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Join us for a series of 4 webcast programs covering a wide range of timely intellectual property law topics. This series is presented as a bonus to the 2023 Midwest Intellectual Property Institute’s attendees – but webcast registration also is open to anyone interested in this important content.
Attendees of the 2023 Midwest IP Institute (in person or replay) may attend this webcast series for FREE.
Instructions on how to register for free will be distributed to attendees at the Institute.
Times listed are Central Time.
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
How to Use Design Patents for Competitive Advantage
Whether it's graphical user interfaces or consumer-oriented products, design patent strategies can furnish clients with valuable IP tools and assets as well as a shield against infringement. Leveraging extensive experience in the field, Jim Rieke will show you how design patents can be an integral part of a client’s overall IP strategy. In this session, Jim will –
– James P. Rieke; Merchant & Gould P.C.
Thursday, November 9, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
A PR Nightmare: When Trademark Cease and Desist Letters Go Wrong
Nothing makes a trademark lawyer cringe more than when a standard cease and desist letter winds up on social media. Maybe the letter was overly legalistic, maybe the receiver knew how to create public sympathy, or possibly it was just a matter of being on the receiving end of someone else’s sardonic wit. This session provides practical guidance on what not to do when sending a cease and desist, as well as best practices for avoiding a social media firestorm.
– Keith Toms; McCarter & English, LLP
Friday, November 17, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Litigation Financing in IP Cases: Industry Insights and New Developments
Three industry professionals discuss current trends in intellectual property litigation financing, including how they analyze cases when making financing decisions.
– Phillip W. Goter; Omni Bridgeway
– Chris A. Seidl; Fortress Investment Group
– Ryan M. Schultz; Woodsford
– Samuel T. Lockner; Carlson, Caspers, Vandeburgh, Lindquist & Schuman, P.A. (moderator)
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Demystifying AdTech – How to Stay Compliant with Ever Changing Privacy Laws and Technology Limitations
AdTech or Advertising Technology encompasses all the technologies associated with advertising campaigns, as well as all information, processes, and performance measurement metrics. In this program, David and Steve will focus on the two most common – browser-based technologies (cookies, pixels, tracking scripts, SDKs) and customer relationship manager (CRM)-based technologies (custom audience, lookalike audience). They will discuss –
– Stephen R. Baird; Greenberg Traurig, LLP
– David A. Zetoony; Greenberg Traurig, LLP
$245
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This package provides 4.0 total CLE credits. Credits should be reported individually for each webcast attended, not the package as a whole.
Minnesota CLE has applied to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for the standard, ethics, and elimination of bias CLE credits as listed below. Application has been made to the Minnesota State Bar Association for any "specialist" credits and to the Supreme Court ADR Program for any continuing education in ADR credits.
Click titles for credit status and individual event codes.
How to Use Design Patents for Competitive Advantage
1.0 standard CLE credit
A PR Nightmare: When Trademark Cease and Desist Letters Go Wrong
1.0 standard CLE credit
Litigation Financing in IP Cases: Industry Insights and New Developments
1.0 standard CLE credit
Demystifying AdTech – How to Stay Compliant with Ever Changing Privacy Laws and Technology Limitations
1.0 standard CLE credit