Section Intellectual Property

The Intellectual Property Section provides continuing legal educational (CLE) programs, proposes and/or comments upon changes in intellectual property law, and serves as a forum for the exchange of new ideas and networking among its members.

Section Chairs

Jeffrey Knowles
415 391 4800
jknowles@coblentzlaw.com

Steve Nielsen
415 272 8210
steve@nielsenpatents.com

Notices

Administrative Order 20-06

Updated April 1, 2020

Main County Superior Court Uniform Local Rules 2

Updated July 1, 2019

Update Emergency Orders to Administrative Orders 20-06

Updated April 6, 2020

There are no upcoming Intellectual Property events

Two Copyright Cases of Note

Dec 04, 2020
By Francine Ward

Copyright owners frequently hear—from friends, advisors, and even some attorneys—that they have a copyright the very moment they reduce their original content into a tangible fixed format. While this is statutorily true, for all intents and purposes it is not in practice.

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MCLE FAIR RECAP

Virtual MCLE Fair a Great Success!

Dec 04, 2020
By The Marin Lawyer

MCBA hosted its first-ever all-virtual MCLE Fair last month. In another first, we partnered with multiple Bay Area bar associations, which allowed more people to attend at member rates. The Bay Area-wide audience and ability to appear via Zoom enabled us to attract prominent speakers and panelists from around the Bay Area and beyond. With thirteen separate programs over four days, including several panel discussions, program highlights will have to suffice for our recap.

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2021 Officers & Board of Directors Slate Announced

Board Nominees to Be Voted on at General Membership Meeting October 28

Oct 15, 2020
By MCBA

The slate for MCBA's 2021 officers and board of directors has been announced. Please join us on October 28 as the 2021 officers and new board members will be voted on during our virtual general membership meeting, which features an update from the Marin Superior Court.

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COVID-19 Resources

Local News & Information Regarding COVID-19

Jun 30, 2020
By MCBA

Local News & Information Regarding COVID-19. Including Marin County Superior Court updates, Administrative orders, and Emergency orders.

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President's Message

Repairing Our World One Step at a Time

Jun 04, 2020
By Susan Feder

Our society and criminal justice system remain plagued by systemic racism and inequality. As much as we know injustice and inequality exist, it is easy to feel powerless in the face of such an overwhelming problem. Videos like the one of George Floyd's murder can reinforce that powerlessness. Or they can spur us to action.

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Marin Court Clerk's Offices Reopen June 1

Court posts documents for procedures

May 29, 2020
By MCBA

Effective June 1st - Marin County Superior Court's Clerk's Offices will reopen. Courtroom proceedings will be virtual through the use of remote video technologies until further notice. Posted are 3 resource documents.

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