Program Details
2025-07-30 14:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2025-07-30 14:00:00
1h CLE Credits
Intermediate
1
2:00 pm - 2:20 pm ESTThis session covers the fundamentals of cease and desist letters in copyright disputes and how they can create declaratory judgment jurisdiction. Participants will learn about copyright registration verification, the spectrum from conservative to aggressive approaches, DMCA takedown requirements, and strategies to minimize the risk of being sued in unfavorable jurisdictions.
Olivera Medenica
Padmaja Chinta
Maaike Angulo Vrij 2:20 pm - 2:40 pm ESTThis session examines how trademark cease and desist letters can trigger declaratory judgment actions, focusing on the actual controversy requirement and personal jurisdiction analysis. Case examples including Vinaigrette Satamaya and Galderma Industries illustrate the distinction between registration disputes and use disputes, with practical tips for crafting letters that achieve enforcement goals while minimizing litigation risk.
Olivera MedenicaPadmaja ChintaMaaike Angulo Vrij 2:40 pm - 3:00 pm ESTThis session explores the unique considerations for patent cease and desist letters, including the MedImmune substantial controversy standard and post-TC Heartland venue limitations. Participants will learn about activities that establish personal jurisdiction, the anticipatory filing exception, and practical strategies such as standstill agreements and exploratory letter framing to manage declaratory judgment risk.
Olivera MedenicaPadmaja ChintaMaaike Angulo VrijOlivera Medenica CIPP/CIPM is an equity partner focused on intellectual property, privacy, advertising, art and fashion law, international matters, and litigation and arbitration. Her intellectual property practice consists of soft IP including copyright, trademark and trade secrets.
Padmaja Chinta is a partner at Dunnington Bartholow & Miller where she represents med-tech innovators, pharmaceutical leaders, and technology companies in patent and trade secret litigation across the U.S. – cases where innovation and business continuity are on the line.
Maaike Angulo Vrij is an associate focused on intellectual property and advertising, art, and fashion law specialties and a member of the France Desk, investigations, litigation, arbitration and mediation practice areas.
Olivera Medenica CIPP/CIPM is an equity partner focused on intellectual property, privacy, advertising, art and fashion law, international matters, and litigation and arbitration. Her intellectual property practice consists of soft IP including copyright, trademark and trade secrets.
Padmaja Chinta is a partner at Dunnington Bartholow & Miller where she represents med-tech innovators, pharmaceutical leaders, and technology companies in patent and trade secret litigation across the U.S. – cases where innovation and business continuity are on the line.
Maaike Angulo Vrij is an associate focused on intellectual property and advertising, art, and fashion law specialties and a member of the France Desk, investigations, litigation, arbitration and mediation practice areas.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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