George W. Cox of IP & Business Law Counseling, LLC, is presenting a series of free seminars for entrepreneurs and established business owners.  The seminars are sponsored by the Western Region of Maryland’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the SBDC Network.  Our seminars are usually held from 10:00-11:30 am at 5340 Spectrum Drive, Ste. A, Frederick, Maryland 21703.  There is no cost to attend but registration is required.  Click here for the full calendar and listing of events sponsored by the SBDC Network.  The following is a partial list of our seminars:

• “Choosing a Legal Form of Business and Protecting its Intellectual Property”  –  January 22, 2015
• “LLC Operating Agreements: What are They and Why do You Need One?”  –  March 6, 2015
• “Understanding Contracts”  –  March 30, 2015
• “Building Blocks of Intellectual Property”  –  April 23, 2015
• “Protecting Your Brand Through Trademark Registration”  –  May 21, 2015
• “Essentials of Trade Secret Protection”  –  June 26, 2015
• “Employment Agreements and Ancillary Documents Used to Protect Your Business”  –  July 16, 2015
• “Buy-Sell Agreements: When Things Get Tough . . . You’d Better Have One”  –  August 20, 2015
• “Contracting with Independent Contractors”  –  September 17, 2015