Every business has intellectual property in one form or another, but most entrepreneurs struggle with the fundamental question: how should you invest your limited resources in IP protection? With startups especially, every dollar matters, making strategic IP decisions critical to long-term success.  

This in-person seminar covers the basics of intellectual property protection including patents, trademarks, and copyrights, with focused discussion of IP strategies that are important for entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small businesses at all stages of development. You’ll learn not just what IP protection is available, but when and how to make cost-effective decisions about securing valuable protection for your innovations. 

Led by Jake Ward of Ward Law Office, a registered patent attorney whose practice spans independent inventors to Fortune 500 companies, this workshop provides practical guidance tailored to the unique challenges facing early-stage businesses. Jake’s experience includes preparation and prosecution of patent applications, legal opinions about patentability and infringement, and teaching entrepreneurs about substantive patent law and practice. 

The workshop addresses the real-world tension between comprehensive IP protection and resource constraints that every startup faces. You’ll gain frameworks for evaluating which IP assets deserve immediate attention and which can be addressed as your business grows and generates revenue. 

Who Should Attend: 

Entrepreneurs and founders at any stage of business development 

Small business owners with potentially protectable innovations 

Startups seeking to understand IP implications for funding and valuation 

Anyone creating products, brands, or content that could benefit from IP protection 

Business advisors working with innovation-focused companies 

Teams preparing for investor discussions involving IP assets 

This seminar provides the foundation for making informed IP protection decisions that align with your business strategy and resource constraints. 

free for Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce Network