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USPTO Intellectual Property Fundamentals

Date and time

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EDT

Location

Online

Organizer

Amy Amoroso
aamoroso@mcnultycenter.org
518-326-5522

Host organization

VBOC Region 2

Type of event

Resource Partner event

Event description

Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? Learn about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovations as you transition from idea to product.

The session will cover:

• What is the USPTO?

• An overview of intellectual property types: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

• Why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP.

• How to get started in protecting your intellectual property