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From the program: Privacy and Data Security Law Institute (Thirteenth Annual)

Released on: Jun. 5, 2012

This program focuses on critical issues of information privacy, security and data protection faced by all companies.  The Internet and other evolving information technologies, wired and wireless, have prompted the development of powerful tools for the collection, processing, storage and use of personal information.  These trends create numerous issues regarding limitations on corporate rights to use that information and obligations to protect ...

From the program: Fundamentals of Patent Litigation 2012

Released on: Jun. 20, 2012

Are you a litigator and have always wondered how patent litigation differs from your practice?  Or maybe you have considered pursuing patent litigation but first wanted to find out how it differs from other types of commercial litigation?  This exciting program will explore what makes patent litigation different from other types of litigation, from the Rule 11 pre-filing investigation through the appeal to the Federal Circuit.  You ...

From the program: Cloud Computing 2012: Cut Through the Fluff & Tackle the Critical Stuff

Released on: Jun. 25, 2012

Corporations, government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities.  Cloud computing uses the Internet to give every size organization access to large, dynamically scalable resources (data storage, software applications and computing power).  “The Cloud” allows users, at all levels, to avoid large capital outlays for hardware and ...

From the program: Understanding Patent Law 2012

Released on: Jul. 13, 2012

As patents and other intellectual property become more and more valuable to companies, it is essential that general practitioners and business counselors have a firm grasp of the basic principles of patent law so they can better advise their clients.  This program is designed with the non-patent practitioner in mind, and it will cover all types of patent issues that might arise in the context of every day practice and business management.  ...

From the program: Understanding Copyright Law in the Data Era 2012

Released on: Jul. 23, 2012

Copyright law continues to be an unpredictable and dynamic practice area. Learn the basics while exploring all of the recent cases and developments that continue to change the practice of copyright law. Examine the rights copyright protection confers, and learn how to protect those rights. Explore how the Internet continues to redefine critical concepts in the field, and learn how to tackle these challenges in daily practice. Even though you might ...

From the program: Understanding Trademark Law in the Global Marketplace 2012

Released on: Jul. 24, 2012

Put aside the books and articles on trademark law, and listen up. This program is for you, whether you are just starting out, need a refresher, or have just learned how exciting a career in trademark law can be. The program is built on a rock-solid foundation of trademark law experience. The speakers come with dozens of years in the field, and they will share that experience with you and will answer your questions, both during their presentations ...

From the program: Prior Art, Obviousness, and the America Invents Act in 2012

Released on: Aug. 6, 2012

Patent reform has arrived: what will be its impact on those touchstones of patentability, prior art and obviousness?  102 was already a complicated concept for patent practitioners, having undergone evolving interpretations in the PTO and CAFC.  How will the AIA now complicate matters further?  How does the concept of “prior art” and circumstance collide in the 21st century? How does prior art on the web impact the practice? ...

From the program: Technology and Entertainment Convergence 2012: Hot Business and Legal Issues in "Technotainment"

Released on: Oct. 3, 2012

This year’s program is completely revised to include today’s major legal and business issues in the convergence of entertainment and technology.  The program brings together a faculty of experienced in-house lawyers, law firm attorneys and senior business executives on the cutting edge of this burgeoning practice.  The expert faculty explores distribution of digital content to Apps; advertising and privacy issues in social media; ...

From the program: How to Effectively Prosecute AIA Post-Grant Proceedings 2012

Released on: Oct. 17, 2012

The America Invents Act (AIA) post-grant proceedings effectively hybridize patent litigation and prosecution practices to yield new procedures to challenge or reinforce granted patents. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) rules to implement the AIA will be fully effective by September 17, 2012. Our expert, experienced faculty of in-house and law firm attorneys, as well as senior PTO officials, will help you learn what you must ...

From the program: Intellectual Property Law Institute 2012

Released on: Oct. 30, 2012

PLI’s Intellectual Property Law Institute is a “must” program for IP lawyers. This program provides a complete analysis of key events in all areas of IP, including updates on cases, legislation and government agency developments that IP lawyers need to know. A highlight of the program will be a panel of in-house IP counsel from prominent companies discussing the many facets of dealing with IP and related issues in a global context ...

From the program: Representing the Games Industry Client 2012

Released on: Oct. 31, 2012

The videogame industry has emerged as a leader in home entertainment, rivaling recorded music, television and motion pictures for the consumer entertainment mindshare.  Intellectual property, including videogames, has become one of America’s leading exports in the 21st Century.  The emergence of the Internet, Facebook and other social platforms and destinations, Apple iOS, Android, Windows Mobile and other digital delivery vehicles, ...

From the program: Advanced Patent Licensing 2012: Current Developments and Best Practices

Released on: Nov. 5, 2012

In the current economy, more and more companies are seeking to monetize their patent portfolios. Thus, understanding patent transactions has never been more important. Experts in patent licensing will cover recent legal developments; techniques for drafting agreements for patent licensing, purchases and sales; and practical advice on negotiation and enforcement considerations. Lecture Topics  [Total time 06:15:55] Segments with an asterisk ...

From the program: Think Like a Lawyer, Talk Like a Geek 2012: Get Fluent in Technology

Released on: Nov. 19, 2012

For many lawyers, addressing legal issues arising from a client’s use of technology or negotiating contracts for technology services, like mobile apps, have become a routine part of daily practice.  Lawyers, who often have no technical training, are required by court rules to report on their client’s technology infrastructure so that a judge may address electronic discovery issues.  The rapidly changing world of technology requires ...

