Craig Whitney is a partner in our Intellectual Property and Intellectual Property and Misleading Publicity Litigation Group. Craig advises emerging, high-growth and established companies in a variety of industries, including media, technology, publishing, apparel, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, finance, arts, entertainment and design. He deals with copyrights, trademarks, rights of publicity, false advertising, trade secrets and patents, protects intellectual property rights from potential infringers, and defends clients against illegal allegations of infringement. Craig also advises clients on trademark management and licensing. He oversees intellectual property investigations and class actions. Craig pursues domestic and foreign trademark applications and actively assists clients in navigating the rapidly evolving IP law landscape. He is an experienced arbitrator and a member of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The three broadest segments of an IP practice are consultation, protection and enforcement. Client counselling focuses on how best to protect the intellectual property that the client has or wishes to develop.
In trademark law, the lawyer carries out research on the trademarks proposed by the client and advises the client on availability. In cases where a customer has already invested time, energy, and money and a previous use is in a similar industry, conversations with a customer may involve changing or even abandoning the customer`s brand. In the case of a patent attorney, the lawyer must have technical training to better understand the client`s patent and assess its validity or likelihood of patent infringement. Intellectual property law deals with laws protecting and enforcing the rights of creators and owners of inventions, writings, music, designs and other works called “intellectual property”. There are several areas of intellectual property, including copyright, trademarks, patents and trade secrets. Intellectual property – intangible assets such as musical, literary and artistic works; discoveries and inventions; and words, phrases, symbols and drawings. Common types of intellectual property rights include copyrights, trademarks, patents, industrial design rights, trade dress and, in some jurisdictions, trade secrets. They can sometimes be described as intellectual property rights. Why choose intellectual property (IP) protection, which could potentially benefit you, instead of making it freely available? Are there any types of IP that should be more publicly available? These are complex issues that continue to be explored and discussed as our innovation economy and information sharing capacity rapidly evolve.
If you`re working with others on projects where intellectual property (IP) can be developed, you should probably consider issues of co-authorship and commissioned work. In this blog post, we will explain some of the basics and give some examples of when these issues can occur. Session I – What Every GP Needs to Know About IP But Was Afraid to Ask – Charles Macedo Many non-IP lawyers do not have sufficient experience in patent, trademark and copyright law (or other IP law matters) to identify problems, let alone guide clients to the right professional. In this webinar, Charley Macedo, Partner at Amster, Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP, will explain the basics of identifying IP issues for the general practitioner. He holds a J.D. from Columbia Law School, where he received the Carroll G Award. Harper for achievements in intellectual property, and a Bachelor of Arts from Brandeis University. Social media influencers and content creators work hard to build a reputation for expertise on specific topics, brands, and industries. In fact, the influencer marketing industry is expected to be worth $15 billion by 2022 and is currently about 15%. Finally, the enforcement of intellectual property involves protecting the owner of intellectual property from unlawful use. This can lead to litigation in federal courts.
Intellectual property protection includes the registration of the trademark, patent or copyright in order to obtain the greatest possible rights to the client`s assets. In the case of a trademark or patent, the process involves preparing and filing an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) and answering PTO action questions until the trademark is registered or patent issues exist. Josh is regularly recognized for his high-profile exhibitions in intellectual property, media, entertainment and technology. He is also a frequent speaker and has written numerous articles on emerging trends in IP. He is also an active member of the Intellectual Property Bar Association and chairs various committees and working groups on copyright, social media and software. Act as Secretary of the ABA Intellectual Property Law Section and former member of its Board of Directors; and communicating with other organizations on copyright and publicity matters. He is also a member of the advisory board of the Kernochan Center for Law, Media, and the Arts at Columbia Law School. Patent law protects new inventions, which may be products, processes or designs, and provides a mechanism to protect the invention. The Patent Act encourages the exchange of new developments with others in order to promote innovation. The patent owner has the right to protect others against the manufacture, use, distribution or importation of the protected subject matter. Essentially, a patent is an intellectual property right that can be licensed, sold, pledged or assigned.
Other components of the practice may include licensing, due diligence related to mergers and acquisitions, and the development of international and domestic intellectual property protection strategies. The skills that are useful for lawyers in the IP field are communication skills – written and oral, negotiation skills and business acumen. Intellectual property law often has national and international considerations. The following overview serves as an up-to-date overview and guide on IP: Session I – What Every GP Needs to Know About IP, but Feared | 12:00 – 13:00 1. Introduction | 12:00 – 12:15 2. Examination of the main types of intellectual property law | 12:15 – 12:45 Most state bar associations will also have an intellectual property department, and a list will also be maintained on the AIPLA website. By Josepher Li and Michelle E. Armond | October 18, 2022 Access recorded courses and earn self-study loans. The recording will be available 5 business days after the live broadcast. Free access to all CLE programs with active subscription. Annual subscription only $395/year Charles R.
Macedo| Amster Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP a. Copyright b. Trademarks vs. Patents d. Tort e. Trade Secrets f. Contracts Session II – Copyright 101 | 13:10 – 14:10 1. What is copyright – what rights are protected| 1:10 p.m. 1:22 p.m. 2. What is protected by copyright – idea or expression| 1:22 p.m.
– 1:34 p.m. 3. Benefits of | Registration 1:34 p.m. – 1:46 p.m. 4. Counterfeiting| 13:46 – 13:58 5th | fair dealing 1:58 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. A. What you can do if your trademark or similar confusing trademark is unauthorized – cease and desist letters, filing a lawsuit in Federal Court b. What to do if someone accuses you of infringing their trademark rights – Defense against trademark infringement v.
What compensation is available for a person whose rights have been violated? d. How long is the limitation period for claiming trademark infringement? Session III – Are embedded images a copyright infringement? | 14:20 – 15:20 1. Context of the “server rule” of the 9th arrondissement| 2:20 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 2. Developments in the integration of case law and social media| 14:30 – 14:50 3. Recent cases where the “server rule” is challenged| 14:50 – 15:10 4. Q&A| 3:10 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
Video on Demand: Access CLE 24/7 through an on-demand library and playback at any time. Qualifies for the CLE Self-Study Credit. On-demand versions are available 5 business days after the original registration date and are visible for up to one year. Other courses may include general courses in litigation, administrative and constitutional law, and we refer you to the program guide for more details. He holds bachelor`s and master`s degrees in physics from The Catholic University of America and a law degree from Columbia Law School, all with honors. From 1989 to 1990, he was the Honorable Daniel M. Friedman`s sole associate on the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The recipient of AIPLA`s prestigious Robert C. Watson Award, Mr.
Macedo, is included in Super Lawyers, IP Stars and Million Dollar Verdict. He has also been a member of the editorial board of the American Intellectual Property Law Association Quarterly Journal and is currently a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice, published by Oxford University Press.