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Virtual patent marking is a convenient alternative to traditional patent marking as it allows patentees to provide information about the patents that cover a company’s products online. This practice saves time and expense and allows for easy updates when patent information changes. However, virtual marking is a fairly recent development in patent law, and judicial guidance clarifying the specific requirements of virtual patent marking is relatively sparse. As a result, patentees wishing to take advantage of the benefits of virtual patent marking should act prudently when incorporating it into their patent marking schemes.
During this presentation, Fish attorneys Phillip Goter and Jason Zucchi will discuss best practices for virtual patent marking, including:
• Patent marking requirements
• Virtual marking case law, examples, and pitfalls
a) Bring awareness to the benefits of advocating for diversity through a light-hearted and interactive presentation;
b) Discuss policy manuals and specific employment law practices that can promote equity and inclusivity in law firms and legal departments
c) Offer specific measures to avoid perceptions of discrimination for in-house counsel to discuss with their clients; and
d) Bring forth data and caselaw that reflect negative consequences for in-house counsel who do not approach DEI measures in a thoughtful, balanced manner.
You are invited to attend our May CLE- in-person at Paesanos Lincoln Heights or via Zoom. Kelli Cubeta, partner withCubeta Law Group, is bringing us a CLE discussion on the topic of "Sexual Harassment: Why Companies Believe It’s Not Happening…And Why They’re Dead Wrong."
Please join us for a one- hour session to discuss the common mistakes companies are making right now when it comes to sexual harassment claims, investigations, and disciplinary responses. We will discuss best practices for addressing these issues in hybrid and remote environments. We will also be covering what you need to know about the recent changes in Texas law regarding sexual harassment and the changes you need to be making to your policies. This is a critical topic that your company can’t afford to get wrong in the post #MeToo era.
Beginning at 12:30 PM on Tuesday, April 26, this CLE webinar will cover the dynamic and critical area of trade secret law. We will discuss best practices for maintaining your trade secrets, the intersection of trade secrets and data privacy, how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted this area of the law, and more. This session will include checklists and case examples to help you navigate these issues for your clients.
Presenters:
Tara Norgard, Partner, Carlson Caspers
Alexandra Olson, Partner, Carlson Caspers
Program admission is free for ACC members and open to ACC members and in-house counsel guests. 1 Standard CLE credit is pending in Minnesota.
Please join us either in-person at the Quarry Golf Club or via Zoom as our friends from BKD Forensics bring us a program entitled "Practical Tips in Working with Expert Witnesses."
Help us kick-off our 2022 golf tournament at a pre-tournament networking party on Thursday evening, April 14th, prior to our Friday tournament! Attendance is open to tournament sponsors, registered golfers, and all ACC South/Central Texas Chapter members. Spouses/ significant others are also welcome. The reception will take place at the Quarry Golf Club from 5:30pm to 8:00pm and will include drinks and hors d'oeuvres plus an opportunity to get to know and thank our valued sponsors. Party sponsored by Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton.