In today’s fast-paced digital world, trademark protection is increasingly critical and complex. This fascinating CLE course will delve into the basics of federal trademark law every lawyer should know. The course focus is on how to spot issues as a non-IP lawyer in an in-house counsel role. It highlights what items qualify as a trademark, what diligence is necessary before using a potential mark, what constitutes infringement, and the interplay of trademarks, domain names, and social media marketing.

KEY POINTS:

• Overview of trademarks and infringement generally
• Registrability – What types of marks can be registered?
• Trademark rights and social media and third-party websites
• False endorsement claims: Protection for image and likeness through trademark law

Watch this CLE webinar here.