Understanding Business Structures, Trademarks, and Patents
Schedule
Tue Oct 22 2024 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Champaign Public Library | Champaign, IL
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A Legal Workshop for Entrepreneurs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Legal questions? We can help!
This workshop will help you gain valuable knowledge about common legal matters when starting a business, such as:
• The benefits of and differences between limited liability companies, corporations, and partnerships
• What kinds of operating documents you need (bylaws, shareholders, and operating agreements) and why you need them
• The new Corporate Transparency Act Beneficial Ownership Requirements
• Additional state and local licensing and registration you may need to address
We will also talk a little about common patent, trademark, copyright, and proprietary information issues for new businesses most people don't know about, including:
• What you should protect and how, including the impact of new non-competition agreement laws
• Making sure your business name and logo aren't infringing on someone else's
• Who will own the intellectual property (IP) of the business at startup and as any new IP is created.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Julie King is the founding attorney of King Patent and Business Law, PLLC, a local law firm with a nationwide practice, focusing on patents, trademarks, copyrights, and business transactions, especially those related to intellectual property, like licensing, assignments, and more. Julie is a registered patent attorney focusing on consumer products, equipment, software and computer hardware, business processes, and mechanical sciences, using her background in computer science and physics to guide her clients to successful registration. She is also a seasoned trademark attorney, counseling clients about branding and helping them protect their trademarks. She regularly helps local entrepreneurs start their businesses and address ongoing operational issues like contracts, leases, and handling the changes growth requires. Julie is a CU native who left to practice in Knoxville, Chicago, and Atlanta before returning home to start her firm. She loves being here again and working with the outstanding local business community and in leadership roles in local bar associations and women’s networking groups.
Part of the Start & Grow Your Business series.
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Starting or growing a business? We can help!
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Where is it happening?
Champaign Public Library, 207 W Healey St, Champaign, IL 61820, United States,Champaign, IllinoisEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
