This advanced legal training course equips in-house counsel, IP professionals, and brand protection teams with the tools to proactively protect, enforce, and defend against trademark dilution and internet domain name misuse. The course focuses on real-world application of legal doctrines under the Lanham Act, Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA), and Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP), with emphasis on cross-border enforcement, digital monitoring, and defensive strategies for high-value marks.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Distinguish between trademark infringement and dilution in U.S. law.
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Implement brand protection strategies targeting dilution by blurring or tarnishment.
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Initiate and defend internet domain name disputes under ACPA and UDRP.
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Monitor digital assets and deploy early intervention tools.
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Draft cease-and-desist letters, complaints, and UDRP filings effectively.
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Advise on strategic trademark registration and domain portfolio structuring.
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Coordinate international enforcement campaigns and manage litigation risk.
