IP Basics for Small Businesses - Lunch with a Lawyer

Event description

Do you have a brand, product, idea, or just a great gumbo recipe? If you’re launching or growing a small business, this one-hour session will give you the tools to protect what makes your business unique.

Pull up a chair (and your lunch) while we cover:

•  What’s in a Name? Learn how to choose a business or brand name that adds value and legal protection.
• Creative Works: Think you don’t have anything copyrightable? Think again—you might be surprised.
• Trade Secrets: Got a secret formula, price list, or process? Learn how to protect it without hiring a lawyer.
• Using Online Content: Can you use publicly available info in your business? Let’s unpack what’s fair game—and what’s not.
• Patents 101: Have an invention? Bring your questions—there’s a patent lawyer in the house!

Whether you're just getting started or scaling up, this session will help you understand trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and patents—and how to avoid accidentally infringing on someone else’s.