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Intellectual Property Concerns in Employment Law (On-Demand)

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$129.00

Course Description

An overview of the factors determining the ownership of intellectual property (inventions, copyrighted materials, trade secrets, etc.) created by employees and independent contractors in the scope of their jobs. This course will cover the basics of IP ownership, identify factors that should be considered to ensure that ownership rights are properly retained or conveyed, and provide tips for crafting effective employment agreements that address IP ownership and enforcement.

Syllabus

  1. Who Owns IP Created on the Job?
  2. State Law Factors
  3. Independent Contractors and Intellectual Property
  4. Practical Tips for Employers and Employees
  5. Notable Recent Cases

Credit Details

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Course Instructor

Matthew A. Beyer, Esq., Nick Kuhlmann, Esq., Tina A. Syring, Esq.
Original Date Of Course

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Matthew A. Beyer, Esq.
Matthew A. Beyer, Esq.
Matthew A. Beyer, Esq. is a commercial and employment litigator with extensive experience handling high-stakes contractual disputes, employment claims, insurance coverage disputes, and product liability matters for clients across the technology, manufacturing, and transportation industries. He has tried cases to verdict and argued appeals in state and federal courts, while also directing clients toward arbitration, mediation, and settlement when those alternatives best serve their interests.
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Nick Kuhlmann, Esq.
Nick Kuhlmann, Esq.
Nick Kuhlmann, Esq. represents clients ranging from small businesses to multinational corporations in patent and trademark litigation, anti-counterfeiting, and trade secret matters, with particular expertise in food and agricultural industries and experience serving as trial counsel through verdict or bench trial. He began his career as an organic chemist before earning his law degree and practicing IP law since 2004, bringing broad experience in patent prosecution, trademark portfolio management, and complex commercial litigation that informs his litigation strategy.
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Tina A. Syring, Esq.
Tina A. Syring, Esq.
Tina A. Syring, Esq. is an employment litigation attorney who represents employers and management in cases involving discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour violations, wrongful termination, and restrictive covenant disputes, as well as workplace investigations and OSHA compliance matters. She previously served as a company's general counsel and human resources director, an experience that informs her approach to providing practical, business-focused counsel tailored to each client's organizational needs and industry context.
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