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How to Protect Your Business and Invention Using Trademarks and Patents
Recorded Webinar (online)
patents, trademarks and copyrights.
Date: July 18, 2024
Cost: $0.00
Duration: 90 minutes Language: English View webinar Viewing this webinar requires some basic information. This data is only used within SCORE and will not be distributed to any third parties.
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If you’re an entrepreneur, start-up or small business owner, it’s important to understand how to protect yourself using intellectual property rights. In this session, we’ll be joined by experts from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and a successful inventor and entrepreneur who will break down the basics of patents and trademarks.

In this webinar, we’ll discuss the federal trademark registration process, the importance of trademarking goods and services and how patents can protect innovative ideas. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the different types of intellectual property
  • Learn the federal trademark registration process
  • Practical application of trademarks and patents in the business world
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About the presenters
Brian Fried
Brian Fried
Brian Fried is known as "The Inventor Coach," an inventor, 3x author, expert speaker and host on innovation and invention.
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Dave Gooder - Commissioner for Trademarks at U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Dave Gooder
David S. Gooder is the Commissioner for Trademarks at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Vaishali Udupa - Commissioner for Patents at the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Vaishali Udupa
Vaishali Udupa is the Commissioner for Patents at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). As Commissioner for Patents, Ms. Udupa manages and leads the Patents organization as its chief operating officer.
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Trademark
How to Trademark Your Business Brand
In this webinar, our expert presenter will explain the basics of trademarks and how it can help protect your business brands and identifiers.
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