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February 2-4, 2027 | Las Vegas, NV

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David Adler

David Adler

PresidentAdler Law Group

David M. Adler is an attorney, author, and founder of Adler Law Group. Since 1997, David has managed a boutique law practice focused on helping interior designers, showrooms, and furniture manufacturers navigate legal challenges in the areas of Contracts, Corporations/LLCs, Trademark, Copyright, Marketing & Advertising and Social Media. From the first creative thought to the final installation, David has the experience to help clients bring creative projects to life.

David has been peer-designated as an Illinois Leading Lawyer since 2016 and an Illinois SuperLawyer® since 2012. David writes articles for State Bar journals and the ABA’s SciTech newsletter, and its IP Section magazine. David is licensed in Illinois and New York, a member of the Illinois State Bar, Federal General Bar and Federal Trial Bar, and admitted in the Northern District of Illinois and Southern District of New York. David received a double BA in English and History from Indiana University in 1994 and his law degree from DePaul University College of Law in 1997. Outside law, David taught Music Law at DePaul College of Law, Arts & Entertainment Law at Columbia College Chicago, and formerly chaired the Chicago Bar Association's Media & Entertainment Law Committee.

Protecting Your Brand Before It Costs You: Practical IP Strategies for Kitchen & Bath Professionals

Your reputation is one of your most valuable business assets—but many kitchen and bath professionals unknowingly expose their brands to unnecessary le

Your reputation is one of your most valuable business assets—but many kitchen and bath professionals unknowingly expose their brands to unnecessary legal and financial risk. Company names, showroom identities, product collections, social media conten

Your reputation is one of your most valuable business assets—but many kitchen and bath professionals unknowingly expose their brands to unnecessary legal and financial risk. Company names, showroom identities, product collections, social media content, photography, and even project names can create intellectual property issues that are expensive to fix after the fact.

This highly practical session will translate trademark and branding concepts in

Your reputation is one of your most valuable business assets—but many kitchen and bath professionals unknowingly expose their brands to unnecessary legal and financial risk. Company names, showroom identities, product collections, social media content, photography, and even project names can create intellectual property issues that are expensive to fix after the fact.

This highly practical session will translate trademark and branding concepts into everyday business decisions for designers, remodelers, manufacturers, retailers, and marketing professionals. Through real-world case studies and interactive audience exercises, attendees will learn how to build a stronger brand while avoiding common mistakes that can lead to disputes, forced rebranding, or lost marketing investments.

Rather than focusing on legal theory, this session provides actionable strategies that businesses of every size can implement immediately to protect their identity and maximize the value of their marketing efforts.

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David Adler
David AdlerPresident, Adler Law Group
Capacity Unlimited:No
Learning Objectives:After completing this session, attendees will be able to: 1. Identify the key elements that make a business or product brand protectable and valuable. 2. Evaluate potential business names, product lines, and marketing campaigns for common trademark risks before investing in them. 3. Recognize branding mistakes that frequently lead to costly disputes and understand practical methods for avoiding them. 4. Develop a simple action plan for protecting and strengthening their company’s brand assets.
On-Demand:No
Option for On-Demand:No
Presentation Approach:Lecture with Q&A