Idaho CLE - Intellectual Property Courses
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Live Webinar: God, Gadgets, and the Law: Understand Patents Through Faith-Based Inventions
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$291General Credit -
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Anatomy of a TTAB Action
This CLE course provides a comprehensive guide to navigating inter partes proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). While these proceedings share many procedural similarities with federal court litigation, they are generally less formal and can offer a more cost-effective option for clients. The course will cover each stage of the process in detail, highlighting key strategies, potential challenges, and common pitfalls to help pr... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Drafting the Future: Comic Book Contract Negotiation and Drafting Practicum
This CLE course is designed for professionals looking to master contract negotiation and drafting within the comic book industry. Through hands-on exercises that mirror current industry practices, participants will explore legal complexities around AI-generated art, the evolving digital landscape, and emerging challenges for creators and publishers. Key legal rulings, such as Warner Chappell v. Nealy and Fair Use After Warhol, will be analyzed for their implications on contract language and cr... More Info
$552.25General Credits -
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From Pencils to Pixels: Advocating for Comic Book Creators in the Age of AI
This CLE course offers a comprehensive exploration of the comic book industry, addressing key trends and developments that shape its future. Participants will examine the evolution of digital comics, the growing significance of diverse representation, and the influence of AI on content creation and legal standards. The course also analyzes recent landmark copyright and trademark rulings, including Warner Chappell v. Nealy, affirming copyright owners' rights to damages regardless of tim... More Info
$813.25General Credits -
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Fashion Law: What Every Attorney Needs to Know
This CLE course examines the intersection of fashion and intellectual property law. Participants will explore how essential legal concepts—such as trademarks, copyrights, and patents—apply specifically to the fashion industry. Using real-world case studies and current legal trends, attendees will learn how to navigate the complexities of protecting intellectual property in fashion, from safeguarding brand identities to addressing the creative reuse of designs and materials. More Info
$291General Credit -
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U.S. Trademark Essentials: A Step-by-Step Guide
This CLE course offers a detailed, step-by-step guide to navigating the U.S. trademark application process from start to finish. We will cover everything from the advantages of securing a federal trademark registration to meeting the specific requirements set by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Participants will learn how to effectively respond to Office Actions and identify appropriate specimens to support their applications. Additionally, we will provide a concis... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Written on the Wind: A Bird’s Eye View of Data, Cloud, CRM, and Duty of Care
This CLE course offers a fresh perspective on technology by starting with its historical development and foundational concepts to ensure a shared understanding among participants. While artificial intelligence and cybersecurity often dominate discussions, we will explore technology from a broader viewpoint. The course delves into commercial data solutions, examining both their practical applications and the ethical challenges they present. As we trace the evolution of data and technolo... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Innovative Approaches to Drafting Copyright Infringement Complaints
As artificial intelligence continues to generate works that may be eligible for copyright protection, and the Internet increasingly permeates all areas of global commerce, understanding copyright law is becoming essential for any business attorney, whether in transactions or litigation. This CLE course will delve into the specific requirements for evaluating potential copyright claims and crafting comprehensive copyright complaints for filing in Federal District Court. Participants wil... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
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ABA Model Rules Of Professional Conduct and AI Ethics: Key Highlights of the New Challenges Facing Attorney Compliance
In this CLE session, we will explore the significant ethical considerations that arise when practicing law in tandem with AI, which often operates without the structured ethical foundation that governs human professionals. This CLE is tailored specifically for lawyers, beginning with a straightforward introduction to artificial intelligence and its ethical framework, presented in a way that resonates with legal professionals’ problem-solving approach. Following this overview, the... More Info
$651.5Ethics Credits -
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Legal Aspects of Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Digital Frontier
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is swiftly reshaping the legal industry, introducing new possibilities and posing significant challenges. Join our CLE course to gain a deep understanding of AI’s transformative impact on legal practice and learn how to integrate these advancements while maintaining legal and ethical standards. This CLE course is designed for both newcomers to AI and experienced professionals looking to deepen their understanding. It will equip you with the essential knowled... More Info
$552General Credits -
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Lawyers and Generative Artificial Intelligence: What Could Go Wrong: Ethical and Other Concerns
Explore the transformative impact of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) on the legal profession in this comprehensive CLE program. As GAI continues to revolutionize the field, its applications in litigation and broader legal services are becoming indispensable. This course delves into the promising potential of GAI while also addressing the critical risks and challenges it presents. We'll examine how attorneys can effectively integrate GAI into their practice, the ethical conside... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
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Protecting Your Trademark In The Face of EU’s, GPDR and U.S. Privacy Laws- Case Study and Practical Tips
