Intellectual Property 101
Apr
22
2021
Thu 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Online
Facilitated by MSBDC State Office
Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? Learn about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovations as you transition from idea to product. The session will cover:
*What is the USPTO?
*An overview of intellectual property types: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
*Why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP
*How to get started in protecting your intellectual property
Speaker(s): Elizabeth Dougherty, Eastern Regional Outreach Director — U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Co-Sponsor(s): U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Fee: No Cost
