Intellectual Property 101: Demystifying the patent process

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will provide a brief overview about the four major types of intellectual property (IP) and help demystify the patent process. Topics include:

• Overview of intellectual property types: patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets
• Understanding the risks of early disclosure
• Role of USPTO patent examiners
• Resources and assistance available through the USPTO

Ken Takeda

Regional Outreach Officer and Interim Assistant Regional Director

Western Regional Outreach Office

United States Patent and Trademark Office