Business Management: The Latest Tools, Tips and Tricks to Counter Counterfeits and Knock-Offs, Powered by HRIA, MPMC & SPC

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When: 
October 31, 2012 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: 
Las Vegas Convention Center, Upper North Hall, N253

Presented by: Stuart Gosswein, SEMA; Merritt Blakeslee, The Blakeslee Law Firm; Robb Roby, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear; Steve Lustig, Dickinson Wright; Kenya Merritt, Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Presented by representatives from Federal enforcement agencies and seasoned intellectual property attorneys, this informative seminar will tackle real-world counterfeit problems impacting SEMA member companies and provide tips on how to avoid and combat the threat.  Expert panelists will cover a wide range of topics including:

  • Protecting intellectual property marketed at trade shows and sold on the Internet
  • Understanding the difference between counterfeit product, unlawful knock-offs and legal imitations
  • Training staff or hiring private investigators to identify fake merchandise
  • Working with Customs, FBI and other government agencies to seize pirated products and prevent illegal knock-offs.

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