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Professor Sandeen publishes 2nd edition of Trade Secret Law in a nutshell

Posted: January 2, 2018
Professor Sharon Sandeen and co-author, Professor Elizabeth Rowe of the University of Florida have produced a 2nd edition of Trade Secret Law in a nutshell, published by West Academic. Because there are many practical aspects to trade secret protection, the book is one-part legal, and one-part practical.  It is designed to provide useful information to attorneys, …

Professor Sandeen publishes 2nd edition of Trade Secret Law in a nutshell

Professor Sandeen Speaks on International Trade Secret and Cybersecurity Law

Posted: December 5, 2017
Professor Sharon Sandeen was invited to address IP lawyers and law students in Finland.  Her speaking engagements included Hanken School of Economics Future of Law conference, addressing trade secrets and the acquisition of information by improper means in cyberspace. Professor Sandeen also taught classes at Hanken, and at the University of Turku, on trade secret …

Professor Sandeen Speaks on International Trade Secret and Cybersecurity Law

Rights of Publicity CLE

Posted: October 2, 2017
“Legislating Mortality: The Law & Policy of Post-Mortem Publicity Rights” When celebrities, like Prince, die, a host of legal issues are raised concerning their estates, particularly if they created an image and reputation during their lifetime that is likely to transcend their deaths. One issue that was raised following Prince’s death concerns the state of …

Rights of Publicity CLE

Patterson Thuente IP program

Posted: December 2, 2016
Patterson Thuente IP is offering future intellectual property attorneys the chance to hone their interview skills and resumes. Join us for a casual dinner and some friendly advice! •  Have one-on-one mock interviews with our attorneys •  Let us review your resume and suggest improvements •  Network with our attorneys to learn more about the …

Patterson Thuente IP program

IP American Inn of Court – Student Opportunity

Posted: August 19, 2016
OPPORTUNITY FOR 2 MHSL STUDENTS TO JOIN THE HONORABLE JIMMIE V. REYNA INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AMERICAN INN OF COURT The American Inns of Court is a national organization with the mission to “inspire the legal community to advance the rule of law by achieving the highest level of professionalism through example, education and mentoring.” It was the brainchild …

IP American Inn of Court – Student Opportunity

Cybaris®, Volume 7, Issue 1 is Now Available

Posted: March 9, 2016
Cybaris®, an Intellectual Property Law Review is proud to announce that Volume 7, Issue 1 is now available for purchase on Amazon.com. Purchase Volume 7 Issue 1 on Amazon.com This Issue contains the following articles: “The USPTO Patent Pro Bono Program” by Jennifer M. McDowell and Saurabh Vishnubhakat “Exceptions to Prosecution History Estoppel Are Hardly a Dime a Dozen: An …

Cybaris®, Volume 7, Issue 1 is Now Available