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Follow on Google News | Robert Cruzen, Partner, Klarquist Sparkman, LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s EventThe Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Robert Cruzen, Partner, Klarquist Sparkman, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s Event
For further details, please visit: https://theknowledgegroup.org/ About Robert Cruzen Mr. Cruzen’s practice focuses on intellectual property litigation, including actions for patent infringement, trademark infringement, copyright infringement, and trade secret misappropriation. Mr. Cruzen practiced appellate and intellectual property litigation at Howard Rice Nemerovski Canady Falk & Rabkin in San Francisco from 1999-2003 and 2005-2007 before joining Klarquist. He served as a law clerk in the chambers of the United Nation’s International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda in 2004 through the ICTR internship program. About Klarquist Sparkman, LLP “With a history of 74 years, Klarquist is one of the oldest and largest full-service intellectual property boutique firms in the Northwest. Klarquist professionals offer clients both technical expertise and legal experience in all facets of intellectual property acquisition, licensing, and litigation in virtually any area of technology.” Event Synopsis: Intellectual property is an increasingly disputed and contentious aspect of commerce. The U.S. Supreme Court’s second trademark decision in 2015 in B&B Hardware, Inc. v. Hargis Industries, Inc., affirms that Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) rulings on the likelihood of confusion of trademarks may have a binding, preclusive effect on later Federal Court trademark infringement proceedings. During the dispute over the Sealtite®™ trademark, B&B contested that the TTAB's decision should be given preclusive effect under the Lanham Act. Although, rejected by the district court, B&B's appeal to the Circuit Court of Appeals was affirmed then subsequently reversed by the High Court. The Court did not rule that all TTAB decisions are preclusive; only that preclusion was possible in some cases. Hence subsequent decisions will be decided independently. However, the definition of 'materially the same' remains unclear. This decision is significant for trademark opposition and litigation strategy. TTAB proceedings could become more costly and less streamlined, where the losing party might be compelled to seek a review of the decision to avoid the preclusive effect of the ruling. There are various ways for litigants to avoid preclusion. For example, material differences between how a trademark is depicted when registered and how it is used in commerce may be sufficient to avoid preclusion. Meanwhile, it may be prudent to treat TTAB proceedings only as potentially preclusive of federal infringement litigation, unless material differences in usage are beyond dispute. The Knowledge Group has assembled a panel of key thought leaders and practitioners to provide a two-hour LIVE Webcast to review the most recent cases in trademark dispute and to discuss the TTAB Rulings on Trademark Infringement Cases, with emphasis upon Preclusion. Speakers will explain the significance and possible repercussions of the rulings and how brand owners can safeguard their trademarks in the future. Speakers will also provide best practices in developing and implementing effective trademark protection strategies to protect against infringement. Key issues that will be covered in this course are: • Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) Rulings • The Lanham Act • Preclusive Effect: An Overview • Federal Trademark Infringement • B&B Hardware, Inc. v. Hargis Industries, Inc. • Coverage and Limitation • U.S. Trademark Application • Likelihood of Confusion • Changes and Implications for Practitioners • Risks and Pitfalls in Trademarks • Infringement Mitigation Strategies About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series The Knowledge Group, LLC 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/ End
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