Designed for startups and entrepreneurs entering the marketplace, this event delivers need-to-know information in a fast and helpful format delivered by Silicon Valley leaders in business, intellectual property and law. Five short sessions will cover some of the most important aspects of any startup's business strategy, including:

• How and why startups should protect intellectual property assets

• Trademarking and branding strategies

• Legal issues every startup should address

• Funding opportunities within the private and public sectors

• How to pitch like a pro

Confirmed speakers include:

• John Cabeca, Director, Silicon Valley USPTO

• Professor Laura Norris, Director, Santa Clara Law Entrepreneurs’ Law Clinic

• Professor Jennifer Woolley, Santa Clara University, Leavey School of Business
  

• Christine Redfield, Esq., Fenwick & West

• Professor Bob Hendershott, Santa Clara University, Leavey School of Business

Registration and networking reception from 5:00 - 6:00, program starts promptly at 6:00.

Presented by the Silicon Valley USPTO, in partnership with the Santa Clara Law Entrepreneurs’ Law Clinic and Santa Clara University Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Reception sponsored by Fenwick & West and Santa Clara University

The Silicon Valley USPTO is a Federal Govenment facility. Please bring a valid form of government issued ID (driver's license, passport).