Daily Archives: August 3, 2016


EVENTS/IP Opportunities update:

ABA SECTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW: WOMEN IN IP LAW ACTION GROUP (WIP)

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Additional information and to join: Available @ apps.americanbar.org/dch/committee.cfm?com=PT051400

 

AIPLA QUARTERLY JOURNAL EDITORIAL BOARD [DEADLINE: AUG. 31, 2016]

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AIPLA is seeking members interested in serving on the Editorial Board for its AIPLA Quarterly Journal.

The Editorial Board consists of 19 members, including the Editor-in-Chief (who serves as Chair), two “ex officio” members (AIPLA’s Deputy Executive Director of Legal Affairs, and a member of the Board of Directors), and 16 regular members, who serve three-year non-renewable terms. The primary duties of the Editorial Board include:

  • Soliciting manuscripts for submission to the Quarterly Journal;
  • Reviewing manuscripts submitted to the Quarterly Journal;
  • Selecting reviewed manuscripts for publication; and
  • Editing manuscripts for substantive content.

Each year, one-third of the Editorial Board is replaced with new members, whose terms begin in November of that year, following the AIPLA Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. All AIPLA members who are lawyers are eligible.

Complete details: Available @ aipla.org/learningcenter/library/books/qj/Pages/Editorial-Board.aspx

 

4TH ANNUAL ABA-IPL TRADEMARK DAY [SEPT. 14, 2016]

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Hear first-hand, from USPTO Officials and Trademark Managing and Supervising Senior Attorneys, the intricate details of the examination process; including an overview, current updates, and tips while sharing their experiences through a discussion of the “Day in the Life of an USPTO Examining Attorney.” Covering topics such as: ID-Class Office, Examination Policy Office, Electronic Filing, Letters of Protest, and Assignments.

Complete details and Registration: Available @ americanbar.org/groups/intellectual_property_law/events_cle/trademark-day-2016.html

 

INTA: TMAP – TRADEMARK ADMINISTRATORS & PRACTITIONERS MEETING [SEPT. 14-16, 2016]

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INTA’s Trademark Administrators and Practitioners (TMAP) Meeting is back in the United States! Join INTA in Washington, D.C. for 3 days of educational sessions and networking opportunities. The TMAP Meeting is a practical way to learn more about key developments in trademark law across the globe and best practices on brand protection in just a few short days. This year’s meeting will equip you with knowledge, tools, and skills to lead your organization through various trademark and brand-related issues.

Meeting Highlights:

  • Learn new ways to engage customers through cutting-edge technology, such as 3D printing, the Internet of things, and wearable technology.
  • Tackle the changes and challenges brought about by the European Union Trademark Reform package.
  • Develop and implement strategies for successful prosecution of trademark applications in China, the European Union, the United States, and all around the world.
  • Consider alternative ways to protect logos and design marks that will defend against copying and counterfeiting.
  • Get practical tips on trademark clearance and filing strategies in Africa and the Middle East.

*New this year: They will offer Table Topics for the first time during the TMAP Meeting in the U.S. These moderated discussions for groups of ten people on a wide variety of timely and important issues will give you the opportunity to be heard.

Complete details and Registration: Available @ inta.org/tmap2016/Pages/overview.aspx