October 17, 2024 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Vinson & Elkins LLP
200 W 6th St Suite 2500
Austin, TX, USA 78701
Overview (Program Summary)
A program hosted by:
ACC AustinVinson & Elkins LLP Presents: From Patents to Trademarks: IP Basics for In-House Counsel
An IP primer for corporate attorneys without an IP background, this CLE will cover the four basic categories of intellectual property and provide strategies for safeguarding a company's IP and managing infringement risk.
One hour of Texas MCLE General Credit is approved for this presentation.
AGENDA
• 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Registration and Lunch
• 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Presentation
PARKING AND ENTRY
Vinson & Elkins LLP is located in the Indeed Towers on 6th Street. Please check-in with security to gain access to the 25th floor.
Speakers
EVENT SPEAKERS
Erik Shallman, Counsel - Intellectual Property Vinson & Elkins LLP, Austin
Erik is a trial lawyer and advisor who focuses on intellectual property issues with a primary emphasis on patent litigation and trade secret litigation. Erik's experience extends to all phases of intellectual property litigation, from pre-suit investigation through discovery, expert preparation, trial, and appeal. Erik has represented clients before numerous federal district courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the U.S. International Trade Commission, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, in matters touching on a variety of technical fields including cellular data protocols, wireless communication, data networking, battery materials, and mechanical tools.
Erik Shallman, Counsel - Intellectual Property Vinson & Elkins LLP, Austin
Erik is a trial lawyer and advisor who focuses on intellectual property issues with a primary emphasis on patent litigation and trade secret litigation. Erik's experience extends to all phases of intellectual property litigation, from pre-suit investigation through discovery, expert preparation, trial, and appeal. Erik has represented clients before numerous federal district courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the U.S. International Trade Commission, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, in matters touching on a variety of technical fields including cellular data protocols, wireless communication, data networking, battery materials, and mechanical tools.
Jeff Han, Counsel - Intellectual Property Vinson & Elkins LLP, Austin
Jeffrey Han's practice covers a wide range of intellectual property matters, with a focus on patent litigation. His experience extends to all phases of intellectual property litigation, from pre-suit investigation and initial discovery, through trial and appeal. Jeff has represented clients before numerous federal district courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the U.S. International Trade Commission, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He also has experience in AAA arbitration proceedings. In addition, Jeff has co-authored an amicus brief on behalf of the American Intellectual Property Law Association before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Jeffrey Han's practice covers a wide range of intellectual property matters, with a focus on patent litigation. His experience extends to all phases of intellectual property litigation, from pre-suit investigation and initial discovery, through trial and appeal. Jeff has represented clients before numerous federal district courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the U.S. International Trade Commission, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He also has experience in AAA arbitration proceedings. In addition, Jeff has co-authored an amicus brief on behalf of the American Intellectual Property Law Association before the U.S. Supreme Court.
CLE
State: Texas
Category: Credit Pending
Sponsored By
Sponsored by Vinson & Elkins LLP
Vinson & Elkins’ lawyers are well connected to the city’s many flourishing and diverse industries, especially the technology, life sciences, environmental, manufacturing, private equity, and venture capital sectors.
Lawyers in V&E’s Austin office work in many of the firm’s key practice groups, including Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Litigation, Intellectual Property and Life Sciences, Environmental, Appellate, and Regulatory. We represent clients in a variety of areas, such as acquisitions and divestitures, public and private offerings, private equity and venture capital transactions, patent litigation and technology counseling.
In addition to our commitment to client service, we enthusiastically support community involvement and pro bono projects. Our lawyers actively participate in nonprofit organizations, and we frequently partner with other community groups to host events benefiting Central Texas. We are committed to making a difference in our community.
Lawyers in V&E’s Austin office work in many of the firm’s key practice groups, including Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Litigation, Intellectual Property and Life Sciences, Environmental, Appellate, and Regulatory. We represent clients in a variety of areas, such as acquisitions and divestitures, public and private offerings, private equity and venture capital transactions, patent litigation and technology counseling.
In addition to our commitment to client service, we enthusiastically support community involvement and pro bono projects. Our lawyers actively participate in nonprofit organizations, and we frequently partner with other community groups to host events benefiting Central Texas. We are committed to making a difference in our community.