Innovation Ecosystem Panels and Resources
Join the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) for 2025 National Small Business Week! Register today for this in person and virtual event to learn about intellectual property, business planning, and funding resources for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
The event will take place virtually and in person at the Midwest Elijah J. McCoy Regional Outreach Office in Detroit, Michigan on May 8 from noon to 3:30 p.m. ET. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.
Agenda
The agenda is subject to change. All times listed are in Eastern Time.
12:00-12:10 p.m. Opening remarks
- Derris Banks, Midwest Elijah J. McCoy Regional Director, USPTO
- Laketa Henderson, Michigan District Office, District Director, SBA
12:10-12:50 p.m. The value of branding
- Jason Lott, Managing Trademark Attorney, Trademark Customer Outreach, USPTO
12:50-1:00 p.m. Small business success story
1:00 -1:40 p.m. Intellectual property strategies in business
- Mike Marchand, Southeast Michigan Chapter Chair, SCORE
- Thomas Anderson, SCORE Mentor and Of Counsel, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
1:40-1:50 p.m. Small business success story
1:50-2:30 p.m. SBIR/STTR programs and resources
- Anna Bier, SBIR/STTR Federal Grants and Contracts Consultant, SBDC Tech Team
- Kayo Ramirez, Corporate Formation & Licensing Tech Consultant, SBDC Tech Team
In-Person Only
2:30-3:30 p.m. Networking
Contact us
For questions about this event, please contact midwest@uspto.gov.
Accessibility accommodation
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.