Davis McGrath LLC

Episodes

1. 20

   Webinar – Using the Trademark Clearinghouse for New gTLDs

   Here is the recording of the May 1, 2013 webinar entitled “Using the Trademark Clearinghouse for the New gTLDs.” On June 13, 2012, ICANN announced that 1,930 applications were filed for new top-level Internet domain names. These custom domains will be whatever the applicant desires to the right…

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   May 2, 2013

   27m
2. 19

   Debunking Copyright Myths Webinar

   Here is the recording of the March 13, 2013 webinar entitled “Debunking Copyright Myths.” Copyright myths persist in common culture. For example, did you know there is no such thing as “poor man’s copyright” where you mail yourself a copy of the work you’re trying to protect? In this webinar, we...

   Mar 15, 2013

   34m
3. 18

   Trademark Dilution Webinar

   Here is the recording of the February 6, 2013 webinar entitled “Trademark Dilution.” How do you protect famous marks from uses which tarnish or otherwise harm them? Trademark Dilution claims help to protect famous marks from other uses which tend to harm their uniqueness. In this webinar we will...

   Feb 7, 2013

   34m
4. 17

   Webinar – Trademarks and the Likelihood of Confusion

   Here is the recording of the January 16, 2013 webinar on “Trademarks and the Likelihood of Confusion.” When is one trademark is too similar to another? Courts have adopted a thirteen factor test to help make this determination. In this webinar, we will discuss the test and review examples from...

   Jan 17, 2013

   39m
5. 16

   IP Rights Enforcement in Social Media Webinar Recording

   Here is the recording of the December 12, 2012 webinar entitled “IP Rights Enforcement in Social Media.” The rise of social media has also led to an increase in online infringements. Copyright and trademark issues can arise. Come learn about these types of infringements and how they can be…

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   Dec 13, 2012

   38m
6. 15

   Photographers and Copyright Webinar Recording

   Here is the recording of the November 14, 2012 webinar on “Photographers and Copyright.” Professional and amateur photographers have a special relationship with copyright law. There are special procedures which professionals can use to register groups of their works. In this webinar, we will...

   Nov 16, 2012

   31m
7. 14

   The Right of Publicity Webinar Recording

   Here is the recording of the October 3, 2012 webinar on “The Right of Publicity.” Recent cases involving the digital reconstruction of dead celebrities are in the news. What rights do you have to control the use of your image? What about celebrity endorsements? What happens to your Right of...

   Oct 4, 2012

   35m
8. 13

   Online Defamation Webinar Recording

   Here is the recording of the September 5, 2012 webinar in the Davis McGrath LLC IP Webinar Series on “Online Defamation.” What can you do when someone disparages you or your business online? In this webinar, we discuss what actions can be taken to handle a case of online defamation. Come learn…

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   Sep 6, 2012

   32m
9. 12

   Copyright and Righthaven: Enforcement Gone Wrong – Webinar Recording

   Here is the recording of the August 8, 2012 webinar entitled “Copyright and Righthaven: Enforcement Gone Wrong.” The copyright enforcement campaign engaged in by Righthaven is the subject of this Webinar in the Davis McGrath LLC IP Webinar series. We discuss the goals and methods of Righthaven in...

   Aug 9, 2012

   31m
10. 11

    New Top Level Domains Webinar

    Here is the recording of our July 11, 2012 webinar on “The New Top Level Internet Domains.” On June 13, 2012, ICANN announced that 1,930 applications were filed for new top-level Internet domain names. These custom domains will be whatever the applicant desires to the right of the dot – .GOOGLE,...

    Jul 12, 2012

    27m
11. 10

    Copyright Infringement and Damages Webinar

    Here is the recording of our June 6, 2012 webinar on “Copyright Infringement and Damages.” In the recording, we cover: – What are the rights of the copyright owner? – What is copyright infringement? – How is infringement determined? – What are the remedies for infringement? – Injunctions – Actual...

    Jun 7, 2012

    30m
12. 9

    The Trademark Clearance Process Webinar

    Here is the recording of the May 2, 2012 webinar entitled “The Trademark Clearance Process.” In this webinar we cover: – Trademark Basics – Levels of Distinctiveness – Duty to Search – Scope of Searches – Search Process – International Searching – Examples from TTAB cases View on YouTube The…

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    May 3, 2012

    45m
13. 8

    Copyright Ownership Issues Webinar

    Here is the recording of the April 4, 2012 webinar on “Copyright Ownership Issues.” In this webinar, we cover: – Copyright Basics – Rights of the Owner – Who is the Owner? – Joint Ownership – Derivative Works – Works Made for Hire – Transfers – Recordation – Termination of Transfers View on…

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    Apr 5, 2012

    34m
14. 7

    Trademarks and Domain Names Webinar

    Here is the recording of the March 7, 2012 webinar on “Trademarks and Domain Names.” In this webinar, we cover: – Trademark Overview – Domain Name Overview – Domain Name Formats – Domain Names as Trademarks – Domain Names Including Trademarks – UDRP – ACPA – Cybersquatting and Typosquatting –...

    Mar 8, 2012

    31m
15. 6

    Copyright and Fair Use Webinar

    Here is the recording of the February 8, 2012 webinar on “Copyright and Fair Use.” In this webinar, we cover: – What is copyright infringement? – What are the defenses to copyright infringement? – What is “Fair Use?” – Fair Use Cases – Parody cases – Case study – Shepard Fairey v. Associated…

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    Feb 9, 2012

    38m
16. 5

    Using the Madrid Protocol for International Trademark Protection Webinar

    Here is the recording of the January 11, 2012 webinar on “Using the Madrid Protocol for International Trademark Protection.” In this webinar, we cover: – What is the Madrid Protocol? – Advantages of the Madrid Protocol – Disadvantages of the Madrid Protocol – Terminology – Who can use the…

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    Jan 12, 2012

    25m
17. 4

    Online Works: Copyright Registration and Enforcement Webinar

    Here is the recording of the December 7, 2011 webinar on “Online Works: Copyright Registration and Enforcement.” In this webinar, we cover: – Registering copyrights in digital content, such as websites, photographs, and multimedia works – What is copyright infringement? – What are the damages and...

    Dec 9, 2011

    26m
18. 3

    Common Trademark Application Problems Webinar

    Here is the recording of the November 2, 2011 webinar entitled “Common Trademark Application Problems.” In this webinar we discuss the trademark application process, along with the types of potential refusals with examples. Discussed are issues of: – Ownership – Ornamentation – Use in Commerce –...

    Nov 3, 2011

    30m
19. 2

    Webinar – Copyright Basics

    Our “Copyright Basics” webinar on October 5, 2011 was well attended. Thank you to all who participated in it live! The recording is available below. Alternative formats are available by clicking on the link as well. Here’s the link to the slides themselves:...

    Oct 6, 2011

    31m
20. 1

    Webinar – Why You Should Register Your Trademarks In Other Countries

    Here is the recording of the September 7, 2011 webinar presented by Kevin Thompson entitled “Why You Should Register Your Trademarks In Other Countries.” Topics covered include: – Trademark Basics – Trademark Rights are Territorial – Offensive and Defensive Purposes for Registrations – Rights...

    Sep 8, 2011

    24m