Wednesday
September 18
4:00-6:00 PM

Providence G Rooftop
110 Dorrance St,
Providence, RI 02903

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Protecting Your Artistic Creations & Proprietary Knowledge

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What is intellectual property and what the difference between trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, and patents? We will discuss why it is important to you as an artist or local business to protect these and how the steps you need to take to seek protection.

Free! RSVP NEEDED!

Alan F. Feeney Esq.

Mr. Feeney advises clients in patent strategy, portfolio management, patent prosecution, trademark protection, copyright filings, and trade secret matters. Additionally, he regularly advises Wall Street investors for Fortune 500 companies.

Dan Sullivan Esq.

Dan has over 25 years of Patent and Trademark Law experience. He has worked for multinational firms, such as Dupont and Titleist (Acushnet Co.) and managed their brands and patent portfolios globally.

Logan Faucher

Logan specializes in patent drafting for our Life Science & Mechanical practices. He has been working as a Patent Agent and Legal Intern at Feeney IP Law. He is Veteran of the US Navy Nuclear program. Logan uses the skills developed from six years of knowledge and experience in the United States Navy working on the Nuclear Power pipeline and submarines, as well as his Bachelor of Science degree in biology to draft patents for the firm.

Lisa Karol, Sr. Paralegal

A seasoned paralegal with over 18 years of experience in supporting attorneys with contract law, marketing and advertising law, and all matters IP. She has worked for multiple worldwide businesses throughout her career. They include Hasbro, Inc, New Balance Athletics, CVS Heath, and Pfizer Inc.

Donald Fruge

Mr. Frugé specializes in startup and early to mid-stage companies with over 20 years of healthcare startup, development, and executive management experience. He has successfully developed four companies.

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