SBDC TCA at NM Tech 5th World Intellectual Property Day Celebration

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SBDC TCA at NM Tech 5th annual World Intellectual Property Day Celebration

Presentation 1: IP Basics and USPTO Resources

Are you interested in learning about intellectual property (IP) fundamentals? Join us for this interactive session. You will be provided an overview of four different types of IP (patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights) while learning the importance of understanding each type. In addition, learn about USPTO resources and initiatives that assist the innovation ecosystem.

What You’ll Learn

An overview of intellectual property types: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
Why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP
Local resources and assistance available through the USPTO and other agencies

Speakers

Jacob Choi

Regional Assistant Director, USPTO- Southwest Regional Outreach Office

Jacob oversees daily operations and outreach for the Texas office. With 20+ years at USPTO, he’s a seasoned patent examiner and leader. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State.

Reynaldo Vasquez

Regional Outreach Officer, USPTO- Southwest Regional Outreach Office

Reynaldo manages outreach across 8 states. With past roles at the SBA and ICE, and ongoing service in the Army National Guard, he brings expertise in entrepreneurship and international trade.

Presentation 2: Survey of Copyright Law and Practical Considerations for the Artisan/Musician

This session provides an overview of copyright law, filing requirements, and the benefits of registering works with the Library of Congress Copyright Office. Real-world examples of copyright infringement will be discussed to help creatives understand legal boundaries and protections.

Attendees will leave with a high-level understanding of copyrights and how they apply to original works of authorship in the arts and music.

Speaker

Luis M. Ortiz

Registered Patent Attorney, Ortiz & Lopez, PLLC

Luis is a CLP-certified patent attorney with 30+ years in IP law. A retired U.S. Air Force JAG officer, he co-founded OL Patents, serving clients nationwide with offices in NM, TX, and NV.

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

11:30pm-2:00pm

Hosted Via Zoom

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The New Mexico Small Business Development Center (NMSBDC) Network was established in 1989 through a partnership with the US Small Business Administration, the State of New Mexico, the New Mexico Association of Community Colleges, and the New Mexico Association of Independent Community Colleges. The NMSBDC Network State Office is located on Santa Fe Community College campus. The program provides confidential, no-cost business consulting and low cost business training to entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the state. Strategically located in 24 communities, we serve all 33 New Mexico counties. NMSBDC consultants have countless years of combined management and ownership expertise and have helped to create more than 35,000 jobs in the state since its inception. Entrepreneurs have access to subject matter experts to help them start, expand and be profitable. For more information visit www.nmsbdc.o rg.

NMSBDC TCA at NM Tech, Estefanita Rawlings, steffie.rawlings@nmt.edu, 575-517-6912