JOHNSTON IP WEBINARS
UPCOMING WEBINAR
Invent. Protect. Profit. Lessons from Someone Who Has Done All Three.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Noon, Central Time.
What actually makes an invention valuable? What do inventors often get wrong?
Join Bob Johnston, founder of Johnston IP Law, for a conversation with Brian Kinard, an engineer, Harvard-trained patent attorney, inventor, and business executive who has successfully sold inventions to a major international company. Brian has also served as CFO of technology startups, and today is CFO of an exciting AI-related startup. Drawing on his unusual experience as an inventor, patent attorney, and executive responsible for building companies, Brian shares practical insights about creating valuable intellectual property, avoiding common mistakes, and understanding what turns a good invention into a valuable business asset.
Design Patent Webinar: “Great Design. Zero Protection. Big Problem.”
A great design can set your product apart but without protection, it can be quickly copied. In this webinar, we’ll walk through the core types of intellectual property and focus on how design patents work in the United States to protect the visual aspects of your products. We’ll look at real-world examples across industries, highlight common mistakes entrepreneurs make, and briefly touch on key considerations for protecting designs internationally. We’ll close with time for live Q&A.
Friday, May 15th, 2026 at Noon (12pm CST).
Guarding Your Business: Patents for Entrepreneurs
As an entrepreneur, protecting your innovations is crucial to staying ahead of the competition. This webinar will dive into effective patent strategies tailored for startups and growing businesses. Learn how to leverage patents to safeguard your intellectual property, enhance your market position, and attract investors.
March 28th, 2025 at 12pm CST
Guarding Your Business: Strategic Trademark Protection
Our next webinar continues our IP for Entrepreneurs series. In this webinar we will dive more in depth into Trademarks, their value, and how they help businesses establish trust and grow in their target market. Join us!
February 25th, 11am CST
Guarding Your Business: IP Strategies for Entrepreneurs. Originally hosted in January, our first webinar of the New Year covers overall IP Strategies for business owners seeking to grow and add value to their brand.
If you missed this webinar you can visit the link below to watch a recording of the webinar.
