The April 3 session is available via teleconference only for those who have registered to attend.

If you're an entrepreneur, you can't afford to ignore your intellectual property (IP). Learn about the four basic types of intellectual property from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) experts. This discussion will focus on patents, but will also cover trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights. Make sure to bring your questions. This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited, so register early.

This session is geared toward inventors, entrepreneurs, and all those who would like protect their creative work. Attendees will leave with a beginning to intermediate knowledge of the intellectual property system.

Please note that the Silicon Valley USPTO is a federal facility. Visitors are required to present a valid form of government-issued identification (driver license or passport) and may be subject to security screening to gain access.

For accessibility requests please email siliconvalley@uspto.gov or call 408-918-9900.