This CLE course will explore the growing challenges in identifying trademark infringers on the internet, highlighting the common hurdles faced during the process. It will cover essential knowledge for obtaining relief from trademark violations online. The course will address GDPR and U.S. privacy laws, discussing the difficulties these regulations create in tracking down online-only infringers. Additionally, it will delve into the strategies and practical aspects of securing legal reme... More Info
$552General Credits -
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Guerrilla Warfare Tactics in Federal IP Cases
Intellectual property litigation can be a daunting field, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. This CLE course is designed to guide you through the fast-paced world of IP litigation and teach you how to navigate its complexities effectively. While many believe that filing a lawsuit is simple—thanks to countless templates and resources available online—the real challenge is crafting a winning strategy that leads to swift resolution, avoiding the prolonged and expensive battles that often cha... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Trademarks: Name Selection, Application Process, Maintenance, and Running a Practice
Trademark practitioners are required to manage a complex process. This introductory CLE course will explain what trademark practitioners do and the process they must undertake to ensure a successful outcome for their clients. The course will explain how practitioners manage a trademark practice and include a thorough overview of the process from onboarding and managing clients, evaluating proposed marks and conflict analysis. Tips and strategies to navigate the application process will... More Info
$291General Credit -
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The Rise of The Machines: A Lawyer's Guide to Avoiding Legal Extinction
Designed for both novice and seasoned attorneys alike, this CLE course will offer a basic overview to the ways in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) can transform legal tasks. Participants will be given the knowledge and perspective needed to successfully integrate AI into their work successfully, ensuring their practice remains competitive and relevant. The course begins with a breakdown of AI and Machine Learning (ML), and explains each one’s practical legal applications. The course... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Data Privacy in Higher Education
This CLE course is tailored for attorneys seeking enhanced insight into the distinctive data privacy challenges pertinent to the realm of higher education. Given the multifaceted nature of colleges and universities, adherence to data privacy regulations is paramount, affecting students, staff, alumni, donors, and the institution's operations at large. The course aims to furnish a comprehensive introduction to the intricacies of data privacy within the higher education sector, addressing... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Legal Research in the AI Era
AI has been with us since as far back as 1951. Since that time, the advances in AI pertaining to legal research have been noticeable, but typically small. That was true until November 2022, when the large language model (LLM), ChatGPT, was released. Since then, products have been released at a record-breaking pace, all of them using the foundation of ChatGPT. Even Westlaw and Lexis incorporated AI-assisted research features in their newest release. This informative CLE course will expl... More Info
$291General Credit -
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International Intellectual Property Transactions in Many Countries
Beginning with a brief review of the fundamentals of intellectual property categories recognized under US law, as well as those of many other countries, and the methods for internationally registering associated intellectual property, this CLE course will then delve deeper into a discussion of issues relating to why protection under these categories is insufficient. The course will address developing business activities that are difficult condense into the traditional IP categories, an... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
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Emerging Developments in Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers
Artificial Intelligence has become an integral part of the legal landscape, with a constant influx of new tools and providers. It is imperative for legal professionals to grasp the intricacies of AI to adeptly advocate for their clients and remain competitive. This CLE course delves into essential aspects, addressing questions such as: What constitutes a rtificial intelligence, the role of large language models, and the workings of generative AI? It explores the distinctions between AI and ot... More Info
$291General Credit -
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The Importance of Registering Your Copyright in the Music World
This informative CLE course will demonstrate the importance of registering your copyrights in the music world. The registration of copyrights is the best way to add value to creative works as well as to protect them. The course will delve into the cost/benefit analysis of registration and offer a primer on Copyright Law as it relates to the music industry. The course will address issues such as parody, fair use, and compulsory licensing and discuss the elements of copyright infringemen... More Info
$552General Credits -
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Representing Patent Owners and Inventors in Litigation: Challenges, Insights and Strategies
The monopoly power of a patent is powerful, giving patent owners and inventors an important role in our society. This CLE course will offer both inside and outside counsel the tools and information to help inventors and patent owners understand their responsibilities as well as the risks and practices associated with asserting patent rights in litigation. More Info
$291.25General Credits -
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Antitrust Primer in The Age of The Internet/Information
What factors are behind the increased emphasis on enforcing competition laws by entities such as the FTC, the DOJ Antitrust Division, the States, and through private litigation? This CLE course explores the dynamics through an antitrust primer, delving into pivotal cases that address both individual company practices and collaborative behaviors that contravene antitrust laws. The curriculum subsequently hones in on significant recent antitrust cases initiated by the government, specifi... More Info
$813.25General Credits -
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Intellectual Warfare: An In-House Counsel's Guide to Bringing and Defending Against Intellectual Property Lawsuits
