Category: Student Organization Announcements

IPTLA – Advertising Law Presentation

Thursday, 11/10 in Room W-210 at 12:15

Adam M. Ekonomon will present on the basics of advertising law.  Adam’s presentation will feature specific examples of advertisements.  Adam will discuss the Lanham Act, the Federal Trade Commission Act, and federal and state regulations.  Adam is the Director of Marketing, Advertising and Regulatory Law and Assistant General Counsel of The J.M. Smucker Company. Its family of brands includes Smucker’s, Folgers, Jif, and Crisco. Adam is an Akron Law graduate and has worked in private practice, as well as in house.

“Law and Lanes” Bowling Grand Prix and Fundraiser – Nov. 18, 7pm-2am

Akron, Case, and Cleveland Marshall Law Chapters of B.L.S.A would like to invite all Law Students and Legal Professionals to enjoy a night of bowling, fundraising and friendly competition. 

 Date: November 18, 2011

Time: 7pm to 2am

Venue: Clover Leaf Lanes, 5619 Brecksville Rd Independence, OH
Tournament:
Student teams: $80 per team, 8 students per team. 
Legal Professionals: $125 per team, 8 professionals per team.

Individuals:
Students: $15
Legal Professionals: $20 

Bowling equipment, food, and refreshments are included. Keep your tickets for entry to the after party at Tavo.

If you would like to join a team or create your own, contact Terence Baptiste tmb77@zips.uakron.edu.

Join IPTLA on Wednesday, November 9 as they host Deputy Director Bill Griffin and Director John White

Please join IPTLA as they host a discussion with Deputy Director Bill Griffin of the Office of Enrollment and Disciplne at the US Patent and Trademark Office and Director John White of Patent Professional Development at PLI.

When: Wednesday, November 9, 2011 from 12:15-1:10pm in Room 152 (Pizza will be served)

Deputy Director Griffin will discuss the America Invents Act as well as career opportunities with the USPTO. Director John White will discuss patent practice and the patent bar.