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Intellectual Property (IP) strategy is a business strategy
April 26, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
FreeJoin us for a fantastic session with the USPTO on patents and trademarks for small businesses!
Wednesday, April 26 | 11-12:30 PM PDT.
As a small business owner you may have heard the terms Intellectual property, trademarks, or patents, but what do these terms really mean and how can they help or impact your business?
Join SBA Portland district office as we host the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a presentation that will overview the four major types of intellectual property (IP) and explain why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider them in their business strategy.
Topics include:
• Overview of intellectual property types: patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets
• Why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP
• Importance of patent and trademark searching to protect your IP and possibly avoid infringement
• Understanding the risks of early disclosure
• Resources and assistance available through the USPTO
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