Trademarks and copyrights identify and articulate a company’s message and are a significant component of its value. Protecting those intellectual property assets is critical to that business’s success.
Publications
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04.18.2024Trademark Law With Britt AndersonPodcastsOn this episode of The Tech Law Hangout, we’re excited to welcome Perkins Coie partner Britt Anderson to talk about trademark law.
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02.29.2024Human Authorship Requirement Continues To Pose Difficulties for AI-Generated WorksArticles2023 was a breakout year for generative artificial intelligence, but it was a rough year for protecting the content generated using such technology. The U.S. Copyright Office issued several rulings last year on the question of when works generated using AI technology are protected under U.S. copyright law, and so far, applicants have not been able to convince the Copyright Office that the AI-generated components of their works are protectable.
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02.12.2024The Legal Future of Tattoos: A Jury Rules Against Copyright InfringementUpdatesA federal jury in California on January 26, 2024, found that TV-famous tattoo artist Katherine Von Drachenberg (Kat Von D) did not infringe plaintiff Jeffrey Sedlik’s copyrighted photo of jazz artist Miles Davis. Kat Von D did not dispute that she used Sedlik’s photo as a reference for a tattoo she performed on a friend.
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12.14.2023Recent Rulings in AI Copyright Lawsuits Shed Some Light, but Leave Many QuestionsUpdatesThe last few months have seen a flurry of activity in cases involving artificial intelligence (AI), including some of the first major rulings involving generative AI.
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12.06.20237 Critical Copyright And AI Questions Courts Need To AddressArticlesJohn Delaney and Sean West authored an article for Law360 regarding the seven copyright and AI questions courts need to address.
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10.31.2023Safeguarding Style: An Examination of Brand Protection in the Fashion and Luxury IndustryArticlesGrace Han Stanton, Jared Bryant, and Mira Park authored an article titled "Safeguarding Style: An Examination of Brand Protection in the Fashion and Luxury Industry" for World Trademark Review's third quarter special report. The report examines brand protection in the fashion and luxury industry and discusses the growing regulatory scrutiny of sustainability and green claims in the United States, including the rules promulgated by the USPTO and FTC related to such claims.
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08.03.2023FTC Finalizes Updated Guidance for Influencer and Consumer Review ProgramsUpdatesThe Federal Trade Commission recently finalized updates to its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising, which address the FTC’s latest thinking about how the truth-in-advertising standards under the FTC Act apply to endorsement and review-related issues.
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07.06.2023Sign ‘O’ the Times: The Supreme Court Rules on Warhol v. GoldsmithUpdatesThe U.S. Supreme Court has affirmed the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit’s decision that the licensing of an image Andy Warhol created of musician Prince (titled “Orange Prince”) based on a photograph by Lynn Goldsmith for use as a magazine cover was not fair use.
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Summer 2023Amend the Lanham Act: Trademark Infringement Needs a Statute of LimitationsArticlesTrademark infringement has no statute of limitations but should have.
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06.14.2023Ten Considerations for Developing an Effective Generative AI Use PolicyUpdates
Crafting an appropriate AUP for generative AI is a process that requires careful consideration and collaboration across multiple departments. Each policy will be different, reflecting the company’s business needs and culture, the nature of the intended uses of such tools, and the company’s level of risk tolerance in light of its industry and the applicable evolving legal and regulatory landscape.
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2023Avoiding Fraud Attacks on U.S. TrademarksArticlesBritt Anderson, Partner at Perkins Coie, details strategies against fraud claims to US trademarks in defense and enforcement.
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04.20.2023First Lawsuits Arrive Addressing Generative AIUpdatesThis Update is the second in a three-part series on legal issues surrounding generative technologies. This second installment discusses the initial lawsuits filed involving these technologies and how these issues may be addressed by the courts for the first time.
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04.04.2023FTC Proposes Rulemaking for Recurring Subscription ProgramsUpdatesThe Federal Trade Commission recently announced a notice of proposed rulemaking to expand its Negative Option Rule to apply to all recurring subscription programs.
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03.21.2023Copyright Office Stakes Out Position on Registration of AI-Generated WorksUpdatesThere have been two important developments in recent weeks regarding the U.S. Copyright Office’s position on registering works created by the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. First, on February 21st, the Copyright Office issued its much-anticipated decision regarding the registration of a graphic novel by artist Kristina Kashtanova that included images generated using the AI tool Midjourney. Then, on March 15th, the Copyright Office issued a policy statement providing its first guidance on the subject of copyright registration for works generated by AI.
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02.28.2023NLRB Rules Employee Severance Agreement With Overbroad Confidentiality and Nondisparagement Provisions Violates NLRAUpdatesIn a recent ruling, the National Labor Relations Board found an employer violated the National Labor Relations Act when it offered furloughed employees a severance agreement that included overbroad nondisparagement and confidentiality provisions.
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02.23.2023CNIPA Issues Significant Draft Amendment to the PRC Trademark LawUpdatesThe China National Intellectual Property Administration circulated a draft amendment to the PRC Trademark Law for public comment on January 13, 2023. This Update explains noteworthy revisions to the PRC Trademark Law.
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01.26.2023The Latest Chapter in Copyrightability of AI-Generated WorksUpdatesThis Update is the first in a three-part series on legal issues surrounding generative technologies. This first installment will discuss recent developments regarding the copyrightability of AI-generated works.
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Issue IVWomen in IP LeadershipArticles
The interview and profile tracks Patchen’s career, what stimulated her interest in trademark law, the challenges she has faced along the way, and how women can be further encouraged and empowered to seek IP-related careers.
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10.25.2022How Fashion Brands Can Protect Their IP in the Recommerce MarketArticlesThe fashion industry is responsible for around 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, but consumers are increasingly prioritizing sustainability in their purchasing decisions.
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09.15.2022Discussion with NAD on the FTC's Proposed Endorsement Guide RevisionsPodcasts
The AMP Moment - Episode 10
Laura Brett, Vice President of BBB National Programs' National Advertising Division (NAD), recently spoke with Jason and Amanda to discuss recent trends at the NAD, along with her reactions to the Federal Trade Commission's proposed updates to the Endorsement Guides that set rules of the road for influencer marketing and the use of consumer reviews in advertising. -
03.31.2022FTC Enforcement Hot TopicsPodcasts
The AMP Moment - Episode 9
Jason Howell and Amanda Beane talk with Janis Kestenbaum, partner at Perkins Coie and former Federal Trade Commission (FTC) attorney, about the makeup and direction of the FTC as it relates to advertising and marketing law. -
12.14.2021Gender-based PricingPodcastsJason Howell and Amanda Beane team up with Mark Richardson from Target Corporation to discuss the New York state Pink Tax law and its application to retailers and brands.
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12.14.2021USPTO Finalizes Rules Implementing the Trademark Modernization ActUpdatesThe following update focuses on the finalized changes in the Code of Federal Regulations set to be implemented and available on December 18, 2021.
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11.16.2021Advertising Disputes—An Alternative to LitigationPodcastsFor 50 years, the National Advertising Division (NAD) has been at the forefront of monitoring national advertising, enforcing high standards of truth and accuracy, and resolving advertising disputes (typically between competitors) to build consumer trust and support fair and truthful marketing.
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08.09.2021China Courts Adopt Concurrent Partial Judgments and Preliminary Injunctions in New Model for Complex Copyright and Patent Civil TrialsUpdatesHigh complexity, long trial periods from filing the case to receiving the judgment, and high costs have long been considered drawbacks of filing civil patent and copyright infringement cases in China. In order to protect IP owners' legitimate rights and interests and more effectively resolve complex patent and copyright disputes, Chinese courts have started adopting a “partial judgment for infringement and preliminary injunction” model.
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06.15.2021ICANN, or ICAN'T or IWON'T?ArticlesWe're halfway into ICANN71, and early interactions are posing questions about ICANN Org's capability to carry out its mission to maintain an orderly domain name system (DNS).
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06.09.2021Loyalty and Rewards ProgramsPodcastsJason Howell and Amanda Beane team up with Miriam Farhi, co-chair of Perkins Coie’s Privacy & Security practice, to discuss common legal issues and pitfalls associated with loyalty and rewards programs, including in the areas of marketing, privacy, and litigation.
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04.13.2021Subscriptions and Recurring Billing: What You Need to KnowPodcastsIn this episode, Jason Howell and Amanda Beane discuss compliance tips and litigation risks for businesses.
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03.29.2021Punitive Damages for Trademark Infringements in China—Developments and Best PracticesUpdates
China’s punitive damages regime was first introduced under Article 63 of the 2013 Trademark Law (TM Law) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), which provides guidance to the People’s Courts on the assessment of damages in cases involving trademark infringement.
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02.25.2021USPTO Should Rethink Its Resistance To Political Slogan TMsArticlesThe events of Jan. 6 at the Capitol were unprecedented on a number of counts. The images of a disorganized mob flooding into the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate chambers are seared into the national memory, perhaps forever.
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02.10.2021Practice in a Pandemic: In-house Counsel Work and Life TipsPodcastsJason Howell and Amanda Beane and guest Lindsey Buckner from 7-Eleven discuss common challenges for in-house legal, including how to seamlessly integrate with in-house marketing teams and how to create work-life boundaries while working from home during the pandemic.
