Fundamentals of Intellectual Property Law - Webinar
In this day-long program, designed in conjunction with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, you will learn to advise a startup business, inventor, or creator about their best options for protecting their intellectual property from competitors. Covering patents, trademark, copyright, licensing, trade secret protections, and related employment issues, this program will give you a strong background in the various aspects of intellectual property law. Whether you are a new IP attorney, a business attorney looking to expand your practice, or just a curious attorney who wants to understand how IP law touches everything we do, from downloading apps to listening to music to shopping at the grocery store, this program is for you.
CBA-CLE will email webinar access information 24-48 hours before the program.
Home studies will be available 2-3 weeks following the live program.
CBA-CLE is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and employment. To request an accommodation please contact [email protected] at least 14 business days in advance.
The program is accredited in Colorado. CBA-CLE staff can provide a Uniform Certificate of Attendance, and it is the attendee's responsibility to complete the accreditation outside of Colorado.
IP fundamentals from IP counsel perspective IP counsel client consultation best practices Going from a client's invention disclosure to IP protection
Why Are Patents Important? Global Patent System Requirements for Patentability in the United States Preparation of a Patent Leveraging the Patent Process to Protect Your Franchise Related Applications and Managing Families
Employer ownership, employment contracts, and exceptions Confidentiality agreements Work for hire Enforceability and reasonableness of non-compete agreements; IP rights after termination IP transfers
Trademark function and types of marks Trademark clearance obligations, methods, and strategies Acquisition of trademark rights through use and registration Overview of the trademark registration process Maintaining registration rights Enforcing trademark rights
Defining the key concepts of copyright Overview of the copyright process Acquisition of copyright through use and registration Who (else) can claim it? Infringement challenges - avoiding it, proving it, and remedies Licensing and royalties
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Defining the scope of the license - usage, territory, time, and updates Royalties - different structures and audits Warranties in licensing - implied and express Protecting the exchange of confidential information - employee issues and trade secrets Remedies on breach - financial liability and specific performance Indemnity - scope of obligation, exclusions, mechanics, and remedies/triggers Limitation of liability - forms liability and failure of essential purpose
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $529.00 |
| CBA Member | $399.00 |
| CBA IP Section Member | $319.00 |
| Active Military | $199.50 |
| Public Service/Government/Non-Profit | $199.50 |
| Paralegal/Legal Support Staff | $199.50 |
| New Lawyer Edge Partner | $0.00 |
| Student currently enrolled in law school | $0.00 |
| CLE ELITE Pass Holder | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 7.00
- Ethics Credits:
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