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Pro Bono Design Patent Application!

I am happy to announce that I recently found a pro bono opportunity to help someone apply for a design patent application.   I am in the review stage of the process, but it feels great to give back to the community.  Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts is the organization I am a part of that gives me pro bono opportunities with respect to patents, trademarks and copyrights.  Their website is here if you are interested in volunteering, or if you are seeking free or low fee legal services.

I will be a judge at the Entrepreneurship Foundation New Product Competition

On Thursday May 23, 2024 I will be a judge for the Entrepreneurship Foundation New Product Competition.   Competitors can win a grant plus mentoring to take their idea to market.  The competition was open to Bridgeport residents and small businesses, plus students at Fairfield University, Housatonic, Paier, Sacred Heart, and University of Bridgeport.  More information can be found here.

Law Day 2024

I was happy to attend the Milford Bar Association’s Law Day on May 3, 2024 at Southport Brewing Company here in Milford!  Nice to see old friends and make some new friends in our local legal community.   We celebrated Astrid Colello who has been a local poll volunteer for over 40 years!  We also recognized attorney John Walkley for his contributions to the legal profession for the past 40+ years.

The Law Offices of Michael A. Blake, LLC celebrates 20 years of service!

I am happy to announce that The Law Offices of Michael A. Blake, LLC began 20 years ago today.  Since the beginning we strived to provide quality patent, trademark, and copyright legal services to inventors, individuals,  and small to medium sized businesses at a fair price.  We are excited to continue providing intellectual property legal services into the future!

Mike