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02.02.2021New Law Criminalizes Streaming: What Businesses Need to KnowUpdatesStreaming is a widespread form of entertainment for millions of Americans and its popularity has soared during the pandemic. However, according to a study by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Global Innovation Policy Center from June of 2019, “global online piracy costs the U.S. economy at least $29.2 billion in lost revenue each year.”
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01.12.2021Congress Establishes New Copyright Small Claims CourtUpdatesThe Copyright Alternative in Small Claims Enforcement Act (CASE Act) was signed into law on December 27, 2020, as part of the Omnibus COVID-19 Relief Bill. The CASE Act establishes a completely new forum for resolution of small copyright disputes, the Copyright Claims Board (CCB), in which parties may voluntarily resolve copyright disputes in front of a three-judge panel of officers appointed by the librarian of Congress.
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01.07.2021Trademark Modernization Act of 2020: Three New Year’s Gifts for Brand OwnersUpdatesThe Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (TMA) was signed into law on December 27, 2020, making several changes to the Lanham Act that have important effects on trademark owners’ brand protection programs.
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11.09.2020Price, Sale, and Discount AdvertisingPodcastsJason Howell and Amanda Beane discuss the basics of “was/now” pricing, discounts off of list and MSRP prices, and free offers.
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10.29.2020An Infringement PandemicArticles
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10.29.2020How Cannabis Companies Can Protect Their TrademarksArticlesThe cannabis industry’s rapid growth presents companies with the need to protect their brands from trademark infringement, and to avoid infringing on the trademarks of others.
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09.11.2020Green Advertising and SustainabilityPodcasts
The AMP Moment - Episode 2
Where advertising, marketing, and promotions law meets practicing in the momentJason Howell and Amanda Beane discuss green advertising, marketing, and sustainability issues, and how to navigate related pitfalls.
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09.01.2020Brand Sustainability: Practical Considerations for Creating IP Enforcement ProgramsUpdates
In this final issue of the Summer Sustainability Series, we address important considerations in designing and implementing an enforcement program.
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08.20.2020Sustainable Apparel: Using Trademarks to Communicate Ecological CommitmentsUpdates
Trademarks play an important role in marketing eco-friendly products and engendering consumer trust. This update highlights that role, potential pitfalls to avoid, and best practices to consider.
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07.23.2020The State of DNS Abuse: Moving Backward, Not ForwardArticlesICANN's founding promise and mandate are optimistic—ensure a stable and secure internet that benefits the internet community as a whole. Recent months, however, have highlighted the uncomfortable truth that ICANN's and the industry's approach to DNS abuse is actually moving backward, ignoring growing problems, abdicating on important policy issues, and making excuses for not acting.
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07.16.2020COVID-19 and Advertising and Marketing LawPodcasts
The AMP Moment - Episode 1
Where advertising, marketing, and promotions law meets practicing in the momentJason Howell and Amanda Beane discuss practicing law in the current climate and share hot marketing and litigation topics and observations during COVID-19, including health claims, cause marketing, and consumer contracts. -
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06.08.2020Challenge Mode: COVID-19’s Impact on the Video Game IndustryUpdatesCOVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the entertainment industry, creating massive disruptions across many industry sectors.
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05.19.2020Stormy Weather: The Coronavirus Pandemic’s Impact on the Music IndustryUpdatesThe COVID-19 pandemic is upending the entertainment industry, with music, film and television, and other industry sectors experiencing profound disruptions to the status quo.
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05.12.2020A River Runs Through It: The Pandemic’s Wave of Change to the Film and Television Industry (and Finding Potential Winners and Losers)UpdatesThe COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly cutting a wide swath of change in the entertainment industry.
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04.29.2020USPTO Holds That an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cannot Be an InventorUpdatesIn Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 film, 2001: A Space Odyssey, a manned exploratory mission to Jupiter is sabotaged by an artificial intelligence (AI) named HAL, which became famous for its line, “I’m sorry, Dave, I’m afraid I can’t do that.”
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04.24.2020Supreme Court Holds Willfulness Not Required for Disgorgement of Profits in Lanham Act Cases, Defendant’s Mental State Remains Important FactorUpdatesThe U.S. Supreme Court held this week that willfulness is not a prerequisite for an award of profits for violation of Lanham Act § 43(a), 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a), resolving a longstanding circuit split.
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04.07.2020COVID-19, WHOIS, and the Pressing Need for Help With Domain Name System AbuseArticlesAs widely reported, and not surprising, the internet is swimming in COVID-19 online scams. Criminals, accustomed to rapidly grabbing online territory during times of crisis and profiting from public fear, are working overtime in the face of the coronavirus.
