Intellectual Property 101
As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:
- Define the four main types of intellectual property.
- Differentiate between copyright and patent protections using at least two examples.
November 05, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom Online
Presented by:
Lillian G. Fant
She is currently working for Dority & Manning as an Associate.
Educational/training background
I am a proud member of D&M’s Electrical & Computer Science Team, where I focus on a broad range of intellectual property matters, including patents and trademarks. With a background in physics and mathematics, I bring a technical perspective to my work across industries. I enjoy collaborating with clients at every stage of growth to help them protect and strategically leverage their IP portfolios.
Wilkins Taylor
He is currently working for Dority & Manning as a Patent Agent.
Educational/training background
Joining Dority & Manning in 2022 as co-op ignited my interest in patent law. As a patent agent in the Chemical and Life Sciences practice group, I enjoy learning new technologies, helping clients secure protection for their intellectual property, and advancing innovative ideas.
Event Description
Graduate students and postdocs are often unaware of the rights and responsibilites tied to their future innovations. This session introduces the basics of patents, copyrights, trademarks, and policies to protect your creative work.