Intellectual Property (IP) is a valuable asset for an organization. This informative CLE course will explain how to identify and utilize an IP to further business goals. The course will explain the types of IP’s that exist, the associated costs with obtaining and maintaining the various types of IP's, costs of IP acquisition, negotiation strategies, licensing, enforcement issues and defensive actions when faced with another’s IP. The course aims to impart wisdom in the IP space as well... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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ChatGPT and Related Products: The Legal Ramifications
The rise in capability of Artificial Intelligence products has drastically altered the legal industry. This CLE course will explain the consequences of this trend with a discussion of current AI products, such as ChatGPT and how they operate. The course will then move forward to its impact on several legal issues including patents, copyright, trade secrets, contracts, and confidential information as well as an exploration of best practices in AI. More Info
$291General Credit -
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What Attorneys Need to Know about Comic Book Publishing: A Test Drive
Take a deep dive into the comic book publishing industry in this two-hour crash course. Presented by experienced comic book publishing attorneys, you will learn how to draft a rough outline of critical contract provisions, develop effective and industry-tailored client interview skills, and participate in mock negotiations. The course will teach you to identify and resolve potential pitfalls within publishing contracts. This CLE course will address: · Develop client intake sk... More Info
$552.25General Credits -
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AI, Fair Use, and Representing Comic Book Creators and Publishers
Even the comic book industry has rules and the past year has seen some seismic legal changes in the industry. This CLE course will present the recent growth of the comic book industry as well as how AI-generated artwork has impacted it, both for good and for bad. The course will offer a comprehensive guide to representing comic book clients, explaining how to approach the drafting of contracts while avoiding IP pitfalls and discuss the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsm... More Info
$813General Credits -
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Trademark Basics: What Attorneys Need to Know
Trademark protection is increasingly important in today’s fast-paced digital world. This CLE course will examine the fascinating world of federal trademark law that is critical for attorneys to know. The course will pay particular attention to issues that a non-IP lawyer in an in-house counsel role could easily miss and will explain how to identify items that qualify as trademarks, as well as the diligence required before making use of a potential mark. Infringement, domain names, the i... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Navigating the Future: Embracing AI's Impact on the Legal Profession for Lawyers with a Strategic Mindset
ChatGPT is now a part of our everyday lives and its ability to write our papers, do our research and even pass the Uniform Bar Exam has exceeded all expectations. In fact, experts are predicting that generative AI will eventually replace practicing attorneys. This CLE course will address pressing questions such as how generative AI will change the way lawyers do business and will attorneys lose their jobs? The course will also explain the extent to which an attorney’s mindset, as well... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
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Beyond Westlaw and Lexis: Effective Internet Search Techniques for Attorneys
This CLE course covers a wide range of topics, including compliance, business strategy, informal dispute resolution, best practices, and more. It also provides insights into preparing formal legal advice and court documents, such as memos, pleadings, motions, and briefs. Participants will also gain valuable knowledge in trial preparation, which involves examining business and individual backgrounds, related litigation, expert witness matters (prior cases, publications, research on fact... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Free Speech, Trademarks and Parody at the Crossroads: “Jack Daniels vs Bad Spaniels”
Do you suspect someone is violating your trademark? What about your copyright or patent? Are you interested in safeguarding your invention through a patent? Is it a priority for your business to clear and register your trademark and copyright? Are you considering a licensing agreement as either a licensor or a licensee? Do you require assistance with your talent agreement? Are you interested in learning how to maximize the value of your Intellectual Property through licensing and merchandising... More Info
$552General Credits -
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BIZ BUZZ: Starting, Buying and Selling Small Businesses
Launching, buying, selling or franchising a business requires many steps, in-depth analysis and an understanding of the various legal issues. Big Buzz covers the five different methods small entities leave or enter into a small business. This CLE course will address these methods from a variety of perspectives – that of an attorney handling more than 30 closings a year, that of an owner of both successful and failing businesses, and that of an investor in many small businesses. The cou... More Info
$552General Credits -
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Current Issues Under Regulation Best Interest and Form CRS
A dynamic forum brings together regulators and industry practitioners, fostering discussions that encompass a wide range of current topics and valuable lessons derived from experiences with Reg BI (Regulation Best Interest) and Form CRS (Customer Relationship Summary). These exchanges of insights delve into various perspectives, exploring firm effective practices and examination experiences to gain a comprehensive understanding of these regulatory frameworks. Within this forum, regulato... More Info
$291General Credit -
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The Firm Perspective on Monitoring and Protecting Against Financial Crimes
Don't miss this session covering financial crimes from a firms' perspective. This CLE session will cover a wide range of tactics, red flags, and mitigation strategies associated with fraud, insider trading, cybersecurity, and money laundering. Key topics include: Effective practices and controls for firms to monitor, protect against, and address AML, cybersecurity, and fraudulent activities. Tips to identify potential red flags for fraud and insider trading, along with guidance on re... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Current Trends and Threats in Financial Crimes
During this CLE session, Deputy Director Abbate and Under Secretary Nelson engage in a comprehensive dialogue on the most recent advancements in financial crimes and the risks associated with illicit finance. The discussion encompasses novel and emerging threats concerning money laundering, fraud, securities fraud, cybercrime, digital assets, and sanctions. More Info
