Taft Takeaways: Essential IP Insights & Updates Webinar Series

In This Series:


Beyond Buzzwords: Smart Strategies for Safe & Legal AI Adoption – Register today!

Presented by Nicholas Brankle, Marcus Harris, Elizabeth Winkowski.

This presentation will examine a central concern for in-house legal teams: managing risks tied to AI deployment.

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Influential Updates in U.S. Patent Law: Key Decisions and Strategic Takeaways for Pharma & Biotech 2025

Presented by Roshan P. Shrestha, Ph.D.

This webinar will discuss the most influential pharmaceutical patent rulings from 2025.

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First Sale Doctrine and Online Infringement: Practical Legal Issues Faced by Brand Owners and Resellers

Presented by Mike Lafeber

This webinar will focus on how the first sale doctrine continues to play a critical role in shaping how brand owners, resellers, and consumers navigate the digital marketplace.

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From Tiffany Blue to Louboutin Red: The Art and Law of Color Marks

Presented by Rachel Smoot and Professor David Franklin (ASU).

This webinar will focus on how color functions as a trademark, covering both the legal foundations and practical strategies necessary for effective protection and enforcement.

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Patent Claim Construction: A Discussion of Recent Rulings

Presented by Will Broman and John Carpenter.

This webinar will focus on recent precedential federal circuit cases that deal with claim construction.

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Trade Secrets Unlocked: Navigating the Legal Landscape in 2025 

Presented by Phil Bautista, Charles Bowers, Daniel Bryan, and William Wagner.

This webinar will focus on the latest developments shaping trade secret protection.

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In Your Expert Opinion: Strategies for Selecting, Preparing, and Challenging Experts in Patent Infringement Cases

Presented by Jeff Mote and Tom Bejin.

This webinar focuses on the nuances of using experts – both damages experts and technical experts – in patent infringement cases.

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IPR Proceedings: Their Role in Patent Litigation, The Impact of Immaterially Different Unchallenged Claims, and The Return of Fintiv

Presented by Shaun Gregory and Michael Kosma.

This webinar covers an introduction to IPRs and will provide attendees with an understanding of their function, authority, and impact on patent disputes.

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The Best Defense: Recent Trends in the Use of Motions to Dismiss and Venue Challenges as an Effective Counterpunch

Presented by Tom Bejin.

This webinar highlights recent trends regarding motions to dismiss and venue challenges in patent infringement cases.

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The Plan of Attack: How Preliminary Injunctions and Litigation Funding Secure the Element of Surprise

Presented by Brian Seal and Tom Southard.

This webinar covers how to use Preliminary Injunctions and Third Party Payors to manage patent litigation spend and reduce uncertainty.

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