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The San Francisco Intellectual Property Law Association (SFIPLA ) is one of the oldest and largest intellectual property law associations in the western United States, and currently serves more than 500 active members.
The purpose of the SFIPLA is to educate its members and the public about developments in intellectual property law, to instill a high standard of ethics among members, and to foster a sense of community.
The SFIPLA was founded in 1927 and originally named the San Francisco Patent and Trademark Law Association. In 1995, the name of the organization was changed to SFIPLA.
In Memory of:
Carol L. Smith, Esq. (February 8, 1952 – November 23, 2012).
Friday, April 26, 2013
THE PROTECTION OF DESIGN UNDER TRADEMARK LAW -
ENFORCEMENT OF NON-TRADITIONAL
TRADEMARKS AND TRADE DRESS
From high technology to haute couture, design is increasingly at the forefront of cutting edge intellectual property litigation. At April’s monthly meeting, Jonathan Blavin will provide an overview of design protection under trademark law, recent high-profile cases, and trends for the future.
Host: MUNGER, TOLLES & OLSON LLP
See Monthly Programs for additional information and registration.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
MICHELLE LEE
Director, Silicon Valley Office of the USPTO
Ms. Lee will discuss her role as Director of the new Silicon Valley office of the USPTO, as well as opportunities for local companies to interact with the Silicon Valley office. Beginning in May 2013, the administrative law judges and support staff for the Silicon Valley office will be temporarily based out of a U.S. Geological Survey facility on Middlefield Road in Menlo Park.
See Monthly Programs for additional information and registration.
HOST: BINGHAM McCUTCHEN LLP
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