North Dakota (ND) Intellectual Property CLE Course Catalog

Implicit bias is assessed here by looking at our three major areas of IP law—copyright, patent and trademark—and discussing the required issues of implicit bias through the lens of a survey of our IP laws. In this program, intellectual property lawyer Peter Afrasiabi takes you on a fun, interesting journey asking these questions: Does copyright law and fair use as it collides with modern AI technologies require us to assess, where implicit bias in the stock of material that AI is learning on, whether fair use and copyright law need to take that into account in deciding the AI fair use questions being litigated? Do the large differentials in male to female inventor patent grant rates, and the differential in male to female patent examiners, create implicit bias in the patent system, especially where we have elastic patentability concepts on abstract ideas? Do our trademark laws’ central focus on the archetypal “consumer” create their own bias issues by not seeing the “consumer” as an actual person? These and other interesting implicit bias issues, with strategies to combat implicit bias, are addressed.

When Facebook’s parent company changed its name to “Meta,” was that the first time you heard the term “Metaverse”? What is “The Metaverse” and what legal issues does it raise as people begin to socialize, work and share experiences in this new virtual/augmented reality space? In the latest installment of this popular series, Peter Afrasiabi answers these important questions that already are creating issues of first impression in copyright, trademark, right of publicity, criminal and sex law.

Experienced intellectual property litigator Peter Afrasiabi provides an overview of the key copyright, patent, trademark and trade secret questions that transactional lawyers should be asking when they perform due diligence reviews on behalf of their clients. Intellectual property assets are different from traditional assets in many critical respects, and failure to ask the right questions could lead to unpleasant surprises – and litigation – after a transaction is consummated. The course includes a checklist every transactional lawyer should be using when performing due diligence of valuable copyright, patent, trademark or trade secret assets to ensure that all the bases are covered.

In this fun and interesting program, explore social media and how the law regulates the social media sites. This program explores the two major pillars of immunity form the 1990’s that facilitated social media growth, the immunity from state tort liability for defamation and state torts, and the copyright immunity for infringement on their sites.

This program will give you a great overview of copyright law fundamentals, the exclusive rights, infringement, and fair use, all while allowing you to better understand what copyright law is doing in the background of our live music events from the moment we arrive to the performance to our post-show uploading of our phone footage.

Join our esteemed speakers, Orlando Lopez, Ph.D. of Culhane Haughian & Walsh PLLC, and Robert Plotkin of Blueshift IP, as they lead an in-depth discussion on the intricacies of patent eligibility, especially as they relate to the fields of machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), and software innovations. Learn from their insights, practical strategies, and expert advice on how to confidently navigate the shifting legal terrain and achieve success in your endeavors.

In this CLE program, intellectual property expert Steven D. Lustig (Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP) will provide an in-depth discussion about the fundamental principles of copyright law. He will explore current issues faced in copyright protection and the evolving role of technology in shaping copyright law and how businesses can adapt.

Join Christopher Johanson and Rebekah C. Bezerra of FTI Consulting in this CLE program where they equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complex and evolving landscape of patent litigation. Discover key insights and best practices to maximize your chances of success, whether you’re a patent owner, infringer, or attorney.

Our speakers will break down crucial strategies and tactics for analyzing patents for effective licensing and litigation and how to develop an enforcement campaign that will be attractive to a litigation funder. Gain perspective and knowledge to help navigate this complex landscape successfully.