Saturday, May 17
Professional Development and Career Advancement | Career Development Day Workshop (pre-registration required)
Presented by the 2024–2025 Academic Committee
The 2024–2025 Academic Committee is proud to present Career Development Day, a workshop designed specifically for students. Immerse yourself in the enriching experience of a panel discussion led by seasoned practitioners and delve into a hands-on training session that provides valuable insights and equips you with specific skillsets crucial for your career journey. This event promises unique opportunities for networking, growth, and professional development.
This workshop is free of charge and open to all Annual Meeting registrants.
Moderator:
Tamara Carmichael, Partner, Saul Ewing LLP (USA)
Tuesday, May 20
Law and Policy | The IP Trifecta: How to Best Utilize Design Registrations, Copyrights, and Trade Dress to Protect Unique Products
Presented by the 2024–2025 Designs Committee
This session will explore how three different forms of intellectual property protection (design registrations, copyrights, and trade dress) can be utilized to protect a unique product shape. The panel will review the history of protecting designs through these three methods in the United States, the preferred timing for filing for each form of protection, example registrations, and case decisions. Our panel will also explore how these forms of protection may be utilized outside of the United States, specifically in Europe in both European Union and non-European Union countries.
Speaker:
Darius C. Gambino, Partner, Saul Ewing LLP (USA)
