Protect Your Ideas! Intellectual Property Workshop with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office!

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:21:08 -0500

Hello Retriever Entrepreneurs!

Mark your calendars for our final workshop of the semester!

Join us on Friday, November 14th from 12–1pm in University Center 310 for an insightful session led by Elizabeth Dougherty, Northeast Regional Outreach Director at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

During this session, attendees will:

-Discover the role of the USPTO and why it matters to innovators

-Learn about the different types of intellectual property (patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets)

-Understand why protecting your IP is crucial for startups and entrepreneurs

-Learn practical steps to begin securing your intellectual property

Students, faculty, alumni, and members of the business community are welcome to attend! We hope to see you there!