Disruptors vs. Predators: Leveraging Federal Resources to Mitigate Your Risk

This program is designed for startups, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and incubators, and delivers valuable information about federal resources available to help you from falling prey to predatory practices and fraud.  This event is free and open to the public.  Space is limited.  Please register by April 11, 2017. 

Don't be a Victim!  Find answers to the following questions and more:
Who can I trust when expanding operations overseas?
What are the telltale signs of common business scams?
Where do I get the right IP help and avoid fraudulent invention firms?
From product to personnel, what are my cyber risks?
What are my options when someone threatens to sue me for patent infringement?
Where can I find small business loans without predatory terms?

Participating Agencies:

  • United States Patent and Trademark Office
  • Federal Trade Commission
  • International Trade Administration
  • Small Business Administration
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation

View Event Flyer:  Disruptors vs. Predators

Please note that the Silicon Valley USPTO is a federal facility.  Attendees are required to present a valid form of government-issued identification (driver license or passport) and may be subject to screening to gain access.