$291General Credit -
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The Inside Scoop on Insider Threats and Cybersecurity
This CLE program is designed to expand your understanding of the compounding risks associated with insider and related cyber threats. By joining this session, you will gain comprehensive knowledge about the various manifestations of these risks, their potential occurrence in different contexts, and most importantly, why it is crucial for your firm to prioritize the evolution of its programs in order to effectively detect and mitigate insider activity. In today's interconnected digital l... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Antitrust Merger Enforcement: Significant Regulatory Developments and Issues Explored
Designed to offer attorneys an in-depth understanding of the current state of US antitrust regulations and the role of antitrust agencies in reviewing and challenging mergers, this CLE course will present a comprehensive overview of the merger control process in the US, priorities of the antitrust agency priorities, highlights of recent merger challenges and forthcoming revisions to the US merger guidelines. The course will begin with an exploration of the core aspects of the US merge... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Navigating the Uncharted Legal Terrain of Artificial Intelligence
AI has the potential to dramatically transform the way we interact with technology and, as new technologies emerge, AI evolves and can be adapted to be useful in countless new ways. Typically defined as a branch of computer science that studies the development and implementation of software and algorithms to enable machines to think and act like humans, it usually takes the form of machine learning, natural language processing, robotics and computer vision. A rapidly advancing field wi... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
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Business Law Strategy & Contract Drafting: Considerations for Maximizing, Monetizing & Preserving Client's Patent Rights
Patent law is an important area for business law attorneys to understand. This CLE course will explain everything you need to know including the importance of NDA’s in a patent application, crucial clauses of drafting employment agreements and tips for cost effectively dealing with patent infringement on e-commerce platforms. More Info
$291General Credit -
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Why Lawyers Need to Bill Strategically in an Age of Legal Artificial Intelligence
While some of the new technologies, like ChatGPT, are relatively recent, the concept of outsourcing work, especially the repetitive, administrative type – to computers is not new, particularly to lawyers. While no one wants to see a computer take-over, there’s no question that there are some tasks that computers are better suited to, and with their unlimited energy and inability to get distracted, it’s to everyone’s advantage to outsource. And yet, no one wants a robot for a litigator. So how... More Info
$291General Credit -
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The Biggest Cybersecurity Threat of All - Human Behavior: How to Build a Security First Culture to Protect Your Law Firm
The most vulnerable part of your firm’s security is not in your technology, it’s in your employees. The vast majority of cyber breaches are due to human behavior, which poses the biggest risks to your cybersecurity. This CLE course will explain how to address that threat through training and education, employing strategies to ensure a security-first culture and survive in the face of cyberattacks. More Info
$291General Credit -
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Defamation and The First Amendment of Speech
The issue of defamation and its boundaries with regards to the First Amendment is fairly tricky. This CLE course will explain the evolving aspects of defamation as it relates to First Amendment rights. The course will significantly improve participants’ ability to identify and unravel issues that may be of concern to clients. No prior knowledge of defamation is required. More Info
$291General Credit -
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Obtaining Discovery from Online Service Providers
Online misconduct is on the rise and with it the claims against such behavior. This CLE course will explain how to pursue claims of misconduct including acquiring relevant information from service providers, the type of information to look for and perhaps most importantly, the time you have to obtain such information on behalf of a client. The course will delve into the way document retention policies have been altered by digital information and what to do when a litigant hasn’t preser... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Navigating SaaS Contracts: Top Tips for Reducing Risk
This timely CLE course will present a comprehensive look at emerging data privacy laws, particularly as they relate to the impact on SaaS contracts. The importance of these laws in the wake of data leaks and breaches cannot be overstated, particularly with regards to SaaS. The course will provide tips and strategies for drafting allocation clauses and offer a thorough look at two of the most critical clauses - indemnification and limitation of liability – from both the vendor and custo... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Preventing Your Worst Tech Nightmare: Protecting Your Firm and Clients from Cybercriminals
Cyberattacks are on the rise and everyone is at risk. This CLE course will present a comprehensive plan for preventing cyberattacks and protecting your firm’s technology. The course will cover everything from an attorney’s ethical obligations with regards to technological competence to the cybersecurity myths that can invite harm. You will receive practical, concrete strategies to secure your practice against cybercrime as well as the leadership skills to create a culture of security-f... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Drafting Comic Book Contracts: A Practical Guide
Comic book agreements include unique provisions. This CLE course will ask participants to develop a rough draft of initial of key comic book agreement provisions, to engage in a mock client interview and negotiations with exercises specifically designed for the comic book industry. Attendees will then be led to issue-spot common problems in publishing contracts. With guidance from seasoned comic book publishing attorneys, attendees will get to practice a full range of necessary skills... More Info
$552General Credits -
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Hero-at-Law: The Law and Practice of Representing Comic Book Creators and Publishers
