Student influencers and athletes eager to capitalize on their personal brand have the opportunity to explore Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) topics in an upcoming workshop hosted by The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in collaboration with the University of San Francisco, happening Nov. 15.
The event is a hybrid format, offering virtual and in-person participation from 9 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. Pacific (or 12 p.m.-6:10 p.m. Eastern), with breaks throughout the program.
The NIL workshop begins with check-in for in-person attendees at 8:30 a.m. Pacific. The event promises a comprehensive exploration of NIL essentials and provides students with practical tools for building and monetizing their brands. Whether new to NIL or experienced, participants will benefit from expert-led discussions on the latest regulations, branding strategies, and key legal considerations.
The program features sessions on vital areas of NIL, including the fundamentals of NIL, standards, branding and common pitfalls to avoid in NIL contracts. Additionally, the event will include guidance on trademark prosecution before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), offering students insights into protecting their brand assets.
The University of San Francisco School and The United States Patent and Trademark Office aims to equip student influencers and athletes with the knowledge necessary to navigate the complexities of NIL.
To learn more about the NIL workshop and register, click here.
Contact multi-media & senior sports reporter Noral Parham III at 317-762-7846. Follow him on X @3Noral.
Noral Parham is the multi-media & senior sports reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder, one of the oldest Black publications in the country. Parham has worked with various leagues to provide a diverse perspective in sports, including the Big Ten, Big East, IHSAA, IndyCar, MLB, NHRA, NFL, NBA, WNBA, WWE and the Olympics. Prior to joining the Recorder, Parham served as the community advocate of the MLK Center in Indianapolis and senior copywriter for an e-commerce and marketing firm in Denver.
