Intellectual Property Law

The U.S. Copyright Office released the Copyright Registration Toolkit, a comprehensive resource designed to help creators, small business owners, advisors, and others navigate the copyright system. Read more

According to a newly filed federal lawsuit in North Carolina, Leroy Nabors, a former IT contractor turned full-time employee at MrBeast YouTube LLC, is accused of swiping thousands of confidential files, including trade secrets detailing how Jimmy Donaldson (aka MrBeast) and his team develops its uniquely successful videos. Read more

I hope everybody has had a lovely April! The weather out in Sacramento and Tahoe has been unbelievable recently, minus some storms at the beginning of the month.  I hope you and your families are getting the chance to get out and enjoy some sun. The hiking in Tahoe has been fantastic, if you get a chance I recommend making a trip. Read more

This is the IP 5K Run/Walk Waiver of Liability form. Read more

Join the California Lawyers Association's IP Section for a refreshing 5K Run/Walk during the INTA Annual Meeting in San Diego. Whether you're looking to break a sweat or just enjoy a casual stroll, this is a fun way to connect with fellow IP attorneys while taking in some of San Diego’s most scenic sights. Read more

The Dipsea Trail is a moderate 10-mile hike, starting and ending in Stinson Beach. Hike details are found here: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/dipsea-trail--2. We will discuss practical strategies for managing mental health, stress, and overall well-being that are tailored to the legal profession, focusing on physical and professional health. Hiking and other structured social exercise activities, engaged in regularly and with intention, can form the foundation for a positive work-life balance, increase self-awareness and self-regulation, protect against attorney stress, and stimulate creativity and initiative both inside and outside a law practice. Read more

This program will provide the audience an overview andgeneral information about Uruguay as a party to thePatent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). This program will go into the details about why Uruguay took so long tosign and join the PCT Agreement. The goal is to share information on the Read more

I’ve been attending the IP Institute for years now, and every year I am reminded why I love the practice of IP – the intersection of technology and law gives us an everchanging practice full of new and fascinating developments. A happy side effect of this is that every year the Institute is packed with curious minds and fascinating people ready to talk about IP law. Read more

This will be a relatively flat but somewhat long urban hike, starting at Fort Funston, cutting a diagonal across San Francisco, and ending at the Ferry Building, in the Embarcadero. The hike will be about 15 miles. We will stop for lunch along the route. We did the crosstown trail last in June of 2024, from Candlestick Point to Land's End. This will be another fantastic opportunity to experience San Francisco's green spaces and unique character. Read more

This year’s Institute provided a wide range of cutting-edge and compelling presentations on patent, copyright, trademark, AI, ethics, and more. Read more