I am happy to announce I will be attending another CIPLA meeting tonight at the Elm City Club in New Haven. The presentation will be a panel discussion on the future of AI Authorship and Inventorship of intellectual property in view of the Supreme Court’s recent cert denial in Thaler v. Perlmutter. More information can be found here.
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The Milford Bar Association presents LAW DAY!
I will be attending the MBA’s Law Day today at 1 pm at Stonebridge Restaurant.
The 2026 Law Day theme is “The Rule of Law and the American Dream.” The rule of law—the idea that no person is above the law—is what ensures the rights of the people to live their lives as freely as possible and to pursue their dreams. The ABA encourages all Americans to recognize Law Day on May 1, 2026, and to reflect on how the rule of law ensures all Americans have the ability to fulfill their dreams.
More info on the MBA can be found here.
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.
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.
Tonight’s Inventors Association of Connecticut meeting will be on “Recent Developments in Raising Capital”.
I will be attending tonight’s Inventors Association of Connecticut (IACT) meeting. Attorney Cliff Ennico will present on: “Living in the Wild, Wild West: Recent Developments in Raising Capital”. The meeting will be at the Milford Public Library at 6:30 pm tonight.
The last couple of years have seen several significant developments in private equity, such as: The increasing (albeit slowly) popularity of “crowdfunding” in the U.S.; Opening of venture capital funds to retail investors; Expansion of SEC rules for private placements that involve general solicitation or advertising; Widespread adoption (and abuse) of simple agreements for future equity (SAFEs) in venture capital financings; Streamlined regulation of private offerings at the state level; and Trump Administration initiatives that impact the capital raising process.
Which of these developments will be long-lasting, and which will be “flashes in the pan”? Is it time for you to start investing in crowdfunded startups and alternative currencies? In this exciting, fast-paced program you will learn about the legal and regulatory framework that is evolving for fintech from an attorney and author who has helped shaped the debate in this area.
More information can be found here.
LULULEMON v. COSTCO—DUPES!
In this video I discuss a new case where a famous brand is suing a company for selling “dupes” of their famous clothing line.
Resources for Inventors
As many of you know I am the speaker chair for the Inventors Association of Connecticut (IACT), an inventor’s group located here in Connecticut. The president of our group Doug Lyon has prepared a list of resources for inventors, and I have decided to share them here.
State & Economic Development Agencies
DECD (Department of Economic and Community Development) Economic development initiatives and state-level funding. http://www.ct.gov/ecd/
Connecticut Innovations (CI) State-backed VC fund supporting startups with equity, loans, and tax credits. https://ctinnovations.com/
CTNext A subsidiary of CI focused on innovation grants, including SBIR support and Innovation Places. https://ctnext.com/
AdvanceCT Promotes economic growth in CT; offers a business support catalog and site-finder. https://www.advancect.org/
CT APEX (formerly PTAC) Government contract support for small businesses in CT. https://ctptac.org/
SCORE Connecticut Free small business mentoring and workshops. https://www.score.org/
Startup Support & Accelerator Programs
ABCT (Accelerator for Biosciences in CT) Accelerator for early-stage bioscience ventures. https://abct.co/
YEI (Yale Entrepreneurial Institute) Yale’s startup accelerator and funding resource. http://yei.yale.edu/
Entrepreneurship Foundation Offers mentorship and educational programs. https://entrepreneurshipfoundation.org/
Valley Venture Mentors (VVM) Startup support and prize funding (up to $250K). https://valleyventurementors.org/
RESET Hartford Workshops, shared space, accelerator program, and funding opportunities. https://www.resetco.org/
Univ. of Hartford Entrepreneur Center Free advising and student consulting for startups. https://www.hartford.edu/barney/about/centers-and-institutes/entrepreneurial-center/
Inventor & Innovation Resources
IACT (Inventors Association of CT) Inventor community and support network. http://www.inventus.org/
UConn IP Law Clinic Free IP legal services for qualified entrepreneurs. https://law.uconn.edu/…/intellectual-property-entrepreneurship-law-clinic/
UConn Technology Commercialization Services Incubator and startup services for university-affiliated ventures. http://research.uconn.edu/…/incubator-services/
