James J. Kozuch of Caesar Rivise, PC presented an introductory seminar on Intellectual Property at the Tamaqua Community Art Center in Tamaqua, Carbon County on November 22, 2016. The presentation, entitled “An Introduction to Intellectual Property for Artists and Art Organizations,” provided an overview of patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights for artists looking to protect their work. Located about 30 miles northwest of Caesar Rivise’s Allentown office, the Art Center was established in 2012 by the Tamaqua Area Community Partnership (TACP) to support the Arts in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

James J. Kozuch heads the Lehigh Valley office of Caesar Rivise, PC. Mr. Kozuch litigates intellectual property and commercial matters, and has been lead counsel in jury trials, bench trials, and hearings in cases involving patent and trademark infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of non-compete agreements, and breach of contracts. He also counsels clients on intellectual property law, prepares and prosecutes U.S. and international patent applications, and provides opinions on patentability, infringement, and validity. He is an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), a member of the Academy of Court-Appointed Masters (ACAM), and a Licensed Professional Engineer. He served on the Board of Commissioners for Salisbury Township and on the Board of Commissioners for Lehigh County, and currently serves as a Delegate to the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) House of Delegates. Mr. Kozuch also plays an active role on the Board of Directors of the Bar Association of Lehigh County where he both chairs the Federal Practice Committee and serves as Secretary. An engineering graduate of Cornell University, Mr. Kozuch received an MBA from Lehigh University and his law degree from Temple University School of Law.

Celebrating its 90^th year in business, Caesar Rivise’s focus and experience in the areas of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets have consistently ranked it as a top intellectual property law firm by legal peers. Exceptional legal experience, technological expertise in all major industries, and a long history of client service excellence are hallmarks of Caesar Rivise.