The past two years has seen important changes in the comic books industry. This CLE course will present the new areas of litigation and transactional work that have developed as well as offer an overview of the fundamentals of representing comic book industry clients. The course will also address the pros and cons of AI-generated works and present a series of new cases which have had a dramatic impact on comic book and graphic novel publishers and their attorneys. More Info
$812.75General Credits -
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A Primer on Trademarks: What Every Practitioner Needs to Know
Trademark registration and protection is increasingly important in today’s digital world. This CLE course will cover all the basics of trademark registration and protection including providing an understanding of what constitutes a trademark and the different types. Trademarks that are able to be registered, as well the benefits of registration and the registration process will be reviewed. Types of infringement and strategies for preventing infringement as well as available re... More Info
$291General Credit -
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What You and Your Clients Need to Know About the USPTO’s Post-Registration Audit
Deadwood refers to registration for marks that are not in use in commerce. Over the past few years, removing this deadwood from the Trademark Register has become an important priority for the USPTO. In recent years they instituted a permanent post-registration audit program requiring trademark registration filing a Declaration of Use to submit proof of use for two additional items in each class beyond the product for which a specimen was submitted. This CLE course will explain the post... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Protecting Your Intellectual Property and Valuable Data Through the Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
How prepared are you to bring a civil action under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act? This CLE will offer an assessment of how to prepare to bring a civil action, the statute’s scope and its legal requirements. The course will also review the Supreme Court’s recent interpretation of this stature in Van Buren v. US as well as alternative causes of action you can take to protect your data from company insiders. More Info
$291General Credit -
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Metaverse Law: Intro to ARVR, Issues, IP Ownerships, Monetization, Cyber Currency, and Licensing
This CLE course will address the incredible breadth of tech law in the Metaverse, which still remains largely unregulated. The course will offer a review of the basic terminology – using terms everyone can understand – as well as how regulatory and statutory laws may apply to the Metaverse, how it polices itself and how it is monetized. The course will also delve into blockchain and security, intellectual property, cryptocurrency and other related issues with regards to funding... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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From NFTs to Andy Warhol to New Legislation: Current Developments in Copyright Law
Presented by seasoned intellectual property attorneys, this CLE course will address NFT’s as they relate to copyright law. This CLE course will explain what NFT’s do with reference to the Warhol case in the Supreme Court and how it impacts fair use. The course will also address the potential circuit split in embedding cases, copyright termination, and what are the likely outcomes in various case law and upcoming legislation. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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An Attempt To Make Sense Of The Nonsensical: Patent-Eligibility (35 U.S.C. § 101)
Patent-eligible inventions are typically a complex topic, one that 35 U.S.C. § 101 seems to make simple. Yet the US Supreme Court created a subjective two-part test as well as judicial exceptions, which complicated matters significantly. Struggling to apply the two-part test consistently, courts have continued to use the test for the purpose of invalidating patent claims at the motion to dismiss state, without a requirement for the challenger to present evidence of invalidity.... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Cyber Security Compliance Trifecta: Recent Revisions to Three Important Security & Privacy Standards
Both large and small companies have been faced with increasing cybersecurity compliance concerns. This informative CLE course will review the standards and requirements revisions published recently, which have broad implications for cybersecurity compliance. These include the Spec. Pub 800-53 (Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations), released by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the PCI-DSS 4.0 published by the Payment Card Indu... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Basics of Patents: Are You Protected? Fundamentals of US Patents and Inventorship
Intellectual property comprises an increasing proportion of a company’s value. As a result, protection of intellectual property is of great importance to company owners as well as stockholders. This CLE course will offer a basic overview of patent law and inventor-ship in the US, and explain the ins-and-outs of patent claims, requirements to be identified as an inventor and disclosure issues in a patent claim. The course will also explain how patent claims are used in the marke... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Bitcoin: Time For Lawyers To Take A Byte
With the emergence of blockchain technology, the Internet of Value has replaced the Internet of Information and the Internet of Things. It has thoroughly transformed our economic system with cryptocurrency being the hottest topic in financial news. The ethical issues involved however, have barely been discussed. This CLE course will address the opportunities as well as the risks for lawyers in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. The course will offer an overview as well as... More Info
$291General Credit -
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NFT's: A Survey of Intellectual Property Issues
NFT’s have become a valued investment and a hot topic. Since an NFT of Beeple’s collage sold at Christie’s for $69 million, everyone is trying to get in on the action from investors to celebrities. This CLE course will discuss the actual current state of NFT’s and Web culture, the evolving community and the intellectual property issues that are rapidly emerging as a result. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Section 230: Kings of the Internet
Offering immunity from civil liability to the heads of online social media companies, Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) empowers these leaders to delete, modify or censor material they may deem objectionable. The act also gives them the freedom to ban or de-platform individuals at their discretion, thereby making them the gatekeepers of the discourse on platforms that provide most of the world’s information. This CLE course will address the constitutionality of granti... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Ideas to Cash: Guiding Creative Clients In Monetizing Their Inventions and Other Creations
