Patently Good Ideas? - You Don't Need A Patent If....

Most startup conversations around intellectual property begin with the same assumption: you need a patent. But in reality, patents are not always the right fit for every business, product, or stage of growth. This workshop, led by Ward Law Office, takes a different approach to intellectual property strategy by exploring the situations where pursuing a patent may not make sense—and what founders should consider instead. This workshop helps entrepreneurs think more strategically about patents, intellectual property, and business priorities. Rather than treating patents as a default checkbox, the session reframes intellectual property as a business decision that should align with a company’s actual goals, resources, and competitive strategy.…