Intellectual Property Law Section

The Intellectual Property Law Section of the New Mexico State Bar is pleased to announce its formation, effective January 1, 2008. The Section focuses on patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, and other aspects of intellectual property law. Like other sections, it provides networking and educational opportunities to members though continuing legal education programs, newsletters, and other forums. All State Bar members are eligible to join.

2011 Intellectual Property Section Membership Directory

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Schedule for Dec. 1 CLE:

To register:

Registration Link - Dec. 1st CLE

2011 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INSTITUTE:
ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

Thursday, December 1, 2011
State Bar Center, Albuquerque

6.0 General & 1.0 Ethics Professionalism CLE Credits

Standard Fee $229
Intellectual Property Section Member, $199
Government, Legal Services Attorney, Paralegal

Sponsor: Intellectual Property Section

8:30 a.m. Registration

9:00 a.m.  Copyright and the Arts
Richard Mertz, Esq., Office of University Counsel,
University of New Mexico

10:00 a.m. Break

10:15 a.m.  Ethical Dilemmas of Copyright (1.0 EP)
Richard Mertz, Esq.

11:15 a.m.  Panel Discussion: Film Program in New Mexico
Talia Kaasch, Moderator
Panelists:
Ann Lerner, Film Liaison, City of Albuquerque, Economic Development Dept Dick Minzner, Attorney/Lobbyist
Gina Constant, Entertainment Law Attorney

12:15 p.m. Lunch (provided at the State Bar Center)
IP Section Annual Meeting, Simone Seiler, Esq., Chair

1:00 p.m.  Film Contracts / Production Legal
Sherri L. Burr, Professor, UNM School of Law

3:00 p.m. Break

3:15 p.m. Sports Law
Alfred Matthewson, Professor, UNM School of Law

4:45   Current Hot Topics in Art and Entertainment Law
IP Section Board Members

5:15 p.m. Adjourn and Intellectual Property Section Holiday Mixer

A Few Benefits of Membership in the
Intellectual Property Section:

• Section members receive a $30 discount on CLE programs, yet pay only $20 in dues per year.
  
  
• Networking opportunities in ALL areas of intellectual property throughout New Mexico and referrals from outside New Mexico.
  
  
• News alerts and professional updates on court decisions, legislative initiatives, and changes at the USPTO.
  
  
• Keeping abreast of IP developments within the state such as recent growth in the film industry and art and entertainment law.
  
  

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