Patent 101: Protecting your Innovation

Learn the fundamentals of patent law in this informative webinar designed for inventors, artists, and attorneys new to patents. The webinar will cover what types of ideas are patentable, the steps involved in applying for a patent, and how VLA assists pro bono clients with obtaining patent protection.

Instructors: Marcus Barahal Esq.

Marcus is currently serving as a Staff Attorney at VLA. Prior to his legal career, he received a BFA in Film and Television from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in 2017. During and after his time at NYU, he worked on television shows on NBC, TBS, PBS, and ESPN, worked for the NBA, and directed a nightly app-based live trivia game show. He is passionate about writing and storytelling.

In May 2024, Marcus obtained his Juris Doctor from the Fordham University School of Law. During his time at Fordham, he worked at the Samuelson-Glushko Intellectual Property Clinic, was a Moot Court staff member, and served as a Notes and Articles Editor for the Intellectual Property, Media, and Entertainment Law Journal.

Fees:

For members, please email [email protected] to receive your special discount code, which will allow you to access and purchase your discounted ticket.

• $25 Full-Time Student (must present proof of full-time status with registration)
• $25 Artists Over Sixty
• $35 Arts Professional VLA Member
• $55 Arts Professional Non-Member
• $150 Legal Professional VLA Member
• $200 Legal Professional Non-Member
• $120 Young Associate Members (YAM’s)

Refund Policy: All registration fees are non-refundable. Instructors are subject to change and no refunds will be given in the event that there is a substitution of the instructor.

Webinar Access: Participants will receive an email in advance with instructions to access the Zoom webinar. Please make sure that you have regular access to the email you use to register. For more information on this program, please contact VLA at [email protected].