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Five Key Considerations for Corporate Counsel Looking to Enforce Trademark Rights in Canada
Mark Evans, Partner and Graham Hood, Partner, Smart & Biggar
4 pages

This article outlines five key considerations for in-house counsel looking to cost-effectively enforce trademark rights in Canada.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Region: Canada
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The Ethical Evolution of the NCAA
Ellen M. Zavian and Sathya S. Gosselin
10 pages

This ACC Docket article is meant to spur dialogue and highlight possible changes to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)’s current model, including one that leverages new forms of corporate structure to create a distinct ethical framework for college athletics.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property, Sports and Entertainment, Compliance and Ethics, Employment and Labor
Region: United States
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The Top 10 Mistakes in IP Ownership and Licensing

11:30 a.m. - Noon - Lunch and networking
Noon - 1:00 p.m. - Program

Agenda
Join Godfrey & Kahn intellectual property attorneys, Jennifer Gregor and Brian Gilpin as
they share real-world examples of mistakes made in ownership and licensing, the fallout
from those mistakes and how companies can apply these lessons learned.
A complimentary lunch will be provided. CLE credit is pending.

A FUN LECTURE IN A GAME SHOW FORMAT

This is a fast paced exploration of cutting-edge intellectual property issues, faced by corporate counsel re patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets and international intellectual property issues.  Participants will be challenged with questions that will test their knowledge as well as their persuasiveness.  Expect spirited conversation, unexpected answers and an opportunity for our audience to weigh in on topics with undefined lines.

As we start 2020, what are the most important things in-house counsel need to know to prepare for the new year? Online brand protection is front and center. What do you need to know to protect your brand? We will also look at data to inform decisions about your intellectual property portfolio, as well as a shift in thinking on the part of the USPTO with regard to patent protection.

EVENT SCHEDULE:
Registration & Breakfast:  8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 
Program:  8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.  

LOCATION: Duquesne Club (Dress code: Club casual attire includes collared shirts, turtleneck sweaters, or knit or golf type shirts with collars, tucked in to tailored trousers or khakis. Ladies may wear blouses or sweaters with tailored skirts or slacks.)

COST: ACC Members - $15.00; Non-Members - $25.00; Business Partner/Legal Staff - Complimentary

HARDSHIP POLICY: Any lawyer may send a written request for a reduced fee, 30 days prior to program, and explain that the normal fee causes financial hardship, provide background material and must be signed by the lawyer.

Tech Toolbox: The Problem with Patents
Gregory Stern
4 pages

The rise of technological innovation brings a surge of patents - and worse - patent trolls.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Region: United States
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7 Ways to Minimize Risk of Losing Patent Rights Through Disclosure
Mauri Aven and Nicole Bashor
6 pages

Intellectual property has always been an important issue; however, recent court cases may affect patent rights. Here are several ways of reducing the risk.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Region: United States
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND SAVE THE DATES--THURSDAY, JUNE 18 AND FRIDAY, JUNE 19!

Attend (from the comfort of your own space) the ACC Minnesota Chapter's largest event of the year. Earn CLE credits and exchange ideas with fellow in-house colleagues from across the state. Registration is now open; use the registration links below.

Thursday 6/18/2020

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM       Next and Best Practices on Advancing and Retaining Diverse In-house Lawyers,
     Diversity and Elimination of Bias Keynote Session
     Sponsored and presented by Thomson Reuters:  Register Here

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM           Managing the Rapidly Growing Employee Data Footprint
     Sponsored and presented by Bowman and Brooke LLP: Register Here

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM           COVID-19 and the Present and Future of M&A
     Sponsored and presented by Lathrop GPM LLP: Register Here

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM           From Contract to Courtroom: Lessons Learned in Contract and Litigation Trials
     Sponsored and presented by Robins Kaplan LLP: Register Here

5:15 PM – 7:00 PM           Virtual Reception with Small-Group Breakout Rooms and Prize Drawings
      Sponsored and presented by Bloomberg Law, Exterro, and Shepherd Data Services: Register Here

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Friday 6/19/2020

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM            Post-Grant Practice 8 Years In: The Continuing Importance of Procedure
      Sponsored and presented by Carlson Caspers: Register Here

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM          Global Supply Chains – What is the New Normal?
      Sponsored and presented by Walker Morris LLP: Register Here

11:00 AM - Noon                Litigation Ethics: Tales from the Trenches and Lessons Learned for In-house Counsel
      Sponsored and presented by Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP: Register Here

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM         Defying Convention: Unconventional Terms to Manage Litigation Risk
      Sponsored and presented by Willenken LLP: Register Here

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM           Advising the Board in Times of Crisis
      Sponsored and presented by Ballard Spahr LLP: Register Here

 

Sample Privacy Notice (Mexico)
Cuesta Campos
2 pages

This is a sample privacy template for Mexico.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: Mexico
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License Agreements - Trademarks (Colombia)
Lloreda Camacho & Co.
1 pages

This sample form is used in a non-exclusive royalty-free license to use certain trademarks in relation to some good of which the trademarks are registered in Colombia.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: Colombia
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