This fall, WVU Libraries will host the Intellectual Property Workshop Series, which will include an introduction to intellectual property, cover copyright, trademarks and patents. Intellectual Property is important to academics, innovators, and businesses because IP is developed by these people.
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 and trademark librarian, will lead the online workshops.
Introduction to Intellectual Property
In this workshop participants will learn about trademarks, copyright, patents and trade secrets. Join us for an overview of intellectual property.
Register for the Monday, Aug. 30, from 6-7:30 p.m. workshop.
What’s in a name? Searching trademarks
In this workshop participants will learn how to search for patents, learn about trademarks, and how to protect your product while avoiding counterfeiting someone else’s.
Register for the Monday, Sept. 13, 6-7:30 p.m. workshop.
Copyright and Fair Use
Learn the fundamentals of U.S. copyright, what fair use allows, and the benefits of the Creative Commons.
Register for the Monday, Sept. 27, from 3:30-5 p.m. workshop.
Searching Patents
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. Learn how searching patents using classification will assist you.
Register for the Monday, Oct. 18, from 6-7:30 p.m. workshop.