Washington MCLE - Intellectual Property Courses
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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
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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
$291.25Law & Legal Proc. -
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
$552.5Law & Legal Proc. -
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
$291.25Law & Legal Proc.
