Seminar Boosts Intellectual Property Knowledge for Entrepreneurs

Staff Report / Flintlocal.org

On a recent occasion, registered patent attorney Jake Ward presented a seminar titled "Patently Good Ideas: Intellectual Property Law for Business and Entrepreneurs" at the University of Michigan - Flint. The event was organized by the Office of Economic Development and took place at the McFarlan Library in Grand Blanc, Michigan.

The seminar aimed to share insights on intellectual property law with local innovators and entrepreneurs. Participants gained valuable knowledge on how to protect their inventions and ideas through patents. Following the seminar, attendees expressed gratitude for the expertise provided by Ward, as it is essential for nurturing the regional business ecosystem.

For additional technical support for entrepreneurs in the area, individuals can reach out to Nic Custer at the University of Michigan - Flint via email at ncuster@umich.edu.

The event was supported by various organizations, including Ward Law Office LLC, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, 100K Ideas, the Hagerman Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, SIPI Inc, the Mott Foundation, and the U.S. Small Business Administration.



Source: UM-Flint Office of Economic Development | Flint MI | Facebook

Source Type: Business

Source Location: Flint

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