Davis McGrath LLC http://blog.davismcgrath.com Wed, 16 Sep 2015 19:01:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.5 Davis McGrath LLC no Copyright 2011-12 Davis McGrath LLC Davis McGrath LLC http://blog.davismcgrath.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/WebinarLogo.jpg http://blog.davismcgrath.com TV-G Webinar – Using the Trademark Clearinghouse for New gTLDs http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2013/05/02/webinar-using-the-trademark-clearinghouse-for-new-gtlds/ http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2013/05/02/webinar-using-the-trademark-clearinghouse-for-new-gtlds/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 18:11:11 +0000 http://blog.davismcgrath.com/?p=728 Here is the recording of the May 1, 2013 webinar entitled “Using the Trademark Clearinghouse for the New gTLDs.”

On June 13, 2012, ICANN announced that 1,930 applications were filed for new top-level Internet domain names. These custom domains will be whatever the applicant desires to the right of the dot – .GOOGLE, .NEWS, or even .LOL. We covered the new gTLDS in a prior webinar. Trademark owners should consider registering their marks with the new Trademark Clearinghouse, which will provide notification of new domains that may incorporate your brand. In this webinar, we will cover how the Clearinghouse works, what it costs, and strategies for moving forward.

Come learn from Davis McGrath LLC’s Kevin Thompson during this interactive webinar. Be prepared to ask and get answers to your own questions as well.

Kevin has over thirteen years of experience in counseling clients with regard to their internet law issues.

Topics covered include:
– New gTLDs
– The Trademark Clearinghouse
– Why should trademark owners register their marks with the Clearinghouse?
– What will the Clearinghouse do?
– What won’t the Clearinghouse do?
– The Sunrise Period
– The Trademark Claims Period
– Strategies and considerations for using the Clearinghouse

Davis McGrath LLC applied for 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for this webinar. To receive credit, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson at kthompson@davismcgrath.com, and when you viewed the webinar. Please also send him your questions.

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]]> http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2013/05/02/webinar-using-the-trademark-clearinghouse-for-new-gtlds/feed/ 0 Here is the recording of the May 1, 2013 webinar entitled "Using the Trademark Clearinghouse for the New gTLDs." - On June 13, 2012, ICANN announced that 1,930 applications were filed for new top-level Internet domain names. Here is the recording of the May 1, 2013 webinar entitled "Using the Trademark Clearinghouse for the New gTLDs." On June 13, 2012, ICANN announced that 1,930 applications were filed for new top-level Internet domain names. These custom domains will be whatever the applicant desires to the right of the dot – .GOOGLE, .NEWS, or even .LOL. We covered the new gTLDS in a prior webinar. Trademark owners should consider registering their marks with the new Trademark Clearinghouse, which will provide notification of new domains that may incorporate your brand. In this webinar, we will cover how the Clearinghouse works, what it costs, and strategies for moving forward. Come learn from Davis McGrath LLC’s Kevin Thompson during this interactive webinar. Be prepared to ask and get answers to your own questions as well. Kevin has over thirteen years of experience in counseling clients with regard to their internet law issues. Topics covered include: - New gTLDs - The Trademark Clearinghouse - Why should trademark owners register their marks with the Clearinghouse? - What will the Clearinghouse do? - What won't the Clearinghouse do? - The Sunrise Period - The Trademark Claims Period - Strategies and considerations for using the Clearinghouse Davis McGrath LLC applied for 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for this webinar. To receive credit, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson at kthompson@davismcgrath.com, and when you viewed the webinar. Please also send him your questions. View on YouTube Here are the slides - Slides - Trademark Clearinghouse Subscribe to our Webinar series in Itunes View or Webinar series on YouTube The next webinar will be announced soon. To learn more or to sign up for the mailing list, visit http://blog.davismcgrath.com/webinars. Davis McGrath LLC no 27:14 Debunking Copyright Myths Webinar http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2013/03/15/debunking-copyright-myths-webinar/ http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2013/03/15/debunking-copyright-myths-webinar/#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:30:28 +0000 http://blog.davismcgrath.com/?p=708 Here is the recording of the March 13, 2013 webinar entitled “Debunking Copyright Myths.”

Copyright myths persist in common culture. For example, did you know there is no such thing as “poor man’s copyright” where you mail yourself a copy of the work you’re trying to protect? In this webinar, we will debunk that myth and many more. Come learn from Davis McGrath LLC’s Kevin Thompson during this interactive webinar. Be prepared to ask and get answers to your own questions as well.

Kevin has over thirteen years of experience in counseling clients with regard to their copyright issues.

Topics covered include:
– 14 Copyright Myths

Davis McGrath LLC applied for 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for this webinar. To receive credit, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson at kthompson@davismcgrath.com, and when you viewed the webinar. Please also send him your questions.

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]]> http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2013/03/15/debunking-copyright-myths-webinar/feed/ 0 Here is the recording of the March 13, 2013 webinar entitled "Debunking Copyright Myths." - Copyright myths persist in common culture. For example, did you know there is no such thing as “poor man’s copyright” where you mail yourself a copy of the wor... Here is the recording of the March 13, 2013 webinar entitled "Debunking Copyright Myths." Copyright myths persist in common culture. For example, did you know there is no such thing as “poor man’s copyright” where you mail yourself a copy of the work you’re trying to protect? In this webinar, we will debunk that myth and many more. Come learn from Davis McGrath LLC’s Kevin Thompson during this interactive webinar. Be prepared to ask and get answers to your own questions as well. Kevin has over thirteen years of experience in counseling clients with regard to their copyright issues. Topics covered include: - 14 Copyright Myths Davis McGrath LLC applied for 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for this webinar. To receive credit, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson at kthompson@davismcgrath.com, and when you viewed the webinar. Please also send him your questions. View on YouTube The slides can be found here - Slides - Debunking Copyright Myths Subscribe to our Webinar series in Itunes View or Webinar series on YouTube The next webinar will be announced soon. To learn more or to sign up for the mailing list, visit http://blog.davismcgrath.com/webinars. Davis McGrath LLC no 34:12 Trademark Dilution Webinar http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2013/02/07/trademark-dilution-webinar/ http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2013/02/07/trademark-dilution-webinar/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:13:26 +0000 http://blog.davismcgrath.com/?p=670 Here is the recording of the February 6, 2013 webinar entitled “Trademark Dilution.”

