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Live CLE | Intellectual Property Basics
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.
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
12:30 – 01:00 |
Registration |
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01:00 - 01:10 |
Introduction to Intellectual Property Law |
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•Copyrights |
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01:10 - 01:50 |
Copyright |
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•Transactional Issues |
01:50 - 02:20 |
Trademark |
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•Transactional Issues |
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02:20 - 02:40 |
Internet-related Topics, including: |
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•Domain Names and Cybersquatting |
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02:40 – 02:55 |
Break |
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02:55 - 03:20 |
Trade Secret |
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03:20 - 04:20 |
Ethical Considerations in Intellectual Property Practice |
04:20 - 04:45 |
Settlement Strategies |
•Negotiation Techniques |
CLE Course Speakers: |
Daniel J. Holmander • Jeffrey K. Techentin |
Attorney Daniel J. Holmander
Law Offices of Barlow, Josephs and Holmes, Ltd., Providence, RI
Affiliations
Rhode Island Bar Association
Boston Patent Law Association
American Chemical Society
Division of Organic Chemistry
Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce
New England Chapter
Bar Admission
Supreme Court of Rhode Island
Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
District Court of Massachusetts
Supreme Judicial Court of Pennsylvania
United States Patent Bar
Academic Data
University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts
B.A., 1994
Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts
Organic Chemistry Program
Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Juris Doctor, 2000
Professional Experience
Barlow, Josephs & Holmes, Ltd., Associate Attorney
Joined firm in 2007
Greenberg Traurig LLP
Associate Attorney, 2003-2006
Ropes & Gray LLP
National Research Specialist, 2000-2003
Attorney Jeffrey K. Techentin
Law Offices of Adler, Pollock, & Sheehan P.C. - Providence, RI
A deeply experienced litigator with numerous jury and bench trials—from criminal prosecution to patent defense—Jeffrey Techentin works to break down complex problems for his wide-ranging clients and maximize the value of their assets, including intellectual property assets they might not even know they have.
His intellectual property, commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution know-how helps him successfully navigate the complex waters of courts and administrative agencies for his blue-chip clients. Jeff has prosecuted and defended numerous intellectual property disputes —spanning patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret law—and advises clients on an array of intellectual property issues, from perfecting rights in intellectual property to prosecuting and defending litigation regarding those rights.
Education
University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1993)
Kalamazoo College (B.A., 1990)
Professional Affiliations
Member, Superior Court Bench/Bar Committee.
Member, ABA Intellectual Property Section.
Community & Civic Activity
Member, South County Hospital Healthcare System, Board of Corporators.
Chairman, The Sensational Child, Inc.
Live CLE • Intellectual Property Basics
January 24, 2012 • Providence, RI
Credits:
RI CLE credits: 2.5 hours
RI CLE ethics credit: 1 hour
Total RI CLE credits: 3.5 Hours
This course has been approved by the Rhode Island State Bar.
Location:
The Westin Providence
One West Exchange Street
Providence, RI 02903
Time:
Start 01:00 PM – Finish 04:45 PM
Tuition:
$200 First Registrant
Add Associate $100 dollars*
Add Paralegal $100 dollars*
$125 Young Lawyers - Under 4 years acceptance to the Bar.**
*Young Lawyers with under 4 years acceptance to the Bar may use the coupon code YL75 to receive the $75 discount when checking out.
**Discounts can not be combined.
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