Shareholder Heather Smith-Carra will present on Ex Parte Appeals on Wednesday, June 17, at the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) 2026 Trademark Boot Camp in Washington, D.C.
Her presentation will cover practice rules, pleading requirements, tips for briefs, oral arguments, and what happens after the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board renders its decision.
According to the AIPLA Website, the program is a two-day comprehensive CLE program designed for new practitioners and others interested in learning the basics of trademark practice. Day one includes instructional sessions on trademark clearance, pre-filing considerations, trademark prosecution, and international trademark filing strategies. Day two focuses on disputes, including trademark investigations, cease-and-desist campaigns, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) practice, and an introduction to trademark litigation.
You can learn more and register by clicking here.
