Patent Basics for Small Businesses

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Patent Basics for Small Businesses

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Event Date
12:00PM PDT
/ 3:00PM EDT

Have a great idea but not sure how to protect it? Join Start Small Think Big and a former U.S. patent examiner and attorney for a free webinar designed to help small business owners and entrepreneurs understand the fundamentals of patent protection.

This session will cover:

  • What qualifies as a patentable invention
  • Key steps in the patent application process
  • How to avoid common mistakes when working with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
  • Where to access pro bono patent services for qualifying inventors

Whether you're still refining your product or ready to file, this session will give you the tools to move forward with confidence.

Thank you to Harlem Community Development Corporation for partnering with us on this event!

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