In Celebration of World Intellectual Property Day, MCBL and The United States Patent Trademark Office (USPTO) will provide a brief overview of the four major types of intellectual property (IP) with an emphasis on patents and explain why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider them in their business plan.

Topics include:

• Overview of intellectual property types: patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets

• Why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP

• Understanding the risks of early disclosure

• Resources and assistance available through the USPTO

Speaker: Brent Fairbanks, Assistant Outreach Coordinator and Parent Examiner

FREE | ONLINE VIA ZOOM
Click here to register! https://bit.ly/SBDC-ip2