An idea can be difficult to express, much less to protect. The law offers various types of protections as well as a series of procedures to implement those protections including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. This CLE course will review the different types of protections as well as how to monetize the methods. Samples of different methods and techniques for approaching targets will be presented so you can turn your clients’ ideas into profit. More Info
$551.75General Credits -
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Recent Trademark Decisions Practitioners Should Know About
There have been many fascinating trademark decisions from the Federal Courts as well as the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. These decisions are required knowledge for trademark practitioners. This CLE course will present these decisions as well as the myriad issues visited from protective orders and color marks to standing, initial interest confusion, territoriality and more. The course will also review a variety of decisions including: Brooklyn Brewery Corp. v. Brooklyn Bre... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Corporate Philanthropy: Where to Start and How to Get it Right
Philanthropic initiatives by companies have become almost expected in recent years. Corporate Social Responsibility has made it almost impossible to avoid. But how can a company give back? This CLE course will present the different program options available to companies, taking into account compliance issues, program consistency with a company brand and strategies to avoid legal liability. This CLE course will offer an interactive overview useful for both CSR and corporate foundation m... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
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The Regulation of Private and Foreign Funds in the Age of Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency has transformed the way we think about investing. This CLE course will offer a comprehensive overview of the regulatory system as it applies to private and foreign investment funds and how it has been dramatically altered by the rise in cryptocurrency. The course will open with a historical overview of applicable regulation including the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Company Act, the Investment Advisers Act, the Dodd-Frank Ac... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Emerging Post Pandemic Cybersecurity Issues for Lawyers
Cybersecurity is an absolute necessity for law firms today. In the post-pandemic world, with attorneys working remotely and from a variety of devices and networks, the ethical and professional obligations with regards to competency, supervision and confidentiality are further amplified. Creating a defensible cybersecurity protocol means taking into account the process (technology) as well as the policies, such as incident response, business continuity, disaster recovery, work-from-home... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Trademark Modernization Act: Understanding the USPTO's Final Rulemaking
This CLE course will focus on the ability of USPTO and brand owners to initiate new ex parte reexamination and expungement proceedings. These proceedings, were authorized by the Trademark Modernization Act. The course will explain these proceedings as well as the USPTO’s final rulemaking and the impact it will have on brand owners. The course will cover procedural issues, best practices to brands responding to these proceedings, consideration for those implementing proceedings, changes... More Info
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Defining Antitrust Markets in Platform Industries
Designed to update generalists, anti-trust practitioners and inside counsel on the lower courts’ interpretation and application of Ohio v. American Express as it relates to defining antitrust markets involving platforms, this informative CLE course offers a brief but high level overview of antitrust law in the US. Taking into account the impact of the Supreme Court decision in this landmark case and the degree to which platforms have occupied the antitrust spotlight, the course will review the... More Info
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Key Considerations of Intellectual Property Litigation
Covering the key aspects of Intellectual Property litigation, with a special focus on the 3 primary areas including patents, trademarks and copyright, this CLE course will offer a comprehensive overview as well as a discussion of pre-suit investigation and considerations. The course will cover filing a lawsuit, unique features of IP litigation, damages, settlements, and resolutions. Recent cases and relevant statutes that impact IP litigation will also be addressed. More Info
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Representing the Founders and Initial Investors in a Startup Technology Company
The start-up phase of a technology company requires the assembly of a management team, the development and testing of products and services, marketing strategies and intellectual property research. Most importantly, it is when the initial capital is raised. This entertaining CLE presentation whose fast-pace mirrors the frenetic energy of start-ups will present the most common corporate, securities and tax law issues that are involved when representing start-up founders or early-stage i... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Comic Book Contract Negotiation And Drafting
An engaging CLE course designed to address the provisions common to comic book agreements and client interview exercises, participants will engage in mock negotiations while learning to spot common problems. The course, which is facilitated by experienced comic book industry attorneys, will also offer a hands-on guide to drafting and editing agreements. More Info
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Representing Comic Book Creator Clients
The comic industry has seen some serious shifts in the last two years. This informative CLE course will present the fundamentals of representation in the comic book industry and explain new areas of litigation and transactional work. New distribution models, NFT’s and other developments and their impact on the industry will be explored along with topics of inclusion and diversity essential to successful representation. More Info
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The Patent Process for the Curious: What Lawyers Need to Know
