Iowa CLE - Intellectual Property Courses
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Live WebinarThursday, October 29, 202610:00 AM - 11:30 AM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: Your Client May Not Own What They Think They Own: Chain of Title, AI, and Licensing Readiness
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$551.5General Credits -
Live WebinarThursday, October 29, 20261:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: Patent Law Fundamentals: From Invention to Enforcement and Licensing
This CLE examines the key stages of the patent lifecycle and the legal issues practitioners should understand when advising clients on patent rights. The course covers the development of an invention, patent application preparation and prosecution, and the process of obtaining and protecting an issued patent. It also addresses infringement and enforcement, patent litigation, post-grant review and other challenges to issued patents, as well as licensing and other strategies for commercializing... More Info
$552General Credits -
Live WebinarFriday, October 30, 202611:00 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: The Compliance Crossroads: Navigating AI and Data Privacy Law
As businesses increasingly incorporate artificial intelligence into their operations, questions surrounding the collection, use, and protection of data have become more complex. This CLE explores the legal issues attorneys should consider when AI systems process personal, consumer, and biometric information. The program addresses the application of existing privacy and surveillance laws to AI, new regulatory frameworks such as the EU AI Act and state legislation, and legal consideration... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Live WebinarThursday, November 5, 202611:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: Likelihood of Confusion in Practice: A Prosecutor's Guide to §2(d) Refusals
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$291General Credit -
Live WebinarThursday, November 12, 202610:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: The Rules of the Road for AI and Patent Practice
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$652Total Credits1 Ethics -
Live WebinarThursday, November 12, 20261:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: From AI Experiment to Repeatable Legal Workflows
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$552General Credits -
Live WebinarThursday, November 12, 20264:00 PM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: The Real World of Patent Practice
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$552General Credits -
Live WebinarTuesday, December 8, 202611:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: Litigation Finance 201: From Term Sheet to Funding — Navigating the Process and Positioning Your Case for Investment
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$291General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Kings of the Internet on Trial: The Future of Section 230
Section 230 has long been viewed as one of the fundamental legal protections underpinning the internet, insulating online platforms from liability for content posted by their users. But as social media has transformed from a collection of emerging websites into a powerful industry driven by user engagement, questions about the reach of that protection have become increasingly significant. This CLE program examines the changing legal landscape surrounding Section 230 and the growing numb... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Navigating Licensing Pitfalls in Media and Merch
This CLE course examines the legal issues that can arise when comic book characters and properties are adapted for film, television, and consumer products. Using practical examples, the program addresses common problems in licensing arrangements, including unclear grants of rights, approval and control provisions, chain-of-title issues, royalty calculations, and limitations on protecting a brand across different markets. The course explores how weaknesses in deal structure and contract... More Info
$552.25General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
From Script to Shelf: New Developments in Comic Book Publishing Law
This CLE course examines the legal and business issues that arise throughout the comic book publishing process, from developing a story and negotiating creator agreements through production, distribution, and retail sales. Topics include work-for-hire arrangements, shared and hybrid authorship, copyright and rights management, royalties, and the changing role of AI in writing, artwork, editing, production, and promotion. The program also addresses challenges affecting the modern comics... More Info
$552General Credits -
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Defining the Author: Mitigating Legal Risk in AI-Generated Works
The growing use of artificial intelligence in the comics industry is creating new legal challenges involving copyright, authorship, ownership, and infringement. As AI tools become increasingly capable of generating artwork, scripts, and character concepts, creators and rights holders must navigate an unsettled legal landscape. This CLE examines the developing U.S. copyright framework for AI-assisted works, including the Copyright Office’s human authorship requirements and recent federal... More Info
$552General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
AI and You: Creating, Protecting, and Monetizing Your Work Product—and Your Clients'
Artificial intelligence is changing how legal work is performed, from research and drafting to the creation and protection of intellectual property. This CLE program considers the practical ways attorneys can incorporate AI into their practices while navigating the legal, ethical, and commercial issues that accompany these technologies. The program will explore methods for using AI to improve efficiency, safeguard attorney work product, and create potential revenue opportunities from AI... More Info
$291General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
AI and Software Ownership: Copyleft, Open Source, and Legal Risk in the Age of AI Coding Tools