How do you protect famous marks from uses which tarnish or otherwise harm them? Trademark Dilution claims help to protect famous marks from other uses which tend to harm their uniqueness. In this webinar we will discuss the concept and some cases which implement the law. Come learn from Davis McGrath LLC’s Kevin Thompson during this interactive webinar. Be prepared to ask and get answers to your own questions as well.

Kevin has over thirteen years of experience in counseling clients with regard to their trademark issues.

Topics covered include:
– Trademark Dilution
– Federal vs. State
– 15 USC 1125
– Definitions
– Exclusions
– Remedies
– Changes in the 2006 Act
– Cases

Davis McGrath LLC applied for 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for this webinar. To receive credit, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson at kthompson@davismcgrath.com, and when you viewed the webinar. Please also send him your questions.


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The following question was asked during the webinar:
Q: Does a Federal Registration act as a bar to an action under State Registrations or common Law, even if the date of the State Registration is before the Federal first date of use?
A: A federal registration acts as a complete bar to actions under State dilution acts or common law.

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]]> http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2013/02/07/trademark-dilution-webinar/feed/ 0 Here is the recording of the February 6, 2013 webinar entitled "Trademark Dilution." - How do you protect famous marks from uses which tarnish or otherwise harm them? Trademark Dilution claims help to protect famous marks from other uses which tend to... Here is the recording of the February 6, 2013 webinar entitled "Trademark Dilution." How do you protect famous marks from uses which tarnish or otherwise harm them? Trademark Dilution claims help to protect famous marks from other uses which tend to harm their uniqueness. In this webinar we will discuss the concept and some cases which implement the law. Come learn from Davis McGrath LLC's Kevin Thompson during this interactive webinar. Be prepared to ask and get answers to your own questions as well. Kevin has over thirteen years of experience in counseling clients with regard to their trademark issues. Topics covered include: - Trademark Dilution - Federal vs. State - 15 USC 1125 - Definitions - Exclusions - Remedies - Changes in the 2006 Act - Cases Davis McGrath LLC applied for 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for this webinar. To receive credit, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson at kthompson@davismcgrath.com, and when you viewed the webinar. Please also send him your questions. View on YouTube The slides can be found here – Slides - Trademark Dilution The following question was asked during the webinar: Q: Does a Federal Registration act as a bar to an action under State Registrations or common Law, even if the date of the State Registration is before the Federal first date of use? A: A federal registration acts as a complete bar to actions under State dilution acts or common law. Subscribe to our Webinar series in iTunes View our Webinar series on YouTube Our next webinar will be on March 13, 2013 on the topic of “Debunking Copyright Myths.” For more information, click here. Davis McGrath LLC no 34:12 Webinar – Trademarks and the Likelihood of Confusion http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2013/01/17/webinar-trademarks-and-the-likelihood-of-confusion/ http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2013/01/17/webinar-trademarks-and-the-likelihood-of-confusion/#comments Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:03:44 +0000 http://blog.davismcgrath.com/?p=660 Here is the recording of the January 16, 2013 webinar on “Trademarks and the Likelihood of Confusion.”

When is one trademark is too similar to another? Courts have adopted a thirteen factor test to help make this determination. In this webinar, we will discuss the test and review examples from recent cases in which this determination was the key issue. Come learn from Davis McGrath LLC’s Kevin Thompson during this interactive webinar. Be prepared to ask and get answers to your own questions as well.

Kevin has over thirteen years of experience in counseling clients with regard to their trademark issues.

Topics include:
– Trademark basics
– Trademark Distinctiveness
– The Likelihood of Confusion Test
– Recent Trademark Trial and Appeal Board cases

Davis McGrath LLC applied for 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for this webinar. To receive credit, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson at kthompson@davismcgrath.com, and when you viewed the webinar. Please also send him your questions.


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The cases can be found here – Cases from 01 16 2013 Webinar

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]]> http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2013/01/17/webinar-trademarks-and-the-likelihood-of-confusion/feed/ 2 Here is the recording of the January 16, 2013 webinar on "Trademarks and the Likelihood of Confusion." - When is one trademark is too similar to another? Courts have adopted a thirteen factor test to help make this determination. In this webinar, Here is the recording of the January 16, 2013 webinar on "Trademarks and the Likelihood of Confusion." When is one trademark is too similar to another? Courts have adopted a thirteen factor test to help make this determination. In this webinar, we will discuss the test and review examples from recent cases in which this determination was the key issue. Come learn from Davis McGrath LLC’s Kevin Thompson during this interactive webinar. Be prepared to ask and get answers to your own questions as well. Kevin has over thirteen years of experience in counseling clients with regard to their trademark issues. Topics include: - Trademark basics - Trademark Distinctiveness - The Likelihood of Confusion Test - Recent Trademark Trial and Appeal Board cases Davis McGrath LLC applied for 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for this webinar. To receive credit, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson at kthompson@davismcgrath.com, and when you viewed the webinar. Please also send him your questions. View on YouTube The slides can be found here – Slides - Trademarks and the Likelihood of Confusion The cases can be found here - Cases from 01 16 2013 Webinar Subscribe to our Webinar series in iTunes View our Webinar series on YouTube Our next webinar will be on February 6, 2013 on the topic of “Trademark Dilution.” For more information, click here. Davis McGrath LLC no 39:22 IP Rights Enforcement in Social Media Webinar Recording http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/12/13/ip-rights-enforcement-in-social-media-webinar-recording/ http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/12/13/ip-rights-enforcement-in-social-media-webinar-recording/#comments Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:08:44 +0000 http://blog.davismcgrath.com/?p=640 Here is the recording of the December 12, 2012 webinar entitled “IP Rights Enforcement in Social Media.”

