12th Annual Lawyering in the Fashion Industry: A Practical Guide to Licensing, Trademark Protection & Other Industry Issues in Fashion

Friday, June 23, 2017 | 9 am -1 pm

 

 

Program Chair
Kenneth P. Kopelman
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

  • To bring value when dealing with their clients’ most pressing issues, fashion industry lawyers draw on a variety of disciplines, including intellectual property, contracts, international trade, and litigation. At this seminar an experienced panel will provide participants with practical insights on how to:  structure successful license deals; navigate license disputes; manage trademark/copyright enforcement programs, including litigating trademark actions; deal with issues around fashion modeling, including contract, labor & employment, immigration and IP considerations; understand the ins and outs of customs, imports and related regimes; and implement and administer human rights compliance programs. This program is intended for those who have clients in the fashion industry, those who practice intellectual property law, business executives in the fashion industry and both lawyers and business executives who handle licensing agreements.

    Live Program: $249 Member | $349 Nonmember
    In-House Counsel: $189 Member | $289 Nonmember
    Small Law Firm: $139 Member

  • Arthur W. Bodek
    Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP

    Elisheva M. Jasie
    SVP, Global Business Services & Licensing
    Coty Inc.

    Timothy F. Michno
    Senior Vice President and General Counsel
    Kate Spade & Company

    Doreen Small
    Marquart & Small LLP
    Adjunct Professor, Fordham Law School

    Jonathan M. Wagner
    Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

  • 9:00 am – 9:05 am Introduction
    9:05 am – 9:55 am An Insider’s Look at Fashion Trademark License Agreements & Arrangements
    Elisheva Jasie & Kenneth P. Kopelman
    9:55 am – 10:45 am Successful Approaches to Trademark Protection
    Jonathan M. Wagner & Timothy Michno
    10:45 am – 10:55 am Introduction to the Law of Fashion Modeling
    Doreen Small
    11:35 am – 12:10 pm Current Topics in the Importing/Sourcing Area
    Arthur W. Bodek
    12:10 pm – 12:45 pm Implementing & Administering a Successful Social Compliance Program
    Timothy Michno
    12:45 pm – 1:00 pm Questions & Answers

     

  • NY: 4.0 professional practice
    NJ: 4.2 general
    CA: 4.0 general
    PA: 3.5 general

  • Sponsoring Association Committee:
    Fashion Law | Marc Lieberstein, Chair

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
    Maricela Alfonso | (212) 382-6619 | malfonso@nycbar.org
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