Intellectual Property Law: The Basics (2012)

Intellectual Property is often considered the purview of specialized boutique law firms, however, aspects of this practice area can readily be incorporated into solo and small firm practice. In this basic-level program, a seasoned faculty presents a nuts and bolts overview of copyright and trademark registration practice while addressing the various litigation challenges that may arise in those areas. The program also addresses important areas of licensing, trade secrets and changes to patent law under the new America Invents Act.

Program Contents

• Trade Secrets

• Copyright

• Copyright Litigation

• Trademark

• Trademark Litigation

• Licensing

• Patents under the New AIA

Program Faculty

David P. Miranda, Esq.(Chair)
Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C.
Albany

Carolyn B. Ahm, Esq.
Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C.
Albany

John W. Boger, Esq.
Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C.
Albany

Janet A. Gongola
Patent Reform Coordinator
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Office of the Under Secretary and Director
Alexandria, VA

Prof. Michael J. Hutter, Jr.
Albany Law School
Albany

Shanna K. Sanders, Esq.
Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C.
Albany

Saul A. Seinberg, Esq.
Slingerlands

Total MCLE Credits 6.5
Ethics MCLE Credits 0.0

This archived webcast is a video online program that you will view and listen to on your computer screen.

Total Credits: 6.50 | Areas of Professional Practice: 4.50, Skills: 2.00