Patent and Trademark Resource Centers
Patent and Trademark Resource Centers (PTRCs) are located in libraries across the country. The PTRC librarian can demonstrate patent and trademark search tools, help you create a search strategy, and explain the application process for patents and trademarks. Click Here to find a PTRC near you.
Resources and Toolkits offered by the US Patent and Trademark Office
Student-Athlete Trademark Basics
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Startup Resources
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Identify Your IP
The USPTO IP identifier is a great starting point for identifying your intellectual property (IP) assets, learning basic IP information, and accessing links to helpful USPTO resources. Get started here.
What is Intellectual Property?
In this video, Luke Fedham breaks down the essentials of Intellectual Property (IP) and its significance in NIL contracts. Understanding IP is crucial for student-athletes entering agreements where their personal brand is leveraged by companies.
Protecting Your Intellectual Property with Attorney & Agent Tabetha Plummer
Welcome to our in-depth interview with Tabetha Plummer, an attorney at Plummer Law Group and a certified NFL, NBA, and FIBA sports agent. Join us as Tabetha shares invaluable advice for student-athletes navigating the world of NIL deals, choosing the right agent, understanding contracts and protecting their intellectual property.
Your Right to Representation with Debbie Spander
Join us for an insightful conversation with Debbie Spender, CEO and Founder of Insight Sports Advisors. With her extensive background as a sports lawyer at Fox Sports Net and SVP of Media and Coaching at Wasserman, Debbie brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Debbie provides essential advice for student-athletes, from knowing their rights […]