Legal Primer for Black Small-Business Owners: Intellectual Property 101

Depending on the type of product or service your business provides to consumers, it is likely that intellectual property is a crucial component and most valuable asset.

If you are a small business owner or are thinking about launching a startup, it is imperative to learn about which intellectual property rights are applicable to your business.

Darrick Hooker will provide an overview of patents and discuss:

• Types of inventions that qualify for patents 
• Patent application process
• Rights conferred by a patent
• Patent infringement 

Caitlin Byczko will explore the considerations for choosing and protecting a strong trademark and brand and discuss:

• Selecting a strong trademark
• Trademark clearance
• Trademark application process
• Trademark Infringement

Angela B. Freeman will provide an overview of copyright law and discuss:

• Copyright protection and your company’s creative works 
• Advertising and marketing your small business 
• Copyright infringement

The webinar will feature a Q&A session. You may ask questions during the Q&A or submit them when you register.

Questions? Email Jodie Daugherty or call 317-261-7922.