Vancouver Chapter Upcoming Events

Trademark Licensing: Don't Go Naked!

The Vancouver Chapter of the LICENSING EXECUTIVES SOCIETY invites all LES members and friends for a networking lunch and presentation by Robert Cumbow from Graham and Dunn PC, based in Seattle.

DATE:
Wednesday, November 26, 2008

TIME:
12:00 to 1:30 pm - Lunch, presentation, questions and networking.

PLACE:
Bull, Housser & Tupper LLP, Main Boardroom
3000 - 1055 West Georgia Street, Vancouver

SUBJECT:
Trademark Licensing: Don't Go Naked!: King Kong, Donkey Kong, the Pied Pipers, Guess Jeans, and what does it all have to do with tuna salad? US trademark lawyer Robert Cumbow of the Seattle firm Graham & Dunn discusses aspects of trademark licensing and license negotiation and drafting under US statutory and case law.

SPEAKER:
Bob heads Graham & Dunn’s Intellectual Property practice. He counsels a wide variety of clients on intellectual property, advertising, privacy, and Internet issues. Bob’s practice includes counseling on issues relating to trademark search, clearance, prosecution, and policing; copyright and publicity right clearance; licenses, assignments, contracts, releases, and publishing agreements; alcoholic beverage labeling, licensing, advertising, and regulatory compliance; communications and media law; intellectual property litigation; domain name disputes; advertising and privacy compliance; contests and sweepstakes; and Web site audits, terms and condition statements, and privacy policies. His clients have included wineries; beverage and specialty food companies; telecommunication and wireless companies; news and entertainment media; computer hardware and software companies; video and board game developers; advertising agencies; a major league baseball team; artists, arts organizations, independent film makers, playwrights, authors, and musicians; and major international retailers, manufacturers, and distributors of books, appliances, clothing, pharmaceuticals, and food products.

COST:
$25 for LES members, $35 for non members
$15 for full-time students at a post-secondary institution.

Please make cheques payable to the Licensing Executive Society, and send payment in advance to Sarah Mouratidis at the address below.

PLEASE RSVP TO:

c/o Sarah Mouratidis
UILO, The University of British Columbia
#103-6190 Agronomy Road, Vancouver, V6T 1Z3
Tel: 604-822-6016
Fax: 604-822-8580
Email: sarah.mouratidis@uilo.ubc.ca

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Professionals with an interest in trademarks, trademark licensing, and US trademark case law.