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McCarthy Institute Trademark Symposium 2018

by McCarthy Institute for Intellectual Property and Technology Law

The McCarthy Institute Trademark Symposium 2018, titled "Trademark Law and Its Challenges 2018," was the eighth annual event organized by the McCarthy Institute for Intellectual Property and Technology Law. This one-day symposium convened brand owners, trademark attorneys, and public policymakers to discuss pressing issues in trademark law.

Key topics included empirical surveys in trademark and advertising cases, with a panel moderated by Katie Laatsch Fink of Banner & Witcoff. The event also featured discussions on the latest developments and challenges in trademark law, providing attendees with insights into current trends and legal strategies.

The symposium offered networking opportunities for professionals in the field, facilitating connections among brand owners, legal practitioners, and policymakers. Notable speakers included experts from various sectors, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the evolving landscape of trademark law.

This event was particularly beneficial for trademark attorneys, brand managers, and policymakers seeking to stay informed about current challenges and developments in trademark law. Attendees gained valuable knowledge and engaged in meaningful discussions to enhance their professional practices.

Speakers(2)

Bobby Ghajar

Partner at Cooley LLP

Bobby Ghajar is a partner at Cooley LLP, focusing on trademark and advertising law. He spoke on the panel 'Empirical Surveys in Trademark and Advertising Cases' at the McCarthy Institute Trademark Symposium 2018.

Katie Laatsch Fink

Attorney at Banner & Witcoff

Katie Laatsch Fink is an attorney at Banner & Witcoff, specializing in intellectual property law. She moderated the panel 'Empirical Surveys in Trademark and Advertising Cases' at the McCarthy Institute Trademark Symposium 2018.

Event Details

Date
January 30, 2018
Location
🇺🇸 Sunnyvale, United States
Google Campus
Pricing
Free
Audience
Trademark attorneys, brand owners, policymakers
Attendees
Over 200

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