Intellectual Property (IP) strategy is a business strategy

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), in collaboration with the Portland District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), will provide a brief overview of the four major types of intellectual property (IP) and explain 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
• 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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For more information, please email western@uspto.gov.