Trademarks for Beginners

CLE: 1 hour (substantive)

Trademarks for Beginners is an introductory course for paralegals who want to learn about trademarks. The course reviews basic trademark terminology, how to use systems on USPTO.gov, and how to draft a trademark application.


Your Instructor


Diane Charboneau
Diane Charboneau

Diane began her career as a paralegal in 2009. She is experienced in Trusts and Estates (estate planning and estate administration) and Intellectual Property.

Diane has two years of experience providing paralegal services to attorneys on an exclusively remote/virtual basis.

She is a CORE Registered Paralegal through the National Federation of Paralegal Associations and a member of the Paralegal Division and Intellectual Property Division of the North Carolina Bar Association.

Diane graduated cum laude from East Carolina University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a minor in International Business. As an ECU Cheerleader, she enjoyed cheering for the Pirates, interacting with fans, and volunteering in the Greenville community.

Diane resides in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina with her husband and two sons. In her spare time, she loves cooking, running, and yoga. She also enjoys drinking coffee, traveling, and playing at the beach with her family.


Course Curriculum


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Frequently Asked Questions


Has this CLE been pre-approved by NALA?
This seminar meets the requirements of the NALA Certifying Board for continuing legal education credit required to maintain the CP (Certified Paralegal) credential.
How many CLE hours are pre-approved?
This CLE has been approved for 1 hour (substantive hour for NALA).
Will this CLE count for paralegal certifications other than NALA?
Currently, this CLE has only been pre-approved by NALA, however, as of the date of publishing, several state and national organizations accept credit pre-approved by NALA. It is the responsibility of the paralegal to confirm this CLE meets the requirements of their certifying organization PRIOR to purchasing this CLE.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
​Upon completion, please email [email protected], and your certificate of completion will be emailed to you within 24 hours.​ Please include the word "URGENT" in the subject line if you need the certificate on the same business day. Every effort will be made to send the completion certificate on the same day, but it is not guaranteed.

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