Anne M. Sterba, Of Counsel, Fish & Richardson P.C. to Speak at KC’s Trademark Law: Understanding and Implementing the Likelihood of Confusion Standard Live Webcast
New York, NY, July 31, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Anne M. Sterba, Of Counsel, Fish & Richardson P.C., will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Trademark Law: Understanding and Implementing the Likelihood of Confusion Standard LIVE Webcast.” This two-hour event is scheduled on September 25, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET.
About Anne M. Sterba
Anne M. Sterba is Of Counsel in the Washington, DC, office of Fish & Richardson. Her practice includes advising clients on a wide variety of U.S. and international intellectual property matters, such as trademark prosecution and counseling, false advertising, unfair competition, copyright, licensing, and litigation. She is experienced in all aspects of trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) and federal district court litigation.
Ms. Sterba also focuses on Internet and related trademark and copyright issues, including domain name protection and keyword advertising. She has represented a variety of clients from start-up companies to large multi-national corporations in the areas of Internet/e-commerce, clothing, financial products/services, health care, computer technology and services, biotechnology, and the food and beverage industry. She received her JD from George Mason University School of Law.
About Fish & Richardson P.C.
Fish & Richardson is a leading global law firm with more than 350 attorneys practicing intellectual property strategy and counseling, intellectual property litigation, and business litigation. Fish is often mentioned as a “firm of choice” for trademark matters by some of the largest corporations in the world. Trademark services are available in all offices, and Fish’s experience ranges from strategic trademark counseling, prosecution, and clearance work to complex litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Fish offers the resources of a global IP leader, the expertise of a boutique, and the personal service that comes with a local presence.
For more information about Anne M. Sterba and Fish & Richardson P.C., please visit: www.fr.com
Event Synopsis:
The likelihood of trademark confusion has been an incessant issue to companies, trademark owners and counsel. Typically, when product "A" and product "B" have certain similarities, the consumer thinks that both product offers the same quality and conclude that they are from the same source. This is where the issue of confusion takes place and trademark infringement can occur.
To easily resolve this most important issue, counsels must understand the five main types of trademark confusion and remain update-to-date to the issues revolving around trademark laws. In addition, it may also help you defend your clients, avoid potential pitfalls and alleviate costly errors.
The Knowledge Group is assembling a panel of distinguished professionals and key thought leaders to analyze the types of trademark confusion providing attendees with a best practices guide to help avoid the many pitfalls. Listen and participate as they address the following concerns in a two-hour Live Webcast:
• Applying the likelihood of confusion standard using the five main types of trademark confusion:
- Forward
- Reverse
- Initial interest
- Post-sale
- Affiliation confusion
• Recent court treatment
• Best practices in defending your clients in court
• Addressing some hypothetical situations involve in Trademark Law
• And many more
For updated list of speakers and further details about this event, please visit:
http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2012_Confusion_Standard.html
About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries. Its mission is to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webcasts that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format.
The organization brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts to study the impact of changes and emerging trends. Hear from leading government officials/regulators, key thought leaders, and industry experts objectively analyze the latest trends and issues and their impact on industries. For further details, please visit the organization’s website: www.knowledgecongress.org
About Anne M. Sterba
Anne M. Sterba is Of Counsel in the Washington, DC, office of Fish & Richardson. Her practice includes advising clients on a wide variety of U.S. and international intellectual property matters, such as trademark prosecution and counseling, false advertising, unfair competition, copyright, licensing, and litigation. She is experienced in all aspects of trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) and federal district court litigation.
Ms. Sterba also focuses on Internet and related trademark and copyright issues, including domain name protection and keyword advertising. She has represented a variety of clients from start-up companies to large multi-national corporations in the areas of Internet/e-commerce, clothing, financial products/services, health care, computer technology and services, biotechnology, and the food and beverage industry. She received her JD from George Mason University School of Law.
About Fish & Richardson P.C.
Fish & Richardson is a leading global law firm with more than 350 attorneys practicing intellectual property strategy and counseling, intellectual property litigation, and business litigation. Fish is often mentioned as a “firm of choice” for trademark matters by some of the largest corporations in the world. Trademark services are available in all offices, and Fish’s experience ranges from strategic trademark counseling, prosecution, and clearance work to complex litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Fish offers the resources of a global IP leader, the expertise of a boutique, and the personal service that comes with a local presence.
For more information about Anne M. Sterba and Fish & Richardson P.C., please visit: www.fr.com
Event Synopsis:
The likelihood of trademark confusion has been an incessant issue to companies, trademark owners and counsel. Typically, when product "A" and product "B" have certain similarities, the consumer thinks that both product offers the same quality and conclude that they are from the same source. This is where the issue of confusion takes place and trademark infringement can occur.
To easily resolve this most important issue, counsels must understand the five main types of trademark confusion and remain update-to-date to the issues revolving around trademark laws. In addition, it may also help you defend your clients, avoid potential pitfalls and alleviate costly errors.
The Knowledge Group is assembling a panel of distinguished professionals and key thought leaders to analyze the types of trademark confusion providing attendees with a best practices guide to help avoid the many pitfalls. Listen and participate as they address the following concerns in a two-hour Live Webcast:
• Applying the likelihood of confusion standard using the five main types of trademark confusion:
- Forward
- Reverse
- Initial interest
- Post-sale
- Affiliation confusion
• Recent court treatment
• Best practices in defending your clients in court
• Addressing some hypothetical situations involve in Trademark Law
• And many more
For updated list of speakers and further details about this event, please visit:
http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2012_Confusion_Standard.html
About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries. Its mission is to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webcasts that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format.
The organization brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts to study the impact of changes and emerging trends. Hear from leading government officials/regulators, key thought leaders, and industry experts objectively analyze the latest trends and issues and their impact on industries. For further details, please visit the organization’s website: www.knowledgecongress.org
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