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Fiesta Friday: Basics in Trademarks

$65.00
  • Instructor(s):  Elizabeth Isaac & OBA CLE

Fiesta Friday: Basics in Trademarks Jump into the world of trademarks with a spicy twist in our “Fiesta Friday: Basics in Trademarks” course!  Elizabeth Isaac will walk you through the basics using the Taco Tuesday litigation as the guide.   Elizabeth Isaac is a registered patent attorney at Ryan Whaley where she leads the firm's Intellectual Property Transaction Group. Prior to joining Ryan Whaley, she served as Director and Shareholder at Dunlap Codding where she founded and oversaw the firm’s Design Group. Elizabeth helps innovators, entrepreneurs, artists, and businesses protect their inventions, brands, designs, and other creative works to leverage their intellectual property portfolios and enhance their business options. She counsels clients regarding a breadth of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other proprietary rights—with an emphasis on creatively and strategically identifying holistic and dynamic ways to enforce, defend, and improve the value of various technological and creative assets worldwide. Elizabeth’s current community service includes President of the board of directors for the Oklahoma Bar Association Intellectual Property Section and Chair of the American Intellectual Property Law Pro Bono Committee. She is a member of the AIPLA Industrial Design Committee and served as a coordinator and moderator for the AIPLA Design Rights Boot Camp. Elizabeth is a past board member of OCBA Young Lawyers Division; OCU School of Law Alumni Association; and deadCenter Film; is also the past Board Chair and Event Chair of IgniteOKC; past Vice Chair of membership for the Board of Directors of Catalyst of Allied Arts; a 2017 graduate of Linking Oklahoma Young Adult Leaders Class XII; and a Chapter 29 Rotarian of Oklahoma City. Elizabeth was selected to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for 2021, 2022, and 2023; has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in Oklahoma for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023; was named a 2017 Achievers Under 40 by the Journal Record; and 2016 Oklahoma City’s Forty Under 40 by okc.BIZ.       Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

  • On-Demand
    Format
  • 90
    Min.
  • 6/28/26
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Joint Ventures Agreements in Business, Part 1

$85.00
  • Instructor(s):  Peter J. Kinsella

Joint Ventures Agreements in Business, Part 1 Businesses frequently pool their resources – capital, expertise, marketing, distribution – in joint ventures, leveraging their individual strengths by partnering with companies with complementary strengths. There are many types of JVs – contractual strategic alliances, entity-based ventures, and other hybrid forms – each with its tradeoffs.  JV agreements involve contributions by the parties, allocating management control, access to information, ownership of jointly developed property, dispute resolution, and transfers of interests. This program will provide you with a practical guide to planning and drafting joint ventures.   Day 1          Framework of considerations – formality, capital, tax issues, management control, exits          Types of joint ventures – contractual strategic alliances v. shared entities v. hybrids          Choice of entity – incorporated entities v. LPs and general partnerships v. LLCs          Management, access to information, deadlocks and resolution   Day 2          Contributions – capital, marketing and distribution expertise, intangible assets          Economics – allocation of profits and losses, and distribution policies          Transfers of JV interests – rights of first offer/refusal, restrictions on transfers, dissolution          Ownership of jointly developed property – development of intellectual   Speakers: Peter J. Kinsella is a partner in the Denver office of Perkins Coie, LLP, where he has an extensive technology law practice focusing on advising start-up, emerging and large companies on technology-related commercial and intellectual property transaction matters.  Prior to joining his firm, he worked for ten years in various legal capacities with Qwest Communications International, Inc. and Honeywell, Inc.  Mr. Kinsella has extensive experience structuring and negotiating data sharing agreements, complex procurement agreements, product distribution agreements, OEM agreements, marketing and advertising agreements, corporate sponsorship agreements, and various types of patent, trademark and copyright licenses.  Mr. Kinsella received his B.S. from North Dakota State University and his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School.       Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.

  • On-Demand
    Format
  • 60
    Min.
  • 8/14/26
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Joint Ventures Agreements in Business, Part 2