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09.25.2019The End of the Road: ICANN, WHOIS, and RegulationArticlesThere's a well-documented crisis facing the domain name system: very few who rely on domain name registration data from the Whois database to perform vital functions can do so any longer, which is escalating consumer harm and abuse on the internet worldwide. And the problems, thanks to ICANN's overly restrictive policy post-GDPR and a failing policy process, are piling up.
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08.30.2019When to Choose Between a Lawsuit or Filing a Challenge With the NADArticlesA competitor has engaged in high-profile false advertising, and your CEO wants to use an enforcement hammer with more weight than a cease-and-desist letter.
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06.18.2019Supreme Court Shields Trademark License From Licensor’s Rejection in Bankruptcy CourtUpdatesThe U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Mission Product Holdings, Inc. v. Tempnology, LLC, 139 S. Ct. 1652 (2019) that a trademark licensor’s rejection of a trademark license does not terminate the licensee’s right to use the licensed mark is likely to have a major impact on trademark licensors and licensees.
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04.30.2019China’s National Legislature Advances Changes to Trademark LawUpdatesThe Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress announced amendments to the Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China on April 23, 2019.
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03.05.2019More Reasons to Register Copyrights Early: Owners Must Register Before They SueUpdatesThe U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corp. v. Wall-Street.com, LLC, 586 U.S. __ (2019), issued March 4, 2019, resolves a longstanding circuit split regarding whether the Copyright Act of 1976 allows a copyright owner to file an infringement suit as soon as a copyright application has been filed or instead requires the owner to wait to initiate suit until the U.S. Copyright Office has acted on the application.
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20182018 Augmented and Virtual Reality Survey ResultsLawyer PublicationsPerkins Coie surveyed 140 startup founders, technology company executives, investors and consultants on key challenges and opportunities in the AR/VR space.
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02.23.2018GDPR and What Comes Next: The Parade of HorriblesArticlesThe compliance deadline for the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is nearly upon us, the unveiling of a proposed model to bring WHOIS into compliance is said to come from ICANN next week, and everyone is scrambling to understand all that's involved.
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02.15.2018WHOIS Inaccuracy Could Mean Noncompliance with GDPRArticlesThe European Commission recently released technical input on ICANN's proposed GDPR-compliant WHOIS models that underscores the GDPR's "Accuracy" principle — making clear that reasonable steps should be taken to ensure the accuracy of any personal data obtained for WHOIS databases and that ICANN should be sure to incorporate this requirement in whatever model it adopts. Contracted parties concerned with GDPR compliance should take note.
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11.08.2017Deadline Approaching for Refiling Designated Agent Information Under Digital Millennium Copyright ActUpdatesLast November, the U.S. Copyright Office issued its Final Rule regarding designating copyright agents under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and announced a new electronic system for filing such designations.
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06.28.2017Supreme Court Holds Disparagement Clause UnconstitutionalUpdatesIn a much anticipated decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Matal v. Tam, 582 U.S. ___ (June 19, 2017) that a provision of the Lanham Act banning the registration of marks considered disparaging to “persons, institutions, beliefs, or national symbols” (known as the “disparagement clause”) constituted a violation of the Free Speech Clause of the First Amendment.
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11.17.2016Ninth Circuit Expands the Octane Fitness Attorneys’ Fee Standard to the Lanham ActUpdatesFollowing several other circuits as well as patent law precedent, in SunEarth, Inc. v. Sun Earth Solar Power Co., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently made it easier for Lanham Act litigants to recover attorneys’ fees.
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05.20.2016New Online Opportunities for .store and .stream Domain NamesUpdates
Several new unrestricted generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs), such as .store and .stream, are now available, with several others set to launch soon.
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20162016 Augmented and Virtual Reality Survey ResultsLawyer PublicationsPerkins Coie and Upload surveyed more than 650 startup founders, executives with established technology companies and investors on the future of augmented and virtual reality.
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2015IP ChecklistLawyer PublicationsSome suggestions for acquiring, protecting and enforcing your intellectual property rights. View the checklist.
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03.27.2015Will Supreme Court Issue Preclusion Ruling Give TTAB Decisions More Bite?UpdatesThe Supreme Court addressed the preclusive effect of decisions of the USPTO’s administrative court, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), on district court trademark infringement proceedings in B&B Hardware, Inc. v. Hargis Indus., Inc. In its ruling this week, the Court held that a district court should give preclusive effect to a TTAB decision if the ordinary elements of issue preclusion are met.
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07.09.2014The Perfect Package: A Checklist to Avoid Legal ChallengesUpdatesYour product teams surely have already finalized their lineup of holiday winners, the new gizmos and must-have widgets that you hope end up on everyone’s wish lists.
