New and Improved Trademark Basics
Wednesday, December 2, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Parkway Central Library, Skyline Room (Fourth Floor)
1901 Vine Street, 19103
What Every Small Business Should Know Now, Not Later!
Program highlights include:
- Effective use of USPTO website resources
- How trademarks, copyrights, patents, domain names, and business name registrations differ
- Why it's important for any new business to select a trademark that will be both federally registrable and legally protectable, highlighting factors critical when choosing a mark
- The importance of doing a complete search and whether an attorney should be used
- What may happen if another trademark owner believes it has stronger rights in a mark and issues a "cease-and-desist" letter
- What the USPTO does in the federal registration process and how to avoid scams perpetrated by companies which request fees for services not required by the USPTO
Presentation by Craig Morris, Managing Attorney for Trademark Outreach - U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Attendees are invited to follow along on their laptop or tablet. Please note, power sources and technical support will NOT be provided.
Click here to register or call 215-686-5394.
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Make Successful Investing Part of Your DNA
Wednesday, December 16, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Parkway Central Library, Rooms 405/406 (Fourth Floor)
1901 Vine Street, 19103
Answer the questions that will put you on the path to true peace of mind with your money and investments.
Presentation by Brendan Magee, The Investor Coach.
Click here to register or call 215-686-5394.
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Of interest!
Starting a Business Expo!
Saturday, December 5, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Northeast Regional Library
2228 Cottman Avenue, 19149
Are you thinking about starting your own business? Find the information you need to start or grow a business.
Topics include:
- Writing a business plan
- Getting permits and licenses
- Marketing and market research
- Winning federal contracts
- Business counseling
- Obtaining loans using social media
- And more!
Presentations by: The City of Philadelphia Commerce Department, SCORE, The Small Business Administration, Women's Opportunities Resource Center, Entrepreneur Works, and more.
The event is free and no registration is required.
For more information call 215-685-0522.
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Get Crafty and Sell!
Are you ready to start a craft or homemade business? The Business, Science & Industry Department has resources to get you started or help you expand!
Check out our digital bookshelf to the right for books on starting and operating a craft business.
Electronic Resources:
Access Gale Virtual Reference Library via our Databases page to download, read, email, and save sample business plans in Business Plans Handbook (also available in print in the department). Explore actual business plans for arts and crafts, handmade greeting card, and stained glass companies to get you started.
Access Zinio via our Digital Media Resources page to download current issues of your favorite magazine to read on your computer, phone, or tablet. Browse genres such as "crafts."
Internet Resources:
Other Resources:
For more information contact the Business, Science and Industry Department!
215-686-5394
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Attention inventors, new business owners, and writers!
We are pleased to announce that we are compiling a list for free Patent/Trademark/Copyright consultations with Mr. John S. Child, Jr., an attorney with the law firm Paul and Paul of Philadelphia. Mr. Child specializes in Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law.
The next free consultations will take place in the afternoon and evening of Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the Parkway Central Library at 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
If you would like to be on the waiting list, please respond to erefbsi@freelibrary.org with your name, email, and a phone number. We will contact you at the beginning of January (in order of response to this notice) to arrange a specific time on January 27, 2016 to talk with Mr. Child.
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Grow Your Handmade Business: How to Envision, Develop, and Sustain a Successful Creative Business
by Kari Chapin
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Craft Inc.: Turn Your Creative Hobby into a Business by Meg Mateo Ilasco
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Homemade for Sale: How to Set Up and Market a Food Business from Your Home Kitchen by Lisa Kivirist & John D. Ivanko
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Starting an Etsy Business for Dummies by Allison Strine (also available as an eBook!)
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Handmade to Sell: Hello Craft's Guide to Owning, Running, and Growing your Crafty Biz by Kelly Rand
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