As part of the ongoing 2009 IP Seminar Series, Stoel Rives is hosting its fourth complimentary seminar, titled "What Every Dietary Supplement Business Should Know About Protecting Brands and Managing Trademark Concerns." Stoel Rives attorneys Michael E. Mangelson, Catherine P. Lake and Joshua G. Gigger will focus on the methodologies for effectively developing and protecting brands in the dietary supplement industry. Topics for discussion will include:

• A short introduction into what can be protected as a trademark.
• Best practices for developing brands, including selecting and clearing trademarks.
• Benefits of and options for federal and foreign registration of trademarks.
• How to use and not to use brands in advertising and selling dietary supplements.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to more effectively manage your company's brands. Complimentary lunch and presentation materials for the 2009 IP Seminar Series will be provided.

When:	Tuesday, July 21, 2009 11:30 a.m. - Registration and Lunch Noon - 1 p.m. - Presentation
Where:	Stoel Rives LLP One Utah Center 201 S Main Street, Suite 1100 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Click here for directions
Parking:	Validations will be provided for One Utah Center.
Cost:	Complimentary (lunch included)
RSVP:	Space is limited! Please register by Thursday, July 16, 2009

For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Oblad at (801) 715-6662 or joblad@stoel.com

Mark your calendar for future IP Seminars:

Sept. 24, 2009:	Patent Protection Pitfalls
Nov. 19, 2009:	Topic TBD

, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.