2022 IN Class #4
Learn the HOWS & WHYS of Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights & Trade Secrets
Come and Learn: Learn what Intellectual Property (IP) Protection is available to project what makes your invention unique.
Bill Berggren, IP Attorney and former 3M Engineer, will present key information you need to consider when applying for Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights and Trade Secrets.
Ben Edlavitch, IP Attorney, will conduct claim drafting and prior art searching exercises.
Learn:
1. Utility Patents, Design Patents and Provisional Patents:
· WHAT these each protect and do not protect.
· WHEN to Obtain each and when is too late.
· HOW is each is REVIEWED and APPROVED.
· WHAT is the Cost of each.
· WHAT You Need to Know About Recent Patent Law Changes
2. Trademarks, Copyrights and Trade Secrets.
· WHY Use TRADEMARKS and COPYRIGHTS in IP
· WHY Use TRADE SECRETS in IP
· WHEN and HOW to use each of these
· HOW to Apply for TRADEMARKS, COPPYRIGHTS
· HOW to Establish and Protect IP for TRADE SECRETS