Topic: Intellectual Property Jabberwocky

Intellectual Property Jabberwocky: Can I Patent a Trademark for a Copyright? Is a primer on the fundamental areas of intellectual property law (patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret law). The differences between and uses of each type of intellectual property will be defined and explained. Armed with this information, attendees will be able to distinguish and identify intellectual property associated with their businesses and to understand the importance of protecting the same.

Speaker: Brenda L. Speer

Brenda Speer has been a long-time resident of Colorado Springs. She moved to the city as a child in 1970 and grew up and finished her primary education here. After living in various places to complete her undergraduate and graduate education, as well as to gain work experience, she returned to Colorado Springs in 1996. During her almost 17 years as an attorney, she has honed her area of emphasis, intellectual property law (patent, trademark and copyright), through both private law firm practice and in-house legal department service. In October 2004 she re-entered private law practice as a solo practitioner and provides legal counsel to artists, entertainers, innovators and businesses in the technological, creative and business arts.

Her passion is protecting the creative works, inventions, proprietary information and trade identities of her clients. She is an avid champion in educating and enabling her clients to protect and promote their valuable brainchildren. Brenda lives in the Springs with her husband and her collection of books, accessories and sewing and needlework supplies and is active in the community and affiliated with many organizations, of which her favorite is playing with the Pikes Peak Philharmonic as principal French horn.