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Reinier Russell (Russell Advocaten, a Primerus member firm) and Melissa Demorest LeDuc (Demorest Law Firm, a Primerus member firm)

This article discuss steps that company directors should take to ensure their most valuable assets are afforded as much protection as possible from both a US as well as a European perspective.

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Region: United States, Netherlands, Europe

ACC Houston IP Practice Group CLE
Cloud Contracts: Risks and How to Mitigate Them
June 15, 2023 | 11:45 am - 1:15 PM | 1.00 HRS CLE (TX)

In this presentation we will focus on a few of the primary legal and business risks often found in contracts governing cloud-based services, and explore suggestions on how to alleviate those risks.

CLE: With the explosion of Artificial Intelligence, this presentation will provide an overview of how AI is relevant in different areas of Intellectual Property. We will briefly explore different issues that can arise in Patent, Trademark, Copyright, and Privacy when AI is involved, along with some practice tips for handling such issues and using AI for its benefits.

NETWORKING EVENT: Join us for passed hors dourves and food stations, a strolling magician, wine tasting, and a local distillery crafting drinks. Join the fun! Come for the CLE only, the Networking Event only, OR BOTH!!

 

Seyfarth Shaw
3 pages

Sharing sensitive data with ChatGPT for work, such as source code and meeting minutes, may be labeled a “data leak” due to fears that ChatGPT can disclose the data to the public once it is trained on the data. In response, many companies took action, such as banning or restricting access, or creating ChatGPT data disclosure policies. This resource from Seyfarth and Shaw discusses the implications of ChatGPT on trade secrets, disclosures, and provides key takeaways to consider with AI tools. 

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Region: Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
71 pages

This ACC Guide sponsored by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP provides an overview of five specific aspects of brand protection and enhancement in the United States.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: United States

In this program, a panel consisting of in-house IP attorneys and outside IP counsel, will share their experiences in developing and implementing IP strategies.  Participants will learn the fundamentals of the key IP legal protections that should be taken into consideration as part of a coherent IP strategy and best practices for securing them.  For example, before launching a new product or service, it important to understand whether the proposed brand name is available for use and can be registered and enforced as a trademark in a manner that will create brand equity.  Similarly, before purchasing the product line of another company, it is essential to understand the post-close risks of being sued for patent infringement.

Topics covered will include:

  • Trademarks
    • Trademark clearance searches
    • Protecting names, logos and trade dress
    • Enforcement strategies
  • Patents
    • When to file patent applications
      • Provisional applications
      • Non-provisional and design applications
      • Filing in foreign jurisdictions
    • Freedom to operate studies
    • Licensing patent assets
    • Conducting due diligence in connection with acquisitions
  • Copyrights
    • Establishing use policies and procedures to avoid infringement claims
    • Understanding when to file applications and the benefits of registration

 

Trademark, patent and copyright infringement risks can be identified early with a trained sales and marketing team. We will discuss training techniques and best practices to use with your front line team to avoid IP disputes.

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No cost for students, full-time law school faculty and staff, and RTAC-ACC members and their non-lawyer colleagues. $50 for ACC-eligible non-members. By credit card, send payment to rtac@acc.com through PayPal.

 

We will discuss current trends in patent law and licensing, including practical lessons learned, mistakes to avoid, and best in-house practices. 

Please register here.

Please join Knobbe Martens and ACC Southern California for this year’s Doubleheader® event. We will be featuring an all-star group of in-house counsel who will address a wide variety of hot topics and share their unique experience and insights. Cocktail reception, live music, and dinner to follow.

For those who are interested, we will be kicking-off the afternoon with an optional 30-minute guided meditation and reflection. Take a break from your busy day to unplug and relax. Yoga mats will be provided.

Event Schedule
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Guided Meditation and Reflection (optional)
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: CLE Registration
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: CLE Program
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Cocktail Reception
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Dinner

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