From the program: Tracking and Targeting Customers and Prospects Online, on Mobile Devices, and in Social Media 2012

Released on: Nov. 27, 2012

Tracking consumers online is both standard and controversial. Nearly every consumer-facing website and app collects and uses this type of data, and there are hundreds of vendors out there to assist them. As technology has advanced, so have the business models. The data collected - often just anonymous unique identifiers and segments of potential interest - are used for advertising, personalized content, and analytics and site optimization. ...

From the program: Communications Law in the Digital Age 2012

Released on: Nov. 30, 2012

The world of communications and media law is robust with change, and this program, long recognized as the most comprehensive in its field, will highlight the hottest issues and case law in media, digital communications, intellectual property and privacy law. Reflecting an increased focus on the legal ramifications of an increasingly digital media environment, the program features a remarkable faculty comprising the country’s leading practitioners ...

From the program: Open Source and Free Software 2012: Benefits, Risks and Challenges

Released on: Dec. 19, 2012

Continuous changes in the legal and technical landscape make it critical for IP, technology and business lawyers to keep abreast of the legal and technical issues presented by the open source paradigm. “Open source” software, which is freely available in the form of operating systems, applications, utility code and programming tools, presents an attractive option. However, use of such software can also expose a company to unexpected and ...

From the program: Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2012

Released on: Dec. 24, 2012

Licensing offers valuable economic and strategic opportunities. Companies are increasingly turning to licensing to gain access to intellectual property at a lower cost than developing or purchasing intellectual property assets, and as a way of generating new sources of revenue out of existing intellectual property assets. Virtually every business today must confront licensing issues. A solid base of knowledge about licensing of intellectual property ...

From the program: Defending Privacy and Behavioral Advertising Class Action Suits 2013: What Every Litigator and In-House Lawyer Needs to Know

Released on: Feb. 5, 2013

Over the past two years there has been an explosion of new lawsuits filed focused on the alleged disclosure of identifying information in connection with the use of  social networks, social gaming, mobile phones, apps, and other mobile and web-based technologies and in connection with behavioral advertising and the use of pixels, beacons, cookies and other persistent identifiers.  Like patent troll suits and stock drop cases, being sued ...

From the program: IP Enforcement and Litigation 2013: Criminal and Civil Update

Released on: Feb. 15, 2013

This program is designed to bring you up to date on both civil and criminal enforcement efforts of intellectual property.  From the physical world to the internet, brands are not only building their intellectual property, but are heavily protecting it.  In today’s billion dollar industry of infringement and piracy, it is critical to protect IP rights.  This program will place you in a better position to think outside of the box ...

From the program: Social Media 2013: Addressing Corporate Risks

Released on: Feb. 20, 2013

Did you know that Facebook now has one billion active users? (By contrast, the entire population of the United States is 310 million people.) Or that Facebook accounts for over ten percent of all U.S. web traffic? And that over 250 million photographs are posted to Facebook each day? Or that Twitter users are expected to send over 91 billion tweets during 2012? And that over four billion videos are viewed per day on YouTube? Facebook, Twitter, ...

From the program: Trade Secrets 2013: What Every IP Attorney Should Know

Released on: Feb. 26, 2013

The "Big Three" categories of intellectual property are patents, copyrights and trademarks, but just as valuable is the fourth category of trade secrets.  If you work at a technology company or other company that creates or works with industry trade secrets - or if you counsel such a company - this course will teach you what you need to know to protect your valuable assets. Lecture Topics  [Total time 06:12:55] Segments ...

From the program: IP Issues in Business Transactions 2013

Released on: Mar. 12, 2013

This comprehensive program will provide an in-depth understanding of intellectual property issues that arise in corporate transactions, including the strategic role of intellectual property in a company and the many unique considerations that come into play. Learn how to assess intellectual property as a strategic asset and how to evaluate opportunities to monetize IP while avoiding costly missteps. Other essential topics addressed include IP portfolio ...

From the program: Counseling Clients in the Entertainment Industry 2013 - Overview of Entertainment Law Issues; Television, Video & User-Generated Content; Videogames & Computer Entertainment; Building an Entertainment Law Practice; Ethics

Released on: Mar. 18, 2013

This session will address high-level issues in entertainment industry transactions and will cover legal and business issues and emerging trends in the television and video industries, including recent developments involving online video and user-generated content. It will sort out the parties to game development deals and their respective interests, take a look at key negotiating issues from both sides of the table, and conclude with a mock ...

From the program: Counseling Clients in the Entertainment Industry 2013 - Sound Recordings; Music Publishing

Released on: Mar. 19, 2013

This session is geared toward a basic understanding of an artist-record company agreement with a mock negotiation as the format, and will address current issues and trends in the record industry, including digital distribution of sound recordings. The session will also provide a basic understanding of music publishing terms and concepts and will include a mock negotiation of an exclusive songwriter agreement. Lecture Topics [Total time ...

From the program: Counseling Clients in the Entertainment Industry 2013 - Book Publishing; Current Developments in Entertainment and Sports Litigation; Film

Released on: Mar. 20, 2013

This session will provide an overview of book publishing agreements and current developments in the publishing industry (including e-books), followed by trends and hot topics in entertainment, sports and Internet litigation. The session will also provide a basic understanding of motion picture terms and concepts, plus advanced film issues involving financing, production and distribution. Lecture Topics [Total time 06:11:40] Segments ...