Webinar offered by the DCBA in collaboration with EACC Florida
The United Kingdom left the European Union on January 31, 2020 and entered an 11-month “transition period” running until December 31st, 2020 during which the UK and EU will negotiate the exact terms of their future relationship. The consequences of Brexit will be far-reaching and will impact the United Kingdom and the EU in many and possibly unforeseen ways. Companies across all industries will be affected in a variety of ways, including in areas related to intellectual property and corporate brand protection. The United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has provided guidance on the changes in the protection of European Union trademarks and community designs during the “Transition Period” and after the United Kingdom’s exit. This webinar will discuss the impact on registration and protection of trademarks, designs, geographical indications, and other intellectual property rights currently harmonized under EU legislation. It will also touch upon International Registrations, .eu domain names and the enforcement of rights in the EU Customs Union.
Topics to be covered
- What does the “transition period” entail and what do you need to be aware of during this period with regards to new filings, renewals, etc …
- There’s been discussion about “cloning” of registered rights post-transition period.
- What does this mean?
- What happens in case of pending court proceedings during / after the “transition period”?
- Will copyrights and patents be affected by Brexit?
- How are European companies preparing for this?
- What impact will Brexit have on US companies with business operations in Europe?
Speakers
- Jaime Rich Vining, Esq – Friedland Vining (Miami, FL) – Moderator
- Prof. Caroline Bradley – University of Miami School of Law (Miami, FL)
- Michael Hawkins – Noerr (Alicante, Spain)
- Steven Kozlowski – Kozlowski Law Firm P.A (Miami, FL)
Bios
Caroline Bradley, Professor of Law and Associate Dean for
International and Graduate Programs at the University of Miami School of Law, began her academic career in 1986, serving as a lecturer in law at the London School of Economics and Political Science. She obtained her LL.M. (first class) from Jesus College, Cambridge, in 1984, and qualified as a solicitor before joining the LSE faculty.
Professor Bradley, who joined the Law School faculty in 1992, has written widely on matters of British and European financial law. At the University of Miami, she teaches courses in European Community law, United States securities regulation, international finance and business associations.
Michael Hawkins is a partner in the law firm Noerr’s office in Alicante (Spain), which he co-founded in 2011. Michael is a Solicitor admitted in England and Wales and Ireland. His practice covers global trade mark and design strategy and advice, with a particular emphasis on EU trade marks and designs, specialising in proceedings before the EUIPO and the European courts in Luxembourg since he arrived in Alicante in 2007.
Michael holds a degree in law from the University of Oxford and completed post-graduate studies in intellectual property at the University of Bristol. He regularly speaks, publishes and teaches on trade mark and design-related issues, including in the EU trade marks module of the University of Alicante’s IP Master Program.
Michael is a member of the Intellectual Property Law Committee of the Law Society of England & Wales and is heavily involved in the International Trademark Association (INTA). He is currently a Member of INTA’s Board of Directors, Co-Chair of its Brexit Task Force and Member of its Designs Committee.
Steven Kozlowski is Founder and Principal at Miami-based Kozlowski Law Firm PA which specializes in State and Federal Court litigation, corporate transactions, internal investigations, intellectual property, entertainment and media and white collar defense. Steven is admitted to Practice in Florida as well as in England and Wales. He has a J.D. In Law from the University of Miami School of Law.
Jaime Rich Vining practices law at the intersection of IP, Internet, and entertainment. Her focus is on trademark and copyright law as it pertains to the corporate world, entertainment, and the digital marketplace. A Florida Bar-certified Intellectual Property attorney, Jaime assists multinational corporations, technology startups and entertainment companies in developing global IP portfolios and policies to secure, maintain, and enforce trademark rights in the worldwide marketplace. Jaime serves as subcommittee chair of the Webcast team for the Law Firm committee of the International Trademark Association (INTA) and has chaired the Intellectual Property Committee of the Dade County Bar Association since 2010. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Miami School of Law teaching trademark law and advanced trademark law.
Prior to earning her law degree from the University of Miami School of Law and launching her legal career, Jaime was Executive Producer for a Florida-based non-profit media organization, coordinating music and television licensing efforts with major record labels.