The rise of social media has also led to an increase in online infringements. Copyright and trademark issues can arise. Come learn about these types of infringements and how they can be handled in this webinar.

Come learn from Davis McGrath LLC’s Kevin Thompson during this interactive webinar. Be prepared to ask and get answers to your own questions as well.

Kevin has over thirteen years of experience in counseling clients with regard to their internet law issues.

Topics covered include:
– Facebook
– Twitter
– Other sites
– Enforcement Considerations
– DMCA
– Trademark
– Other Regulations

Davis McGrath LLC applied for 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for this webinar. To receive credit, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson at kthompson@davismcgrath.com, and when you viewed the webinar. Please also send him your questions.


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]]> http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/12/13/ip-rights-enforcement-in-social-media-webinar-recording/feed/ 0 Here is the recording of the December 12, 2012 webinar entitled "IP Rights Enforcement in Social Media." - The rise of social media has also led to an increase in online infringements. Copyright and trademark issues can arise. Here is the recording of the December 12, 2012 webinar entitled "IP Rights Enforcement in Social Media." The rise of social media has also led to an increase in online infringements. Copyright and trademark issues can arise. Come learn about these types of infringements and how they can be handled in this webinar. Come learn from Davis McGrath LLC's Kevin Thompson during this interactive webinar. Be prepared to ask and get answers to your own questions as well. Kevin has over thirteen years of experience in counseling clients with regard to their internet law issues. Topics covered include: - Facebook - Twitter - Other sites - Enforcement Considerations - DMCA - Trademark - Other Regulations Davis McGrath LLC applied for 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for this webinar. To receive credit, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson at kthompson@davismcgrath.com, and when you viewed the webinar. Please also send him your questions. View on YouTube The slides can be found here - Slides- IP Rights Enforcement in Social Media Subscribe to our Webinar series in iTunes View our Webinar series on YouTube Our next webinar will be on January 16, 2013 on the topic of “Trademarks and the Likelihood of Confusion.” For more information, click here. Davis McGrath LLC no 38:23 Photographers and Copyright Webinar Recording http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/11/16/photographers-and-copyright-webinar-recording/ http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/11/16/photographers-and-copyright-webinar-recording/#comments Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:09:05 +0000 http://blog.davismcgrath.com/?p=630 Here is the recording of the November 14, 2012 webinar on “Photographers and Copyright.”

Professional and amateur photographers have a special relationship with copyright law. There are special procedures which professionals can use to register groups of their works. In this webinar, we will discuss these special aspects of copyright law which impact photographers.

Come learn from Davis McGrath LLCâs Kevin Thompson during this interactive webinar. Be prepared to ask and get answers to your own questions as well.

Kevin has over thirteen years of experience in counseling clients with regard to their copyright law issues.

Topics covered include:
– What is copyright?
– When does copyright exist?
– What rights are conferred?
– Who is the owner?
– What does “publication” mean?
– Copyright vs. the Right of Publicity
– Registering photographs with the Copyright Office

Davis McGrath LLC applied for 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for this webinar. To receive credit, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson at kthompson@davismcgrath.com, and when you viewed the webinar. Please also send him your questions.


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]]> http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/11/16/photographers-and-copyright-webinar-recording/feed/ 0 Here is the recording of the November 14, 2012 webinar on "Photographers and Copyright." - Professional and amateur photographers have a special relationship with copyright law. There are special procedures which professionals can use to register grou... Here is the recording of the November 14, 2012 webinar on "Photographers and Copyright." Professional and amateur photographers have a special relationship with copyright law. There are special procedures which professionals can use to register groups of their works. In this webinar, we will discuss these special aspects of copyright law which impact photographers. Come learn from Davis McGrath LLCâs Kevin Thompson during this interactive webinar. Be prepared to ask and get answers to your own questions as well. Kevin has over thirteen years of experience in counseling clients with regard to their copyright law issues. Topics covered include: - What is copyright? - When does copyright exist? - What rights are conferred? - Who is the owner? - What does "publication" mean? - Copyright vs. the Right of Publicity - Registering photographs with the Copyright Office Davis McGrath LLC applied for 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for this webinar. To receive credit, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson at kthompson@davismcgrath.com, and when you viewed the webinar. Please also send him your questions. View on YouTube The slides can be found here - Slides - Photographers and Copyright Subscribe to our Webinar series in iTunes View our Webinar series on YouTube Our next webinar will be on December 12, 2012 on the topic of “IP Rights Enforcement in Social Media.” For more information, click here. Davis McGrath LLC no 31:12 The Right of Publicity Webinar Recording http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/10/04/the-right-of-publicity-webinar-recording/ http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/10/04/the-right-of-publicity-webinar-recording/#comments Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:07:41 +0000 http://blog.davismcgrath.com/?p=615 Here is the recording of the October 3, 2012 webinar on “The Right of Publicity.”

Recent cases involving the digital reconstruction of dead celebrities are in the news. What rights do you have to control the use of your image? What about celebrity endorsements? What happens to your Right of Publicity after you die?

Come learn from Davis McGrath LLC’s Kevin Thompson during this interactive webinar. Be prepared to ask and get answers to your own questions as well.

Kevin has over thirteen years of experience in counseling clients with regard to their intellectual property law issues.