As AI-generated code becomes increasingly common in commercial software, the legal issues surrounding ownership, licensing, and valuation have grown significantly more complex. Attorneys representing technology companies, startups, investors, software developers, and purchasers must be prepared to evaluate how AI-assisted development can affect intellectual property rights, regulatory compliance, and the long-term value of software assets. This CLE program explores the legal risks and p... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Law in the Age of Large World Models: Navigating Liability, Autonomy, and Synthetic Reality
Artificial intelligence is evolving beyond content generation into systems capable of modeling real-world environments, predicting outcomes, and supporting decision-making in fields such as engineering, robotics, and autonomous technologies. This CLE program explores the emergence of Large World Models (LWMs) and physical AI, examining how these technologies are reshaping the legal landscape. The course will address key issues involving liability, professional responsibility, intellectu... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Defending Trade Secret Claims: Contesting Whether a Trade Secret Exists
Not every claim involving confidential business information gives rise to a valid trade secret action. This CLE program explores the legal framework governing trade secret protection and focuses on the critical issues that arise when the existence of a trade secret is disputed. Attendees will examine the factors courts consider when determining whether information qualifies for protection, including the specificity of the alleged secret, its economic value, and the efforts taken to maintain it... More Info
$291General Credit -
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From Workflow to Automation: Expert AI Use in Legal Practice
This CLE program continues the AI for Legal Practice series by moving beyond prompting techniques and individual AI features to examine how attorneys can develop structured, repeatable systems for AI use within a law practice. Building on prior discussions of foundational AI skills and advanced tools, this session focuses on integrating AI into firm operations in a way that is supervised, efficient, and aligned with professional responsibilities. Participants will explore practical stra... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Trademark Blind Spots: What Every Business Attorney Needs to Know
Trademark issues often arise long before a client consults intellectual property counsel, making it essential for business attorneys to recognize potential risks early. This CLE program examines the trademark issues that frequently emerge during entity formation, business naming, branding, and commercial transactions, providing practical guidance for identifying and addressing problems before they escalate. Participants will explore the fundamentals of trademark law, including how trade... More Info
$291General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Counseling the Startup: Legal Strategy for High-Growth Ventures
Advising startups requires a different approach than representing traditional small businesses. Early-stage companies often operate in rapidly evolving markets, pursue aggressive growth strategies, and depend on outside investment to achieve their objectives. As a result, attorneys serving startup clients are frequently called upon to provide guidance that extends beyond a single practice area and into broader business and strategic considerations. This CLE program explores the unique l... More Info
$552General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Meta-Jurisprudence and Quantum Law in the Age of Artificial Swarm Intelligence
This CLE program examines the emergence of Artificial Swarm Intelligence (ASI) and its potential impact on the practice of law. Moving beyond traditional AI tools, ASI relies on networks of coordinated AI agents that can collaborate, adapt, and perform complex tasks across legal workflows, including research, compliance, contract management, litigation analysis, and strategic decision-making. As legal work increasingly incorporates interconnected AI systems, questions arise regarding su... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Understanding the Four Types of Intellectual Property: A Practical Introduction
This CLE program offers a practical introduction to the core categories of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Participants will examine the distinct protections each form of intellectual property provides, the circumstances in which they arise, and key considerations for identifying and preserving these rights. Designed for attorneys across practice areas, the course focuses on spotting potential intellectual property issues that may... More Info
$552General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
From Idea to Icon: Protecting Your Brand Through Trademarks
This CLE program offers attorneys a practical overview of trademark selection, protection, and enforcement across the brand lifecycle. It covers core principles of protectability, including distinctiveness and common pitfalls with weak marks, and compares common law rights with federal registration. The program also addresses clearance mistakes, modern naming risks, and effective strategies for assessing trademark availability. Attendees will learn practical approaches to identif... More Info
$291General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
AI Assisted Patent Drafting: Governance, Risk, and Responsible Use
As generative AI tools become more common in patent drafting, practitioners must navigate the tension between increased efficiency and their obligations around confidentiality, ethics, and compliance. This CLE program focuses on the governance and risk issues tied to AI-assisted patent work. It addresses how these technologies intersect with key areas such as inventorship, disclosure duties, prior art evaluation, and privilege, while outlining practical approaches to oversight, policy d... More Info
