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John will provide a brief overview of the various types of intellectual property protection, and then focus on patent protection. We’ll review the basics of patent protection, go over different types of patents, and discuss how to maximize the benefits of patent protection for your UAV business. Along the way, you’ll learn about best practices for capturing inventions in your workplace and how to improve your odds of obtaining issued patents in the US and abroad.
Patchen will discuss the basics of trademark protection, including conducting a clearance search, the trademark application process and the benefits of obtaining trademark protection for your UAV business.
Whitney will provide a session focused on copyright law and registration. We’ll review the fundamentals of copyright law, including eligibility, ownership, licenses, and registration. Along the way, you’ll learn about the role of copyright in everyday business operation and the importance of copyright registration as part of protecting a business’ IP portfolio.
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