$85.00
  • Instructor(s):  Peter J. Kinsella

Joint Ventures Agreements in Business, Part 1 Businesses frequently pool their resources – capital, expertise, marketing, distribution – in joint ventures, leveraging their individual strengths by partnering with companies with complementary strengths. There are many types of JVs – contractual strategic alliances, entity-based ventures, and other hybrid forms – each with its tradeoffs.  JV agreements involve contributions by the parties, allocating management control, access to information, ownership of jointly developed property, dispute resolution, and transfers of interests. This program will provide you with a practical guide to planning and drafting joint ventures.   Day 1          Framework of considerations – formality, capital, tax issues, management control, exits          Types of joint ventures – contractual strategic alliances v. shared entities v. hybrids          Choice of entity – incorporated entities v. LPs and general partnerships v. LLCs          Management, access to information, deadlocks and resolution   Day 2          Contributions – capital, marketing and distribution expertise, intangible assets          Economics – allocation of profits and losses, and distribution policies          Transfers of JV interests – rights of first offer/refusal, restrictions on transfers, dissolution          Ownership of jointly developed property – development of intellectual   Speakers: Peter J. Kinsella is a partner in the Denver office of Perkins Coie, LLP, where he has an extensive technology law practice focusing on advising start-up, emerging and large companies on technology-related commercial and intellectual property transaction matters.  Prior to joining his firm, he worked for ten years in various legal capacities with Qwest Communications International, Inc. and Honeywell, Inc.  Mr. Kinsella has extensive experience structuring and negotiating data sharing agreements, complex procurement agreements, product distribution agreements, OEM agreements, marketing and advertising agreements, corporate sponsorship agreements, and various types of patent, trademark and copyright licenses.  Mr. Kinsella received his B.S. from North Dakota State University and his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School.       Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.

  • On-Demand
    Format
  • 60
    Min.
  • 8/16/26
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Ownership of Ideas on the Job

$85.00
  • Instructor(s):  Elen Wetzel & Angela Morrison

Ownership of Ideas on the Job Ownership of “ideas” – tangible inventions, “know-how” or processes, or other tangible or intangible property – is often an area of substantial dispute between the creator/inventor and his or her employer.  Though it seems axiomatic the creator owns invention, if the invention – often very valuable property – is created on the job or using employer resources, the employer has a substantial claim to ownership. Indeed, the employee may have been hired for the purpose of creating intellectual property essential to the employer’s success.  Putting in place policies and procedures to ensure employers have clear title to this type of property is essential to avoid protracted, costly, and potentially ruinous litigation. This program will provide you with a practical guide to ownership of intellectual property created on the job.  Ownership of ideas, information, know-how and other property created on the job by employees Impact of scope of an employee’s duties on ownership of property created on the job Role of adequate compensation in protecting employer property How some property created on the job is an employee’s – not the employer’s – even if in scope of duties Essential agreements, policies, and practices to preserve employer property What to do if asserts ownership to property created on the job   Speakers: Elen Wetzel is partner in the Seattle office of Dorsey & Whitney, LLP, where her practice focuses on patent preparation and prosecution, opinions, and counseling of clients across a variety of industries including energy, manufacturing, transportation, electronics, and e-commerce. As part of her practice, she regularly conducts invention disclosure meetings and prepares patent applications and formal correspondence with the patent office for a variety of clients.  Prior to private practice, she served in an in-house role at a larger aerospace manufacturer. By training, she is an aerospace engineer.   Angela Morrison is a partner in the Denver office of Dorsey & Whitney, LLP, where she helps clients gain, manage, and leverage intellectual property assets in the United States and internationally. She regularly assists clients in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, chemical, and agricultural industries. Her background is in cellular and molecular biology, including graduate work that focused on post-transcriptional modification of RNA and its effect on gene expression.        Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.  

  • On-Demand
    Format
  • 60
    Min.
  • 3/21/27
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Protecting Client Trademarks & Service Marks, Part 1

$85.00
  • Instructor(s):  TBD

Protecting Client Trademarks & Service Marks, Part 1 This two-part series provides a comprehensive framework for protecting client trademarks and service marks, from registration to enforcement. You’ll gain insights into the latest trends in trademark law, best practices for managing portfolios, and strategies for addressing infringement and dilution. Whether you're managing domestic filings or navigating international issues, this program is tailored to meet your needs. Part 1: The key steps in registering trademarks and service marks, including navigating the USPTO process. Strategies for managing client portfolios to ensure proper maintenance and renewal. Addressing challenges in trademark applications, including refusals and office actions. Insights into international trademark protection, including the Madrid Protocol. Part 2: Effective strategies for combating trademark infringement in both domestic and international markets. Understanding trademark dilution and how to build strong claims for enforcement. Responding to cease-and-desist letters and managing disputes effectively. The impact of new technologies and online marketplaces on trademark enforcement strategies.   Speakers: TBD     Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.

