Your business name, your logo, your content — do you actually own them legally? For most small business owners, the answer is more complicated than expected.
In this workshop, we will break down the essentials of trademark and copyright law in plain language, specifically tailored for entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Hudson Valley.
What you’ll learn:
- Protect your brand name, logo & original content
- Avoid trademark conflicts before they cost you
- Understand the legal risks of AI-generated content
- Take the first steps toward federal trademark registration
Date: Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Price: Free
Location: Zoom
Speaker: Elissa D. Hecker, General Counsel to small businesses and entrepreneurs, specializing in brand protection and intellectual property law.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Women’s Enterprise Development Center Inc. at 914.948.6098.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. 
