Business Acumen Series: Legal Basics Every Founder Must Know

This workshop will cover the legal basics every entrepreneur must understand to safeguard their business and avoid costly mistakes.

The session will cover:

• The differences between trademarks, copyrights, and patents and how to know what applies to your business
• How to register and protect your brand name, logo, and creative assets
• Understanding basic contract terms to protect your business relationships and intellectual property
• Common legal missteps early-stage founders make and how to avoid them

Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to protect what you’re building.

Facilitator: Abigail Ingram, J.D., Executive Director at the Polsky Exchange

Questions? Contact Barbara Agyapong at bagyapong@uchicago.edu.