Beyond Startup: Intellectual Property Protections

OVERVIEW:

Protecting your startup’s ideas and innovations is crucial for long-term success. Join us for a hands-on workshop on Intellectual Property Protections, where we’ll guide you through the basics of patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Learn how to choose the right protections and conduct IP searches for your business. Plus, stick around after the workshop for 1-on-1 advising with our facilitator in The Generator coworking space!

YOUR FACILITATOR:

Daniel A. Thomson is a U.S. patent attorney with over 25 years of experience in intellectual property law, specializing in patents, trademarks, and copyrights. He teaches at the University of Akron School of Law and has helped startups navigate IP protections in various industries. As an expert in securing and defending IP, Dan provides startups with practical strategies to safeguard their innovations and grow with confidence.

PARKING:

Please ensure you are parking in the designated Bounce Parking areas, reference the "Bounce member, tenant and visitor parking" areas listed below. Any parking outside of this area is not under the designation of Bounce and subject to private ticketing/fines. There is ADA accessible parking spots directly in front of the Bounce main entrance, labeled as "Bounce short-term visitor parking" on the supplied map.

WORKSHOPS REQUIRE ADVANCE REGISTRATION AND ARE FREE TO BOUNCE CLIENTS AND $5 FOR NON-CLIENTS

This event is open to all entrepreneurs looking to take their business beyond the startup phase. Bounce clients, including tenants, remote tenants and monthly Generator members, can attend for free, but are still required to register. All other entrepreneurs are asked to pay a $5 fee. Seating is limited. All participants are welcomed to enjoy free coworking at Bounce for the entire day.

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