Structuring Trademark Clearance Opinions
Assessing Search Results to Identify Infringements, Overcoming Clearance Challenges, Preparing Opinions to Reduce Legal Risks
Recording of a 90-minute premium CLE video webinar with Q&A
This CLE course will guide trademark counsel on conducting, analyzing, and using trademark searches. The panel will discuss overcoming the challenges in the trademark clearance process and outline best practices for preparing clearance opinions.
Outline
- Analysis and use of search reports
- Clearance challenges and steps to overcome them
- Best practices for preparing clearance opinions
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- What factors should counsel consider when analyzing a clearance report?
- What strategies can counsel use to overcome the challenges posed by the trademark clearance process?
- What should be included in a trademark opinion letter?
- How can counsel protect client confidentiality when asserting an advice-of-counsel defense?
Faculty
Draeke H. Weseman
Of Counsel
Greenberg Traurig
Mr. Weseman helps brands by applying his knowledge of trademark law, enhanced by years of experience, to complex... | Read More
Mr. Weseman helps brands by applying his knowledge of trademark law, enhanced by years of experience, to complex trademark problems and communicating advice to clients simply, in plain language, with a focus on business outcomes.
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Alex E. Kochian
Attorney
Fross Zelnick Lehrman and Zissu
Ms. Kochian advises clients on a range of intellectual property matters related to brand protection in the U.S. Her... | Read More
Ms. Kochian advises clients on a range of intellectual property matters related to brand protection in the U.S. Her practice focuses on trademark searching, clearance, filing, prosecution, and portfolio management, as well as design patent prosecution.
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