Intellectual Property Basics
Event Details
Date
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Time
12-1 p.m.
Description
In this interactive session, participants will hear directly from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) about the fundamentals of intellectual property (IP) and why it matters for innovators and entrepreneurs. The session will cover how to recognize and evaluate the intellectual property you already have, along with practical guidance on when and how to pursue protection as you move from idea to product or service.
Cost
Free
Contact
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please call 608-263-2221 or email stephanie.achten@wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Requests should be made by Tuesday, March 3, 2026, though reasonable effort will be made to support late accommodation requests.