Patent law is one of the lesser known areas of law, in particular from a procedural standpoint. Special licensing and exclusive exams, as well as an undergraduate degree in science or engineering, dictate who can practice patent law and only practitioners will have real in-depth knowledge. With only about 40,000 active practitioners in the US, course work in the field is extremely limited. Regardless, it isn’t uncommon for an attorney with little or no background in patent prosecution... More Info
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International Joint Ventures: Problems, Solutions and Approaches
The legal issues surrounding cross-border joint ventures (JVs) can be somewhat complex. This CLE course will address all the basics such as purpose, management, governance and capital contributions. The course will also cover veto rights, profit distributions, transfer restrictions, minority protections and dispute resolution specifically within the context of international or cross-border ventures which means that cultural and foreign law issues, international taxation, profit repatri... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
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Privacy Law & Policy: Keeping Clients Out of Regulators’ Crosshairs
Consumer-facing businesses are under growing compliance pressure with the evolving privacy laws such as California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other enhanced state data breach laws. This informative CLE course will offer a solid background on both current and emerging federal and state privacy gaps and explain how to advise clients on compliance-related issued. The course will present real-world events as well as enforcement actions and explain privacy requirements and challenges... More Info
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Legal Issues Relating to Artificial Intelligence and Inventions
Offering an introduction to the law of inventor-ship in nationwide patent-applications, this CLE course will explain the qualifications needed to be an inventor, the importance of properly naming inventors on applications and what happens when inventors are not properly named on documentation. The course will explain the fundamentals of “artificial intelligence” and how it applies as well as the status of a recent USPTO decision wherein an artificial intelligence was documented as the... More Info
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A View from Congress: New Copyright and Trademark Laws
With the partisan politics and violence around the Capitol, it was easy to miss the passing by Congress of three new copyright and trademark laws that could seriously impact your business. These include the Trademark Modernization Act, the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act, and the Protecting Lawful Streaming Act. In addition a draft bull for reforming the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is currently circulating in committee. This CLE course will expl... More Info
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New York State Establishes Post-Mortem Right of Publicity and Other New Protections
New York State effectively extended its protections for the right of publicity in legislation signed by Governor Cuomo. This legislation not only established a right of publicity after death, which had never before existed in New York, it also extended protections against digitally created replicas of performers and unauthorized depictions of conduct considered explicit. This CLE course will cover these changes and others as they relate to New York’s Right of Publicity Law and explain... More Info
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What Happens When Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Under State Law Meets Patent Rights
A few years ago, Denver decriminalized psilocybin mushrooms, beginning a far-reaching reform movement in psychedelic drugs. This wave placed pharmaceutical companies, who began to seek FDA approval of such drugs in direct opposition to activists who opposed commercialization. Oregon’s later legalization of psilocybin-assisted therapy clinics using products manufactured under state licenses only accelerated the spread and the conflict. This CLE course will explain the patent protections... More Info
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Copyright, Fair Use, and Looking Toward the Future
An introduction to the basics of copyright law and to the affirmative defense of “fair use” which is often judicially expanding. This CLE course will explain the significance of the recently argued Supreme Court Google vs. Oracle case and its judicial interpretation of “fair use” and its impact. The course will also cover recent copyright regulations and the pending legislation on this issue. More Info
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International Protection of Trademarks
In today’s tech-driven global economy, trademarks may be a company’s most important asset. By marketing products virtually, start-ups can quickly reach customers in foreign countries at a click. But how to ensure that a client’s trademarks are protected abroad? And how to do it cost-effectively? This CLE course will explain how to establish and maintain trademark rights globally through an understanding of global treaties. How to craft an effective strategy and enforce and defend tradem... More Info
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Rise of the Media Giants: How the Laws and Technology Shaped Today’s Media
The laws that shape electronic media have created media behemoths. These competing media forces capitalize on the incredible advancements in technology and the laws that have both aided but also limited growth. This CLE course will focus on the radio and television industries and the impact of the 1934 Communications Act on these industries. Early regulation of communications and the emergence of cable to the arrival of the Internet and the subsequent deregulatory impact on the 1996 Telecommun... More Info
$552.5General Credits -
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International Data Movement: Issue Spotting from Afar
The movement of data is essential in today’s global economy. And with the speed and ease with which data changes hands, the legal issues involved in handling personal and client data is that much more sensitive and complex. This CLE course will address the issue through the identification of potential legal issues to assess when advising clients or businesses in the how, when and what data moves across the world. More Info
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Balancing Free Speech against Disinformation: Discussing the DOJ’s Recommended Reforms to Section 230
Websites rely on Section 230 to protect them from liability for third party content and the protections have only grown as time has gone by. And yet, the question of the degree of criminal activity and misinformation that is being enabled by the open arena of the internet is constantly being weighed. This CLE course will explain the origins of Section 230 and provide a comprehensive understanding of its purpose and goals. The course will then explain how the law has been taken advantage. The c... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
