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Trademark Basics: An Updated Roadmap (Updated 2024)

1h 30m

Created on May 06, 2024

Beginner

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4.9

(673 reviews)

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$79


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Overview

The course will present the basics of federal and state trademark law for every lawyer. The roadmap will guide the attorney through the process of helping a client choose a trademark, properly identifying the type of protection available, preparing and filing the application, if appropriate, and completing the registration. We will look at common reasons that applications are rejected and strategies for overcoming those rejections. 

The program will also look at special cases such as offensive and scandalous trademarks, trademarks associated with famous people as well as trademarks associated with marijuana and hemp-derived products. For the attorney who is interested in trademark litigation, we will review the various types of actions such as oppositions, cancellations, and appeals heard initially at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) as well as infringement litigation in federal and state court. We will explore not just causes of action but available defenses.


Learning Objectives:
  1. Review federal and state trademark statutes and laws

  2. Explore how to advise a client in choosing a mark

  3. Master the trademark registration process and overcome rejections

  4. Discuss infringement causes of action

  5. Identify defenses against infringement


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Faculty

Patricia Werschulz

Patricia Werschulz

Werschulz Patent Law, LLC

Reviews

4.9

(673 reviews)

Recent Reviews

The presenter seemed to have a complete mastery of the subject-matter.

Corinne C.Mar 28, 2025

Excellent.

Jonathan R.Mar 16, 2025

Excellent intro/overview.

Tatjana E.Mar 5, 2025

excellent trademark introduction/refresher - great job by the presenter, clear and comprehensive

Paul O.Feb 25, 2025

Patricia: 11 stars out of 10.

GUY M.Feb 1, 2025

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