Program Details
2025-08-29 13:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2025-08-29 13:00:00
2h CLE Credits
Intermediate
2
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm ESTThis session establishes the legal framework for counterfeiting under U.S. law and emphasizes the critical importance of trademark registration as the gateway to enforcement. Attendees will learn how to build comprehensive prevention programs including customs recordation, authentication materials, monitoring strategies, and product security features.
Kristina Montanaro Schrader
Maia T. Woodhouse 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm ESTExplore cost-effective enforcement methods that don’t require filing suit, including cease and desist letters, DMCA takedowns, UDRP proceedings, and payment-based enforcement strategies. This session addresses how to prioritize these tools strategically given that no brand owner has sufficient resources to litigate against every counterfeiter.
Kristina Montanaro SchraderMaia T. Woodhouse 2:10 pm - 2:40 pm ESTLearn how to leverage relationships with law enforcement and regulatory agencies to maximize enforcement impact, including working with the U.S. IPR Center as a deconfliction resource. This session covers DMCA subpoenas, John Doe lawsuits, expedited proceedings, and payment processing freezes as part of a collaborative enforcement toolkit.
Kristina Montanaro SchraderMaia T. Woodhouse 2:40 pm - 3:10 pm ESTThis session dives into civil litigation strategies including statutory damages up to $2 million per mark, ex parte seizures, and permanent injunctions for maximum deterrence. Attendees will also learn how to choose between ITC Section 337 actions, criminal prosecution, and federal court litigation based on client goals and case facts.
Kristina Montanaro SchraderMaia T. WoodhouseKristina Montanaro Schrader serves as Anti-Counterfeiting Team Leader, crafting modern brand and content protection strategies for multinational businesses across various industries including fashion, luxury goods, food and beverage, software, electronics, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, sports, music and entertainment.
Maia Woodhouse concentrates her practice on trademark, trade dress, patent, trade secret and copyright disputes, with a primary focus on litigation and enforcement, serving clients ranging from multi-national corporations to charitable organizations and respected artists.
Kristina Montanaro Schrader serves as Anti-Counterfeiting Team Leader, crafting modern brand and content protection strategies for multinational businesses across various industries including fashion, luxury goods, food and beverage, software, electronics, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, sports, music and entertainment.
Maia Woodhouse concentrates her practice on trademark, trade dress, patent, trade secret and copyright disputes, with a primary focus on litigation and enforcement, serving clients ranging from multi-national corporations to charitable organizations and respected artists.
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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