July 2010

Monday, July 19, 2010 to Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Understanding Copyright Law 2010: Hotly contested DVD-burning issues, the use of J.D. Salinger's character Holden Caufield in a book that Salinger did not write, and a YouTube clip of a baby dancing to Prince's "Let's Go Crazy" made copyright headlines last year. If a similar issue had arisen for your company or your client, would you have been prepared? If not, then this is the program for you. Technology continues to evolve and one thing is certain: the number of legal issues that will arise in copyright law will increase, and it is essential for all practitioners to be familiar with the basic tenets of this important legal area. What rights does copyright protection confer and how are these rights protected? How do you protect your copyrighted material and what types of remedies are involved in infringement actions? These are all critical concepts, and practitioners should be equipped with the fundamentals. Keep current in this dynamic field while learning the most important concepts expertly taught by an all-star faculty. Gain practical guidance on how to identify, handle and solve basic copyright problems. Whether you are looking for a refresher course or if you need to learn the basics of copyright law from the bottom up, you will want to register for this program. Understanding Trademark Law 2010: Did you know that the word zipper was originally a trademark? That mark became generic years ago, but what does that really mean? This is just one of many fundamental principles you will learn at this nuts and bolts program. What is secondary meaning? When is there consumer likelihood of confusion? What does it mean when a mark is diluted? You don't need to be told that the global commercial marketplace is built on brands. So, it should come as no surprise that attorneys today must possess working knowledge of this area of law. The value of a strong trademark portfolio is immense, and whether you are in-house or outside counsel, it is essential to know not only how to register trademarks, but also how to protect these important assets. This program will cover the basics all the way through to the hottest issues that face the practice area today. Whether you are looking to reacquaint yourself with trademark principles or if you need to build your trademark knowledge from the ground up, you will find value in this important program.