Don't Burn Your Brand: Intellectual Property for Food Businesses

Are you a restaurateur? A chef? A food truck operator? Do you want to learn how IP rights can help you protect your business? If so, this free, virtual event is a must-attend! Join a trademark attorney from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for an overview of trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets in the food-service industry. You’ll learn about each of these intellectual property rights and how to use them to protect what makes your restaurant special. Jason Lott is the Managing Attorney for Trademarks Customer Outreach at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), where he specializes in helping small business owners understand trademarks and the federal trademark registration process. He conceptualizes and delivers educational content using live presentations, creative videos, and other multimedia platforms. He also presents to experienced practitioners on advanced trademark topics, providing them the tools and expertise to better serve their clients. Jason began his career at the USPTO in 2000 as a trademark examining attorney.