SERIES OVERVIEW
Protecting your ideas, brand, and content doesn’t have to be complicated. Join Greenwood Law’s Managing Attorney James Greenwood and IP Of Counsel Phillip Schieffer for a fast, practical series covering trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, fair use, AI, online takedowns, and contract basics. Each session is 20–30 minutes (plus brief Q&A), designed for busy founders, marketers, creatives, and product teams.
FORMAT & WHEN
• Recurring live Zoom sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays
• Time: 12:00–12:30 PM Central (CT)
• Register once and choose any sessions you want to attend
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8217594481190/WN_w6XtQvGdT2axQtK1kc6X5A
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
• Small‑to‑mid‑size business owners, startups, and non‑profits
• Marketing, branding, and creative teams
• Software, product, and engineering leads
• Agencies, photographers, videographers, designers, and content creators
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN (highlights)
• The difference between trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets—and which one you need
• How to choose and clear a strong brand name or logo
• What “fair use” really means (no myths), and how to reduce risk when using third‑party content
• Patent timing 101: provisional vs. non‑provisional and when not to patent
• Practical trade secret and NDA hygiene for teams and vendors
• Online enforcement playbook: DMCA takedowns, marketplaces, and social platforms
• 2025 realities of AI & IP: authorship, training data, and brand protection
• Contract must‑haves: work‑for‑hire, assignments, and licensing
• How to build a right‑sized IP plan for an Illinois‑based SMB or startup
LIVE SESSION CALENDAR (all at 12:00–12:30 PM CT)
1) Fri, Oct 3, 2025 – IP 101: What’s IP and which right do I need?
2) Wed, Oct 8 – Trademarks 101: Picking, searching, registering names & logos
3) Fri, Oct 10 – Copyright basics for creators & marketers
4) Wed, Oct 15 – Fair use explained (how much can I use?)
5) Fri, Oct 17 – Patents without pain: provisional vs. non‑provisional
6) Wed, Oct 22 – Trade secrets & NDAs: protecting know‑how
7) Fri, Oct 24 – Online enforcement: DMCA, marketplaces, and social
8) Wed, Oct 29 – AI & IP in 2025: ownership, training data, and brand protection
9) Fri, Oct 31 – IP in contracts: work‑for‑hire, assignments, and licensing
10) Wed, Nov 5 – Your right‑sized SMB/startup IP plan (Illinois‑first)
PRESENTERS
James Greenwood – Managing Attorney, Greenwood Law, LLC (IP & Business Law)
James leads Greenwood Law’s intellectual property and business law work, helping entrepreneurs and growing companies protect brands, structure deals, and manage risk. Licensed in Illinois and Iowa. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdgreenwood/
Phillip Schieffer – IP Of Counsel, Greenwood Law, LLC
Phillip focuses on practical IP counseling for businesses and creators, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and portfolio strategy. He supports Greenwood Law clients across all firm offices. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-schieffer-687307a8/
ABOUT GREENWOOD LAW
Greenwood Law, LLC provides business and intellectual property services across its offices, with IP services offered firm‑wide through Of Counsel Phillip Schieffer. Learn more: https://www.greenwood.law
HOUSEKEEPING
• 20–30 minutes of content + short Q&A per session
• Educational only; not legal advice. Attendance does not create an attorney‑client relationship.
• Bring your questions! We’ll reserve time for practical scenarios.
REGISTER
Complete the Zoom form on this page to select the dates you plan to attend. We look forward to seeing you at lunch!