Regardless of the type of product or service you are crowdfunding or the site/portal you might be using, protecting your intellectual property first is a prerequisite. Intellectual Property includes trade secrets, patents, trademarks, and copyright and this presentation will explore the differences in each and the pitfalls of using crowdfunding without securing your protection. BY learning from others mistakes in not securing their IP will enable participants to fully maximize their crowdfunding experience and achieve their goals.