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07.01.2014"Color" Is the New "Black and White" for EU TrademarksUpdatesPreviously, a logo registered in black and white was considered sufficient to protect versions of the logo in any color, but this is not necessarily true for European Union (EU) Community Trade Marks (CTM). Under the new rule, logo trademarks filed in black and white or greyscale might not protect the same mark in color.
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05.13.2014FTC Sends Warning About Using Social Media With PromotionsUpdatesThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently investigated whether Cole Haan’s “Wandering Sole” social media contest violated Section 5 of the FTC Act, which prohibits deceptive practices.
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04.17.2014Risks of Tribute Advertisements Are Focus of Seventh Circuit DecisionUpdatesThink the First Amendment protects your business from liability for running an ad congratulating a celebrity or other public figure? Better think again.
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06.24.2013Dressing Up Your Trademarks for the HolidaysUpdatesAre you contemplating dressing up your trademarks for the holidays? Adding a jaunty Santa hat and garlands to your company name on your website and shopping bags? Animating your logo to spin like a dreidel or fly like Rudolph? Maybe adorning your word marks with candy cane stripes? Using your trademarks to embrace the holiday spirit can freshen your brand image, infuse it with energy and differentiate it from your competitors.
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04.17.2013New Laws Increase Criminal Liability for Disclosure of Trade Secrets: Are You Protected?UpdatesTwo new criminal laws underscore the value of trade secrets as a critical asset to a corporation. These new laws, the Trade Secrets Clarification Act (TSCA) and the Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act (FEEPEA), have increased the criminal penalties for stealing trade secrets, including fines in excess of $10 million.
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03.04.2013ICANN's Trademark Clearinghouse for Expanded gTLDs to Launch March 26: Are You Ready?UpdatesThe Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), which is charged with enabling and securing the Internet, has been hard at work on a significant expansion project.
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02.28.2013$8 Million Trade Dress Infringement Verdict: Is Your Trade Dress Protected?UpdatesA recent $8.1 million verdict in a trademark and trade dress infringement action is an emphatic reminder that businesses of all sizes should protect their trade dress as well as their trademarks.
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02.05.2013The Madrid System Is Expanding: Is Your Trademark Portfolio Covered?UpdatesAs more countries join the Madrid Protocol System for the International Registration of Marks (Madrid System), trademark owners should be sure to take full advantage of this trademark registration option. There are now 89 members of the Madrid System. Significantly lower application and maintenance costs, as well as streamlined portfolio management options, are just a few of the reasons why the Madrid System is advantageous for trademark owners.
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12.14.2012Right of Publicity Laws: WashingtonArticlesThis Q&A addresses the types of persons and aspects of identity protected by the right of publicity, remedies for violations of the right, defenses to right of publicity claims, personal jurisdiction and choice of law considerations, and transfer and licensing of the right.
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01.23.2012Final Settlement Reached in Class Actions Against Premium SMS SweepstakesUpdatesNBC, FOX Broadcasting and other defendants reached a multi-million dollar settlement with plaintiffs in multiple California class action lawsuits alleging that American Idol and Deal or No Deal SMS sweepstakes were illegal lotteries.
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10.20.2011Holiday Music – 'Tis the Season to Secure Music Licenses and Examine Fourth Quarter Royalty FeesUpdatesMusic and holiday shopping go hand-in-hand. Chances are, your final plans for holiday-themed décor, events and websites will all involve music. This wrapping paper is designed to help your creative team design and implement a music protocol that protects intellectual property ("IP") rights without breaking your holiday budget.
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08.23.2011Protecting Your Brand in the New .XXX DomainUpdatesThere have been many recent changes in the world of domain names. This is the fourth in a series of updates on these issues. It is intended to keep you informed about issues that are important to brand owners and any others with a significant web presence.
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06.30.2011.Pepsi and .Soda: Are You Ready for the Coming Expansion of Domain Name Space? Legal and Practical Issues for In-House Counsel and Brand ManagersUpdatesIn a matter of months, the amount of "Internet real estate"—which has been static for the past several years—will expand dramatically. Companies, organizations, cities and others will be able to apply to ICANN to launch new domain spaces using brand names (for example, .nike), generic terms (such as .shoes) and locations (such as .nyc).
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05.10.2011.ASIA Launches Local Language Domain Names Starting May 11, 2011UpdatesThe DotAsia Organization will begin accepting Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) registrations of Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Japanese and Korean domain names on May 11, 2011.
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02.01.2011A Window of Opportunity for IP Enforcement in ChinaUpdatesThe Chinese government is in the midst of a six-month Intellectual Property Rights Campaign (“IPR Campaign”) that could provide some much needed help to businesses struggling with intellectual property (“IP”) infringement in China. The IPR Campaign aims to reduce IP violations related to all types of IP, including copyrights, trademarks and patents.
