Fundamentals of Intellectual Property Law 2024
Dig into the nuts and bolts, or get a refresher on patent, trademark/copyright, and licensing. The basics are taught by best-in-class instructors. Register for the day on its own or bundle with the institute curriculum.
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Home studies will be available 2-3 weeks following the live program.
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9:15 am
Registration and Coffee
9:30 – 9:35 am
Welcome Remarks
Presented by Mollybeth (Molly) R. Kocialski, Esq., Director, Rocky Mountain Regional Office, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Denver, CO
9:35 – 9:50 am
Invention Disclosure Scenario Introduction and Description
- IP fundamentals from IP counsel perspective
- IP counsel client consultation best practices
- Going from a client’s invention disclosure to IP protection
Presented by Mollybeth (Molly) R. Kocialski, Esq., Director, Rocky Mountain Regional Office, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Denver, CO
9:50 – 10:50 am
Basics of Trademark Protection and Policing
- 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
Presented by Amanda Marston, Esq., Holland & Hart LLP
10:50 – 11:00 am
Break
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Basics of Claims Drafting and Prosecution, and Patent Application Drafting
- 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
Presented by Sean Dougherty, Rocky Mountain Regional Office, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Emma Graham, Esq., Mewburn Ellis, Cathleen Hutchins, Rocky Mountain Regional Office, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Emily Morgan, Rocky Mountain Regional Office, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and Stephanie Vu. Esq., Sheridan Ross
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Lunch on your own
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Anatomy of Technology Licenses & Trade Secrets
- 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
Presented by Victoria “Tori” Donovan, Esq., and Heather Tilley, Esq., Kutak Rock LLP, and Patricia Ho, Esq., FisherBroyles, LLP
2:30 – 3:30 pm
Employment Law
Presented by William J. Kelly III, Esq., Kelly Law Partners, LLC
3:30 – 3:40 pm
Break
3:40 – 4:30 pm
Copyright
Presented by David Ratner, Esq., Creative Law Network, LLC
4:30 – 4:35 pm
Closing Remarks
Presented by Mollybeth (Molly) R. Kocialski, Esq., Director, Rocky Mountain Regional Office, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Denver, CO
Location Information
Westin Westminster Hotel
10600 Westminster Blvd
Westminster, CO 80020
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10600 Westminster Blvd
Westminster, CO 80020
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $399.00 |
| CBA Member | $299.00 |
| ABA IP Section Member | $239.00 |
| CBA IP Section Member | $239.00 |
| CLE BASIC Pass Holder | $156.00 |
| Paralegal/Legal Support Staff | $149.50 |
| Active Military | $149.50 |
| Public Service/Government/Non-Profit | $149.50 |
| New Lawyer Edge Partner | $149.50 |
| CLE ELITE Pass Holder | $99.00 |
| Student currently enrolled in law school | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 7.00
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