Fundamentals of Intellectual Property Law 2023
Dig into the nuts and bolts, or get a refresher on patent, trademark/copyright, and licensing. The basics, taught by best-in-class instructors. Register for the day on its own or bundle with the institute curriculum.
Home studies will be available approximately 2-3 weeks following the live program.
If disability accommodations or special assistance are needed, please contact us at [email protected]. Requests must be made at least two weeks prior to the scheduled program.
The program will be submitted for CLE accreditation in Colorado. If you need to seek accreditation in another state, please review the process and requirements for that individual state. CBA-CLE staff can provide a Uniform Certificate of Attendance, and it is the attendee’s responsibility to complete the accreditation outside of Colorado.
9:15 am
Registration and Coffee
9:40 – 9:45 am
Welcome Remarks
Presented by Mollybeth (Molly) R. Kocialski, Esq., Director, Rocky Mountain Regional Office, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Denver, CO
9:45 – 11:00 am
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, Primary Patent Examiner, United States Patent and Trademark Office, Sara Patak, Esq., Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, and Yashita Sharma, Primary Patent Examiner, United States Patent and Trademark Office
11:00 am – 12:15 pm
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 H. Michael (Mike) Drumm, Esq., Drumm Law LLC and David Ratner, Esq., Creative Law Network, LLC
12:15 – 1:30 pm
Lunch on your own
1:30 – 3:00 pm
Anatomy of Technology Licenses
- 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, remedies/triggers
- Limitation of liability – forms liability and failure of essential purpose
Presented by Victoria "Tori" Donovan, Esq., Kutak Rock LLP, Kate Havey, Esq., Venture Partners at the University of Colorado Boulder and Richard Magid, CSU Ventures
3:00 – 3:10 pm
Networking and Refreshment Break
3:10 – 4:00 pm
Trade Secrets
Presented by James Beard, Esq., Merchant & Gould, P.C.
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 | $384.00 |
| CBA Member | $289.00 |
| ABA IP Section Member | $231.00 |
| CBA IP Section Member | $231.00 |
| Copyright Society of the USA Member | $231.00 |
| CLE BASIC Pass Holder | $149.00 |
| New Lawyer Edge Partner | $144.50 |
| Paralegal/Legal Support Staff | $144.50 |
| Active Military | $144.50 |
| Public Service/Government | $144.50 |
| CLE ELITE Pass Holder | $99.00 |
| Student currently enrolled in law school | $49.00 |
- General Credits: 6.00
- Ethics Credits:
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