Saper Law’s Sales Rep Agreements Seminar

January’s seminar at Saper Law focused on the topic of Sales Representative Agreements. Daliah Saper, Principal Attorney at Saper Law, lead the presentation using case studies and sample contracts. Her discussion addressed payment and commission structures, non-compete and confidentiality agreements, territorial and geographical boundaries, intellectual property (ie trademarks, copyrights, patents) ownership, as well as the Illinois Sales Representative Act. To request a free copy of the powerpoint, please contact Saper Law.

The American Bar Association publishes Daliah Saper’s article: Designer Jewelry vs Inspired by Jewelry

Daliah Saper's article titled:  "Designer” Jewelry vs. “Inspired-by” Jewelry: Intellectual Property Infringement and Unfair Competition Considerations was recently republished in the ABA's Winter 2010 issue of the Intellectual Property Law Committee Newsletter. The article analyzes copyright, trademark, and unfair competition law as applied to “inspired-by” jewelry designs and provides practical tips to avoid legal problems in these areas.  To read the text of the article as it was originally printed in the Journal of the  Dupage County Bar Association click here.

Saper Law publishes article in Dupage County Bar Journal: How to Avoid and Respond to Trademark Office Actions

The Dupage County Bar Association recently published an article by Saper Law Attorney, Shannon Bond, in its October 2009 issue.  The article discusses trademark office actions, specifically: "How to Avoid and Respond to Trademark Office Actions." HOW TO AVOID AND RESPOND TO TRADEMARK OFFICE ACTIONS You must file an application with the U.S Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to federally register your client’s trademark. If the USPTO Examining Attorney assigned to your client’s application objects to the application, he or she will issue an Office Action. When you disagree with the Examiner’s objection, you must submit arguments in favor of Continue Reading

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Watch Video from the July Seminar at Saper Law on Trademarks and Copyrights

Daliah Saper recently presentated on trademarks and copyrights. The first 1/2 hour of the presentation is an overview of patent law presented by Eric Waltmire (he called in). The last hour focuses on the difference between trademarks and copyrights, and provides a detailed explanation of the trademark and copyright registration process. Common law trademarks and office actions are also discussed. If you have a trademark or copyright you would like to register or protect contact Saper Law for a consultation: 312.527.4100.

Daliah’s Presentation on “Inspired-by” Jewelry Can be accessed here

If you missed Daliah's presentation to the YLS Intellectual Property Law Committee today, you may access her powerpoint here: CBA Presentation 12.3.08  Daliah's presentation was titled:  "Designer" Jewelry vs. "Inspired-By"Jewelry: Intellectual Property Infringement and Unfair Competition Considerations . In her talk, Daliah provided an overview of copyright, trademark, and unfair competition laws as they are applied in cases concerning jewelry.   

“Designer” Jewelry vs. “Inspired-by” Jewelry: Intellectual Property Infringement and Unfair Competition Considerations

“Designer” Jewelry vs. “Inspired-by” Jewelry: Intellectual Property Infringement and Unfair Competition Considerations   By: Daliah Saper, Saper Law Offices, LLC with assistance from her law clerks: Nicolas Jaramillo, Northwestern ’10, and Adam Urbanczyk, John Marshall ‘09 Continue Reading

September Saper Law Seminar: “IP Valuation and Trade Secret Protection: What are your customer lists and ‘special sauces’ really worth?”

If you missed the September Saper Law Seminar on IP Valuation and Trade Secret Protection, you can view and download Daliah Saper’s presentation below. What is Intellectual Property, and how do I establish such rights?  How much is my Intellectual Property worth?  What steps must I take to protect my trade secret, copyright, patent, or trademark?  Find the answers to these questions and others in the presentation below. Download:   September Saper Law Seminar: IP Valuation and Trade Secret Protection Continue Reading

July Saper Law Seminar: “Brand Creation: From Conception to Protection”

If you missed this month's seminar on Trademarks and the procedures involved in receiving registration on your Trademark, you can download the presentation below. What is a Trademark?  What is required for Trademark registration?  What is involved in the Trademark registration application process?  Find the answers to these Trademark questions and more by viewing the attached PowerPoint presentation. PowerPoint Download:  Brand Creation: From Conception to Protection

Saper Law Announces the Launch of Seminars at Saper Law

In conjunction with a move to our new River North office space located at 500 North Dearborn, Suite 1200, Saper Law will be hosting a monthly seminar series geared towards creative entrepreneurs and innovative business organizations.Our first Seminar will be held on Tuesday July 15 and will explore the creative and legal processess behind developing and protecting a brand.Guest speaker, Lisa Ghisolf of Gizmo Design, Inc. will begin the discussion with an overview of logo and tag line conceptualization and follow it with a guide to creating and implementing a successful website and marketing strategy.Daliah Saper will lead up the Continue Reading

Daliah Saper is Guest Columnist for ICNC

Posted Monday, June 17, 2008 Daliah Saper is this month's Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago featured guest columnist.  In her June 2008 ICN article, she writes about topics in intellectual property law, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents.  Daliah explains the advantages entrepreneurs and business owners secure from protecting the value of their intellectual property.  The column may be accessed online: https://saperlaw.com/?p=42

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