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Trademark Law and the Internet |
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2009
| 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. |
REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST |
| 8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. |
RECAP OF DAY ONE AND OVERVIEW OF DAY TWO
Chairpersons:
Peter W. Becker, Microsoft Corporation (United States)
Ellen B. Shankman, Ellen Shankman & Associates (Israel) |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
ICANN UPDATE
As ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) celebrates a ten-year anniversary, this session explores what its future holds for brand holders. Gain expert advice from in-house and outside counsel, and get the inside look from ICANN. Learn about how to prepare for the roll-out of possibly hundreds of new top-level domains or to run a top-level domain yourself. Understand how to deal effectively with Whois problems. Hear about the impact of proposed amendments to the Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) and other hot topics on ICANN’s agenda for its March meeting in Mexico City. Come away from this update with knowledge to help you anticipate problems and work toward solutions more effectively.
The topics to be covered will include:
- Discussion of the decision to open the floodgates on gTLDs (i.e., can companies get restricted gTLDs for their company’s sole use — for example, .xyz for only authorized agents/resellers of XYZ Company)
- A "How to" guide for applying for a new gTLD
- How to advise clients on dealing with the many new possible TLDs even if your company is not going to apply for one
- Review of proposed amendments to ICANN's Registrar Accreditation Agreement and how they will affect trademark owners
- How to deal with Registrar compliance issues (i.e., Whois proxy services, inaccurate Whois, and UDRP implementation issues)
- Discussion on the restructuring of ICANN's Generic Names Supporting Organization and its impact on the intellectual property community
- Hot issues relating to ICANN
Moderator:
Caroline G. Chicoine, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. (United States)
Speakers:
Stacy Burnette, ICANN (United States)
J. Scott Evans, Yahoo! Inc. (United States)
Chuck Gomes, VeriSign (United States)
Ram Mohan, Afilias (Ireland)
Kristina Rosette, Covington & Burling LLP (United States) |
| 10:30 a.m. –10:45 a.m. |
REFRESHMENT BREAK |
| 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
ADVANCED DISPUTE RESOLUTION: BORDERS IN A BORDERLESS WORLD
More than ever before, companies are experiencing threats to their trademarks from websites operated by companies or individuals worldwide. The evolution of business models for exploiting domain names has created novel challenges for trademark owners. Learn about various strategies for addressing these threats in the United States and internationally. Hear about the latest developments in litigating Internet issues.
Topics to be discussed include:
- In rem and in personam actions and the Federal Long Arm Statute
- Enforcement of U.S. judgments abroad and trial of U.S. claims in foreign courts
- How to gather information for jurisdictional purposes
- Latest trends in UDRP decisions, privacy service issues and other tips for UDRP practice
- Recent developments in litigating Internet issues
Moderator:
Michael Metteauer, Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP (United States)
Speakers:
Sally M. Abel, Fenwick & West LLP (United States)
John W. Crittenden, Cooley Godward Kronish LLP (United States)
Carrie Johnson, Cargill Incorporated (United States) |
| 12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. |
KEYNOTE
Ben Edelman, Harvard Business School (United States) |
| 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
DOMAIN ISSUES
PART I
THEY’VE GOT MY NAME: BUY, FIGHT OR IGNORE
Learn best practices on Internet matters from an in-house perspective on the following topics:
- Overall domain name strategy
- Portfolio management
- Policing strategy
- Registration strategy
Moderator:
Helen Hill Minsker, Banner & Witcoff, Ltd (United States)
Speakers:
Tiki Dare, SunMicrosystems, Inc. (United States)
Rose Hagan, Google Inc. (United States)
Kelly W. Smith, Intel Corporation (United States) |
| 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. |
REFRESHMENT BREAK |
| 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
DOMAIN ISSUES
PART II
BEYOND DOMAINS
Following the in-house domain name discussion, speakers from law firms will join the in-house speakers to discuss best practices and practical strategies affecting all trademark practices.
The following topics will be discussed:
- How have the Louis Vuitton and eBay decisions affected strategy?
- Best practices in light of the eBay and Louis Vuitton cases
- Trademark notice and takedown
- How do clients plan, advertise and use brands online, including keywords and auction sites?
- Overall policing and enforcement strategy
- Effective communication in working with business people to determine and implement strategic priorities
Moderator:
Ellen B. Shankman, Ellen Shankman & Associates (Israel)
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| 4:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. |
FINAL RECAP AND DISCUSSION
Chairpersons:
Peter W. Becker, Microsoft Corporation (United States)
Ellen B. Shankman, Ellen Shankman & Associates (Israel) |
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