PTDLA at ALA-RUSA Preconference 2015

Intellectual Property for Technology Startup: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyright

What are common misconceptions about intellectual property among entrepreneurs? Two IP attorneys will discuss disputes and challenges startups are facing. Librarians and entrepreneurs will also get tips from experts on effective patent and trademark searching, learn about Patent and Trademark Resource Centers, and get introduced to best practices in library collaboration with the university commercialization office. For business librarians in academic, public, and special libraries; SBDC counselors; entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in the topic. Sponsored by the Business Reference and Services Section (BRASS) of RUSA. Register here.

Date: Friday, June 26, Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Location: TBD

Intellectual Property for Technology Startup: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyright

What are common misconceptions about intellectual property among entrepreneurs? Two IP attorneys will discuss disputes and challenges startups are facing. Librarians and entrepreneurs will also get tips from experts on effective patent and trademark searching, learn about Patent and Trademark Resource Centers, and get introduced to best practices in library collaboration with the university commercialization office. For business librarians in academic, public, and special libraries; SBDC counselors; entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in the topic. Sponsored by the Business Reference and Services Section (BRASS) of RUSA. Register here.

Date: Friday, June 26, Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Location: TBD