$291General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how legal services are delivered, creating new layers of ethical responsibility and operational risk for attorneys. This CLE program explores how existing rules of professional conduct apply in an AI-enabled environment, focusing on core obligations such as technological competence, appropriate supervision of both human and automated tools, protection of client confidences, transparency in client communications, and accuracy in representations to co... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
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Trade Secret Asset Management: Identifying, Protecting, and Valuing Trade Secrets
This CLE program explores the lifecycle of trade secret assets, with an emphasis on how organizations can systematically identify, secure, and leverage proprietary information. Attendees will examine practical approaches to inventorying and categorizing trade secrets, as well as techniques for evaluating their economic significance within a business. The course also addresses protective measures designed to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure, including internal controls and contract... More Info
$291General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Advising Franchise Start-Ups: Legal Framework and Attorney Risk Management
This CLE program delivers a structured, practice-focused analysis of the legal and operational framework required to launch and sustain a franchise system. Attorneys will examine entity formation strategies designed to allocate and contain liability, jurisdictional considerations affecting regulatory exposure and taxation, and governance practices that position franchisors for scalable growth. The course provides a detailed review of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), emphasizing... More Info
$291General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Emerging Legal Challenges in Data Center Operations & Expansion
The rapid expansion of data infrastructure has transformed the legal landscape surrounding digital development projects. Surging demand for computing capacity—driven by emerging technologies and large-scale data needs—has accelerated project timelines while introducing a new wave of legal, regulatory, and public policy considerations. This CLE program examines the evolving framework governing data center development, including land use approvals, environmental and energy constraints, zo... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Cybersecurity & Generative AI: Legal Risks and Risk Mitigation
Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity have moved from emerging issues to core risk areas for law firms and their clients. Generative AI, in particular, is reshaping how legal work is performed, from research and drafting to data analysis and decision-making. Yet the rapid adoption of these tools has outpaced many organizations’ ability to manage the attendant risks. This CLE program provides attorneys with a practical examination of GenAI and cybersecurity from a legal and professio... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Top Ten Recent Trademark Decisions to Know
This CLE course delivers a streamlined update on impactful recent trademark rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court, federal courts, and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The program focuses on how these decisions refine substantive standards and influence day-to-day trademark prosecution and enforcement. Featured cases include: In re Jimenez In re Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla Chutter, Inc. v. Great Management Group In re Solace Cine August Storck KG v. Florend Indústria e Comér... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Drafting Stronger Patents: A Practical Project Management-Based Framework for Surviving Alice
This CLE program explores a structured methodology for preparing patent applications that can withstand eligibility scrutiny under 35 U.S.C. § 101. Taught by a patent attorney and former USPTO examiner from Business Methods Technology Center 3600, the session adapts project-management principles to the realities of patent drafting and prosecution. The course highlights practical techniques practitioners can implement immediately, drawing on current USPTO guidance such as the August 2025... More Info
$291General Credit -
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AI Governance: Privacy, Bias, and Emerging Regulation
This CLE program delves into the shifting regulatory landscape surrounding artificial intelligence in the United States. Participants will explore how current privacy frameworks intersect with AI technologies, the ways in which states are attempting to curb algorithmic bias, and the legal tools emerging to address deepfake content and other synthetic media concerns. The session also examines the professional responsibilities attorneys must consider when deploying or advising clients on... More Info
$291General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
When Game Design Meets the Law: Loot Boxes, Dark Patterns, and Regulatory Risk
In today’s free-to-play market, loot boxes and other potentially manipulative interface techniques remain powerful—yet legally risky—tools for driving revenue. This CLE course delves into the friction between these popular game mechanics and gambling and consumer-protection frameworks, highlighting how routine design choices can unintentionally steer players toward spending or behavior they didn’t anticipate. We’ll trace the legal contours shaping this space through prominent disputes a... More Info
$291General Credit -
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When Obviousness Isn’t Obvious: The Purdue Pharma v. Accord Decision
The Supreme Court’s decision not to review Purdue Pharma L.P. v. Accord Healthcare, Inc. (No. 24-1132) leaves the Federal Circuit’s opinion (No. 2023-1953, Dec. 30, 2024) as the leading authority on the nexus requirement for objective indicia of non-obviousness. This CLE program revisits Purdue’s approach at both the trial and appellate levels, offering a close examination of how arguments on obviousness and secondary considerations were developed and received. Participants will explor... More Info
$551.5General Credits
