Get All Access for $5/mo

Free Webinar | Jan. 13: What Entrepreneurs Should Know About Intellectual Property Rights Join our experts as they discuss what new entrepreneurs need to know about intellectual property-no matter their budget or company size.

By Entrepreneur Insider

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

Shutterstock

One of an entrepreneur's most valuable assets is their intellectual property. Intellectual property, which refers to creations of the human mind, includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. These help lead to monetization and growth for entrepreneurs who want to scale their ideas and companies. While many perceive intellectual property protection as cost-prohibitive, there are low-cost strategies that new entrepreneurs should consider using.

In this live webinar, Kanika Tolver (author of Career Rehab) is joined by Shontavia Johnson, an industry expert, consultant, and twice named as one of the best lawyers in the U.S. by the American Bar Association and the National Bar Association. They'll discuss what new entrepreneurs need to know about intellectual property—no matter their budget or company size. Shontavia will share best practices on the following topics:

  • Creating a trademark strategy for names, logos, and brands.
  • Using copyrights to protect works and combat copycats online and elsewhere.
  • Deciding how to protect your inventions with patents.
  • Determining when to use trade secrets to protect confidential information.
  • Finding intellectual property lawyers at any budget level.

Register Now

About our Speakers

Kanika Tolver is the CEO and founder of Career Rehab, LLC in Washington, DC, where she helps clients transform their careers with coaching programs, events, webinars, and digital resources to help people reach their career goals. An in-demand coach, consultant, speaker, and thought leader, she has been featured on CNN, CNBC, CBS Radio, Yahoo!, Black Enterprise, Glassdoor.com, Entrepreneur.com, The Washington Post, and a variety of radio interviews and podcasts.

Shontavia Johnson was twice named one of the top young lawyers in America and she serves as the Associate Vice President for Entrepreneurship at Clemson University. She has also founded the MADE Tribe, a community that helps professional women see themselves as entrepreneurs so they can make more income and impact with their intellectual property. Shontavia's background as a licensed patent attorney has allowed her to provide counsel and strategic advice to a wide range of entities, from early-stage entrepreneurs to Fortune 100 companies.

Want to be an Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

Business News

Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin Is Back at the Company 'Pretty Much Every Day.' Here's What He's Working On.

Brin publicly confirmed for the first time that he's back at Google and working on AI.

Growing a Business

9 Strategies to Sustain and Scale Your Business in Uncertain Times

With the right perspective and focus, you can scale successfully in any economy.

Business News

These Are the Top Tech Skills Employers Want the Most, According to a New Examination of 24,000 Job Listings

Some tech skills are more in demand than others. Here are the top 10 that employers are looking for right now.

Starting a Business

How to Find the Right Programmers: A Brief Guideline for Startup Founders

For startup founders under a plethora of challenges like timing, investors and changing market demand, it is extremely hard to hire programmers who can deliver.

Franchise

Authenticity Beats AI — Why Using Real People in Your Content Can Generate 35% Higher Conversion Rate Compared to AI-Generated Content

The allure of quick solutions like AI-generated faces and stock footage is stronger than ever. But as tempting as it may be to take these shortcuts, are you willing to sacrifice authenticity for convenience?

Franchise

Destination Athlete is a Low Cost and Home Based Franchise

Destination Athlete franchises provide owners the flexibility to run their business from the home with the freedom to make their own hours and grow at their own pace.