Have an idea for a new product or service? Your first thought might be to protect it. That’s where Intellectual Property comes in.
From Idea to Company in Four Weeks
An intellectual property crash course
Join the Google Hangout for 1 hour every Thursday JULY 17 - AUGUST 7
You’ve got a great idea… don’t risk it. Learn how to navigate intellectual property basics in this FREE four-week mini-series hosted by Bryce Pilz, Law Professor at the University of Michigan.
Four focused, one-week modules explain intellectual property basics from invention through company formation:
- Week One: Patent the idea
- Week Two: Beyond the patent
- Week Three: Am I infringing on someone else?
- Week Four: Forming your company
Each one-week module includes:
- A few short videos accompanied by a discussion area
- A live video chat hosted by Bryce where he’ll weigh in on the discussion and answer questions
- Guest experts who specialize in the weekly topic
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Patents are not the only form of intellectual property available to entrepreneurs.
Securing protection is just part of the battle. Even with strong protection, a startup’s business might still infringe the intellectual property rights of a competitor.
When it comes time to make it official, be careful! When you’re forming your company, some of the most easily avoidable intellectual property mistakes are often made.
