Información y Recursos Esenciales para el Éxito de Pequeñas Empresa
Topic: Conceptos Básicos en el Proceso de Patentes y Marcas Registradas
¿Tienes una idea innovadora o un nombre para tu negocio que deseas proteger legalmente? Te invitamos a esta Edición Digital del Ohio SBDC, donde conocerás los conceptos básicos sobre patentes y marcas registradas, guiado por el equipo del Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) de Ohio State University Libraries. Este evento está dirigido a emprendedores, investigadores, inventores, estudiantes y cualquier persona interesada en comprender los fundamentos de la propiedad intelectual y aprender cómo proteger legalmente sus creaciones.
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Essential Insights and Resources for Small Business Success
Topic: Basic Concepts in the Patent and Trademark Process
Do you have an innovative idea or a business name you’d like to protect legally? Join us for this Digital Edition of Ohio SBDC, where you’ll learn the basic concepts of patents and trademarks, guided by the team from the Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) at Ohio State University Libraries. This event is ideal for entrepreneurs, researchers, inventors, students, and anyone interested in understanding the fundamentals of intellectual property and how to legally protect their creations.
Guest: Martha Patricia Verdines-Arredondo
Martha Patricia Verdines-Arredondo serves as the Engineering Librarian at The Ohio State University Libraries. In this role, she acts as liaison to multiple departments within the College of Engineering, supporting research, teaching, and learning through collaborative partnerships, information literacy integration, and tailored library services. Patricia holds a bachelor’s degree in information systems engineering from Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (Mexico), a master’s degree in information engineering from the University of Tokyo (Japan), and both a master’s and Ph.D. in Library Science from the University of Maryland, College Park. Her academic and professional background spans international institutions and roles. She was recognized as a Top Teacher while serving as a Capstone Project Advisor for the Graduate School of Engineering at Universidad Regiomontana Campus Centro in Mexico. She also served as full-time faculty in the School of Engineering at ITESM Campus Monterrey and previously worked as an Instructional Design Librarian at the University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries.
Host: Pamela Alvaro-Unzueta
Pamela is a bilingual business advisor at the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Columbus State Community College. She acts as a liaison for the Hispanic/Latino community, providing essential tools, education, and guidance to successfully start, grow, and sustain their businesses. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from Universidad del Valle de México and has extensive experience in strategic marketing, public relations campaigns, and community engagement initiatives to support business growth.
Pamela is also a small business owner, dedicated to promoting her culture through everyday goods. Her business specializes in unique cultural items, ensuring that each product tells a story and connects customers to her cultural roots. Through her professional and entrepreneurial efforts, Pamela fosters cultural appreciation and awareness.