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Protecting Your Client's IP

Protecting Your Client's IP a.ouko@acc.com
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This on-demand program offers CLE in over 50 jurisdictions for members of ACC. Please see the bottom of the program description for additional details:


In this module, you'll uncover the key IP rights and risks you should be mindful of, including how to examine the necessary steps to protect valuable corporate assets on a national and global scale, and how not to infringe on the intellectual property rights of others. Plus, you will:


  • Explore how to prevent employees and independent contractors from misappropriating confidential company information and what remedial steps to take if you uncover inappropriate activity
  • Learn to spot and respond to common issues in advertising, trademarks, licensing, and other areas so that you leave empowered to respond accordingly
  • Discuss the ins and outs of nondisclosure agreements and ownership provisions in contracts, and receive a few samples to take back to the office


This panel will feature the following three speakers:


Grace Lee

Director of Legal

Ariat International, Inc



Todd Dishman

Chief Intellectual Property Counsel

Argo AI



Rachel Smith

Shareholder

Brooks Kushman LLP





CLE/CPD CREDIT PROVIDED BY ACC:

US: *Alaska, Arkansas *Arizona, *California, *Connecticut, *District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, *Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, *Maryland, *Massachusetts, *Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, *Montana, *New Hampshire, *New Jersey, New Mexico, *New York, *North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, *South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington.  

 

Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, *Manitoba, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, NW Territories, Ontario (for Ethics credit), Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Yukon  

 

*Indicates that CLE/CPD credit is available by virtue of reciprocity with another jurisdiction.

 

 

CLE/CPD AVAILABLE TO ATTENDEES VIA SELF-FILING:

US: Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming 

 

CLE/CPD CREDIT NOT AVAILABLE:

 

Canada: New Brunswick, Nunavut, Saskatchewan  

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… Details & Registration … This on-demand program offers CLE in over 50 jurisdictions for members of ACC. Please see the bottom of the program … Quebec, Yukon     *Indicates that CLE/CPD credit is available by virtue of reciprocity with another …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
07/09/2022
56 pages

In this multijurisdictional guide, learn about rules of legal privilege and disclosures in several common law and civil law jurisdictions.

Resource Details
Region: United Kingdom, Ireland, Scotland, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Jordan, Middle East, Europe, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Japan, China, Singapore, Angola, Egypt, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritania, Mauritius, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Zimbabwe, Brazil, United States
in touch with the contact/s for each jurisdiction. This is a free resource provided to our clients and the wider … 0686 M: +44 790 968 4372 paulworth@eversheds-sutherland.com Rocco Testani Co-Head of Global Litigation Eversheds … more This resource was originally published in 2021 on the website of  Eversheds Sutherland .   … Eversheds Sutherland … …
Articles
Jonathan Spencer
09/29/2006

This article explains how to protect your company's data in a world where information is constantly being transferred through computers.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, United States
… protect your company's data in a world where information is constantly being transferred through computers. Resource … The In-house Role. There are several different functions for an in-house attorney when it comes to data protection. We … Committee. Spencer can be reached at jon.spencer@genesys.com. Tips & Insights on: Data Protection, with Jonathan …
Articles
Erica J. Wiener and Monica Richman
09/01/2014

More and more companies in the retail sector have been seeking trade dress protection for store design. Earlier this year, the United States Patent Trademark Office granted Apple federal trademark registration for the trade dress of its Apple Store interior. Trade dress, particularly for retail store design, can be an overlooked segment of an otherwise strong trademark portfolio. Read this article to learn more.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… stores with multiple outlets or a national reach, it is important that every store employ a uniform theme so … restaurant décor and, perhaps, the look and feel of a website.1 In the retail arena, trade dress might include … and Trademark Counsel for Revlon. erica.weiner@michaelkors.com Monica Richman is a partner in Dentons IP & Technology …
Articles
Ariel ezraChI, Director, University of Oxford Centrefor Competition Law and Policy
Hassan Qaqaya, Head, UNCTAD Competition and Consumer Policies Branch
09/19/2014
7 pages

This initiative is dedicated to information exchange between competition agencies,
as part of its ongoing work on capacity building and international cooperation.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Luxembourg, Sweden, Switzerland, United States
… Policies Branch September 19, 2014 7 pages This initiative is dedicated to information exchange between competition … l Director, University of Oxford Centre for Competition Law and Policy Hassan qaqaya … in Chile: A necessary overview” on concurrences.com UNCTAD’s collaborative information platform I. …
Articles
Stéphane Bonifassi, Lebray & Associés
12/11/2014

