Can I Patent My Idea?
Who, What, & How
Patents may be critical for commercializing a product, and look great on your CV, but many applications never issue, and many issued patents are worthless. Learn how to tell, and what you can do to improve your chances, from a panel with an experienced entrepreneur/inventor, and a noted patent attorney.
A Patent Primer
"How To's" and "Watch Outs"
Patents look great on your wall, and even better on your CV! However, getting a patent allowed and issued may take a great deal of work and, especially if extensive international protection is required, can cost hundred of thousands of dollars.
This one-hour seminar, presented by a team of a serial entrepreneur and a leading patent attorney, will discuss:
What does either of the two kinds of patent actually do?
What you need to do to research before talking to a patent attorney.
Finding out if getting a patent issued still might still not allow you or a licensee to use it. (Known as Freedom to Operate or FTO)
Steps in the patent process and where the time/expense occur.
What happens patent-wise if I publish or present the data at a meeting? How do I handle this in academia?
Questions are welcome after the presentation.