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Eleanore Chadderdon from the St. Louis Public Library talks about Patent and Trademark Resources for Startups

Library Resources for Entrepreneurs

Mary Scott introduces Eleanore Chadderdon from the St. Louis Public Library as the guest speaker for the session. The topic of discussion is the resources available at public libraries for entrepreneurs, specifically focusing on patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property. Mary emphasizes that the library is an underutilized resource for startups and expresses her excitement about sharing this information with the audience.

Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs

Eleanore Chadderdon, a librarian from the St. Louis Public Library, discussed the importance of intellectual property for entrepreneurs, focusing on trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets. She explained that trademarks protect brands, logos, and slogans, and registration with the USPTO provides additional legal protection. Eleanor emphasized that librarians can guide individuals through the process of protecting their intellectual property by providing resources and directing them to the USPTO's website. She also advised that while hiring an attorney is recommended, there are free legal resources available, such as the USPTO's patent pro bono program and law school clinics.

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