We have an exciting day planned for this year's Intellectual Property CLE Blast! We have various topics ranging from NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) to ethics, patents and more. Plan to stay until the end because we also have a blind bourbon and whiskey tasting planned for a Happy Hour immediately following the program. We will also have some wine, beer and nonalcoholic options for attendees. Please complete the free RSVP to let us know you are coming, so we can plan accordingly! Materials for this program will be made available online.

 WHAT IS BLAST FORMAT: The flexible "blast" format allows you to create your own schedule. Take as many or as few CLE sessions as you want. The registration desk will be open all day, so you can come and go for the hours you need when it is convenient for you. You will check-out and pay for the sessions you attended whenever you finish. Attendees can earn up to 5 hours of CLE credit. Pre-registration is not required, but we highly encourage you to complete the RSVP! 

COST: Payment will be determined at checkout depending on the number of hours you attend. Check or credit card will be accepted (no cash).

• $40.00 per hour for TBA Intellectual Property Section Members
• $50.00 per hour for TBA Members
• $80.00 per hour for Non-Members

 SCHEDULE:

• 9:30-10am CT: Check-In and Light Breakfast
• 10am -12pm CT: "College Athletes Can Now Say - “Show Me the Money!”" by AJ Bahou, Bobby Bramhill, Melia Jones and Scott White (2 General)
• 12-12:30pm CT: Lunch
• 12:30-1:30pm CT: "I Am Not a Cat: Technology and Ethical Issues in the Practice of Law" by Seth Ogden, Hemant Gupta, Wade Sims and John Dollarhide (1 Dual)
• 1:30-1:45pm CT: Break
• 1:45-2:45pm CT: "Best Practices for Patent Portfolio Management in Light of Developments in 35 USC 101" by William Fortunato (1 General)
• 2:45-3pm CT: Break
• 3-4pm CT: "Rock of Aging" by Ken Abdo (1 General)
• 4-5pm CT: Networking Reception and blind whiskey and bourbon tasting led by Ed Lanquist

 SAVE MONEY: Use the prepaid CLE credits that come with your TBA Complete Membership.

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• Not a member of the IP section? Join here for additional savings and benefits.

COVID-19 Safety Acknowledgement 

The TBA will monitor federal, state and local requirements and follow the most stringent guidelines in place at the time of the event. Please review the following safety acknowledgement before registration. By registering for this program, you agree to the liability waiver and release of claims outlined in the link below: 

https://www.tba.org/?pg=COVID-19-Safety-Acknowledgement