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 […]

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[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 […]

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[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.

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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 […]

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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.

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[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 […]

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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.

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2021 AUTM Annual Meeting

Virtual

Join the largest gathering in the world of academic technology transfer professionals at AUTM’s 2021 Annual Meeting, to be held virtually March 15-18. Open to both AUTM Members and non-members—new to the industry or veterans—the Annual Meeting provides unparalleled opportunities to connect, learn and collaborate with world-class speakers and more than 60 educational sessions and […]

OPEN 2021 Venturewell Annual Conference

Virtual

OPEN 2021 will feature a dynamic mix of leading-edge content on the most pressing topics in I&E education, like engaging and supporting underrepresented student innovators, growing your on-campus entrepreneurial ecosystem, overcoming the challenges of teaching during the pandemic, environmental and socially responsible innovation, proven practices for teaching I&E, and more!

[WEBINAR] Defending Your Intellectual Property

Virtual

This webinar is the second in the series about IP for business startups. You've gotten your patent and/or trademark, now how do you defend it? What you can do when someone tries to steal your IP. Join IP Attorneys Rick Kosakowski and Mary Bonzagni as they share real life examples of IP infringement and strategies […]

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