Topics covered include:
– What is the Right Of Publicity?
– Origins
– Basic Elements
– Post-Mortem Rights
– Defenses
– Illinois Act
– Current Cases

Davis McGrath LLC applied for 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for this webinar. To receive credit, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson at kthompson@davismcgrath.com, and when you viewed the webinar. Please also send him your questions.


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Our next webinar will be on November 14, 2012 on the topic of “Photographers and Copyright.” For more information, click here.

]]> http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/10/04/the-right-of-publicity-webinar-recording/feed/ 0 Here is the recording of the October 3, 2012 webinar on "The Right of Publicity." - Recent cases involving the digital reconstruction of dead celebrities are in the news. What rights do you have to control the use of your image? Here is the recording of the October 3, 2012 webinar on "The Right of Publicity." Recent cases involving the digital reconstruction of dead celebrities are in the news. What rights do you have to control the use of your image? What about celebrity endorsements? What happens to your Right of Publicity after you die? Come learn from Davis McGrath LLC's Kevin Thompson during this interactive webinar. Be prepared to ask and get answers to your own questions as well. Kevin has over thirteen years of experience in counseling clients with regard to their intellectual property law issues. Topics covered include: - What is the Right Of Publicity? - Origins - Basic Elements - Post-Mortem Rights - Defenses - Illinois Act - Current Cases Davis McGrath LLC applied for 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for this webinar. To receive credit, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson at kthompson@davismcgrath.com, and when you viewed the webinar. Please also send him your questions. View on YouTube The slides can be found here - Slides - Right of Publicity Subscribe to our Webinar series in iTunes View our Webinar series on YouTube Our next webinar will be on November 14, 2012 on the topic of “Photographers and Copyright.” For more information, click here. Davis McGrath LLC no 35:36 Online Defamation Webinar Recording http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/09/06/online-defamation-webinar-recording/ http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/09/06/online-defamation-webinar-recording/#comments Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:47:55 +0000 http://blog.davismcgrath.com/?p=591 Here is the recording of the September 5, 2012 webinar in the Davis McGrath LLC IP Webinar Series on “Online Defamation.”

What can you do when someone disparages you or your business online? In this webinar, we discuss what actions can be taken to handle a case of online defamation.

Come learn from Davis McGrath LLC’s Kevin Thompson during this interactive webinar. Be prepared to ask and get answers to your own questions as well.

Kevin has over twelve years of experience in counseling clients with regard to their internet law issues.

Topics covered include:
– What is Defamation?
– Libel vs. Slander
– Per se vs. Per quod
– Public Figures
– Truth as a Defense
– Opinions
– Sample cases
– Anonymous Commentators
– Stone v. Paddock case summary

Davis McGrath LLC applied for 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for this webinar. To receive credit, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson at kthompson@davismcgrath.com, and when you viewed the webinar.


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]]> http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/09/06/online-defamation-webinar-recording/feed/ 0 Here is the recording of the September 5, 2012 webinar in the Davis McGrath LLC IP Webinar Series on "Online Defamation." - What can you do when someone disparages you or your business online? In this webinar, Here is the recording of the September 5, 2012 webinar in the Davis McGrath LLC IP Webinar Series on "Online Defamation." What can you do when someone disparages you or your business online? In this webinar, we discuss what actions can be taken to handle a case of online defamation. Come learn from Davis McGrath LLC's Kevin Thompson during this interactive webinar. Be prepared to ask and get answers to your own questions as well. Kevin has over twelve years of experience in counseling clients with regard to their internet law issues. Topics covered include: - What is Defamation? - Libel vs. Slander - Per se vs. Per quod - Public Figures - Truth as a Defense - Opinions - Sample cases - Anonymous Commentators - Stone v. Paddock case summary Davis McGrath LLC applied for 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for this webinar. To receive credit, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson at kthompson@davismcgrath.com, and when you viewed the webinar. View on YouTube The slides can be found here - Handouts - Online defamation Subscribe to our Webinar series in iTunes View our Webinar series on YouTube Our next webinar will be on October 3, 2012 on the topic of “The Right of Publicity.” For more information, click here. Davis McGrath LLC no 32:03 Copyright and Righthaven: Enforcement Gone Wrong – Webinar Recording http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/08/09/copyright-and-righthaven-enforcement-gone-wrong-webinar-recording/ http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/08/09/copyright-and-righthaven-enforcement-gone-wrong-webinar-recording/#comments Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:06:24 +0000 http://blog.davismcgrath.com/?p=583 Here is the recording of the August 8, 2012 webinar entitled “Copyright and Righthaven: Enforcement Gone Wrong.”

The copyright enforcement campaign engaged in by Righthaven is the subject of this Webinar in the Davis McGrath LLC IP Webinar series. We discuss the goals and methods of Righthaven in its efforts to stop online infringement of news articles, and what went wrong.

Topics include:
– Righthaven’s Business Model
– Lawsuits
– Defenses
– Example – Righthaven v. Democratic Underground
– Example – Righthaven v. Hoehn
– Awards of Fees to Prevailing Party
– Current Status of Righthaven


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We are requesting 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for viewing this webinar. If you need MCLE credit for viewing the webinar, please send your name, ARDC number, and when you viewed the webinar to Kevin Thompson. Please also send him your questions.

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Our next webinar will be on September 5, 2012 on the topic of “Online Defamation.” For more information, click here.

