L&A to Present “Protecting Your Innovation: IP Essentials for Startups” at Startup Boston Week 2024

SBW2024: September 9–13, 2024
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Startup Boston Week is back for its eighth year and L&A is thrilled to again be a part of this annual event connecting founders, startup employees, mentors, advisors, investors, students, and startup curious folks from all over New England. This year’s event includes a fireside chat with Massachusetts Secretary of the Executive Office of Economic Development Yvonne Hao and Boston Globe columnist Scott Kirsner, who has been covering Boston vibrant startup community for more than two decades.

Join L&A on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from 2:30–3:30pm ET—online and in-person at Suffolk University—for our sponsored session:

Protecting Your Innovation: IP Essentials for Startups

Your startup is brimming with creative ideas, but protecting your innovations is crucial for long-term success. A strong intellectual property (IP) portfolio and strategy can be the differentiating factor between a fleeting idea and a thriving business.

In this session designed specifically for early-stage startups, we will delve deeper into the critical role of IP in business success. We will explore how to identify and protect your valuable intellectual assets, provide real-world examples of companies that have strategically leveraged their IP, and offer practical advice for navigating the complex IP landscape.

Key Takeaways

• • Understand the different types of intellectual property (patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets)
  • Learn how to identify and protect your startup’s valuable IP assets
  • Explore common IP pitfalls and how to avoid them
  • Get practical tips on building and managing an IP portfolio
  • Discover the strategic value of IP in fundraising and business growth

Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned startup founder, this session will provide invaluable insights to help you safeguard your intellectual property and build a significant competitive advantage

PANEL

• • Jennifer Karnakis, Executive Director, Suffolk Law IP Center at Suffolk University Law School
  • John T. Spangenberger, Partner, Lando & Anastasi, LLP
  • Amanda V. Cardona, Associate, Lando & Anastasi, LLP
  • Andrea B. Reed, Of Counsel, Lando & Anastasi, LLP (Moderator)

Register today for your FREE ticket! And don’t forget to add our session to your calendar to save the date.

ABOUT STARTUP BOSTON WEEK

Startup Boston Week is a completely free, five-day event—Sept. 9–13, 2024—connecting and celebrating all corners of Boston and New England’s dynamic startup community. Over the week there will be 100+ sessions with more than 300 speakers, held both virtually and in-person at Suffolk University, that will give you all the advice you need to start and scale your company. Register at startupbos.org for your free ticket and plan your agenda today!