Trademark Law for the Corporate/Commercial Practitioner

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Description:

This presentation is designed to assist corporate and commercial lawyers in recognizing trademark issues when they arise in everyday practice. We will cover: a client’s adoption of a new trademark in connection with a new business, product or service; corporate structuring and licensing; and business transactions.  The session will also touch on the emerging trademark considerations that arise from the use of artificial intelligence in branding and marketing.

Bio:

Kristi Zychowka is Counsel at Blue Rock Law LLP in Calgary and a Registered Canadian Trademark Agent, called to the bar in British Columbia, the Yukon, and Alberta. Prior to settling in Calgary, Kristi spent a few years in private practice in the Yukon, where she advised on corporate and commercial matters. Her practice today focuses on corporate and commercial law, including private company mergers and acquisitions, business start-ups, corporate reorganizations, and the drafting and negotiation of various commercial agreements. As a trademark agent, Kristi advises on the adoption and registration of trademarks, prosecutes applications before CIPO, and represents clients in enforcement matters including opposition and expungement proceedings.

This CPD has been approved by the Law Society of British Columbia and may be applied towards the mandatory 12 hour Continuing Professional Development requirement in both BC and Yukon.