Startup Grind

Startup Grind is one of the biggest communities of entrepreneurs in partnership with Google for Startups. Our mission is to help every entrepreneur in the world. We do so by hosting a monthly recurring event to inspire, educate, and connect entrepreneurs.

About The Event

In this upcoming fireside chat, we welcome Marina Biragova, IP Attorney, Law Professor, and Executive Director of Southern University's Technology and Entrepreneurship Clinic.

We'll be discussing:

→ Trademarks, trade secrets, and patent law

→ When startups should seek patents – and when NOT to

→ Common legal mistakes startups make

The Speaker

Marina Biragova is a business and Intellectual Property Attorney and a Law Professor at Southern University Law Center (SULC) where she also leads the Technology and Entrepreneurship Clinic. With a particular focus on technology, media/entertainment and energy sectors, Marina counsels clinic clients on commercial matters including commercial contracts, franchising, joint ventures, as well as employment, regulatory and compliance matters and advises them across a wide range of Intellectual Property matters including asset management, enforcement, and licensing. 

Marina graduated from Pyatigorsk Institute of Economics and Governance School of Law, as well as LSU Law Center. She also holds various professional development certifications from Harvard Business School and Babson Academy.