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11.29.2010FTC Proposes Revisions to Green Guides – It's Not Easy Being GreenUpdatesConsumers crave environmentally friendly products and services, so naturally advertisers weave "green" messages into advertising, using "eco-friendly" words, images, brand names, logos and certifications. But making false or misleading green claims can trigger legal challenges that result in a wide range of penalties and negative publicity.
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07.16.2010YouTube Obtains Summary Judgment in Viacom CaseUpdatesYouTube received a resounding win in a recent decision in the long-running Viacom v. YouTube case.
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05.14.2010What Constitutes Fraud in a Trademark Application or Registration?Articles
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10.22.2009The Truth About "Green" Advertising ClaimsUpdatesEnvironmentally friendly advertising claims effectively grab the attention of consumers hungry for "green" products and services. But as you prepare your holiday advertising, there are several things to keep in mind if you are making "green" claims.
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10.01.2009Combating Counterfeiting, Piracy and Gray-Market GoodsUpdatesRemember the hype surrounding Tickle Me Elmo in 1996, Sony's Playstation in 1995 and, if you're old enough, the Cabbage Patch Kids in 1986? Each holiday season features new "must-have" gifts—that toy your child just cannot live without or that next generation video game or console or that one special pair of boots.
Presentations
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05.30.2024 – 05.31.202422nd Annual Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property & Technology Law InstituteSpeaking EngagementsSponsorship
Colorado Bar Association / Denver, COPerkins Coie is proud to be a presenting sponsor of the 22nd Annual Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property & Technology Law Institute from May 30-31, 2024, at the Westin Westminster Hotel in Denver, Colorado. -
05.30.2024 – 05.31.2024AI Year in Review: Copyrights and TrademarksSpeaking Engagements22nd Annual Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property & Technology Law Institute
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05.30.2024 – 05.31.2024PTAB UpdateSpeaking Engagements22nd Annual Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property & Technology Law Institute
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05.30.2024 – 05.31.2024The Risks of AISpeaking Engagements22nd Annual Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property & Technology Law Institute
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11.29.2023Trademarks in the Entertainment IndustrySpeaking EngagementsU.S. Patent and Trade Office / Alexandria, VA
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09.29.2023IP-Con 2023: The Coming VortexSpeaking EngagementsMcCarthy Institute / Redwood Shores, CAPerkins Coie sponsored the annual McCarthy Institute IPCon.
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09.28.2023Protecting Artificial Intelligence Under Copyright LawSpeaking EngagementsPanelist
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09.27.2023 – 09.28.2023WTR Live: Brand Strategy Summit USA 2023Speaking EngagementsWTR Live: Brand Strategy Summit / New York, NYPerkins Coie sponsored the annual WTR Live: Brand Strategy Summit.
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9.10.2023 – 9.12.20232023 IPO Annual MeetingSponsorship
Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) / Boston, MAPerkins Coie sponsored the 2023 Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) Annual Meeting held at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts. -
06.14.2023 – 06.15.2023INTA North America Roundtable – Wellness in the Practice of LawSpeaking EngagementsINTA / Denver, CO and San Diego, CAPerkins Coie is the host of two INTA North America Roundtables on "Wellness in the Practice of Law.
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06.01.2023 – 06.02.202321st Annual Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property & Technology Law Institute
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Colorado Bar Association / Denver, COPerkins Coie was proud to be a presenting sponsor of the 21st Annual Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property & Technology Law Institute on June 1-2, 2023, at the Westin Westminster Hotel in Denver, Colorado. -
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03.03.2023INTA North America Roundtable–Annual Case Law ReviewSpeaking Engagements
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10.26.2022 – 10.28.20222022 ChIPs Global SummitSponsorship
ChIPs Global Summit / San Francisco, CAPerkins Coie was a proud sponsor of the annual ChIPs Global Summit. ChIPs is a nonprofit organization that advances and connects women in technology, law, and policy. -
10.23.2022 – 10.26.2022Association of Corporate Counsel 2022 Annual MeetingSpeaking EngagementsSponsorship
Association of Corporate Counsel 2022 Annual Meeting / Plano, TX -
10.19.20222022 WTR LIVE Brand Protection Online USASpeaking EngagementsSponsorship
WTR Live: Brand Protection Online USA 2022 / New York City, NY -
10.12.2022 – 10.14.20222022 ABA IP Fall Institute
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American Bar Association 2022 IP Fall Institute / VirtualPerkins Coie was a proud sponsor of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) 2022 IP Fall Institute, a three-day virtual continuing legal education (CLE) program focusing on the latest developments and hottest topics in intellectual property (IP). The IP Fall Institute featured panels conducted by leading practitioners providing insight on industry developments and coming trends.
