The Ultimate Directory on Intellectual Property Webinars

This course will provide an overview of trademarks, including how to select, register using the new USPTO Trademark Center, and maintain. The course will then discuss a number of recent court decisions relating to trademarks, including the risk of using another’s trademarks in ads, risks of comparing products in ads, failure to function, de minimis use, genericness, surnames, and translations.Topics covered include:Intellectual PropertyLaw PracticeAgenda:Trademark OverviewUnderstand how to define a trademarkSliding scale of trademark strengthWhy register a trademark with the USPTOTrademark ProcessWalk through the trademark processSearch, file, and maintainPossible Pitfalls in the Trademark ProcessFailure to adequately select an enforceable trademarkFailure to meet USPTO requirementsFailure to adhere to the “less is more” principleFailure to maintain or even complete registrationAdvertising IssuesRisk of using another’s trademarks in adsRisks of comparing products in adsCourt DecisionsCourt decisions relating to failure to function, de minimis use, genericness, surnames, and translationsQuestions & Answers (as time permits)Duration of this webinar:60 minutesWhen:Premieres in 9 days | June 05, 2025 10:00 AM PTSpeaker:Kirby Drake, Founder, Kirby Drake Law PLLC.

This webinar seeks to highlight the critical importance of intellectual property rights as tools to support business development and expansion for firms of all sizes in any sector in an easy to understand and practical approach. Participants will learn why it is imperative that IPRs be integrated in the business strategy and deployed in the business and export plan and how these rights specifically contribute to achieving business objectives in a meaningful way. As part of the presentation there will be a brief real-life business case presented showing how a firm, following an IP valuation, was able to apply the recommendations therefrom, to increase the value of its business in a significant way. The webinar will also introduce the Caribbean market to the audience, providing information on business opportunities in priority sectors and numerous investment incentives. Finally, the audience will learn how Intellect Management Services is able to assist organisations not only in the management of their IPRs but using its internal expertise and network to develop their businesses and enter new markets.Speakers: Erica K. Smith, Executive Director - Intellect Management Services Incorporated; Terita Kalloo, IP Attorney - Intellect Management Services Incorporated; Florence Florence Louis-Edouard, Consultant - Intellect Management Services Incorporated.Hosted by Lady-An Cuerdo, Trade Commissioner - International Trade Council.

In today's competitive world, a strong trademark is vital for researchers, spinoffs, startups and SMEs. It protects researchers' innovations, helps spinoffs and startups attract investors, allows SMEs to build customer trust and stand out from competitors, ensuring long-term success in their respective fields while safeguarding their intellectual property rights.Join us to explore trademark creation and its strategic importance. Learn how to select a trademark that resonates with your audience, whether you're a researcher protecting inventions, a spinoff/startup building market presence, or an SME enhancing brand recognition. Gain practical knowledge to create and safeguard a lasting trademark.The webinar series is part of a pathway designed to facilitate the acceleration of your technologies and innovations to market. Take your innovative ideas from here and put them to work in upcoming workshops and bootcamps to push your vision for research to revenue in 2024. Key Takeaways• Discover the importance of a trademark for researchers, spinoffs, startups and SMEs in creating a strong initial impression and establishing brand identity.• Explore why a trademark is crucial for researchers, spinoffs, startups and SMEs in making a strong first impression and defining brand identity.Course Breakdown• 75 minutes presentation• 15 minutes Q&AWhy Join Us?“Very helpful and informative. Innovative platform. I learned many things which I may not have discovered on my own based on the limitations of my time and knowledge. So, attending the MRANTI talks has opened up my mind to new knowledge and insights. I am so grateful to the MRANTI platform.”“Thank you for the useful information, tools and resources shared during the session” - Chang Seng“Great sessions to enhance our knowledge to improve what we don’t know” - Chan“I like the tools that’s provided, I see that it will be useful” - Nora

Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so, this event is a must-attend. In this second module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we’ll focus on the overall trademark registration process, from filing to registration. Understanding the process is critical to avoid missing any filing deadlines, which could jeopardize your application or registration. The event is free, but space is limited, so register earlyIn this module, we will cover the following topics:Trademark basicsApplication workflow and timeline overviewPost-registration workflow overviewFinding helpThis module will be presented live via Webex from 2-3:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, and will conclude with a question-and-answer session. Please register by July 15.

In this 30-minute webinar, Elliott Champion, global product director for CSC Brand Protection and Antifraud services, will share the benefits of CSC’s Image Matching service. Our unparalleled capabilities identify tricky counterfeiting that might otherwise be missed. Protect your brand from counterfeits and intellectual property (IP) infringements on eCommerce platforms. By adding CSC’s Image Matching service to your brand monitoring program for marketplaces, we’ll be able to: - Match identical or visually similar images - Detect logos in product images and packaging - Detect text in images, and more Experience the CSC difference. Register here!