]]> http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/08/09/copyright-and-righthaven-enforcement-gone-wrong-webinar-recording/feed/ 0 Here is the recording of the August 8, 2012 webinar entitled "Copyright and Righthaven: Enforcement Gone Wrong." - The copyright enforcement campaign engaged in by Righthaven is the subject of this Webinar in the Davis McGrath LLC IP Webinar series. Here is the recording of the August 8, 2012 webinar entitled "Copyright and Righthaven: Enforcement Gone Wrong." The copyright enforcement campaign engaged in by Righthaven is the subject of this Webinar in the Davis McGrath LLC IP Webinar series. We discuss the goals and methods of Righthaven in its efforts to stop online infringement of news articles, and what went wrong. Topics include: - Righthaven’s Business Model - Lawsuits - Defenses - Example – Righthaven v. Democratic Underground - Example - Righthaven v. Hoehn - Awards of Fees to Prevailing Party - Current Status of Righthaven View on YouTube The slides can be found here: Slides - Copyright and Righthaven We are requesting 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for viewing this webinar. If you need MCLE credit for viewing the webinar, please send your name, ARDC number, and when you viewed the webinar to Kevin Thompson. Please also send him your questions. Subscribe to our Webinar series in iTunes View our Webinar series on YouTube Our next webinar will be on September 5, 2012 on the topic of “Online Defamation.” For more information, click here. Davis McGrath LLC no 31:40 New Top Level Domains Webinar http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/07/12/new-top-level-domains-webinar/ http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/07/12/new-top-level-domains-webinar/#comments Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:48:59 +0000 http://blog.davismcgrath.com/?p=545 Here is the recording of our July 11, 2012 webinar on “The New Top Level Internet Domains.”

On June 13, 2012, ICANN announced that 1,930 applications were filed for new top-level Internet domain names. These custom domains will be whatever the applicant desires to the right of the dot – .GOOGLE, .NEWS, or even .LOL. In this webinar, we discuss the rollout of these new custom domains, and how this may affect those with trademark rights. We cover the comment and objection processes and the associated deadlines.

Topics covered include:
– What is a Top Level Domain?
– Who are the applicants?
– What was applied for?
– Formal Objections
– String Contention Process
– Trademark Clearinghouse
– Steps to Consider


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We are requesting 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for viewing this webinar. If you need MCLE credit for viewing the webinar, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson. Please also send him your questions.

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]]> http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/07/12/new-top-level-domains-webinar/feed/ 0 Here is the recording of our July 11, 2012 webinar on “The New Top Level Internet Domains.” - On June 13, 2012, ICANN announced that 1,930 applications were filed for new top-level Internet domain names. These custom domains will be whatever the appli... Here is the recording of our July 11, 2012 webinar on “The New Top Level Internet Domains.” On June 13, 2012, ICANN announced that 1,930 applications were filed for new top-level Internet domain names. These custom domains will be whatever the applicant desires to the right of the dot – .GOOGLE, .NEWS, or even .LOL. In this webinar, we discuss the rollout of these new custom domains, and how this may affect those with trademark rights. We cover the comment and objection processes and the associated deadlines. Topics covered include: - What is a Top Level Domain? - Who are the applicants? - What was applied for? - Formal Objections - String Contention Process - Trademark Clearinghouse - Steps to Consider View on YouTube The slides can be found here- Slides - Top Level Internet Domains We are requesting 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for viewing this webinar. If you need MCLE credit for viewing the webinar, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson. Please also send him your questions. Subscribe to our Webinar series in iTunes View our Webinar series on YouTube Our next webinar will be on August 8, 2012 on the topic of “Copyright and Righthaven: Enforcement Gone Wrong.” For more information, click here. Davis McGrath LLC no 27:38 Copyright Infringement and Damages Webinar http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/06/07/copyright-infringement-and-damages-webinar/ http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/06/07/copyright-infringement-and-damages-webinar/#comments Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:09:07 +0000 http://blog.davismcgrath.com/?p=519 Here is the recording of our June 6, 2012 webinar on “Copyright Infringement and Damages.”

In the recording, we cover:
– What are the rights of the copyright owner?
– What is copyright infringement?
– How is infringement determined?
– What are the remedies for infringement?
– Injunctions
– Actual damages and profits
– Statutory damages
– Costs and attorneys fees


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The slides can be found here – http://blog.davismcgrath.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Slides-Copyright-Infringement-and-Damages.pdf.

We are requesting 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for viewing this webinar. If you need MCLE credit for viewing the webinar, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson. Please also send him your questions.

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]]> http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/06/07/copyright-infringement-and-damages-webinar/feed/ 0 Here is the recording of our June 6, 2012 webinar on "Copyright Infringement and Damages." - In the recording, we cover: - What are the rights of the copyright owner? - What is copyright infringement? - How is infringement determined? Here is the recording of our June 6, 2012 webinar on "Copyright Infringement and Damages." In the recording, we cover: - What are the rights of the copyright owner? - What is copyright infringement? - How is infringement determined? - What are the remedies for infringement? - Injunctions - Actual damages and profits - Statutory damages - Costs and attorneys fees View on YouTube The slides can be found here - http://blog.davismcgrath.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Slides-Copyright-Infringement-and-Damages.pdf. We are requesting 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for viewing this webinar. If you need MCLE credit for viewing the webinar, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson. Please also send him your questions. Subscribe to our Webinar series in iTunes View our Webinar series on YouTube Our next webinar will be on July 11, 2012 on the topic of "The New Top Level Internet Domains." For more information, click here. Davis McGrath LLC no 30:51 The Trademark Clearance Process Webinar http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/05/03/the-trademark-clearance-process-webinar/ http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/05/03/the-trademark-clearance-process-webinar/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 15:05:55 +0000 http://blog.davismcgrath.com/?p=509 Here is the recording of the May 2, 2012 webinar entitled “The Trademark Clearance Process.”

In this webinar we cover:
– Trademark Basics
– Levels of Distinctiveness
– Duty to Search
– Scope of Searches
– Search Process
– International Searching
– Examples from TTAB cases


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The slides can be found here – http://blog.davismcgrath.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Slides-Trademark-Clearance-Process.pdf.

