Every business has intellectual property—even if you don’t realize it. This session gives a clear, practical introduction to copyright, trademarks, and patents, with an emphasis on trademarks and how they can help you protect and grow your brand. You’ll learn what each type of protection covers, why it matters, and when to consider putting it to use.
The talk is designed to be interactive. Questions are encouraged throughout, so the conversation can focus on real-world examples and what’s most useful for you and your business.
Jim Haugen, Patent Attorney
Jim Haugen is the founder of Seattle Patent Group PLLC. He has been working with patents since January 2006 and has been a registered practitioner with the United States Patent and Trademark Office since February 2007. During this time, he has done patent prosecution (writing patent applications and responding to office actions from the USPTO to obtain patents), advising clients on strategies to protect intellectual property to ensure optimal intellectual property protection within a given budget, and patent infringement analysis for litigation support. He joined the Washington State Bar Association in 2013.