NFTE x Michelson IP Professional Development session

Michelson IP will be presenting to K-12 educators during a professional development session hosted by the Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship. This session is meant to increase awareness of integrating IP into entrepreneurship curriculum and will serve a as preview for the NFTE IP Week happening in February.

National Inventors’ Day

On February 11, the United States recognizes National Inventors' Day, a day to salute past and present great inventors. First signed into declaration on February 11, 1983, President Ronald Reagan chose the date because it was Thomas Edison’s birthday.

National Entrepreneurship Week

A congressionally-chartered week celebrating entrepreneurship across the country, dedicated to celebrating the diverse voices of entrepreneurship across the United States. Our next Ask Me Anything (AMA) session about IP will be held during #NatlEshipWeek.

NACCE & Michelson IP Ask Me Anything (AMA) about IP

Virtual

One of the foundations of a successful venture is intellectual property (IP). Having at least a basic understanding of the realities regarding IP rights, which allow one to manage the protection, sharing and commercialization of inventions and creative works is a most valuable part of entrepreneurship education. Frequently asked questions about IP include: How do […]

Free

[Webinar] Top 10 Things You Need to Know about Intellectual Property

Virtual

This webinar is IP 101 for business startups. Do you need a trademark, copyright or patent? What, when and how should you protect your business’ intellectual property? Join IP Attorney Rick Kosakowski as he shares his top ten tips for protecting your business intellectual property. He will be joined by Professors Diane Sabato and John […]

Free

[WEBINAR] Trademarks 101

Virtual

To celebrate National Entrepreneurship Week, we will learn about trademarks with Gary Cors, J.D., PHSC Professor & Paralegal Program Director and Michelson Intellectual Property Educator in Residence.

Free

USPTO Intellectual Property Workshop for K12 Educators

Virtual

The Office of Education at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) hosts a monthly virtual professional development workshop for K-12 educators interested in integrating intellectual property (IP), innovation, and invention activities into their STEM/STEAM curriculum. This month's workshop,'"IP Week": Fundamentals of IP for High School Entrepreneurs', will be hosted by Michelson IP. Access to […]

Free

IPO Foundation’s Behind the IDEA Webinar: Careers in STEM

Virtual

Sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb Co.  Interested in pursuing a career in STEM but not sure about your options? Join Christopher Williams, Serena Farquharson-Torres, Eldora Ellison to talk about their journeys into STEM careers as well as tips for students to be successful.

Free

[WEBINAR] Introducing Intellectual Property, a free resource from OpenStax

Intellectual Property is the latest addition to the OpenStax library of free, openly licensed resources. Supported by the Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property, an initiative of the Michelson 20MM Foundation, this resource can be used in any business course from introductory management courses to entrepreneurship. In this webinar, we will discuss the importance of intellectual […]

Free

IPO Foundation’s Behind the IDEA Webinar: Herstory of Invention

Virtual

Join IPOEF for a conversation with three prolific inventors who have more than 800 patents among them! They will talk about their journeys, obstacles they faced in their careers, and their views on the importance of diversity in innovation.

Free