Trademarks & Copyrights 101
This 2 hour workshop will help you understand the basics of intellectual property protection. Seasoned attorney Tamara Pester will explain the rights, benefits, and obligations associated with trademarks and copyrights, whether formally registered or not, as well as the “top ten trademark myths.” Now available as a live webinar!
This 2 hour workshop will help you understand the basics of intellectual property protection. Seasoned attorney Tamara Pester will explain the rights, benefits, and obligations associated with trademarks and copyrights, whether formally registered or not, as well as the “top ten trademark myths.” Now available as a live webinar!
Have trademarks been a mystery to you? Are you considering moving forward with a cool new brand, but not sure of the legalities? Have you created something original, or do you want to use an image or work that belongs to another person? This workshop will help businesses learn the ins and outs of basic intellectual property protection.
What you’ll learn
- Understand the difference between patents, trademarks, and copyrights
- Learn about “common law” intellectual property rights
- Clarify the benefits of Federal protections
- Strategies to search for a proposed trademark and make sure it is clear for use
- Walk through the registration processes with the Copyright Office and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- How NOT to get a cease and desist letter based on images you use
- The importance of ongoing protection and monitoring your trademarks
- Clarify your obligations once a registration becomes active
Upcoming classes
About Tamara.
Tamara Pester is a Denver native who works as a business and trademark attorney, helping companies protect their businesses and brands. Tamara is also the contributing editor of Snowgrrl.com and inventor of the Passover Bingo game, so she understands the challenges and highlights experienced by small business owners and entrepreneurs. Tamara has been practicing law for more than 20 years, first in a big firm setting, then as in-house counsel for Schlumberger and First Data Corporation, and for the last dozen years as a sole practitioner. Tamara aims to help clients minimize legal risk while achieving goals in a timely fashion.