Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets?

Join the Midwest Regional USPTO at the Davenport Public Library Patent Trademark and Resource Center as we discuss intellectual property basics and learn about potential ways to protect your invention as you transition from idea to product. This session is for aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and students.

• Overview of intellectual property types: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets

• Why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP with patents

• Options if your invention is already patented

• Bringing inventions to market vs. patenting first

• Small business owners and trademarks
  

There is no fee to attend, registration is not required.

Free parking is available in the parking lot next to St. Anthony's Church for library patrons.