How CPAs Can Protect Their Names, Brands, Logos, and Taglines
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price $39.00
Non-Member Price $59.00
Overview
Most businesses are identified in the marketplace by the different symbols, logos, words, etc., that they use. These devices, also known as trademarks, are also used by CPAs whether knowingly or unknowingly. This course seeks to inform CPAs on what trademarks are, and how they can use trademarks in identifying their practices in the marketplace. The course also seeks to illustrate the advantages of trademarks and why CPAs should be aware of them and their use.
Objectives
- Educate the attendees on what trademarks are and their importance
- Educate the attendees on the sources of trademarks and how to acquire or accrue trademark rights
- Examples of CPA-Related trademarks
- Advantages of trademarks and trademark protection
- Best practices regarding trademarks
Highlights
- What Are Trademarks
- Types of Trademarks
- Trademark Selection
- Sources of Protection
- Federal Registration Process
- Requirements for Maintenance
- Advantages of Protection
- Best Practices
Designed For
Sole practitioners, CPA Firm Managers, CPA Firm Partners
Prerequisites
None
Preparation
None
Notice
Your webinar can be accessed via https://ctcpas.acpen.com/. If you do not have an ACPEN account, please sign up for an account using the email address you have on file with CTCPA.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Alozie Etufugh, J.D., Etufugh Law
Alozie N. Etufugh
Mr. Etufugh is the Managing Partner of Etufugh Law. He began his legal career with an Intellectual Property law firm based in New York City. His firm’s current practice areas include all aspects of Patent, Trademark and Copyright law, including prosecution, corporate transactions, licensing, and client counseling.
Mr. Etufugh has a background in Electrical Engineering for which he received a Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) degree from Manhattan College. He received his law degree from Pennsylvania State University and is a registered patent attorney licensed to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). He is licensed to practice in both States of New York and New Jersey. Mr. Etufugh is also admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York (EDNY & SDNY), and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC).
Mr. Etufugh has represented small, mid-sized and Fortune 500 Companies in the procurement, protection and enforcement of their Intellectual Property rights. Mr. Etufugh has experience in dealing with patent prosecution issues including: patent application drafting & preparation, responding to office actions, filing of continuation applications, and filing of applications under the USPTO’s Accelerated Examination program. Mr. Etufugh has also provided clients with advice and counsel regarding patent litigation strategy and licensing. In addition, Mr. Etufugh has represented clients in a variety of trademark issues including: trademark application filing & prosecution, trademark administrative disputes before the Trademark Trial & Appeals Board of the USPTO (Opposition and Cancellation proceedings), responding to and/or initiating cease & desist requests. Further, Mr. Etufugh has also provided clients with a variety of opinions including: trademark clearance opinions, freedom to operate opinions, and patentability/novelty opinions.
Bar Admissions: New York State Bar New Jersey State Bar United States Patent & Trademark Office Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Eastern District of New York & Southern District of New York
Education: Manhattan College, B.S. (Electrical Engineering, 1993) Penn State University, J.D. (2001)
Non-Member Price $59.00
Member Price $39.00