Basics of Intellectual Property Law

Intellectual Property (IP) is a key component of any business endeavor. Every business has IP whether or not they acknowledge it. This presentation by Jonathan D'Silva, Manager of the law firm MMI Intellectual Property and a Registered Patent Attorney, will cover the basic principles of copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets to give you some knowledge of what each type of IP is, does, and how each is secured.

Attendees will learn:

• What the various types of IP are
• How to register/apply for each
• What the various deadlines and requirements for filing are
• Pitfalls and concerns to keep in mind

Jonathan M. D'Silva is the Manager of the law firm MMI Intellectual Property. He is a Registered Patent Attorney and admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania, New York, and the District of Columbia. His practice covers all aspects of intellectual property law from prosecuting patent, trademark, and copyright applications, to drafting agreements for the sale or licensing of intellectual property, to the enforcement of intellectual property rights.