Four prominent intellectual property attorneys are set to share expertise on name, image, and likeness (NIL) licensing at the upcoming I ♡ Trademarks Conference in New York.
The session brings together attorneys with specialized backgrounds in trademark protection and intellectual property. Erica Rogers, a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Trademark Law from Ward and Smith, will moderate the discussion.
Panelists include:
Shelley Fullwood of Olive & Olive, who previously supervised the Trademark Clinic at North Carolina Central University
Kyona McGhee, founder of “Trademark My Stuff,” who has successfully filed thousands of trademark applications
Michelle Miller, an international business attorney who leads the Intellectual Property, Entertainment, & Entrepreneurship Clinic at Chicago-Kent College of Law
Focus on Complex Regulatory Frameworks
The panel aims to provide practical guidance on managing the legal challenges that arise when influencers—including college athletes—license their name, image, and likeness for promotions.
The session will examine hypothetical social media posts and real-world scenarios relevant to universities, businesses, students, and brand owners.
Key topics include identifying common pitfalls in influencer marketing, managing NIL licensing across athletic and non-athletic contexts, and navigating FTC guidelines alongside NCAA rules.
The attorneys will also address trademark, publicity rights, and copyright concerns within influencer agreements, while offering strategies to prevent legal complications.
The session is part of the broader I ♡ Trademarks Conference, which features five CLE sessions and networking opportunities specifically designed for trademark professionals. The event takes place on March 18, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (ET) at 515 Madison Avenue in New York City.
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Four prominent intellectual property attorneys are set to share expertise on name, image, and likeness (NIL) licensing at the upcoming I ♡ Trademarks Conference in New York.
The March 18 panel, “Under the Influencer: Avoiding Chaos for NIL on Social Media,” will address growing legal complexities in the creator economy as influencer marketing intersects with trademark law.
The session brings together attorneys with specialized backgrounds in trademark protection and intellectual property. Erica Rogers, a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Trademark Law from Ward and Smith, will moderate the discussion.
Panelists include:
Focus on Complex Regulatory Frameworks
The panel aims to provide practical guidance on managing the legal challenges that arise when influencers—including college athletes—license their name, image, and likeness for promotions.
The session will examine hypothetical social media posts and real-world scenarios relevant to universities, businesses, students, and brand owners.
Key topics include identifying common pitfalls in influencer marketing, managing NIL licensing across athletic and non-athletic contexts, and navigating FTC guidelines alongside NCAA rules.
The attorneys will also address trademark, publicity rights, and copyright concerns within influencer agreements, while offering strategies to prevent legal complications.
The session is part of the broader I ♡ Trademarks Conference, which features five CLE sessions and networking opportunities specifically designed for trademark professionals. The event takes place on March 18, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (ET) at 515 Madison Avenue in New York City.