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Trademark Basics for Artists (Continuing Legal Education)

April 18, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Have you ever wondered what a trademark is and whether you need one for your business or venture? Or how to establish and maintain trademark rights? This class will provide an overview of trademark law in the United States and will discuss how to establish a trademark, how to obtain a federal trademark registration through the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and how to maintain and protect your trademark rights.

This class will be taught by Erika Stallings, Esq., VLA Associate Board Member.

When:
Thursday, April 18, 2019, 5:30 – 7 PM

Where:
VLA Auditorium, 1 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022

This class offers 1.5 Continuing Legal Education credits for attorneys.

Fees:
$25 Full-Time Student (must present proof of full-time status with registration)
$25 Artists Over Sixty
$35 Arts Professional VLA Member
$55 Arts Professional Non-Member
$150 Legal Professional VLA Member
$200 Legal Professional Non-Member
$130 Young Associate Members (YAM’s)

Membership Discount Code: For members, please contact 212.319.2787 ext. 10 or registrations@vlany.org to receive a membership discount code.



*SPECIAL PACKAGE DEAL*
Continue learning with Copyright Basics!

Do you know the difference between copyright and trademark?

Register for VLA’s class: Copyright Basics on April 17th to learn about the differences between these two types of legal protection (copyright and trademark). Those who register for both classes will receive a discount off the total price.

Copyright Basics

When: Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 5 – 6:30 PM

Where: VLA Auditorium, 1 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022

For more details on this class, click here.

Discounted fees for purchase of both classes (each class is  1 ½ hrs):*
$40 Full-Time Student (copyright + trademark) 
$40 Artists Over Sixty (copyright + trademark)
$60 Arts Professional VLA Member (copyright + trademark)
$95 Arts Professional Non-Member (copyright + trademark)
$200 Legal Professional VLA Member (copyright + trademark)
$265 Legal Professional Non-Member (copyright + trademark)
$158 Young Associate Members (YAM’s) and Associate Board Members (copyright + trademark)

Membership Discount Code: For members, please contact 212.319.2787 ext. 10 or registrations@vlany.org to receive a membership discount code at the special pricing.

*You will be automatically registered for both classes when you purchase the package ticket.

Refund Policy: All registration fees are non-refundable. Instructors are subject to change and no refunds will be given in the event that there is a substitution of the instructor.

On-Time Arrival: Please arrive on time for the class. Registrants who arrive more than 20 minutes late may not be permitted to enter the class.

For more information on this program, please contact VLA at registrations@vlany.org or 212.319.2787 x 10.

All registration fees are non-refundable. Instructors are subject to change and no refunds will be given in the event that there is a substitution of the instructor.

Please note you are not registered until full payment is received. For attorneys, there are various scholarships available. To view our Financial Aid Policy Guidelines and for more information on how to apply, click here.

For more information on this program, please contact VLA at registrations@vlany.org or 212.319.2787 x 10.

Details

Date:
April 18, 2019
Time:
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Organizer

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
Phone
(212) 319 - 2787
Email
vlany@vlany.org
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Other

Event type
CLE Class
Event Cate
CLE Class

Venue

VLA Auditorium
1 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022 United States
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Phone
(212) 319 - 2787
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