Live CLE | Continuing Legal Education
Intellectual Property Litigation
Issues over the enforcement of Intellectual Property is one of the fastest growing legal matters in the U.S. and abroad. With the explosion of the Internet and the never-ending flow of ideas and digital content, the need for knowledgeable IP attorneys has never been greater
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This CLE course will introduce lawyers to the basics of Intellectual Property law, including the areas of trademarks, copyrights and patents.
The course will also cover Internet property rights, enforcement and litigation and settlement strategies.
The following Key topics will be discussed:
- Visual Artist Rights Act (VARA)
- Explaining "Fair Use" of Trademarks
- Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DCMA) Safe Harbor
- Domain Names and Cybersquatting
- Selecting Survey, Language and Economic Experts
- Pre-textual Calling
Course Agenda
12:30 – 1:00 |
Registration |
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1:00 - 1:10 |
Introduction to Intellectual Property Law |
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• Copyrights |
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1:10 - 1:50 |
Copyright |
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• Transactional Issues |
1:50 - 2:20 |
Trademark |
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• Transactional Issues |
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2:20 - 2:40 |
Internet-related Topics, including: |
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• Domain Names and Cybersquatting |
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2:40 – 2:55 |
Break |
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2:55 - 3:20 |
Trade Secret |
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3:20 - 4:20 |
Ethical Considerations in Intellectual Property Practice |
4:20 - 4:45 |
Settlement Strategies |
• Negotiation Techniques |