Ira S. Sacks, Partner, Akerman LLP to Speak at KC

NEW YORK - Oct. 13, 2014 - PRLog -- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Ira S. Sacks, Partner, Akerman LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Trademark Litigation in Light of B&B Hardware, Inc. v. Hargis Industries, Inc. LIVE Webcast.”  This event is scheduled for Friday, November 7, 2014 @ 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (ET).

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http://theknowledgegroup.org/event_name/trademark-litigation-in-light-of-bb-hardware-inc-v-hargis-industries-inc-live-webcast/

About Ira S. Sacks

Ira Sacks practices in the area of litigation, including a broad range of trademark and branding matters, as well as a variety of general commercial matters. His practice also includes antitrust, copyright, and patent litigation and counseling. Ira brings to his diverse client base in-depth experience as a litigator with extensive big case trial experience. He has served as counsel of record in more than 90 reported decisions, including two successful arguments before the United States Supreme Court, and he has been first-chair trial counsel in over 20 matters litigated to judgment.

About Akerman LLP

Akerman LLP is a leading transactions and trial law firm. Akerman is known for its core strengths in litigation, intellectual property, middle-market M&A within the financial services and real estate industries, and for a diverse Latin America practice. Akerman has more than 600 lawyers and government affairs professionals and a network of 20 offices.

Event Synopsis:

Trademark Litigation B&B Hardware, Inc. v. Hargis Industries, Inc., a trademark infringement case, has opened up the question of the importance of the authority of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). In this LIVE webcast, our panel of key thought leaders and practitioners will discuss the potential for this case to create a precedent and, will help companies and legal counsel understand the risks and to avoid the common pitfalls of Trademark Infringement.

In a two-hour live webcast, the speakers will discuss:

The Lanham Act
Federal Trademark Infringement: B&B Hardware, Inc. v. Hargis Industries, Inc.
Confusion Balancing Tests
Circuit Court Splits and TTAB
Implications for Practitioners
Risks and Pitfalls in Trademarks

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars 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. To contact or register to an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/