In celebration of World Intellectual Property Day (WIPD), the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), in collaboration with the Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership, will provide a brief overview of the four major types of IP and discuss why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider them in their business plan.
Topics include:
- Overview of intellectual property types: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
- An introduction to the new IP Identifier tool
- Why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP
- Understanding the risks of early disclosure
- Resources and assistance available through the USPTO
For more information, please email western@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.