The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), in collaboration with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base held a workshop for the military community to learn about starting your own business and the resources and tools to help you succeed. From honing your business plan and protecting your brand and ideas, to market analysis and financing, we’ve got every angle of entrepreneurship covered.
The first panel was moderated by the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO, Kathi Vidal, and offered the opportunity to hear first-hand from successful military spouse and veteran business owners. The second panel was moderated by USPTO Midwest Regional Outreach Office Director Derris Banks and featured highly regarded experts in business development and intellectual property protection.
Veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and retirees can find entrepreneurship resources on our Entrepreneurship Essentials for the military community page: https://www.uspto.gov/initiatives/entrepreneurship-resources-military-community