NEWS AND EVENTS

Kirk D. Houser, Esq.

Philip E. Levy, Esq.

David V. Radack, Esq.

Course Outline:

Registration and Buffet Lunch – 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Patent Law Basics – 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Trademark Law Basics – 1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Copyright and Trade Secrets Basics – 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Course Description:

Kirk Houser will discuss patentable subject matter, the standards for patentability, patent term, infringement and other basic issues in patent law. 

Dave Radack will discuss what is a trademark.   Clearance and proper usage of trademarks.   Strength of marks.   How to obtain federal trademark registration.   Infringement of trademarks. 

Phil Levy will discuss copyright and trade secret issues, including copyrightable subject matter, acquisition and registration of copyrights, infringement of copyrights, what constitutes a trade secret, how trade secrets differ from patents, and trade secret infringement. 

Please RSVP by April 17^th to Karen McGuire at 412.566.1901 or kmcguire@eckertseamans.com.