Author: m blake

Next Inventors Association of Connecticut meeting on 2-27-2017

Hi All,

I plan on attending the next IACT meeting tomorrow night at Fairfield University.  Paul Striebel will be presenting about the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (“CCAT”).  CCAT is a continually evolving resource in the state. Its Mission is to create and execute bold ideas advancing applied technologies, IT strategies, energy solutions, STEM education and career development that help others succeed. In little more than 10 years, hear how CCAT has become a nationally recognized technology leader and what they are doing to help manufacturers, academia, government, entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations thrive. More information can be found here.

Trademark Handbook from the USPTO

Hi All,
I was recently reviewing some information at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and saw this Trademark Handbook at the USPTO website entitled “Basic Facts about Trademarks”.  The Handbook gives basic information about the trademark system, how to do a trademark search, whether you need to apply for federal registration, and what benefits you get from registration.  I recommend it highly to all those who are interested in learning a little about trademarks.

Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights class at Milford Adult Education 3/23 to 3/30

Hi All.  It is not too late to register for my two part introductory class on Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights. This class is geared for the individual inventor and small business. An overview of the US patent system, trademarks, and copyrights will be presented. The patent process, preparation, prosecution and issuance will be discussed on the first night. Trademarks and copyrights will be discussed on the second night. Come learn about each and what you need to do to protect your invention. The class will be held on March 23 and March 30, 2017 at 6:30 pm to 8:30 at Law High School, Room 101, in Milford, CT.  To sign up, go here.

Wonderful meeting at the Inventors Association of Connecticut

Last night, January 31, 2017, I presented at the Inventors Associate of Connecticut (IACT) meeting at the Fairfield University Library in Fairfield, CT.  The topic of my presentation was “The Pros and Cons of Provisional Patent Applications.”

It was snowy evening, the roads were not too bad, but the sidewalks were treacherous.  The meeting began at 7 pm.  At 6:55 pm there was a grand total of 3 of us at the meeting.  But by 7:05 the number grew to about 18! There were lots of great questions and interactions with audience, and about 1/2 hour of questions at the end of the presentation.