Lunch & Learn: What Startups Should Know Sooner Rather Than Later

​Learn the fundamentals of trademarks, including what they are, why they are important to your startup, how to choose one that’s likely to be approved by the United States Patent & Trademark Office, and a step-by-step overview of the filing and registration process.

​You’ll also learn common reasons for refusal and how to avoid them so you can save time, money, and frustration as you make your way onto the Principal Register. Join us for a free lunch and get trademark smart!

​​Speaker: Emanuel J. Carballo-Santiago, Founding and Managing Attorney at TealAcre

​Emanuel J. Caraballo-Santiago brings a wealth of experience to trademarks, contracts, and corporate law. With a background that includes serving as Chief Legal Officer of an eight-figure company and being the founder and managing attorney of TealAcre, Emanuel is passionate about helping businesses and entrepreneurs manage a wide variety of legal issues effectively.