IP Strategy: A Fireside Chat on Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets

By Peter Ragonetti, David Kalow, and Aaron Nesser

An accessible introduction to Intellectual Property for the creative community. This talk covers the essentials of patents, trademarks, and copyrights, what they protect, and how they apply to design, business, and creative work. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to safeguard their ideas and avoid common IP mistakes.

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