Protecting Your Ideas: An Introduction to Patents and Intellectual Property
Great ideas are at the heart of every thriving business. Whether you’ve created a new product, developed an innovative process, built a brand, or launched a creative business, understanding how to protect your intellectual property can be an important part of turning an idea into a successful venture.
SCORE will present Introduction to Patents and Intellectual Property on September 24 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at Fairfield Library. This free, in-person workshop is designed for inventors, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in learning more about intellectual property and patents.
No prior knowledge of the patent system is required.
What will you learn?
Attendees will explore:
The value of copyrights and trademarks
Different types of patents
How patents can protect intellectual property and the rights they provide
What to expect during the patent application process
How long obtaining a patent may take
The potential costs involved in obtaining a patent
Why international patents can matter
Free online search tools for determining whether an invention has already been patented
How artificial intelligence may affect intellectual property from a business perspective
For Fairfield-area entrepreneurs and innovators, the workshop offers an opportunity to gain a better understanding of an often-overlooked aspect of building and growing a business: protecting the ideas and intellectual property behind it.
Attend in person at Fairfield Library
The workshop will take place at Fairfield Library, 1080 Post Road, Fairfield, CT. The event is free and open to attendees in person.
September 24 | 6:00–7:30 PM | Fairfield Library | Free
Interested in Moving Your Business to Fairfield CT?
Contact us and we’ll show you what makes Fairfield a viable choice for your business.
Mark S. Barnhart,
Director of Community & Economic Development
611 Old Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 256-3120 (office)
(203) 767-2854 (mobile)
(203) 256-3129 (fax)
mbarnhart@fairfieldct.org