Innovation and Intellectual Property

Intellectual property (IP) is an important asset for small businesses and entrepreneurs, yet it is often overlooked and misunderstood. In today's episode, our host John Rebecchi (M.B.A. ’83), Ph.D. welcomes Ray E. Farrell, intellectual property counselor, business mentor, angel investor, senior partner and co-founder of Carter DeLuca Farrell & Schmidt LLP.

Ray will help us understand and clarify the importance of intellectual property and walks us through the four main types of intellectual property including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. We will learn what investors look for when making a pitch and how to choose the right investor. Ray will also share why helping others is one of the most powerful ways to create meaningful experiences for ourselves and those around us.