January is IP Month at Pennovation Works!

Protect your assets! January is IP Month at Pennovation Works and we're bringing the most up-to-date information on Intellectual Property to founders. 

On Thursday, January 9th from 12-1pm Nate Hecker, CEO & Co-Founder of Big Idea!, will be at the Pennovation Center for a lunch and learn to discuss "From Idea to Impact: Crafting Your Winning IP Strategy".
Not every company needs an IP strategy—but every successful one does. In "From Idea to Impact: Crafting Your Winning IP Strategy," we’ll explore how a thoughtful intellectual property strategy can be a game-changer for startups and early-stage growth companies. Learn more and register  to join us on January 9th! 

On Thursday, January 16th from 12-1pm, Cynthia Dahl, Director of the Detkin Intellectual Property and Technology Legal Clinic, will will host a webinar to enhance companies' knowledge on the importance, options, and resources related to trademarks. Register for this virtual webinar here!

On Thursday, January 23rd from 5-7pm join PCIV and Pennovation Works at the Pennovation Center for a seminar with Phyllis Simon, a registered patent attorney with the USPTO and patent attorney for the Penn Center for Innovation. Companies founded on innovative technologies need to understand the patent process to effectively protect their intellectual property. In this seminar, Phyllis will get granular on patenting practices (e.g. provisional patents, PCTs, and national phase filings) and share examples of companies that have successfully leveraged their patent portfolio. Don't miss this opportunity to understand the mechanics of the patents to best protect your technology assets. Reserve your spot today!