Saturday, May 30, 2015 - 12:30 pm until 2:30 pm

How do you know if you are protecting your brand?

How trademarks, copyrights, patents, domain names and business name registrations differ
Why it is important for any new business to select a trademark that will be both federally registrable and legally protectable
Critical factors when choosing a mark
The importance of doing a complete search and whether or not an attorney should be used
What may happen if another trademark owner believes it has stronger rights in a mark and issues a “cease-and-desist” letter
Information on what the USPTO does in the federal registration process and how to avoid “scams” perpetrated by companies that request fees for services not required by the USPTO.

Presenter: Hilary Metz

Hilary Metz is a licensed attorney admitted to practice in the States of Florida and New York and in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Hilary graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from North Carolina State University and received her Juris Doctorate from Florida International University College of Law. As an evening student, throughout law school, Hilary ran her own consulting company for legal services and gained valuable experience working with several solo practitioners and small boutique firms. As a result of her passion for Business/Corporate Law and Intellectual Property/Entertainment Law, Hilary currently works on numerous complex business litigation cases, corporate matters and contracts, and with entertainment clients.

Fee is $40.00 in advance....$50.00 at the door.

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