
Programming will begin promptly at 12:30 PM
Join us for a Lunch & Learn with intellectual property expert Julie A. Katz, JD, as she shares essential tips for small businesses on protecting trademarks and copyrights. Learn how to safeguard your brand and products — including how to work with U.S. Customs to prevent counterfeits and unauthorized imports from entering the country. Enjoy lunch prepared by WPBCC Member Balanced Plate Nutrition.
12:00 PM: A light lunch will be served
12:30 PM: Programing Begins
1:00 PM: Q & A
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*Registration is non-refundable.
About Julie A. Katz
Julie A. Katz, JD, has over 20 years of experience in the field of litigating and prosecuting intellectual property spanning various technologies, industries and consumer markets. Her practice includes international IP portfolio management & consulting, copyright protection, patent infringement litigation, trade dress protection, trademark protection, trade secret protection, IP litigation, e-discovery, alternative dispute resolution, US PTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings, strategic branding & re-branding, IP Audits, domain name disputes, domain name acquisition, IP investigations, IP licensing, U.S. Customs.
About Studio 424
Studio 424 is Chicago’s first members-only work club, offering 24/7 access to our coworking flex space and privacy booths with zero hidden fees. Your membership includes unlimited use of our flex desks, lounge area, and rooftop deck—the perfect setup for creatives, entrepreneurs, and remote workers.
Balance Plate Nutrition
Brynn is a registered dietitian, personal chef and founder of Balanced Plate. She specializes in cooking nutrient-dense, delicious food for people with all diet types and preferences. From her personal experience and work with hundreds of patients, she understands the challenge of changing your diet and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. That’s why she created Balanced Plate, with a variety of services to help you meet your health goals and enjoy eating again.