CONTACT
SCORE Miami DadeSCORE Miami
786-425-9119
events@scoremiami.org
WHERE
University of Miami Life Science & Technology Park1951 NW 7th Avenue
3rd Floor Conference Room C
Miami, FL 33136
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PROTECTING YOUR TRADEMARKS
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
6 pm - 8 pm
- 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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