Intellectual property basics and helpful resources

If you are an aspiring entrepreneur, innovator, or student, then register today for any of these free United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) training sessions. Held on the first Thursday of every month, the sessions provide a general overview on patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from USPTO experts about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovation as you transition from idea to product. 

The session will cover:

  • An overview of intellectual property types: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
  • Why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP
  • Local resources and assistance available through the USPTO and other agencies

For more information, email midwest@uspto.gov or call 313-446-4800.

Upcoming events

This is an opportunity to learn from USPTO experts about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovation as you transition from idea to product.

Past events

This is an opportunity to learn from USPTO experts about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovation as you transition from idea to product.

This is an opportunity to learn from USPTO experts about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovation as you transition from idea to product.

This is an opportunity to learn from USPTO experts about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovation as you transition from idea to product.

Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets?

Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets?

Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets?

Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets?

Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets?

Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets?

Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets?

Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets?

Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets?