Erica is an SBDC Business Advisor specializing in legal matters for small businesses and startups. Since 2013, she has provided guidance on a range of topics, including entity formation, intellectual property, contracts, commercial leases, and regulatory compliance. With a J.D. from UCLA School of Law, she also conducts webinars on subjects such as copyrights, trademarks, and business entity structures.
Presenting: Intellectual Property Basics
Session Description: Intellectual Property (IP) is increasingly becoming one of the most important sources of revenue for businesses. It is also becoming one of the greatest sources of liability and revenue loss. Artists must be aware of how to create, protect, and enforce their IP and related rights, as well as how to help prevent or help reduce the risk of IP infringement claims and litigation. This presentation will educate you on the basics of intellectual property-copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and patents.