Category: Blake’s Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights

Inventors Association Meeting tonight at the Milford Library

HI All, I will be attending IACT tonight at 5:30 pm at the Milford Library.  Steve Chainani will be presenting.  He is an entrepreneur, innovator, and author with more than 30 years of leadership experience across technology, healthcare, real estate, and consumer products. His career spans award-winning ventures in Asia and North America, where he has successfully combined vision with execution in high-growth markets. Inspired by his early experiences in India and motivated during the COVID-19 pandemic, Steve founded Turmeric Innovations, Inc. to bring scientifically validated, consumer-friendly turmeric products to the global marketplace. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering, a BA in Economics, and an MBA in Finance from Pepperdine University. Steve is an international best-selling author of the book “Contextual Collaborations” prognosticating on the future of work.  More info can be found here.

Attending Holiday party at the Inventors Association of Connecticut

I will be attending the (after) Holiday Party thrown by the Inventors Association of Connecticut (IACT).   The party will be held tonight at Standard Manufacturer of America; Auditorium SMA Shuimin, 185 Plains Road, Suite 109E, Milford CT 06461.   It will be great to see old inventor friends and make new inventor friends!   More information is here.

Our recent Solo and Small Firm Section meeting was Awesome

HI All, as the Chair of the Connecticut Bar Association’s Solo and Small Firm Section, I was able to get Ryan McKeen, a Connecticut lawyer and Linkedin expert to talk to our group at our Section meeting this past Wednesday evening  (12-10-25) via zoom.   Ryan spoke on how solo and small firm lawyers can use Linkedin to get work and network.  We had a great turnout, 24 attendees!   For more information on our section, go here.

I attended a presentation on “Better Understanding Value: What Every Lawyer Should Know About How Businesses Are Valued”

Two nights ago I attended the Connecticut Bar Association Business Law Section dinner and meeting on “Better Understanding Value: What Every Lawyer Should Know About How Businesses Are Valued” at the Elm City Club in New Haven.  Nice to hear how investment bankers value intellectual property such as patents, trademarks and trade secrets with respect to businesses.

I attended the Inventors Association of Connecticut Meeting last night

I enjoyed the presentation last night at the Inventor’s Association of Connecticut (IACT) meeting via zoom.   Edwin Wold presented on Funding Options for Inventors.   Per Edwin:  “Funding is one of the most significant challenges inventors encounter on the journey from idea to market. This presentation examines the full range of funding options available to inventors, from self-funding and support from family and friends to angel investors, crowdfunding platforms, venture capital firms, and SBA loans. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how each option works, what investors are looking for, and how to prepare for funding conversations. Whether you’re just starting or ready to scale, this session provides practical insights to help you secure the proper funding to bring your invention to life.”

For more information on IACT and their next meetings,  please go here.

Attended Inventors Association of Connecticut Meeting Tonight

I am happy to say I attended the Inventor’s Association of Connecticut  (IACT) meeting tonight.  Vanessa Sena was the speaker tonight.  Vanessa is the visionary CEO of MLC Nutrition, committed to transforming healthcare through Food as Medicine. She has created innovative food systems and nutrition programs for hospitals like UConn Health and Hartford HealthCare, as well as for government agencies, focusing on outpatient care and holistic patient support. Vanessa has also led pioneering Food as Medicine programs for CT Pharma and Edible Arrangements, bridging culinary innovation with healthcare solutions. Her work emphasizes accessible, personalized care that improves health outcomes across diverse communities.  Her talk was interesting and gave encouragement to her fellow inventors.   For more information on IACT, go here.

New Pro Bono Clients!

I am happy to announce that I am reaching out to 2 prospective clients to provide pro bono intellectual property legal services–most likely trademark legal services.  I am a member of Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA), which is the leading legal aid and education organization dedicated to New York artists and its arts and cultural organizations.  More information on VLA can be found here.

Inventors Association of Connecticut Meeting Tonight!

I am attending tonight’s zoom Inventor’s Association of Connecticut (IACT) meeting tonight.   The presenter is Kempton Coady, and his topic will be:  Turning Vision into Venture: Inspiring Lessons in Raising Capital and Building Businesses.   More information can be found here.