Don’t Burn Your Brand: Intellectual Property for Restaurants

Are you a restauranteur? A chef? A food truck operator? Do you want to learn how intellectual property rights can help you protect your business?

If so, this event is a must-attend. Join a trademark attorney from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for an overview of trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets in the food service industry. With a particular focus on trademarks, you will learn how to use these intellectual property rights to protect what makes your restaurant special.

Because trademark registration is a highly effective way to protect your brand, we’ll also cover:

• Definitions and types of trademarks
• Benefits of federal trademark registration
• Selecting a trademark
• Filing and registration
• How to find help