Founders Bay Virtual Workshop - IP in the Age of AI
Artificial Intelligence is changing how we create, build, and do business—but what does that mean for protecting ideas? This workshop will help founders, creatives, and tech professionals understand how intellectual property (IP) works in the world of AI. Whether you’re training AI models, building products, or using AI-generated content, it’s important to know your rights.
We’ll break down the basics of IP law in simple terms, then explore the tricky parts that come with using or creating AI. You’ll learn when you need a patent, how to protect your brand, and what counts as original work when AI is involved. You’ll also get tips on how to avoid common legal mistakes that could cost you time or money later on.
By the end of this workshop, you’ll feel more confident making smart decisions about your ideas and creations. You'll also get practical tools and resources to protect your work as you grow.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ What intellectual property (IP) is and why it matters
✅ The difference between patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
✅ How AI affects who owns what
✅ What counts as “original” when AI is involved
✅ How to protect your products, brand, and content
✅ Common mistakes and how to avoid them
✅ When to talk to an IP lawyer
Speakers:
Lena Petrovic - Senior Counsel at Perkins Coie LLP
Colin M. Fowler - Partner at Perkins Coie LLP
About Us
Perkins Coie is a trusted advisor to innovative companies throughout their lifecycle. As they build and scale, we support clients with comprehensive legal and business counseling from formation to exit, including equity and growth financings, corporate governance, commercial contracts, intellectual property strategy, and labor and employment matters. Our lawyers have managed thousands of venture capital and private equity financings, from pre-seed to growth-stage, for both startups and investors. Our national presence and extensive corporate law experience, combined with sector-specific knowledge, ensure our services are tailored to each client's unique needs, investor expectations, and growth trajectories in cutting-edge industries like artificial intelligence, blockchain and other fintech, digital health, gaming, cleantech, digital media, and consumer packaged goods.
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