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Continuing Legal Education
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: |
Richard S. Vermut |
Attorney Richard S. Vermut
Rogers Towers - Jacksonville, FL
Mr. Vermut practices exclusively in the area of intellectual property law, including patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret and computer law and related unfair competition matters. His practice includes patent and trademark prosecution, litigation and enforcement, licensing software and on-line service agreements and technology transactions.
Bar Association Memberships
* The Florida Bar
* The District of Columbia Bar
* The Colorado Bar
* Registered Patent Attorney, United States Patent and Trademark Office
Court Admissions
* U.S. District Court, Northern District, Middle District and Southern District of Florida
* U.S. District Court, Eastern District and Western District of Arkansas
* U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
* U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
* U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
* Supreme Court of the United States
Legal Certifications
* Board Certified in Intellectual Property Law, The Florida Bar
Live CLE • Intellectual Property Basics
February 14, 2012 • Jacksonville, FL
Credits:
Total FL Cle credits: 3.25 Hours
This course has been submitted for approval to the Florida Bar-final approval pending.
Location:
Aloft Jacksonville Tapestry Park
4812 Deer Lake Drive West
Jacksonville, FL 32246
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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