PACS Course Number 148
9 AM to 5 PM
Most businesses and many individuals own or use intellectual property (IP) of some type. This one-day course will hep you maximize your IP benefits and minimize its cost. The applicable forms of intellectual property include patent, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Issues concerning intellectual property may arise in various matters, including among other things, product development, acquisition and protection, product marketing, website development, employment and independent contractor agreements, asset purchases, and joint development agreements. Public and on-site courses are available.
David G. Oberdick, Esq. will be discussing how each of the four primary forms of intellectual property — patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets — can be protected and what associated issues arise as they are encountered by companies and individuals.
Mr. Oberdick is of Counsel to Meyer, Unkovic & Scott. He concentrates his practice on intellectual property law including: patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, software and technology licensing, computer law, e-commerce and related internet contracts, warranty/privacy issues, intellectual property litigation and related business transactions. Mr. Oberdick’s litigation experience in the intellectual property area has included infringement and misappropriation litigation, restrictive covenants, licensing disputes, injunction proceedings, and related breach of contract issues. Majoring in Physics and Astronomy, Mr. Oberdick received his B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh. He earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh Law School.
Course Registration is available. You may also register through an associated conference registration. Send it with a payment of $1250 to secure your course attendance. Hotel information and a map will be sent to confirm your registration. Please list your special interest(s) on the registration form. Enrollment is limited to assure your maximum course benefits. On-site PACS courses are available (most PACS courses can be provided at your time and place). Telephone PACS at 1.724.457.6576 if you need further information. PACS also provides laboratory testing and consulting services.
The ABC’s of Intellectual Property
Course Instructor: David G. Oberdick, Esq., under the auspices of PACS
- Course topics
- Overview of Intellectual Property Forms
- Patents
- What is Patentable?
- The Patent Application Process
- Maintaining a Patent
- Asserting/Defending Infringement Claims
- Trademarks
- What is a Trademark?
- The Trademark Application Process
- Maintaining a Trademark
- Infringement Issues
- Copyright
- What is a Copyright
- The Copyright Application Process
- Maintaining a Copyright
- Infringement Issues
- Trade Secrets
- What are Trade Secrets?
- Protecting Trade Secrets
- Maintaining a Copyright
- Infringement Issue
- Marketing
- Use of IP
- Advertising
- Extending patent life
- Next product
- Licensing
- Publications and patents
- Protecting Intellectual Property with Employees/Contractors
Upcoming The ABC’s of Intellectual Property:
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Course participants are encouraged to e-mail questions:
George Nowicki
Lab Manager
E-mail: George@pacslabs.com
Rich Capp
Office Administrator
E-mail: Rich@pacslabs.com
Send samples and postal inquiries to:
PACS, Inc.
409 Meade Drive
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Other PACS contact information:
Phone: 1-724-457-6576 or 1-800-367-2587
PACS website: https://pacslabs.com
Please list your special interest during registration. We will try to accommodate your interest.
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