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Fireside IP Chat with Different Stage Entrepreneurs
Live Event (online)
Date & Time: February 4, 2025, 10:00am CST
Cost: $0.00
Duration: 90 minutes Language: English Register Now
About the event

Join us for an engaging discussion with leaders from both a startup-stage and a mature-stage company, exploring the crucial role Intellectual Property (IP) plays in business growth.  

We’ll dive into how startups can leverage IP to gain a competitive edge, attract funding, and build a brand, while mature companies share strategies for evolving and protecting their IP assets. 

This session offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and IP professionals on managing and maximizing the impact of IP in driving success.

Presented by: Jim Larson

Jim is an intellectual property attorney based in Minneapolis, MN. Jim has an undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Minnesota and a law degree from Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Prior to entering private practice, Jim was a Patent Examiner at the United States Patent & Trademark Office. Jim also helped start and run a law firm from 2005 to 2024. Jim represents clients of all sizes from multinational corporations to individuals.

Presenting alongside Jim Larson is:

Ms. Kelly Van Ert, Founder & CEO of Empower Independence Company (Startup-Stage)

Mr. Jason LaValley, Founder & CEO of LaValley Industries, LLC (Mature-Stage)


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