You might have a sense that intellectual property (IP) is important to the success of your business, but can you explain how? Do you know what comprises IP or how it can be leveraged to become a competitive advantage?

Tune in to the next edition of the COSE WebEd webinar on July 25 for an interactive presentation featuring Mark Guinto, intellectual property attorney at the McDonald Hopkins law firm in Cleveland, who will:

• Provide a primer on different types of IP (i.e., patents, trade secrets, copyright protection and trademarks)
• Discuss what it takes to obtain protection
• Identify potential strategies for using your IP for the benefit of your business
• Provide helpful resources for future use

Bio:
Mark is an associate in McDonald Hopkins Intellectual Property Department. He handles all aspects of patent law, including prosecution, litigation, opinions, and transactions. He has a depth of knowledge in technical fields such as computer and cellular communications, electronics, electromechanics, bioelectronics, microprocessors, consumer products, and software systems. Mark has experience working with in-house counsel and inventors to develop patenting strategies, as well as preparing patentability issue reports. Mark is experienced in protecting trademark, copyright and trade secrets through procuring protection, litigation, and cease and desist letters.

Mark actively participates with the Patent Pro Bono Network through the Case Western Reserve University School of Law. He has assisted several inventors in various parts of the patent process as well as business planning.

Mark earned a J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 2012. He received a B.S. in computer science from the University of Dayton in 2008.