Intellectual Property Basics for Small Business Owners

💡 Webinar: Intellectual Property Basics for Small Business Owners (Online)

Your ideas are valuable—but so is knowing how to respect the ideas of others. From logos and product names to stock photos and creative content, intellectual property (IP) can feel like a maze. This session makes it simple: we’ll cover the basics of protecting your own work and how to steer clear of accidentally infringing on someone else’s rights.

What You’ll Learn:

🔑 The main types of intellectual property (trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets)

🛡️ How to protect your brand, products, and creative work

🚫 Common mistakes small business owners make with IP—like misusing stock photography or assuming something is “free to use”

📂 What’s considered public domain and how to safely use it

💡 Practical tips to avoid infringement while building your business

Who Should Join:

Entrepreneurs launching new products or services

Freelancers and creatives who use stock images, music, or design assets

Small business owners who want to keep their brand safe and legit

Why It’s Worth Your Time:

By the end of this webinar, you’ll understand how to protect your own ideas and confidently use creative resources without crossing legal lines. Think of it as your starter guide to keeping your business original, secure, and worry-free.