Intellectual Property is important to academics, innovators and businesses because IP is developed by these people. This spring, WVU Libraries will host the Intellectual Property Workshop Series, which will include an introduction to intellectual property, cover copyright, trademarks and patents. While these workshops primarily focus on how to search, the participant will learn different aspects of IP as well as familiarity with websites. Marian Armour-Gemmen, the WVU Libraries Patent & Trademark librarian, will lead the workshops.
INTRODUCTION TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Curious about Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents, & Trade Secrets? Join us for an overview of intellectual property.
Register for the Monday, Jan. 25, from 6:30-8 p.m. workshop.
COPYRIGHT BASICS
Learn the fundamentals of U.S. copyright, what fair use allows, and the benefits of the Creative Commons.
Register for the Monday, Feb. 1, from 3:30-4:45 p.m. workshop.
TRADEMARKS: WHAT'S IN A NAME
If you have a new business name or a new product, attend this free Research Commons workshop. “Trademarks: What’s in a Name?” will cover how to protect your name and avoid counterfeiting someone else’s.
Register for the Monday, Feb. 22, from 6:30-8 p.m. workshop.
PATENTS: LEARNING HOW TO SEARCH
Knowing how to search patents is helpful for inventors to see what similar items already exist. It can also help in researching older technologies and figuring out how a new technology works. Attend this workshop to learn how searching patents using classification will assist you.
Register for the Monday, March 1, from 6:30-8 p.m. workshop.