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09.30.2022Trademarks, Copyrights, and Emerging MediaSpeaking EngagementsPanelist
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07.21.2022 - 07.24.2022Current Trends in the Art Market: Health or Hype CycleSpeaking EngagementsSponsorship
Seattle Art Fair / Seattle, WAPerkins Coie was proud to serve as the exclusive law firm sponsor of the 2022 Seattle Art Fair. A one-of-a-kind destination for the best in modern and contemporary art. -
07.01.2022Guangdong Overseas Intellectual Property Protection Training ProgramSpeaking Engagements2022 Guangdong Overseas IP Protection Training Program / Guangdong, China
Five Perkins Coie Intellectual Property partners were recently invited to present at the 2022 Guangdong Overseas IP Protection Training Program. The program is a series of courses that is designed for IP professionals in Guangdong.
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06.02.2022 - 06.03.202220th Annual Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property & Technology Law ConferenceColorado Bar Association / Denver, CO
Perkins Coie was the presenting sponsor for the 20th Annual Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property & Technology Law Conference.
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04.30.2022 - 05.04.20222022 INTA Annual MeetingSpeaking EngagementsINTA’s annual meeting brought together the most influential brand professionals from across the globe and across industries at the largest gathering of its kind.
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03.23.2022
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03.14.2022 - 03.16.2022The McCarthy Institute – Trademark Law and Its Challenges 2022 ConferenceSpeaking EngagementsSponsorship
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12.06.2021 - 12.10.20212021 WTR Live: The Future of Trademark Management and Brand Protection RoadshowSpeaking EngagementsSponsorship
WTR / San Francisco, CA & New York City, NYPerkins Coie is a proud sponsor of the WTR Live: The Future of Trademark Management and Brand Protection Roadshow, which will be held in multiple locations from December 3 – December 10. -
12.02.20212021 The American Lawyer Industry Awards (TALIA)Speaking EngagementsSponsorship
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11.15.2021 - 11.17.20212021 ANA/BAA Marketing Law ConferenceSpeaking EngagementsSponsorship
ANA / Virtual & San Diego, CAPerkins Coie is a platinum sponsor of the virtual 2021 ANA/BAA Marketing Law Conference. -
11.15.2021 - 11.19.20212021 INTA Annual MeetingSpeaking Engagements
Sponsorship
International Trademark Association (INTA) / HybridThe International Trademark Association (INTA)’s Annual Meeting is the largest and most influential gathering of brand owners and intellectual property professionals from around the world and from across industries.
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10.27.2021 – 10.29.20212021 ChIPs Global SummitSpeaking EngagementsSponsorship
ChIPs Global Summit / VirtualPerkins Coie has been a proud sponsor of the annual ChIPs Global Summit, which advances and connects women in technology, law, and policy, since its inception.
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09.29.2021 - 10.01.20212021 National Advertising Division (NAD) Annual ConferenceSponsorship
National Advertising Division (NAD) / Virtual -
08.10.2021
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06.03.2021 - 06.04.202119th Annual Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property & Technology Institute Virtual Conference
Sponsorship
Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property & Technology Law Institute / VirtualPerkins Coie was proud to be a presenting sponsor for the 19th Annual Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property & Technology Institute Conference, which was held virtually June 3-4. -
05.11.2021Protecting Your Data and Software: Updates on IP Protection and EnforcementSpeaking EngagementsACC-Austin CLE / WebinarThe strategic value of software and data is ever increasing. Understanding how patent, trade secret and copyright law can protect these valuable assets is essential.
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04.16.2021IP Strategy, Patents, and Trademarks for StartupsSpeaking EngagementsWorkshop
HBCUvc / Webinar -
12.10.2020
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12.01.2020Hot Topics in Trademark Protection Following the New Trademark LawSpeaking EngagementsUSPTO U.S. / China Industry Seminar
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11.16.2020 – 11.20.2020
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11.16.2020Selection, Registration, and Enforcement of Trademarks Associated with Icons for Mobile SoftwareSpeaking EngagementsInternational Trademark Association (INTA)
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11.10.2020 - 11.12.20202020 ANA/BAA Marketing Law Conference: A Virtual ExperienceSpeaking EngagementsSponsorship
ANA/BAA Marketing Law Conference / VirtualPerkins Coie was a platinum sponsor of the virtual 2020 ANA/BAA Marketing Law Conference. -
11.04.2020 – 11.06.2020
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10.06.2020Emerging Copyright, Trade Secret, and Trademark Issues in AIWebinarsThis webinar focuses on non-patent intellectual property, including a discussion of copyright, trade secret, and trademark issues that we expect to see arise in the coming years.
