, and formidable litigation skills are unparalleled. Clients place their trust in Tyler, confident that their unique needs will not just be met but exceeded, especially in situations where customs issues can impact the supply chain, affecting consumers in the US and Europe, as well as executive bonuses. Tyler thrives under pressure and is known for maintaining a cool head, managing to find timely and cost-effective resolutions to cases that have been ongoing for years under the care of prior counsel.
His passion for public speaking has led to national recognition, with championship victories in IPDA and TIPDA events in speech and debate. Furthermore, he generously contributes to the legal community by volunteering with collegiate debate and moot court programs, fostering growth and development.
Before joining Eligon IP, Tyler embarked on his intellectual property journey as a patent draftsman and as a trademark paralegal at Adsero IP in Littleton, Colorado. His tireless work ethic, coupled with his unwavering determination to protect brands, cements Tyler King’s reputation as a legal powerhouse who thrives on tackling the most formidable challenges. His commitment is exemplified by his willingness to stay up through the night, bridging time zone differences between Asia and the US, especially when urgent customs notices emerge, ensuring the supply chain remains uninterrupted. Tyler’s dedication and expertise make him an authority in the realm of trademark enforcements, urgent customs issues, and litigation.
Many people know about trademark filings, but have you ever heard about trademark refilings? Before 2023, registering a trademark in China often involved filing several iterations of the same trademark application consecutively (so-called “refilings” of the original mark) before one of the marks proceeded to registration. This was often quite frustrating for those not used to the practice. To add to this headache, many brand owners have been told they should refile a trademark after it has already registered. As a result, it isn’t unheard of to have 5-10 filings for the same mark (and the costs definitely add up).
For months now, the news has been plastered with updates on COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that has upended lives and trickled into near every facet of the modern experience. Across the political aisle, consumers and producers are questioning the current level of reliance on Chinese production for drugs, ventilators, and masks. Despite these concerns, most manufacturing alternatives, including India, are still working to reestablish normalcy, making China even more indispensable. Realistically, China is and will remain the dominant player for outsourcing production for at least the next five years. Now that Chinese factories are producing close to their full capacity, foreign investors should refocus their attention to newfound legal issues that may complicate the supply chain.