West Virginia (WV) Intellectual Property CLE Course Catalog

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.

Join Peter Afrasiabi as he takes you through the pros and cons of the Deepfakes Accountability Act, a proposed federal law that would create criminal and civil liability for creators of unauthorized deepfakes.

Join Brian Dies, CFA, ASA of Archway Research Group LLC and Benjamin Stern of Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP as they delve into the crucial strategies and tactics necessary to navigate the intricate landscape of patent litigation. Speakers, above all, will help equip the participants with the essential tools and knowledge required to prevail in patent disputes.

Join our speakers as they delve into the latest trends and developments in trade secret law, offering practical guidance on protecting your trade secrets in the digital age.

Experienced intellectual property lawyer Peter Afrasiabi discusses these issues in a fun and engaging program that will make you a legal expert on tattoos before the ink is dry on your new creation.

Experienced intellectual property lawyer Peter Afrasiabi reveals these traps for the unwary, including moral rights in certain art works, statutory damages for copyright infringement, and lack of copyright ownership for works created by independent contractors and trademark counterfeiting mistakes, and what steps you can take to protect your clients from these risks.

In the latest installment of “The Curious Lawyer” series, Peter Afrasiabi answers these and other key questions that surround the use of generative artificial intelligence tools to create deepfakes.

In this program, a distinguished panel of key thought leaders and practitioners will provide holistic understanding of patentability and provides practical guidance for successfully safeguarding intellectual property in this rapidly evolving field.