Copyright 2026 SPARK

Ready to brew up a bold legal foundation for your startup?

“Morrison in the Morning,” is a monthly virtual series where skilled business lawyer Joe Morrison serves up essential insight into legal issues to fuel your startup success.

Join us January 8 for IP Protection Beyond Trademarks: Licensing & IP Ownership Basics. This session will help you understand the broader landscape of intellectual property, how licensing works, how to maintain ownership rights, and how startups can unintentionally lose IP through poorly constructed agreements.

Pour yourself a coffee and log on for tips that will help your Michigan startup thrive!

DISCLAIMER: These presentations should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. The contents are intended for general informational purposes only, and you are urged to consult your own lawyer on any specific legal questions you may have concerning your situation.

Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund III is supported by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Michigan State University Research Foundation.

The MSU Research Foundation supports the Michigan State University ecosystem with resources that increase the impact of research and innovation. The Foundation achieves its mission through grant programs that contribute over $10 million annually to the University, entrepreneurial programming and early-stage investments that accelerate technology transfer and startup growth throughout Michigan, and environments where startup businesses and collaborators can thrive. The Foundation’s work is made possible through its stewardship of a flexible and sustainable endowment, nourished by over 50 years of licensing revenues and investment returns. Learn more about the MSU Research Foundation and its impact at msufoundation.org.