Tennessee Intellectual Property Alliance
Tennessee Intellectual Property Alliance
At the Tennessee Intellectual Property Alliance (TNIPA), we believe that innovation is the cornerstone of economic progress. We are committed to fostering an environment where intellectual property (IP) is valued, protected, and leveraged to drive growth and prosperity in Tennessee.
As a collaborative community of legal professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators, our goal is to foster a thriving intellectual property ecosystem in Tennessee. We provide resources, education, and networking opportunities to support education and the protection and ideas and emerging technologies in Tennessee.
Our Mission
Connect stakeholders across the state to create a vibrant IP ecosystem.
Educate the public about the importance of IP and its practical applications.
Promote the IP community.
Our Values
EXCELLENCE
We strive for the highest standards in our work and strive to deliver exceptional value to our members.
COLLABORATION
We believe that partnerships and cooperation are essential for achieving our goals.
INNOVATION
We embrace creativity and encourage the development of new ideas and approaches.
EQUITY
We are committed to ensuring that everyone has equal opportunities to benefit from IP protection.
EXCELLENCE
We strive for the highest standards in our work and strive to deliver exceptional value to our members.
COLLABORATION
We believe that partnerships and cooperation are essential for achieving our goals.
INNOVATION
We embrace creativity and encourage the development of new ideas and approaches.
EQUITY
We are committed to ensuring that everyone has equal opportunities to benefit from IP protection.
Intellectual Property Resources
The four basic categories of intellectual property:
PATENT
A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention. Patentable inventions consist of processes, machines, manufactures, and/or a compositions of matter. United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
TRADEMARK
A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that identifies a product or service and
distinguishes it from others.
COPYRIGHT
A copyright protects original works of authorship as soon as an author fixes the work in a tangible form of expression. Copyrighted works include paintings, photographs, illustrations, musical compositions, sound recordings, computer programs, books, poems, blog posts, movies, architectural works, and plays. United States Copyright Office (USCO)
TRADE SECRET
A trade secret is economically valuable information that is not generally known, has value to those who cannot legitimately obtain it, and has been subject to reasonable efforts to keep it secret. Unlike patents, trademarks, and copyrights, there is no designation or registration for a trade secret.
Local/regional chapters of IP resources
Join Us
If you are passionate about intellectual property and its potential to transform Tennessee, we invite you to join the Tennessee Intellectual Property Alliance. Together, we can build a stronger, more innovative state.