The Final Bell Is About to Ring: Register for the Last IP Summer School Session

Class is almost dismissed for the summer, but there’s one important lesson left on the syllabus.

Ward and Smith’s IP Summer School wraps up on August 27, 2026, with its final free webinar, IP Litigation: Protecting Your Brand at Home and Abroad.

In this final session, Ward and Smith IP litigators Joe Schouten and Payton Bullard will walk attendees through the practical side of IP enforcement. The session will cover how IP disputes are evaluated, how enforcement cases are built, what businesses can expect from litigation timelines, and how to think about IP protection as part of a broader business strategy rather than a last-minute legal emergency.

Whether you’re a business owner, in-house counsel, executive, advisor, or anyone responsible for protecting valuable business assets, this session is designed to give you clear, usable guidance before a dispute lands on your desk.

What’s on the Lesson Plan?

During this 45-minute class, Joe and Payton will discuss:

• How businesses can respond when a competitor copies a product, brand, or idea
• What trade secret, trademark, and broader IP enforcement disputes can look like
• How IP litigation cases are built from the ground up
• What realistic timelines, costs, and outcomes may be involved
• How domestic and international brand protection can affect enforcement strategy
• Why proactive IP planning can help reduce risk before a dispute begins

Don’t miss the last class of the summer. Register today!