Description
Learn to distinguish between trademarks and other forms of intellectual property.
This topic will explain the different types of trademarks in contrast to copyright and patents. The program will explain the trademark search and application process, including renewals. Speakers will also highlight the best practices for filing a trademark, including how to find and identify proper specimen examples for trademark applications and renewals. The material will also provide a general overview of trademark litigation, potential infringement issues, and policing.
Date: 2023-09-26 Start Time: 1:00 PM ET End Time: 2:05 PM ET
Learning Objectives
What Is a Trademark?
• Trademark vs. Copyright vs. Patent
• What Can Be Registered as a Trademark?
• Domain Name Trademarks
• Word vs. Design Marks vs. Word + Design
• Service Marks
Obtaining a Trademark
• Federal vs. State Regulations
• Conducting Trademark Search
• Trademark Search Tips
• Federal Registration 101
• Federal Registration Timeline
• Application
• Office Actions
• Office Action Refusals
• Publication for Opposition
• After Publication
Trademark Renewals
• Maintaining the Trademark
• Specimens
• Enforcing Trademark Rights
• Policing
• Cease and Desist Letters
Trademark Infringement and Litigation
• The Lanham Act
• Likelihood of Confusion Factors
Questions?
NALA ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.
Amber Couzo-Shullman Fugate PLLC, Allison S. Lovelady – Shullman Fugate PLLC