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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.

A graphic promoting an IP Workshop hosted by Pratt, focusing on patents, trademarks, and copyrights. The design features a lightbulb icon representing patents, a circled "R" for trademarks, and a "C" for copyrights. Key points include learning the basics of intellectual property, their differences, and tips to avoid pitfalls. The event is open to students, alumni, and faculty, and it’s set to take place at the Pratt Research Yard Open House.
  • A grayscale portrait of Peter Ragonetti, a man with neatly styled hair and a friendly expression, wearing a crew-neck shirt, looking directly at the camera.

    Peter Ragonetti

    Peter Ragonetti is a Professor of Industrial Design at Pratt Institute, where he leads the Design Entrepreneurship Minor—an interdisciplinary program that helps students merge creative practice with entrepreneurial thinking. He…

  • David Kalow

  • Aaron Nesser