Join the Louisiana SBDC and partners for an informative webinar, Protecting Your Ideas: Intellectual Property (IP) in Business, on September 29, 2025, from 2:00–3:00 PM. This session will be led by representatives from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), including Ms. Hope Shimabuku and Mr. Reynaldo Vasquez. Participants will learn the importance of safeguarding ideas, brands, and creative work in a competitive marketplace. The webinar will cover types of IP protection (patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets), strategies for identifying and securing business IP, practical steps for startups and small businesses, and how IP can drive business growth and strategy.