PhD+ Commercialization 2: Intellectual Property Primer

This is second session of PhD Plus Commercialization skills series.  In this session, we will discuss the distinctions among Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents alongside a deeper dive into what can (and likely cannot) be patented. :: FOR BACKGROUND :: United States Copyright Office (2012). What is a Copyright? Circular 1, Copyright Basics.http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ01.pdf United States Patent and Trademark Office (2014). What Are Patents, Trademarks, Servicemarks, and Copyrights? https://www.uspto.gov/patents-getting-started/general-information-concerning-patents INSTRUCTOR David Touve, Senior Director, Applied Innovations and New Ventures, Batten Institute, Darden School of Business Michael Straightiff, Executive Directors of the UVA Licensing and Ventures Group. REGISTRATION Please register to receive the zoom link and email reminders.