Part 2: Intellectual Property Basics: Navigating IP Laws for Maritime Innovations
Overview
TMA BlueTech, in partnership with Morrison Foerster, is proud to introduce the Legal Lift-Off Series: Essentials for BlueTech Startups, a monthly program designed to help BlueTech ventures navigate the complex path from startup to scale. These expert-led sessions will provide critical legal, financial, and strategic guidance tailored to entrepreneurs in the maritime, ocean technology, and sustainable blue economy sectors.
The series is divided into two tracks:
Open to the Public – Open to all BlueTech entrepreneurs and stakeholders, these sessions cover foundational legal and operational topics essential for any early-stage venture.
TMA Premium Members Only – Exclusive to TMA BlueTech’s premium members, these advanced sessions delve into investment strategies, startup exits, government contracting, and other critical aspects of scaling a BlueTech company.
Installment 2: Intellectual Property Basics: Navigating IP Laws for Maritime Innovations (Broader Audience)
Protecting intellectual property (IP) is essential for BlueTech startups developing cutting-edge maritime technologies. In this second installment of TMA BlueTech’s Scaling BlueTech Webinar Series, Shai Kalansky, Partner at Morrison Foerster, will provide a foundational understanding of IP laws relevant to the Blue Economy.
This session will cover the different types of IP protection—including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets—and how they apply to ocean-related innovations. Participants will learn how to safeguard their proprietary technologies, avoid common IP pitfalls, and strategically position their ventures for future investment and growth. Whether you’re developing novel marine robotics, ocean sensors, or sustainable shipping solutions, this webinar will help you navigate the legal landscape of maritime innovation.
Upcoming Legal Lift-Off Series Webinars
Open to the public
Most Common Legal Mistakes of Startups: Navigating Legal Landmines (May 21, 2025)
For TMA Premium Members Only
Raising Angel Investment (date/time TBD)
Raising Venture Capital (date/time TBD)
Startup Equity Incentives (date/time TBD)
Selling Your Startup (date/time TBD)
Legal Considerations for Equity Financing and Term Sheets (date/time TBD)
Government Contracts (date/time TBD)