Eighth edition of the Getting the Deal Through Anti-Corruption Regulation Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: France
… Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … Veirano Advogados CONTENTS www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 Anti-Corruption Regulation 2014 Contributing editor: … Jr Miller & Chevalier Chartered Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the eighth edition of Anti-Corruption …
Articles
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
09/10/2015
251 pages

The purpose of this ACC guide (InfoPAK) is to provide a summary of law governing covenants not to compete in each US state. It is organized by state and discusses the most important factors to consider when drafting a covenant not to compete, including guidance regarding commonly-occurring contract issues, and factors courts consider when analyzing a covenant not to compete.

This InfoPAKSM is organized by state and discusses the most important factors to consider when drafting a covenant not to compete.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 10, 2015 251 pages The purpose of this ACC guide (InfoPAK) is to provide a summary of law governing covenants not to … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … Committee. For more information on Greenberg, visit their website at www.gtlaw.com , or see the “About Greenberg …
Marialuisa S. Gallozzi, Partner, Insurance Recovery Practice, and Josianne El Antoury, Associate, Insurance Recovery Practice, Covington & Burling LLP 
04/25/2022
4 pages

“Double extortion” attacks—which combine a traditional ransomware attack encrypting data with a threat to disclose the encrypted data publicly—are now increasingly common. Insurers in the U.S., UK and EU insurance markets are responding to the unprecedented increase in global ransomware attacks by scaling back coverage. This resource describes market developments and provides guidance to policyholders on managing the ransomware risk.

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Region: United States, United Kingdom, European Union
… The “Ransomware Pandemic” - Is Your Business Insured? Author Marialuisa S. Gallozzi, … (175.89 KB) Download Save to My Resources … www.cov.com The “Ransomware Pandemic” - Is Your Business Insured? … Burling LLP  This article was originally published on the website of Covington & Burling LLP on February 22, 2022.   … …
Articles
Catherine Balmond and Victoria Cromwell, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
11/05/2014

What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… Bruckhaus Deringer LLP November 5, 2014 What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What … Rachel Nurse subscriptions@gettingthedealthrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … The publishers and authors accept no responsibility for any acts or omissions contained herein. Although the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/13/2015

This is a sample agreement for telemedicine services.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Sample Agreement for Telemedicine Services December 13, 2015 This is a sample agreement for telemedicine services. Resource … has fully credentialed and privileged the Practitioners in accordance with all applicable laws and accreditation …
Program Materials
Alison Bost, Aryeh Friedman, Stephen King, Larry Parsons
10/18/2016

This panel discussion will focus on what falls within the scope of a conflict of interest, both legally and ethically; how conflicts should be managed generally; and the special challenges of handling them in a global environment where there may be differing views as to what constitutes a conflict of interest. The panel will also address conflicts in the context of government work including the rules and regulations applicable to government contractors and former government officials moving into private industry.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
… Officer Dun & Bradstreet (973) 921-5535 friedmana@dnb.com Stephen King Group Head, Senior Vice President, … conflict of interest Representation of one client is directly adverse to another Significant risk that … one of them is prohibited by Rule 1.7 or 1.9 Special rules for conflicts presented by a lawyer’s lateral move “firm” …
Articles
Sarah B. Biser and Craig R. Tractenberg, Fox Rothschild LLP
11/22/2022
3 pages

In June 2022, the US Supreme Court resolved an important issue regarding international arbitrations by ruling that, contrary to two previous appellate court rulings, a U.S. statute that authorizes federal courts to order discovery “for use in a proceeding in a foreign or international tribunal” does not apply to proceedings in foreign and international arbitrations before private adjudicatory bodies.

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Region: United States
… Law. The Court found that neither of those arbitral bodies is the type of governmental or intergovernmental adjudicatory … contact co-authors Sarah Biser at sbiser@foxrothschild.com or Craig Tractenberg at ctractenberg@foxrothschild.com. … Tractenberg This article was originally published on the website of Fox Rothschild LLP on June 16, 2022.  … Sarah B. …
Articles
Marsha L. Montgomery, Karen Ohnemus Lisko, Ann E. Gendaszek
05/01/2003

Does the latest information that confirms anti-corporate bias automatically translate into big payouts for plaintiffs in this post-Enron era? Not necessarily. Read this article to learn how Enron and related scandals might affect your client in the courtroom and what to do about it.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… bias automatically translate into big payouts for plaintiffs in this post-Enron era? Not necessarily. Read … 21, no. 5 (May 2003): 78-91. 7 8 ACCA Docket May 2005 What is this "desensitizing effect" and where does it origi­ nate? … that an oral contract was breached in addition to written com­ mitments, many jurors criticize the complainant for
Articles
Jonathan Carr, Partner, Lewis Silkin LLP 
03/15/2022
2 pages

As organizations try to find ways to reduce carbon emissions and adopt more sustainable practices, template employment contracts are probably not the first place you would think to look. This article considers what changes you could make to template employment contracts to help meet your sustainability commitments.

