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Join the Intellectual Property Network and the Sports & Entertainment Law Network for a discussion with Scott Bearby, senior vice president and general counsel for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).  Prior to taking the role in January 2013, his career at the NCAA focused on media, intellectual property, and championship matters; he was lead NCAA inside counsel for all of the NCAA's television, digital and other multi-media agreements for the Division I Men's Basketball Championship and other NCAA championships since 1999.   In 2023, Mr. Bearby was appointed as an arbitrator within the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS), the international and Olympic sport dispute resolution organization. He has been an adjunct faculty member at both Indiana University McKinney School of Law and Indiana University Maurer School of Law, and is a member of the Indiana Sports Corporation Executive Committee and Board.  There will be time for questions, or you can send them in advance.

Join the Intellectual Property Network and the Sports & Entertainment Law Network for a discussion with Scott Bearby, senior vice president and general counsel for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).  Prior to taking the role in January 2013, his career at the NCAA focused on media, intellectual property, and championship matters; he was lead NCAA inside counsel for all of the NCAA's television, digital and other multi-media agreements for the Division I Men's Basketball Championship and other NCAA championships since 1999.   In 2023, Mr. Bearby was appointed as an arbitrator within the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS), the international and Olympic sport dispute resolution organization. He has been an adjunct faculty member at both Indiana University McKinney School of Law and Indiana University Maurer School of Law, and is a member of the Indiana Sports Corporation Executive Committee and Board.  There will be time for questions, or you can send them in advance.

The panel will discuss common legal issues and risks that arise when reviewing marketing content, and share some best practices around limiting IP and personal rights infringement claims. There will be a focus on how to evaluate risks and when to consider obtaining formal clearances for music, photos, videos, and other common areas of concern (and when not to ask!) that arise when reviewing new advertising collateral and content. Learn how other practitioners approach clearing content, and hear some risk mitigation tips and along with traps for the unwary in-house counsel that supports the marketing team in their efforts.


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The panel will discuss common legal issues and risks that arise when reviewing marketing content, and share some best practices around limiting IP and personal rights infringement claims. There will be a focus on how to evaluate risks and when to consider obtaining formal clearances for music, photos, videos, and other common areas of concern (and when not to ask!) that arise when reviewing new advertising collateral and content. Learn how other practitioners approach clearing content, and hear some risk mitigation tips and along with traps for the unwary in-house counsel that supports the marketing team in their efforts.


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Topic: Cybersecurity and Data Breach Litigation: What to Expect and How to Respond

The purpose of the discussion is to offer ACC North Florida members a valuable perspective on cybersecurity and data breach litigation. From Jimerson Birr, Partner Brandon Meadows will share best practices on assessing and mitigating risks associated with a data breach. This CLE presentation is approved by the Florida Bar and is good for one credit.

 

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Corporate Counsel University® (CCU) is the leading onboarding and networking opportunity specially tailored for new in-house lawyers. CCU is the ideal program for members with less than five years of experience in a corporate legal department, as well as those seeking to refresh their basic practice skills.   

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Why send your team?

Shorten your new in-house attorneys' learning curve and ensure they hit the ground running, contributing effectively from the start. Counsel University® (CCU) is the leading onboarding and networking opportunity specially tailored for new in-house lawyers. 

 

CCU is the ideal program for members with less than five years of experience in a corporate legal department, as well as those seeking to refresh their basic practice skills. 

By attending CCU, you will:

  • Dig deep into employment law, contracts, litigation, accounting, and more topics;
  • Gain invaluable tools to improve the interpersonal skills needed to communicate effectively throughout your organization;
  • Learn practical tips and actionable next steps to bring back to the office and use immediately;
  • Exchange ideas and issues with your peers and top legal service providers on how to be more efficient and effective.
Patenting AI innovations in the UK
Eversheds Sutherland
10 pages

This article discusses two recent UK cases surrounding patenting of AI innovations.

In both cases, the judgments evaluated the historic application of specific provisions of the UK Patents Act 1977 (the “Act”) and how they may shape the approach to patenting AI innovations in the UK.

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Interest Area: Artificial Intelligence, Intellectual Property, Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce
Region: United Kingdom
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Data and Software: Intellectual Property, Risk Management, and Asset Protection
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
57 pages

This ACC guide, sponsored by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, provides an overview of some of the protection frameworks for data and software.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property, Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce
Region: United States, Europe
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Join us in March for a discussion with Jomarie Fredericks, Deputy General Counsel at Rotary International and the 2023 President of the International Trademarks Association.  We’ll speak to her both about her role overseeing the global protection of all of Rotary’s intellectual property, and in leading a global professional organization, including the challenges of being in-house counsel for an organization that includes all types of attorneys, and planning an annual meeting on the other side of the world.  You can read INTA’s announcement of her election here:  https://www.inta.org/news-and-press/press-releases/inta-elects-jomarie-fredericks-as-2023-president/  Ms. Fredericks was in private practice in Chicago, Illinois before joining Rotary in 1995, and in addition to her J.D. from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law Ms. Fredericks holds an LL.M. in Intellectual Property from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (then the John Marshall Law School), where she now serves on its Advisory Board.  You can also learn what Rotarians do – and it’s not collect vintage telephones or design traffic-calming circles!



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