  • Webcast
    Format
  • 60
    Min.
  • 4/15/26
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Protecting Client Trademarks & Service Marks, Part 2

$85.00
  • Instructor(s):  TBD

Protecting Client Trademarks & Service Marks, Part 2 This two-part series provides a comprehensive framework for protecting client trademarks and service marks, from registration to enforcement. You’ll gain insights into the latest trends in trademark law, best practices for managing portfolios, and strategies for addressing infringement and dilution. Whether you're managing domestic filings or navigating international issues, this program is tailored to meet your needs. Part 1: The key steps in registering trademarks and service marks, including navigating the USPTO process. Strategies for managing client portfolios to ensure proper maintenance and renewal. Addressing challenges in trademark applications, including refusals and office actions. Insights into international trademark protection, including the Madrid Protocol. Part 2: Effective strategies for combating trademark infringement in both domestic and international markets. Understanding trademark dilution and how to build strong claims for enforcement. Responding to cease-and-desist letters and managing disputes effectively. The impact of new technologies and online marketplaces on trademark enforcement strategies.   Speakers: TBD     Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.

  • Webcast
    Format
  • 60
    Min.
  • 4/16/25
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Protecting Your Clients' Trade Secrets: Masterclass, Part 1

$85.00
  • Instructor(s):  James Pooley

Protecting Your Clients' Trade Secrets: Masterclass, Part 1 This program equips attorneys with the tools to advise clients on safeguarding their trade secrets in an increasingly digital and connected world. The session will cover strategies for protecting sensitive information from departing employees, addressing vulnerabilities in networked systems, and managing risks posed by artificial intelligence. Key topics include drafting enforceable non-compete and confidentiality agreements, implementing robust cybersecurity measures, and understanding AI's role in trade secret misappropriation. By the end of the program, attorneys will have practical strategies to help clients secure their proprietary information against both traditional and emerging threats. Day 1 Drafting and enforcing non-compete, non-disclosure, and confidentiality agreements to safeguard sensitive information. Addressing vulnerabilities in networked systems to prevent unauthorized access and data theft. Understanding the risks posed by artificial intelligence in identifying and exploiting trade secrets. Day 2 Legal remedies for trade secret misappropriation under state, federal, and international laws. Best practices for monitoring and securing proprietary information in the workplace. Guidance on employee training programs to ensure compliance with trade secret policies. Proactive strategies for handling trade secret disputes and minimizing litigation risks.   Speaker: James Pooley is Special Counsel in the Menlo Park, California office of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP, where represents clients as lead counsel and strategic adviser in high stakes patent and trademark disputes.  He has broad litigation experience, has served in executive business capacities, and as an international diplomat focused on intellectual property.  He was a driving force behind the adoption of the Digital Trade Secrets Act, including when he was invited to testify before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee about the then-proposed law.  He has served as Deputy Director General of the World Intellectual Property Law Association, president of the American Intellectual Property Law Association, and chair of the National Inventors Hall of Fame.         Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.

  • On-Demand
    Format
  • 60
    Min.
  • 1/22/27
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Protecting Your Clients' Trade Secrets: Masterclass, Part 2

$85.00
  • Instructor(s):  James Pooley

Protecting Your Clients' Trade Secrets: Masterclass, Part 2 This program equips attorneys with the tools to advise clients on safeguarding their trade secrets in an increasingly digital and connected world. The session will cover strategies for protecting sensitive information from departing employees, addressing vulnerabilities in networked systems, and managing risks posed by artificial intelligence. Key topics include drafting enforceable non-compete and confidentiality agreements, implementing robust cybersecurity measures, and understanding AI's role in trade secret misappropriation. By the end of the program, attorneys will have practical strategies to help clients secure their proprietary information against both traditional and emerging threats. Day 1 Drafting and enforcing non-compete, non-disclosure, and confidentiality agreements to safeguard sensitive information. Addressing vulnerabilities in networked systems to prevent unauthorized access and data theft. Understanding the risks posed by artificial intelligence in identifying and exploiting trade secrets. Day 2 Legal remedies for trade secret misappropriation under state, federal, and international laws. Best practices for monitoring and securing proprietary information in the workplace. Guidance on employee training programs to ensure compliance with trade secret policies. Proactive strategies for handling trade secret disputes and minimizing litigation risks.   Speaker: James Pooley is Special Counsel in the Menlo Park, California office of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP, where represents clients as lead counsel and strategic adviser in high stakes patent and trademark disputes.  He has broad litigation experience, has served in executive business capacities, and as an international diplomat focused on intellectual property.  He was a driving force behind the adoption of the Digital Trade Secrets Act, including when he was invited to testify before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee about the then-proposed law.  He has served as Deputy Director General of the World Intellectual Property Law Association, president of the American Intellectual Property Law Association, and chair of the National Inventors Hall of Fame.         Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.

  • On-Demand
    Format
  • 60
    Min.
  • 1/23/27
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