SBDC Intellectual Property Basics

This webinar provides an overview and highlights the importance of the various intellectual property (IP) protections available.

Topics include:
-Overview of patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights
-Considerations by innovators and entrepreneurs for protecting their IP
-Resources and assistance through USPTO and other agencies

*Presented by the US Patent & Trademark Office.

*Hosted by the Texas South-West SBDC Network in partnership with the Alabama SBDC Network, Arkansas SBDC Network, Louisiana SBDC Network, New Mexico SBDC Network, North Texas SBDC Network, Northwest Texas SBDC Network, Oklahoma SBDC Network, Texas Gulf Coast SBDC Network, and Tennessee SBDC Network.

*Cohosted by the UTRGV SBDC with promotional support from participating resource partners, including the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce; Consulate of Mexico in McAllen; Edinburg Chamber of Commerce; Greater Alton Chamber of Commerce; Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce; Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce; Harlingen Economic Development Corporation; Hidalgo Economic Development Corporation; Palmview Chamber of Commerce; Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation; Rio Grande City Greater Chamber of Commerce; Rio Grande City Public Library; Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; San Benito Chamber of Commerce; South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce; Starr County Industrial Foundation; and Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center.

Register at link above. Deadline applies