Product Description

Do you or your clients have questions about IP law? This curated bundle of 11 hours of fast-paced webcast programming paired with MCLE’s comprehensive Intellectual Property Practice e-publication gives you a solid foundation in IP law. Set your own schedule, expand your skill set, and advance your practice with confidence.

What Every Business Lawyer Must Know About Intellectual Property Law Pitfalls & Opportunities: Intellectual property law overview; Copyright; Trademark; Trade Secrets; Patents; Intellectual property licensing;Ethics in intellectual property licensing

Licensing Landmines: Rights licensed in technology sharing; Context for the business counselor; Key terms of a license agreement; Identifying licensing landmines 

Protecting Copyrights & Thwarting Counterfeits: Basics of copyrighting and piracy; Enforcement—choosing the right forum and remedy; Steps in prosecuting a case

How to Handle a Technology Copyright Infringement Claim: Remedies and starting litigation; Experts, neutrals, and defenses; Fair use; Open source; Current developments

How to Create, Register & Enforce Trademark Rights: Trademark selection for strong brand foundation; Proper trademark use internally and externally to your organization; Trademark registration—how, when, where, and why; New USPTO procedures and options for rights owners; Enforcement and defense of trademark rights

Agenda & Materials

Special Program Materials:

• Intellectual Property Practice

Please Note

MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.