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Now I Know My SDKs: Legal Considerations for Use of Tracking Tech for Analytics & Advertising
This CLE course, presented by Frankfurt Kurnit, will explore issues of privacy and advertising as they relate to Software Development Kits (SDK’s) and other tracking technology in today’s apps. The course will do a deep dive in SDK’s and explain how they are used for analytics and advertising as well as the type of notice and choice they require. Whether they might lead to lawsuits, PR concerns, and privacy as well as negotiating contracts for their use will all be addressed. More Info
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Non-Competes, Non-Disclosure (NDAs) and other Agreements that Regulate Employees’ Conduct
Former, disgruntled employees provide many cautionary tales. Illegal appropriation of both tangible and intangible assets are just one of the ways that former employees can cause your business irreparable harm. This CLE course will explain how to protect those assets with Restrictive Covenant agreements such as non-competes, non-solicitation, as well as non-disclosure agreements, trade secret and non-disparagement agreements. The course will also address agreements that cover intellectual proper... More Info
$552.5General Credits -
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Hot Topics in Broadway Law: Attack of the Coronavirus
The spread of COVID-19 impacted every industry across the country and the theater industry was in no way exempt. Long-running shows like Wicked and Hamilton closed and new productions were shut down before they could open creating a complex web of legal issues. This CLE course will present the various issues currently facing the theater industry including the role of unions, intellectual property protection, live-streaming performances, contractual obligations, refunds for cancellations, insur... More Info
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Re-Capturing the Family's Literary Jewels: Termination of Copyrights
The impact of termination rights, as delineated in the United States Copyright Act of 1976, might have a serious impact on estate matters whose clients are authors of intellectual property. The impact may even go as far as heirs to those rights. This CLE course will address the ramifications of the act as well as the potential for recapturing rights that were previously sold. The course will focus on which specific copyrights are applicable, who may they be applicable to and under what circums... More Info
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Protecting Your Brand During a Pandemic
Covid-19 has damaged businesses across markets, wreaking financial as well as organizational havoc. This CLE course will address strategies to protect your business and its image against harm in a time when deadlines are delayed, licensing opportunities are cancelled and everything is uncertain. The course will present leading trademark and brand management lawyers who will provide tips for safeguarding your image in times of crises. The course is directed to both attorneys and others who are... More Info
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Branding and Business, with a Primer on Non-Use Due to Covid-19
Selecting a distinctive brand for a business’s services and products requires creativity and skill. This CLE course will help businesses as well as their counsels on the key elements to consider as well as how to protect the brands once they’re created. Federal and state trademark registration issues will also be discussed, as well as how to assess branding as a business grows and develops. Brand growth potential and strategies for preventing infringement will also be discussed. More Info
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Crime and Entertainment
Crime and entertainment don’t only meet on TV. In real life, they also intersect when the crime is the story and when either criminals or victims are entertainment clients. This two part CLE course will focus on issues encountered by producers and filmmakers when their product, whether it be a TV show, movie, theatre production or podcast, focuses on a crime story. The course will cover true crime stories and fictional ones and the many legal issues that may arise such as life story ri... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
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Fingerprints, Face Scans & Voice Recognition Technology: Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act
Biometric information, including fingerprints, retina and face scans and voice recognition software presents unique challenges in the legal system. This CLE course will analyze the specific issues related to collection, storage and dissemination of such information and the impact of privacy from a compliance and litigation perspective. More Info
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Athlete Agency Law: Keeping Athletes & Agents On the Field
Sports law is experiencing a major overhaul as athletes at all levels begin to bypass agents in favor of self-representation or advice from sports lawyers. Simultaneously, the competition for endorsement money and scholarship is increasingly fierce. This CLE course focusing on Athlete Agency Law will provide an overview of state, federal and NCAA recruiting rules as well as agency and athlete regulation. The course is particularly suited to attorneys involved in high school to NCAA compliance... More Info
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Standard Essential Patents & FRAND Damages: The New PAE Frontier
The Supreme Court’s Alice decision effectively limiting software patent-ability has significantly slowed lower-end patent assertion programs while Standard Essential Patent suits have grown in number with the Patent Trial & Appeal Board post-grant proceedings. Filed by patent assertion entities (PAE), patent aggregators, and practicing companies, these complex suits generally relate to infringement and require and in-depth understanding of the product’s chipset. Yet that information is often n... More Info
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Sports Marketing & Media's Top Legal Issues: Analyzing the Past and Preparing for the Future
The marketing machine surrounding sporting events is dynamic and lucrative. Yet even the most experienced marketers can find themselves in legal trouble when marketing around sports. Complicated governing body rules, the nuances of local practices and the increasingly detailed and evolving intellectual property laws can all serve to trip up marketing professionals. Mistakes can derail deals, destroy relationships and result in expensive disputes. With so much at stake, agencies, individuals, b... More Info
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