This webinar is designed to demystify trademark law for artists, entrepreneurs, and attorneys alike. Whether you're a creative looking to protect your brand, a business owner navigating intellectual property, or an attorney seeking to better serve clients, this session will provide you with the foundational knowledge needed to understand trademark principles and make informed decisions. Attendees will learn the key concepts behind trademarks, how they can safeguard business assets, and the practical steps to take when filing, registering and defending trademarks. For attorneys in other practice areas, this webinar will provide the insights needed to advise clients on how trademark issues intersect with their broader legal and business goals.

ft. Summer Basham Todd, Esq.
Associate Attorney at Patterson Intellectual Property Law

Summer focuses on both intellectual property prosecution and litigation. She prepares and prosecutes patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and develops strategic approaches to portfolio management tailored to each client’s business goals. Her practice also includes trademark registration and enforcement, brand management, and copyright protection for creative and technology-driven ventures. During law school, Summer served as Editor-in-Chief of the Belmont Law Review, overseeing publication of scholarly articles on emerging legal issues. Additionally, she completed a judicial externship with Justice Jeffrey S. Bivins of the Tennessee Supreme Court and Judge Joseph A. Woodruff in the State of Tennessee’s 21st Judicial District.