Add IP to your business strategy

Do you know how to protect your patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property (IP)? Join West Coast Regional U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director John Cabeca in the First Floor Reading Room for a discussion about IP strategies and why startups should consider them. Learn more and register at the Hawaii State Library website.

The discussion will include:

  • An overview of intellectual property types: patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets
  • Why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP
  • Understanding the risks of early disclosure
  • The types of resources and assistance available through the USPTO

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library  at least seven days before the program date.