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Entrepreneur Forward: Protecting Your Ideas

  • Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse 3179 East Barber Valley Drive Boise, ID, 83716 United States (map)

IP essentials for military entrepreneurs

Learn how to safeguard your ideas, brand, and innovations as you build your business.

Intellectual property is one of the most overlooked and most important foundational blocks for any new business. Early protection of your ideas, brand, and content can prevent costly disputes or setbacks later. Many first-time entrepreneurs don’t know what is legally protectable or how to safeguard what they’re building. Additionally, military-connected entrepreneurs often create products, services, or content that are uniquely tied to their experiences, making protection even more crucial.

That’s why understanding intellectual property law is so crucial for any entrepreneur!

Join us for our next Entrepreneur Forward session, featuring Justin Baker, former US Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer and the founder of Milebridge Law. Justin has served as legal council in business, corporate, and intellectual property matters across diverse industries, helping his clients build someting meaningful in todays competitive landscape.

Some of the valuable topics Justin will cover include:

  • Trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and patents

  • How to protect your brand identity, logos, product names, and creative work

  • Common IP mistakes new founders make and how to avoid them

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover some actionable steps that will help you protect your business!

Details

Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm MT
Location: Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse
Registration: Required

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guest speaker

Justin Baker, Attorney

Justin Baker is the founding attorney of Milebridge Law, bringing extensive experience in business, corporate, and intellectual property law to serve clients throughout Idaho and beyond.

Mr. Baker's practice encompasses both litigation and transactional work, providing comprehensive legal solutions for businesses at every stage of growth. His expertise includes complex commercial transactions, intellectual property protection and enforcement, corporate governance, and strategic business counsel.

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