… print when you can go digital? The obvious starting point is to challenge the traditional assumption that employment … can look to make greener choices. https://www.lewissilkin.com/en/insights/climate-emergency-work-and-employment-law … Silkin LLP   This article was originally published on the website of Lewis Silkin LLP on February 18, 2022.   … …
Articles
Reese Arrowsmith, VP Head of Operations, Campbell Soup Company
09/14/2022
1 pages

The number of legal ops roles was exploding. More positions were being given more responsibility and being empowered to run departments and make impactful change. Legal ops leaders were being asked to do this without tools. The ACC Legal Ops group set out to create the first of its kind maturity model, toolkit and Legal Ops 101 (the bootcamp) to really jumpstart the industry.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Law Department Management Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law … the need and importance of this groundbreaking work. It is all for the benefit of the industry. What’s on the horizon for
Articles
Filipa Arantes Pedroso, Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados
04/01/2013

The definition of property in Portugal follows that of other continental legal systems based on Roman law and the French Civil Code, encompassing not only freehold but also other rights of guarantee and of acquisition. Therefore, the definition of property includes full possession and exclusive use and disposition. Read this article to learn more.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Real Estate
Source: Resource Library
Region: Portugal
… (published in March 2014 – editor David Waterfield). For further information please email nick.barette@lbresearch.com The Real Estate Law Review Third Edition Editor David … do not apply. The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation, nor …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2015
An honest assessment of who we are and a willingness to hear the truth from others willing to tell us the truth is all we need to understand the labels we wear and to change how we are branded if we are not viewed as we want to be seen.
… to hear the truth from others willing to tell us the truth is all we need to understand the labels we wear and to change … I am keenly aware there are designer brands not only for clothes, but housewares, furniture and cars. There are … that is true or not. But what I don’t do anymore is buy things just because they have a label. Whether we’ve …
Articles
Mark A. Lemley
10/19/2016
67 pages

Part I of this article briefly reviews the changes to the United States patent system in the past 35 years. Part II discusses the pendulum swings between perceived overprotection and perceived underprotection and the concerns lawyers have raised in both directions. Part III presents evidence of the resilience of the patent system. Part IV offers some possible explanations for this surprising result.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… patent system. Part IV offers some possible explanations for this surprising result. Resource Details Interest Area: … . … Electronic copy available at : http : / / ssrn.com / abstract = 2784456 [THE SURPRISING RESILIENCE OF THE … seems surprisingly resilient to changes in the law. This is a puzzle. In this article, I document this phenomenon and …
Articles
Alexandre Domingues Serafim, Lucas Garcia de Moura Gavião and Juliana Krueger Pela, Lilla, Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados
11/04/2014

Patent enforcement proceedings in Brazil.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… & Partners Vossius & Partner www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 CONTENTS Patents 2014 Contributing editor: Frank L Bernstein Kenyon & Kenyon LLP Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the 11th edition of Patents, a volume … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and …
Articles
André de Albuquerque Cavalcanti Abbud and Gustavo Santos Kulesza, Barbosa, Müssnich & Aragão
12/12/2014
10 pages

Getting the Deal Through's ninth edition of Arbitration, a volume in their series of annual reports, which provide international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard … and stephan Wilske Gleiss Lutz Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a …
Articles
Practical Law Company
09/24/2014
37 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high-level overview on private acquisitions law and practice in Singapore.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … tool at http://uk.practicallaw.com/5-540-1660. This Q&A is part of the multi-jurisdictional guide to private … Chambers W http://statutes.agc.gov.sg Description. This website contains links to the legislation mentioned in this …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2021
Effective reputation risk management begins with the CLO.
… often in response to a specific crisis. The time for such narrow thinking has long passed. Today, because of … Social media The emergence of social media and other online venues as primary sources of “news” and information … too late. Once set in the mind of stakeholders, anger is hard to displace. As Ben Franklin reportedly said, “glass, …
Articles
Isabella McMeechan, Associate, DAC Beachcroft LLP
10/02/2020
6 pages

The Digital Service Act (DSA) is part of a proposed European Union (EU) package which aims to overhaul the digital services market. The DSA package covers both digital services and competition law. In this article, the focus will be on the former, with a brief summary of where things stand on the digital services aspect of the DSA, and a commentary on increasing platforms’ monitoring and take down responsibilities.