UConn Patent Clinic Assists in navigating patent law for startups and researchers. https://law.uconn.edu/…/intellectual-property-entrepreneurship-law-clinic/
Funding Programs & Financial Support
SBIR/STTR Programs Federal non-dilutive funding for innovative small businesses. https://www.sbir.gov/ | https://ctnext.com/sbir-sttr-intake-form-2024/
Angel Investor Forum Group of CT-based angel investors funding early-stage ventures. http://www.angelinvestorforum.com/
Manufacturing Innovation Fund DECD-backed grants for manufacturing startups. https://portal.ct.gov/…/Manufacturing-Innovation-Fund
CT Small Business Boost Fund Flexible working capital loans. https://ctsmallbusinessboostfund.org/
WBDC Equity Match Grant Program Funding for women-owned small businesses. https://ctwbdc.org/equity-match-grant-program/
HEDCO Loan Programs Loans, including purchase order financing. https://www.hedcoinc.com/
Angel Investor Tax Credit Programs Tax credits for individuals investing in CT startups (including cannabis). https://ctinnovations.com/…/angel-investor-tax-credit-program/
Crowdfunding via Patronicity Community-matched funding. https://www.patronicity.com/sustainablect
CleanTech Open Northeast Pitch competitions and accelerator for cleantech startups. https://www.cleantechopen.org/
Tech, Manufacturing & Climate Resources
CCAT (CT Center for Advanced Technology) Manufacturing assessments, prototyping, and innovation support. https://www.ccat.us/
CONNSTEP Lean manufacturing, quality systems, and advanced technology support. https://www.connstep.org/
FORGE Supports physical product development and scaling. https://forgemass.org/
ClimateHaven Climate tech incubator in New Haven. https://www.climatehaven.tech/
Future Climate Venture Studio Climate-related startup accelerator. https://www.futureclimateventurestudio.com/
Maker & Co-working Spaces
MakeHaven (New Haven) Maker space with tools and workshops. https://www.makehaven.org/
The District (New Haven) Innovation campus and co-working community. https://www.districtnhv.com/
B-Hive (Bridgeport) Co-working and startup space. www.bhivebridgeport.com
Bridgeport Innovation Center Affordable offices for growing businesses. www.bridgeportinnovationcenter.com
Danbury Hackerspace Collaborative makerspace and incubator. www.danburyhackerspace.com
Hamden Business Incubator Startup and small business space. http://www.hamdeneconomicdevelopment.org/…
HubCap (Wallingford) Co-working and entrepreneurial hub. http://www.hubcapwallingford.com/
Colodesk (Shared Office) Coworking and business development services. www.colodesk.com
Comradity (Stamford) Strategy studio and innovation coworking. www.comradity.net/content
MakerspaceCT (Hartford) Largest makerspace in the state. https://makerspacect.com/
CT Hackerspace (Watertown) Tech-focused makerspace and community. www.cthackerspace.com
NESIT (Meriden) Nonprofit hackerspace for technology and crafts. http://nesit.org
Makers Guild (Fairfield County) Youth and adult STEAM education & prototyping. http://makersguildfc.com
Export, Diversity & Equity Resources
Naval & Maritime Consortium Maritime sector business support. https://www.nmconsortium.com/
CT Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) Women-focused business training and funding. https://ctwbdc.org/
KNOWNPreneurs Accelerator for BIPOC founders. https://www.nhvknown.com/knownpreneurs/
Collab New Haven Mentorship and startup support for underrepresented founders. https://collabnewhaven.org/
U.S. Department of Commerce Resources for international trade and exporting. https://www.trade.gov/
Beware of Invention Promotion Companies!
I attended the Connecticut Bar Assocation Connecticut Legal Conference this past Friday!
I had a great time meeting lawyers and seeing lawyers I already know at the Connecticut Legal Conference (CLC) on Friday June 13, 2025. The CLC is the CBA’s preeminent event comprised of dozens of engaging CLE seminars covering a diverse range of topics in state and federal law. The day also includes an exhibitor showcase featuring over 35 distinguished services and businesses and the CBA Annual Meeting and Luncheon, which features prestigious Connecticut-based and national speakers as well as the installation of the CBA executive committee officers for the approaching bar year. I am in the far right in the below picture. The 150 in the picture means that the CBA is celebrating its 150 year anniversary!
I will be presenting on Provisional Patent applications for IACT at the MILFORD LIBRARY on September 24, 2024
I will presenting on the Pros and Cons of Provisional Patent Applications Wednesday evening, September 24, 2024, at 6:30 pm to 8 pm at the Milford Library. This is an Inventor’s Association of Connecticut (IACT) event. This is a FREE event! Information through the IACT website is here. Information at the Milford Library is here.