Coming this Friday and next Tuesday—Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship program, parts one and two

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USPTO Alert

Coming this Friday and next Tuesday—USPTO’s 2023 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship program, parts one and two

Are you a current or aspiring inventor or entrepreneur looking for new paths to success? Would you like to learn from innovators and experts about how to expand your opportunities? If so, don’t miss the upcoming 2023 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program sessions on February 10 and 14.

Register today to attend online or in person at the Morgan State University Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management in Baltimore, Maryland.

In-person attendees: Join United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) staff for networking receptions immediately following both programs. Chat with IP experts to get information, resources, and guidance.

Register and learn more about part one of the program: Protecting your IP, on February 10 from 2-4:30 p.m. ET. Special guests include:

Cornell “Chico” Conaway, Founder, Gainz Sportsgear
Raymar Dizon, Associate Director, Office of Technology Transfer, Morgan State University
Shymaine Davis, Director of Entrepreneurship, Greater Washington Urban League
Ivie Baker, Business Consultant, Maryland Small Business Development Centers

Register and learn more about part two of the program: Intergenerational conversations, on February 14 from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. ET:

Hear special guests’ conversations about the importance of inclusivity in STEM education.
Learn best practices for mentorships and inspiring the next generation of innovators.
Learn how educational programs are engines of opportunity for invention and entrepreneurship.
Catch a sneak preview of the upcoming documentary short “America’s Ingenuity,” which focuses on Richard F. America, one of the youngest Black inventors on “Baker’s list,” the first repository of African American patent holders compiled by lawyer, assistant patent examiner, and civil rights activist Henry E. Baker (1857-1928).

And don't forget:

Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship program, part three: Learning from leading Black innovators, on Friday, February 24, 2-4:30 p.m. ET

The Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program is presented by the Office of Innovation Outreach. For more information, please contact BlackInnovation@uspto.gov.

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