The Legal Toolkit for Entrepreneurs:
Breakdown of Business Law Seminar Series
Presented by: Poyner Spruill LLP
Are you a Wilmington business owner or aspiring entrepreneur? Join us for the Business Law Series—a series of free, bi-monthly seminars designed to help you navigate the legal landscape of your business.
When: September 16th, continuing every other month
Where: UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE)
Time: Breakfast at 8:30am | Presentation from 9:00-10:00am
Protecting Your Ideas: A Practical Guide to Intellectual Property
Join us on September 16th for the fourth installment in our seminar series. This session will feature an informative discussion led by experienced Poyner Spruill attorneys, including a special guest panelist, who will demystify the core concepts of intellectual property and explain how entrepreneurs can safeguard and leverage their most valuable assets: their ideas, brands, and creative work. We’ll cover the fundamentals of copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets—highlighting what qualifies for protection, when to register, and common pitfalls to avoid. You’ll also learn how IP rights impact business operations, from product development and branding to hiring, as well as what steps to take if your IP is infringed.
Join us on September 16th for the fourth installment in our seminar series. This session will feature an informative discussion led by experienced Poyner Spruill attorneys, including a special guest panelist, who will demystify the core concepts of intellectual property and explain how entrepreneurs can safeguard and leverage their most valuable assets: their ideas, brands, and creative work. We’ll cover the fundamentals of copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets—highlighting what qualifies for protection, when to register, and common pitfalls to avoid. You’ll also learn how IP rights impact business operations, from product development and branding to hiring, as well as what steps to take if your IP is infringed.
Whether you’re launching a new product, building a brand, or just starting out, this seminar will equip you with practical knowledge to understand how to protect your innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
Save the dates & be on the lookout for the next seminar invitation…
November 11th – 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM : Topic TBD
