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Description
This webinar was originally recorded on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Generally, intellectual property is one of the most common assets that nonprofits have. Unfortunately, it is often a forgotten asset. Imagine you are a nonprofit corporation utilizing volunteers for creative projects, or you have an opportunity to have your name prominently featured on goods, or you developed an invention and want to make sure it goes to market at cost. Understanding the ownership dynamics and permissible uses of intellectual property is key to navigating legal landscapes.
This workshop will begin with a basic primer on copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property that nonprofits routinely interact with. It will include a discussion of how nonprofit law handles intellectual property and identify ways that nonprofits can utilize their intellectual property to their advantage and avoiding common pitfalls.
Important Note: This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or technical advice. Further, because of the educational nature of the information, the workshop does not form any type of attorney client relationship. If you are unsure about anything covered in this presentation, we suggest that you contact the appropriate agency or seek professional advice.
Cost
Free for Nonprofit Association of Washington Members (check the member resources page for the coupon code) and members of participating state associations (contact your state association for the special discount code)
$10 for Not-yet-members. Interested in becoming a member? Find more information here.
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Who Should Attend
This webinar is designed for nonprofit board members or staff interested in nonprofit law basics. It is appropriate for organizations with or without staff.
Accessibility
Captioning: Automated captions are available.
Visual Descriptions: Presenters will include visual descriptions of themselves and the slides to give a person who is low-vision or blind, a sense of space and place.
About the Speaker
Luis Adán Jiménez, Senior Associate, Apex Law Group
Luis Adán Jiménez is a senior associate at Apex Law Group, a boutique law firm based in Seattle, Washington. Born and raised in rural New Mexico in a family of artists, Adán developed a deep appreciation for the arts early in life. This background significantly influences his legal career, where he specializes in intellectual property law, particularly focusing on copyrights and trademarks. His work often involves supporting artists, creatives, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs, combining his passion for the arts with his legal expertise.
Adán earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Idaho College of Law in 2016, and prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Fine and Studio Arts from the University of New Mexico in 2010. Since being admitted to the Washington State Bar, he has been actively involved in the legal community, serving as the President and Board Member for Washington Lawyers for the Arts and as Co-Vice Chair of the King County Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Section, board member of Global Leadership Forum. He also volunteers with Kids in Need of Defense, assisting unaccompanied minors with legal challenges in the United States, and Communities Rise legal clinics, assisting nonprofits with legal questions. In my free time, I like spending time with my family and running.
Thanks to Our Partner
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with Apex Law Group and the Washington Office of the Secretary of State.
Questions? Contact Nonprofit Association of Washington
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