Protect Your Intellectual Property When Going Global

The strength and vitality of the U.S. economy depends directly on effective ways to protect new ideas and investments in innovation and creativity. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the federal agency for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks, enhances IP protection for U.S. companies worldwide by strengthening IP provisions in international agreements. Learn about the latest tools to protect your IP in both the U.S. and around the world, so you can expand your sales and increase revenue.

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Overview of intellectual property types: patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets
Why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP
Understanding the risks of early disclosure
How intellectual property and manufacturing overlap
Types of resources and assistance available through the USPTO

Presenter

John Cabeca, West Coast Regional Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
As the Regional Director of the West Coast United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), John Cabeca carries out the strategic direction of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO and is responsible for establishing and leading the USPTO's west coast regional office located in Silicon Valley.

Moderator

Elizabeth Krauth | Director, U.S. Commercial Service, North Bay Office at Dominican University of California

Hosted By

Cynthia Murray | President and CEO, North Bay Leadership Council
Dr. Denise Lucy | Executive Director, Institute for Leadership Studies at Dominican University of California

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Date and Time

Tuesday Mar 13, 2018
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM PDT

Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Time: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM (PDT)

Program Schedule

7:00-9:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m. - Registration | Breakfast | Networking
7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. - Program

Ticket includes breakfast.

Location

Santa Rosa Junior College - Petaluma Campus

800 Sonoma Mountain Parkway
Building 700, Herold Mahoney Library, Rm 721
Petaluma, CA 94954

Fees/Admission

Tickets: General Admission $25.00 (Includes breakfast)

Website

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/protect-your-intellectual-property-when-going-global-tickets-42471345939

Contact Information

Institute for Leadership Studies - Dominican University of California
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Protect Your Intellectual Property When Going Global