The TTAB cases discussed can be found here – http://blog.davismcgrath.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Cases.zip.

We are requesting 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for viewing this webinar. If you need MCLE credit for viewing the webinar, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson. Please also send him your questions.

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]]> http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/05/03/the-trademark-clearance-process-webinar/feed/ 0 Here is the recording of the May 2, 2012 webinar entitled "The Trademark Clearance Process." - In this webinar we cover: - Trademark Basics - Levels of Distinctiveness - Duty to Search - Scope of Searches - Search Process Here is the recording of the May 2, 2012 webinar entitled "The Trademark Clearance Process." In this webinar we cover: - Trademark Basics - Levels of Distinctiveness - Duty to Search - Scope of Searches - Search Process - International Searching - Examples from TTAB cases View on YouTube The slides can be found here - http://blog.davismcgrath.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Slides-Trademark-Clearance-Process.pdf. The TTAB cases discussed can be found here - http://blog.davismcgrath.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Cases.zip. We are requesting 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for viewing this webinar. If you need MCLE credit for viewing the webinar, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson. Please also send him your questions. Subscribe to our Webinar series in iTunes View our Webinar series on YouTube Our next webinar will be on June 6, 2012 on the topic of "Copyright Infringement and Damages." For more information, click here. Davis McGrath LLC no 45:38 Copyright Ownership Issues Webinar http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/04/05/copyright-ownership-issues-webinar/ http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/04/05/copyright-ownership-issues-webinar/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:30:04 +0000 http://blog.davismcgrath.com/?p=493 Here is the recording of the April 4, 2012 webinar on “Copyright Ownership Issues.”

In this webinar, we cover:
– Copyright Basics
– Rights of the Owner
– Who is the Owner?
– Joint Ownership
– Derivative Works
– Works Made for Hire
– Transfers
– Recordation
– Termination of Transfers


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The slides can be found here – http://blog.davismcgrath.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Slides-Copyright-Ownership-Issues.pdf

We are requesting 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for viewing this webinar. If you need MCLE credit for viewing the webinar, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson. Please also send him your questions.

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Our next webinar will be on May 2, 2012 from 12:00 – 12:30 CDT on “The Trademarks Clearance Process.”

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]]> http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/04/05/copyright-ownership-issues-webinar/feed/ 0 Here is the recording of the April 4, 2012 webinar on “Copyright Ownership Issues.” - In this webinar, we cover: - Copyright Basics - Rights of the Owner - Who is the Owner? - Joint Ownership - Derivative Works - Works Made for Hire - Transfers Here is the recording of the April 4, 2012 webinar on “Copyright Ownership Issues.” In this webinar, we cover: - Copyright Basics - Rights of the Owner - Who is the Owner? - Joint Ownership - Derivative Works - Works Made for Hire - Transfers - Recordation - Termination of Transfers View on YouTube The slides can be found here - http://blog.davismcgrath.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Slides-Copyright-Ownership-Issues.pdf We are requesting 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for viewing this webinar. If you need MCLE credit for viewing the webinar, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson. Please also send him your questions. Subscribe to our Webinar series in iTunes. View the Webinar series on YouTube. Our next webinar will be on May 2, 2012 from 12:00 – 12:30 CDT on “The Trademarks Clearance Process.” For more information, click here. Davis McGrath LLC no 34:01 Trademarks and Domain Names Webinar http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/03/08/trademarks-and-domain-names-webinar/ http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/03/08/trademarks-and-domain-names-webinar/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:44:30 +0000 http://blog.davismcgrath.com/?p=482 Here is the recording of the March 7, 2012 webinar on “Trademarks and Domain Names.”

In this webinar, we cover:
– Trademark Overview
– Domain Name Overview
– Domain Name Formats
– Domain Names as Trademarks
– Domain Names Including Trademarks
– UDRP
– ACPA
– Cybersquatting and Typosquatting
– Hypotheticals


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The slides can be found here – http://blog.davismcgrath.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Thompson-Trademarks-and-Domain-Names.pdf

We are requesting 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for this webinar. If you need MCLE credit for viewing the webinar, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson. Please also send him your questions.

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Our next webinar will be on April 4, 2012 from 12:00 – 12:30 CST on “Copyright Ownership Issues.” For more information, click here.

]]> http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/03/08/trademarks-and-domain-names-webinar/feed/ 1 Here is the recording of the March 7, 2012 webinar on "Trademarks and Domain Names." - In this webinar, we cover: - Trademark Overview - Domain Name Overview - Domain Name Formats - Domain Names as Trademarks - Domain Names Including Trademarks Here is the recording of the March 7, 2012 webinar on "Trademarks and Domain Names." In this webinar, we cover: - Trademark Overview - Domain Name Overview - Domain Name Formats - Domain Names as Trademarks - Domain Names Including Trademarks - UDRP - ACPA - Cybersquatting and Typosquatting - Hypotheticals View on YouTube The slides can be found here - http://blog.davismcgrath.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Thompson-Trademarks-and-Domain-Names.pdf We are requesting 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for this webinar. If you need MCLE credit for viewing the webinar, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson. Please also send him your questions. Subscribe to our Webinar series in iTunes. Our next webinar will be on April 4, 2012 from 12:00 - 12:30 CST on "Copyright Ownership Issues.” For more information, click here. Davis McGrath LLC no 31:11 Copyright and Fair Use Webinar http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/02/09/copyright-and-fair-use-webinar/ http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/02/09/copyright-and-fair-use-webinar/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:55:31 +0000 http://blog.davismcgrath.com/?p=468 Here is the recording of the February 8, 2012 webinar on “Copyright and Fair Use.”

