6-Hour Program

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Overview

Why you should attend

This program is designed to bring you up to date on intellectual property enforcement, not only in the U.S. but around the world. From the physical world to the Internet, learn how to protect the intellectual property your company or client has invested in and developed against infringement by the billion dollar piracy industry. This program will put you in a better position to think outside of the box when it comes to enforcement options and strategies. The panels, featuring in-house counsel, private firm practitioners and government agents, will guide you through the latest developments in each of their areas of expertise as well as lay out creative and strategic methods of securing and enforcing IP rights. Get invaluable assistance in the fight against infringers from practitioners both in the private sector and in the government.

What you will learn

  • gTLDs: Find out what is new with ICANN’s gTLD program, and get guidelines for brand owners facing decisions on whether, when and what marks to file with the Trademark Clearinghouse and when to partake in sunrise registration proceedings
  • Trademarks:  Learn about new challenges and emerging issues facing trademark owners, including updates on aesthetic functionality, initial interest confusion, “bullying,” grey market goods and other hot trademark topics
  • Copyrights:  Hear about distribution challenges facing publishers, and the music, film and television industries, including the Aereo and Redigi cases
  • Patents:  Gain insight about recent appellate decisions and proposed legislation in the patent field, including an in-depth discussion on NPE litigation and patent trolls
  • Design Patents:  Find out why and how design patents are playing a key role in the protection of intellectual property today
  • Anti-Counterfeiting:  Discover how new and novel remedies are being applied by U.S. Courts to address counterfeiting and hear from an in-house anti-counterfeiting expert on how to combat counterfeiting in China
  • Government initiatives:   Hear directly from the government about the latest IP programs, initiatives and legislation

Special Feature

  • Earn one hour of Ethics credit: Avoiding common ethics problems related to enforcement, i.e. undertaking investigations, use of social media sites for research, pro se defendants

Who should attend

IP attorneys, general practitioners, in-house counsel and others charged with either protecting IP against infringement and counterfeiting, or advising on enforcement strategies and best practices.  Don't miss this opportunity to get tips from government agency personnel and experienced IP counsel, both in-house and in private practice, on the latest protection and enforcement programs.

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