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USPTO to Hold IP Conference for California Small Businesses on Protecting Their Intellectual Property From Theft

Posted by J Matthew Buchanan at January 29, 2006 07:59 AM

USPTO to Hold IP Conference for California Small Businesses on Protecting Their Intellectual Property From Theft

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will open a two-day conference for small businesses on “Intellectual Property in the Global Marketplace” on Monday, February 27 at the Westin Horton Plaza Hotel, 910 Broadway Circle, San Diego, California. The conference is part of STOP (Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy) a major federal government effort to protect American businesses from falling victim to intellectual property theft - both domestically and abroad.

In today's global marketplace, an individual or a business halfway around the world can steal American products and branding without the rightful owner even being aware of it. Small businesses are particularly at risk because they may lack the knowledge and expertise to effectively combat such theft. In recognition of this need, USPTO is hosting a series of seminars across the country to help educate American small businesses about the realities of piracy and counterfeiting and steps they can take to protect themselves.

During the two-day seminar, patent, trademark and copyright experts and lawyers from the USPTO will provide small- and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and independent inventors interested in manufacturing or selling their products abroad with specific details and useful tips about protecting and enforcing their intellectual property rights in the United States and around the world.

A day-two feature will be one-on-one consultations with intellectual property experts available for conference attendees.

There is no charge for the conference, but seating is limited.

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