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10.05.2020 – 10.07.20202020 National Advertising Division (NAD) Annual ConferenceSponsorship
National Advertising Division (NAD) / Virtual -
10.02.2020
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09.23.2020Unauthorized Use of Trademarks and Copyrights in Social Media and User-Generated Content: Where Are the Boundaries and Who’s Responsible?Speaking EngagementsPanelist
USC Gould School of Law’s 2020 IP Institute / Santa Monica, CA -
09.22.2020Trends in Mobile App Infringement and Enforcement Measures to TakeSpeaking EngagementsAppDetex/Law.com / Webinar
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09.14.2020 – 09.18.2020
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09.06.2020Copyright and Licensing Issues in AISpeaking EngagementsABA Virtual IP Fall Program
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08.19.2020Trademark Threats on Social MediaSpeaking Engagements
Strafford Webinars
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08.04.2020 - 08.06.2020ChIPs 2020 Next Gen SummitConference
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07.16.2020Cloud Atlas: Red Flags, Offramps and Indemnification in Contracting18th Annual Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property & Technology Institute Virtual Conference
Colorado Bar Association -
07.14.2020
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06.25.2020Adapting to a Changing World: Appetite & Acquisition in the Art Market TodaySpeaking EngagementsChristie’s / WebinarOn June 25, Seattle Partner Lynne Graybeal, along with other panelists, spoke on “Adapting to a Changing World: Appetite & Acquisition in the Art Market Today.”
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06.24.2020ChIPs 2020 Mock Pitch ProgramSpeaking Engagements
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06.18.2020Business Essentials - IP and TrademarkSpeaking EngagementsSponsorship
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05.21.2020Advertising and Consumer Protection Law UpdateSpeaking EngagementsAssociation of National Advertisers / Webinar
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05.07.2020I Saw Another Company’s Confidential Information: Now What?Speaking EngagementsSponsorship
ACC Arizona / Webinar -
05.06.2020
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05.02.2020 - 05.06.2020Collectors and Museums: Legal PerspectivesSpeaking EngagementsSponsorship
AAMC’s 2020 Art Curators Conference -
03.04.2020Domain Name Management and Working Within the Rules of Data PrivacySponsorships
Speaking Engagements
WTR Brand Protection Online / Chicago, IL -
12.03.2019New Ways to Manage and Protect Your IPSpeaking EngagementsSponsorships
MIP International Women’s Leadership Forum / San Mateo, CA -
11.04.2019 - 11.06.2019Data Collection, Use & Marketing: Targeting/Retargeting & Behavioral ControlSpeaking Engagements
Sponsorship
2019 ANA/BAA Marketing Law Conference / San Diego, CA -
11.04.2019 - 11.06.2019Price and Sales AdvertisingSpeaking Engagements
Sponsorship
2019 ANA/BAA Marketing Law Conference / San Diego, CA -
10.29.2019WGCN 10th Anniversary Celebration
Sponsorships
Women’s General Counsel Network / New York, NY -
10.03.2019IP & Game-Related EnforcementSpeaking Engagements
Panelist
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VGBA Summit North / Seattle, WA -
09.25.2019 - 09.27.2019
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09.24.2019 - 09.26.2019
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08.21.2019
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08.01.2019 - 08.04.2019
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06.06.2019McCarthy Institute/USPTO: Forum on Brand Protection and Anti-Counterfeiting StrategiesSponsorship
Alexandria, VA -
04.25.2019Comparative Advertising: Strategies for Comparative CampaignsSpeaking EngagementsWSBA CLE Program / Seattle, WA
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01.31.2019Centerforce Women in Law and IPSpeaking Engagements
Panelist
Seattle , WA -
11.09.2018Northwest Chocolate Industry ConferenceSpeaking Engagements
Fire-side Chats Host
Galvanize / Seattle, WA -
09.23.2018 - 09.25.2018IPO Annual MeetingSponsorship
Chicago, IL -
06.05.2018Enforcing Your Agency’s TrademarksSpeaking EngagementsTrademark Basics for U.S. Government Agencies, United States Patent and Trademark Office
Global Intellectual Property Academy / Alexandria, VA -
05.31.2018 - 06.02.2018Rocky Mountain IP InstituteSpeaking EngagementsDenver, CO
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05.19.2018 - 05.23.2018INTA Annual MeetingReception
Seattle, WA -
03.23.2018NYIPLA Annual Dinner in Honor of the Federal JudiciarySponsorship
New York, NY -
09.24.2009Intellectual Property for the Non-IP AttorneySpeaking EngagementsWashington State Bar Association