# Event Details - **Event Name**: How to Protect Your Intellectual Property in the AI Age! (In-Person) - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Intellectual property attorney Steven Colby will discuss how to protect your intellectual property in the AI Age.About this EventThis is an in-person event.This event is FREE to attend!Veteran Silicon Valley IP attorney Dr. Steven Colby will discuss how entrepreneurs can protect their intellectual property.Steve will discuss the following:1) How can intellectual property make or break your startup?2) Why should you file patent applications as an early stage startup?3) When should I start filing patent applications?4) What does a patent application cost?5) What is patentable?6) What types of intellectual property can I get?(copyright, trademark, secrets)7) What do I need to know about other people’s intellectual property?(infringement, open source, employees, past employers)8) What big intellectual property mistakes should I avoid?9) When do I need to use non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)?and more!Steve will also discuss expert legal strategies for securing AI patents.General patent strategy to increase company valuationWhat is and what is not patentableFIVE different approaches to getting patent protection on inventions including AIand more!Please come with your questions, comments and scenarios.Agenda6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Check-In, Food, Networking7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Program8:30 PM to 9:00 PM NetworkingAbout the Speaker:Dr. Steven Colby is a partner and patent attorney at Rimon Law. 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