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UID:62@forgeimpact.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T110000
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URL:https://forgeimpact.org/events/intellectual-property-basics-key-tools-
 to-protect-your-innovations/
SUMMARY:Intellectual Property Basics: Key Tools to Protect Your Innovations
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re building hardware\, software\, or 
 a novel system that blends the two\, understanding your intellectual prope
 rty (IP) options is crucial for protecting your innovation and setting you
 r company up for long-term success.\n\nJoin FORGE and IP attorney John Har
 mon of Wolf Greenfield for a practical\, high-impact session designed spec
 ifically for startups and early-stage companies.\n\nYou'll learn:\n\n 	The
  differences between patents\, trademarks\, copyrights\, and trade secrets
 \, and when to use each\n 	What’s patentable (especially in areas like s
 oftware and AI) and how to time your filings\n 	The importance of ownershi
 p agreements\, internal IP policies\, and clear inventor attribution\n 	Ho
 w open-source licenses can affect your valuation and commercialization pla
 ns\n\nThis is a must-attend session for anyone navigating product developm
 ent\, fundraising\, or go-to-market strategy in the innovation economy.\n\
 nAbout the Speaker: John Harmon is an attorney with Wolf Greenfield\, a le
 ading IP law firm helping innovators protect and commercialize their ideas
 . John brings deep experience advising startups on strategic patenting\, I
 P due diligence\, licensing\, and navigating the intersection of innovatio
 n and law.\n\nLooking to Learn More Before the Event? In the weeks leading
  up to the webinar\, FORGE will share quick-read insights from Wolf Greenf
 ield’s expert library perfect for busy founders. Watch our newsletter an
 d LinkedIn feed for updates.\n\nRegister now to secure your spot. Space is
  limited.\n\n💡 BONUS: Can’t get all your questions answered during th
 e webinar? Sign up for free 1:1 office hours with Wolf Greenfield's John H
 armon on Tuesday\, September 16 from 1–3PM. These private sessions are 
 designed to address your specific IP questions.\n👉 Reserve your slot he
 re.\n\n\n\n\n\n
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