In this webinar, we cover:
– What is copyright infringement?
– What are the defenses to copyright infringement?
– What is “Fair Use?”
– Fair Use Cases
– Parody cases
– Case study – Shepard Fairey v. Associated Press


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The slides can be found here – http://blog.davismcgrath.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2012-02-08-Webinar-slides-Copyright-and-Fair-Use.pdf

We are requesting 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for this webinar. If you need MCLE credit for viewing the webinar, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson. Please also send him your questions.

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Our next webinar will be on March 7, 2012 from 12:00 – 12:30 CST on “Trademarks and Domain Names.” For more information, click here.

]]> http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/02/09/copyright-and-fair-use-webinar/feed/ 0 Here is the recording of the February 8, 2012 webinar on "Copyright and Fair Use." - In this webinar, we cover: - What is copyright infringement? - What are the defenses to copyright infringement? - What is “Fair Use?” - Fair Use Cases Here is the recording of the February 8, 2012 webinar on "Copyright and Fair Use." In this webinar, we cover: - What is copyright infringement? - What are the defenses to copyright infringement? - What is “Fair Use?” - Fair Use Cases - Parody cases - Case study – Shepard Fairey v. Associated Press View on YouTube The slides can be found here - http://blog.davismcgrath.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2012-02-08-Webinar-slides-Copyright-and-Fair-Use.pdf We are requesting 1/2 hour of Illinois MCLE credit for this webinar. If you need MCLE credit for viewing the webinar, please send your name and ARDC number to Kevin Thompson. Please also send him your questions. Subscribe to our Webinar series in iTunes. Our next webinar will be on March 7, 2012 from 12:00 - 12:30 CST on "Trademarks and Domain Names.” For more information, click here. Davis McGrath LLC no 38:40 Using the Madrid Protocol for International Trademark Protection Webinar http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/01/12/using-the-madrid-protocol-for-international-trademark-protection-webinar/ http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/01/12/using-the-madrid-protocol-for-international-trademark-protection-webinar/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:22:43 +0000 http://blog.davismcgrath.com/?p=446 Here is the recording of the January 11, 2012 webinar on “Using the Madrid Protocol for International Trademark Protection.”

In this webinar, we cover:
– What is the Madrid Protocol?
– Advantages of the Madrid Protocol
– Disadvantages of the Madrid Protocol
– Terminology
– Who can use the Protocol?
– What are the filing requirements?
– What are the pitfalls to watch out for?
– Dealing with refusals
– Subsequent Designations
– Other Countries Designating the United States
– Using ROMARIN


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The slides can be found here – http://blog.davismcgrath.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2012-01-11-Slides-Using-the-Madrid-Protocol-for-International-Trademark-Protection.pdf

Our next webinar will be on February 8, 2012 from 12:00 – 12:30 CST on “Copyright and Fair Use.” For more information, click here.

]]> http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2012/01/12/using-the-madrid-protocol-for-international-trademark-protection-webinar/feed/ 0 Here is the recording of the January 11, 2012 webinar on "Using the Madrid Protocol for International Trademark Protection." - In this webinar, we cover: - What is the Madrid Protocol? - Advantages of the Madrid Protocol Here is the recording of the January 11, 2012 webinar on "Using the Madrid Protocol for International Trademark Protection." In this webinar, we cover: - What is the Madrid Protocol? - Advantages of the Madrid Protocol - Disadvantages of the Madrid Protocol - Terminology - Who can use the Protocol? - What are the filing requirements? - What are the pitfalls to watch out for? - Dealing with refusals - Subsequent Designations - Other Countries Designating the United States - Using ROMARIN View on YouTube The slides can be found here - http://blog.davismcgrath.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2012-01-11-Slides-Using-the-Madrid-Protocol-for-International-Trademark-Protection.pdf Our next webinar will be on February 8, 2012 from 12:00 - 12:30 CST on "Copyright and Fair Use.” For more information, click here. Davis McGrath LLC no 25:20 Online Works: Copyright Registration and Enforcement Webinar http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2011/12/09/online-works-copyright-registration-and-enforcement-webinar/ http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2011/12/09/online-works-copyright-registration-and-enforcement-webinar/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:26:36 +0000 http://blog.davismcgrath.com/?p=431 Here is the recording of the December 7, 2011 webinar on “Online Works: Copyright Registration and Enforcement.”

In this webinar, we cover:
– Registering copyrights in digital content, such as websites, photographs, and multimedia works
– What is copyright infringement?
– What are the damages and other consequences for infringement?
– How can I deal with online infringements?


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The slides can be found here – http://blog.davismcgrath.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Online-Works-Copyright-Registration-and-Enforcement.pdf

Our next webinar will be on January 11, 2012 from 12:00 – 12:30 CST on “Using the Madrid Protocol for International Trademark Protection.” For more information, click here.

]]> http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2011/12/09/online-works-copyright-registration-and-enforcement-webinar/feed/ 0 Here is the recording of the December 7, 2011 webinar on "Online Works: Copyright Registration and Enforcement." - In this webinar, we cover: - Registering copyrights in digital content, such as websites, photographs, and multimedia works Here is the recording of the December 7, 2011 webinar on "Online Works: Copyright Registration and Enforcement." In this webinar, we cover: - Registering copyrights in digital content, such as websites, photographs, and multimedia works - What is copyright infringement? - What are the damages and other consequences for infringement? - How can I deal with online infringements? View on YouTube The slides can be found here - http://blog.davismcgrath.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Online-Works-Copyright-Registration-and-Enforcement.pdf Our next webinar will be on January 11, 2012 from 12:00 - 12:30 CST on "Using the Madrid Protocol for International Trademark Protection.” For more information, click here. Davis McGrath LLC no 26:26 Common Trademark Application Problems Webinar http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2011/11/03/common-trademark-application-problems-webinar/ http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2011/11/03/common-trademark-application-problems-webinar/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:42:21 +0000 http://blog.davismcgrath.com/?p=419 Here is the recording of the November 2, 2011 webinar entitled “Common Trademark Application Problems.”

