Protect Your Ideas: A Workshop on Protecting Intellectual Property

Event Description
No matter the type of business you operate, your intellectual property (IP) is likely one of your most valuable assets. In this workshop, we will explore the various types of intellectual property, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets. You will gain insights into when each form of protection is appropriate and how to leverage them to safeguard your business and innovations effectively.

About the Presenter
Ken Malone is the co-founder of Early Charm, a venture studio that for over a decade has focused on transforming university inventions into successful commercial products. Ken serves on multiple advisory boards, including the Investment Committee of Innovation Work’s Ignite Capital Fund, Coppin State University’s Polymer Program Industrial Advisory Board, and the University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business Advisory Board. He regularly mentors entrepreneurs at institutions such as the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), the University of Baltimore, and through programs like Open Works, Novella Center for Entrepreneurship, and the Department of Energy’s SBIR initiative. Ken holds a PhD in Polymer Science and a BS in Biochemistry, with over a decade of experience in the heavy chemicals and plastics industry, where he specialized in manufacturing, marketing, product development, and mergers & acquisitions.

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI)
About the Workshops
The CEI hosts programming throughout the year aimed at fostering entrepreneurial learning and growth. Our weekly thinkUBator Workshop series is designed to equip CEI member companies with the knowledge, tools, and resources they need—whether it’s securing seed capital, finding strategic partners, building a team, or navigating marketing best practices—to turn their innovative ideas into successful ventures as swiftly as possible.

About the Center
The University of Baltimore’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI) provides direct support and guidance to UB students and alumni who are seeking to start or grow a business. Through a blend of support services, educational programs, research initiatives, and connections to the business community, the CEI empowers entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. To learn more about how we can help you launch or scale your venture, visit us at www.ubalt.edu/cei.

Hybrid Event Location
Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, BC 104
University of Baltimore
In-person and virtual participation options available.

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https://ubalt.zoom.us/j/98403015182

Meeting ID: 984 0301 5182

Host or Publisher The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation