Universities reflect on playing ‘in the same sandbox’

Rani Mehta

January 24 2020

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Trademark professionals in the education sector discuss how they navigate brand licensing and balance IP enforcement with public perception – providing lessons for others too

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Rani Mehta

Senior Reporter Managing IP

Rani reports on all aspects of IP in the US and the Americas, particularly trademarks and copyright. Based in New York, she covers in-house and private practice lawyers' concerns and insights into the market.

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