California MCLE - Intellectual Property Courses
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Cybersecurity & Generative AI: Legal Risks and Risk Mitigation
Cybersecurity and artificial intelligence are now among the most significant risk considerations facing modern organizations, and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly transforming legal practice. While these technologies offer substantial efficiencies and strategic advantages, their misuse or unguarded adoption can expose lawyers and their clients to serious reputational, financial, and legal consequences. This CLE program examines the intersection of cybersecurity and... More Info
$501Technology -
Emerging Legal Challenges in Data Center Operations & Expansion
The data center industry is at a pivotal crossroads. Between 2025 and 2026, the sector has experienced explosive growth fueled by AI-driven demand—yet this surge has sparked equally unprecedented legal, regulatory, and community challenges. This CLE program offers a comprehensive synthesis of the current legal landscape, emerging regulatory trends, and patterns of community opposition. Attendees will gain actionable insights and practical guidance for representing municipalities, devel... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Advising Franchise Start-Ups: Legal Framework and Attorney Risk Management
This CLE program provides a practical overview of the legal and business considerations in forming and operating a franchise system. Topics include structuring a new corporation or LLC to isolate liability; selecting a favorable business jurisdiction; and advising clients on franchisee compliance, royalty enforcement, documentation practices, and litigation readiness. The course will examine the preparation and strategic implications of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), including... More Info
$501General Credit -
Trade Secret Asset Management: Identifying, Protecting, and Valuing Trade Secrets
This CLE course provides an examination of trade secret asset management, focusing on the strategies and legal frameworks essential for identifying, protecting, and valuing trade secrets. Participants will explore best practices for the classification and documentation of trade secret assets, methods for assessing their commercial value, and approaches to safeguard them from misappropriation. The program will also cover key legal considerations, including compliance with trade secret l... More Info
$501General Credit -
Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice
The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence tools across the legal profession presents significant ethical, professional, and risk-management considerations for attorneys. This CLE program examines the duties imposed on lawyers by rules of professional conduct, court orders, and emerging judicial guidance relating to the use of AI tools in legal practice, including issues of competence, supervision, confidentiality, client disclosure, and candor to the tribunal. The course also addre... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
AI Assisted Patent Drafting: Governance, Risk, and Responsible Use
As generative AI tools become increasingly integrated into patent drafting workflows, legal professionals face a critical challenge: how to leverage these technologies effectively while maintaining compliance, confidentiality, and professional responsibility. This CLE program explores the intersection of AI governance and patent law, providing a practical framework for evaluating and managing the risks associated with AI-assisted drafting. Attendees will gain insight into how AI tools i... More Info
$501General Credit -
From Idea to Icon: Protecting Your Brand Through Trademarks
This CLE program provides attorneys with a practical framework for advising clients on trademark selection, protection, and enforcement across the full brand lifecycle, from initial naming through registration and dispute resolution. It reviews key principles of trademark law, including the spectrum of distinctiveness and common pitfalls associated with descriptive or otherwise unprotectable marks. The program also compares common law rights with federal registration, highlighting the strategi... More Info
$501General Credit -
Understanding the Four Types of Intellectual Property: A Practical Introduction
This CLE course provides an overview of the four main types of intellectual property—patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyright—covering what each protects, when they apply, and practical tips for their use. The course is designed to help attorneys recognize when intellectual property issues may arise and ensure they are appropriately addressed when advising clients, whether directly or in collaboration with or referral to intellectual property counsel. More Info
$1002General Credits