In this webinar we discuss the trademark application process, along with the types of potential refusals with examples. Discussed are issues of:
– Ownership
– Ornamentation
– Use in Commerce
– Consent of a living individual
– Likelihood of Confusion
– Descriptiveness
– Geographic refusals
– Flags or protected symbols
– Surname
– Deceptive
– Deceptively Misdescriptive
– Immoral or Scandalous


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Here are the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board cases discussed during the webinar.

Here are the slides.

Our next webinar will be on December 7, 2011 on the subject of “Online Works: Copyright Registration and Enforcement.” For more information, please visit http://blog.davismcgrath.com/webinars.

]]> http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2011/11/03/common-trademark-application-problems-webinar/feed/ 0 Here is the recording of the November 2, 2011 webinar entitled "Common Trademark Application Problems." - In this webinar we discuss the trademark application process, along with the types of potential refusals with examples. Discussed are issues of: Here is the recording of the November 2, 2011 webinar entitled "Common Trademark Application Problems." In this webinar we discuss the trademark application process, along with the types of potential refusals with examples. Discussed are issues of: - Ownership - Ornamentation - Use in Commerce - Consent of a living individual - Likelihood of Confusion - Descriptiveness - Geographic refusals - Flags or protected symbols - Surname - Deceptive - Deceptively Misdescriptive - Immoral or Scandalous View on YouTube Here are the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board cases discussed during the webinar. Here are the slides. Our next webinar will be on December 7, 2011 on the subject of "Online Works: Copyright Registration and Enforcement." For more information, please visit http://blog.davismcgrath.com/webinars. Davis McGrath LLC no 30:20 Webinar – Copyright Basics http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2011/10/06/webinar-copyright-basics/ http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2011/10/06/webinar-copyright-basics/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:31:33 +0000 http://blog.davismcgrath.com/?p=401 Our “Copyright Basics” webinar on October 5, 2011 was well attended. Thank you to all who participated in it live! The recording is available below. Alternative formats are available by clicking on the link as well.

Here’s the link to the slides themselves:
http://blog.davismcgrath.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Copyright-Basics-Webinar-slides-2011-10-05.pdf

Here’s the link to the Ditocco v. Riordan, et al case that we discussed:
http://blog.davismcgrath.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Ditocco-v-Riordan.pdf

Topics covered in the webinar included:
– What is copyright?
– When does copyright exist?
– Do I need to register my copyrights?
– What benefits are there to registration?
– What is copyright infringement?
– What are the damages and other consequences for infringement?
– How can I deal with online infringements?


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Our next webinar will be on November 2, 2011 on the topic of Common Trademark Application Problems. To register, or to sign up for the webinar mailing list, visit http://blog.davismcgrath.com/webinars.

]]> http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2011/10/06/webinar-copyright-basics/feed/ 0 Our "Copyright Basics" webinar on October 5, 2011 was well attended. Thank you to all who participated in it live! The recording is available below. Alternative formats are available by clicking on the link as well. - Our "Copyright Basics" webinar on October 5, 2011 was well attended. Thank you to all who participated in it live! The recording is available below. Alternative formats are available by clicking on the link as well. Here's the link to the slides themselves: http://blog.davismcgrath.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Copyright-Basics-Webinar-slides-2011-10-05.pdf Here's the link to the Ditocco v. Riordan, et al case that we discussed: http://blog.davismcgrath.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Ditocco-v-Riordan.pdf Topics covered in the webinar included: - What is copyright? - When does copyright exist? - Do I need to register my copyrights? - What benefits are there to registration? - What is copyright infringement? - What are the damages and other consequences for infringement? - How can I deal with online infringements? View on YouTube Our next webinar will be on November 2, 2011 on the topic of Common Trademark Application Problems. To register, or to sign up for the webinar mailing list, visit http://blog.davismcgrath.com/webinars. Davis McGrath LLC no 31:45 Webinar – Why You Should Register Your Trademarks In Other Countries http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2011/09/08/webinar-why-you-should-register-your-trademarks-in-other-countries/ http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2011/09/08/webinar-why-you-should-register-your-trademarks-in-other-countries/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:13:23 +0000 http://blog.davismcgrath.com/?p=356 Here is the recording of the September 7, 2011 webinar presented by Kevin Thompson entitled “Why You Should Register Your Trademarks In Other Countries.”

Topics covered include:
– Trademark Basics
– Trademark Rights are Territorial
– Offensive and Defensive Purposes for Registrations
– Rights obtained by registration and use
– Paris Convention Priority
– Direct filings in countries
– Regional Registrations (Community Trademark)
– Madrid Protocol
– Common Strategies


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Our next webinar will be on October 5, 2011 on Copyright Basics. For more information, visit our Webinar page.

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]]> http://blog.davismcgrath.com/2011/09/08/webinar-why-you-should-register-your-trademarks-in-other-countries/feed/ 0 Here is the recording of the September 7, 2011 webinar presented by Kevin Thompson entitled "Why You Should Register Your Trademarks In Other Countries." - Topics covered include: - Trademark Basics - Trademark Rights are Territorial Here is the recording of the September 7, 2011 webinar presented by Kevin Thompson entitled "Why You Should Register Your Trademarks In Other Countries." Topics covered include: - Trademark Basics - Trademark Rights are Territorial - Offensive and Defensive Purposes for Registrations - Rights obtained by registration and use - Paris Convention Priority - Direct filings in countries - Regional Registrations (Community Trademark) - Madrid Protocol - Common Strategies View on YouTube Our next webinar will be on October 5, 2011 on Copyright Basics. For more information, visit our Webinar page. To download the video, or for other formats, click here. Davis McGrath LLC no 24:11