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Region: European Union, United Kingdom
… LLP October 2, 2020 6 pages The Digital Service Act (DSA) is part of a proposed European Union (EU) package which aims … 7894 6954 M: +44 (0) 7718 114115 imcmeechan@dacbeachcroft.com The Digital Service Act (DSA) is part of a proposed EU … economy. O When? The Commission plans to adopt a proposal for the DSA by the end of 2020. The public consultation …
Articles
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
09/08/2016
54 pages

This InfoPAK provides an overview of recent developments in the patent litigation landscape.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … As with any overview, the treatment of these topics is more illustrative than exhaustive. Nevertheless, the goal … on Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, LLP visit their website at www.kilpatricktownsend.com, or see the About the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/21/2017

This is a sample purchase agreement between a company and vendor.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Agreement Between Company and Vendor January 21, 2017 This is a sample purchase agreement between a company and vendor. … of the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and … contracted item. The Company places a great importance on buying products free of trans-fats, hydrogenated oils, …
Articles
Les Wilkinson, Jason I. Epstein, and Roy Wyman
09/01/2017
9 pages

For healthcare companies, the use of blockchain has the potential to revolutionize data storage practices, at a fraction of the price of traditional processes. This article provides a summary of blockchain, identifies legal issues under US law, and discusses some of the exciting possibilities and challenges to execution in the healthcare sector.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Collection: Blockchain
Region: United States, Global
… immutably record transactions and ensure integrity; 2) it is a distributed platform that keeps many copies of the … and corporate development. lwilkinson@hashedhealth.com Jason I. Epstein is a partner and co-leader of the … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/23/2023
20 pages

Sample forms, questionnaires, and certificate for due diligence into proposed agents and intermediaries, with a focus on the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and sample exclusive agency agreement for an agent to sell a company's service in a territory.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States, Global
… 20 pages Sample forms, questionnaires, and certificate for due diligence into proposed agents and intermediaries, … Save to My Resources … SECTION II - 5 - July.11 What�is�it? When�/�how�often�performed? Documents�/�forms�used … Telephone No. Fax No.: Electronic Mail Address: Website Address: 2. (B) Candidate is the following type of …
Articles
David R. Fontaine, Robin M. McCune, Allen J. Gross, Stacey L. West
07/01/2003

Given the war on terrorism and other military campaigns involving U.S. forces, employers need to thoroughly understand their obligations to employees who must request leave to serve in the military. This article will tell you what you need to know so that you can advise your company as to what it should do under USERRA when the troops get called up and when they come home.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… join ACCA, call 202.293.4103, ext. 360, or visit www.acca.com. Leave What You Need to Know about USERRA F or the past … to take advantage of the laws’ protections. This situation is of concern especially now with the number of Reserve and … Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (“ESGR”), has a website maintained by the ESGR Ombudsmen Services Program, …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Association of Corporate Counsel
03/29/2021
58 pages

This report provides a summary of the use of technology within legal departments, based on a survey conducted in autumn 2020 at the behest of the Tools & Technology Interest Group of ACC Legal Operations.

Resource Details
Region: Global
Audience: Legal Operations
… What Legal Technology? SURVEY RESULTS 2021 https://www.acc.com/ 2021 ACC LEGAL OPERATIONS WHO USES WHAT LEGAL … fast pace at which new technology developments occur, it is not surprising that the list of technology areas that are … willing to provide their contact information is included for this purpose, as well as a comprehensive list of which …
Articles
Association of Corporate Counsel
04/29/2022
58 pages

This report provides a summary of the use of technology within legal departments, based on a survey conducted in autumn 2020 at the behest of the Tools & Technology Interest Group of ACC Legal Operations.

Resource Details
Region: Global
Audience: Legal Operations
… What Legal Technology? SURVEY RESULTS 2021 https://www.acc.com/ 2021 ACC LEGAL OPERATIONS WHO USES WHAT LEGAL … fast pace at which new technology developments occur, it is not surprising that the list of technology areas that are … willing to provide their contact information is included for this purpose, as well as a comprehensive list of which …
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