Tag: trademarks

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 just joined the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts pro bono program

I just attended an orientation for the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA) pro bono organization out of New York.  They work in the association with the USPTO to provide pro bono patent and trademark services to people and business enties that qualify.   Soon, I should be providing pro bono services through this organization.  For more information on VLA go here.

I will be teaching Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights at Milford Adult Education, September 23 and 30

HI All,

I will be giving a 2 evening class on Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights at Milford Education on Thursday night September 23 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, and concluding on Thursday night September 30, from 6:30 pm to 8:00pm.    The classes will take place at Foran High School in Milford.   I will presenting an overview of Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights for new inventors, and business owners.   For more information, and to sign up go here.

Offering a free Overview on Trademarks at Milford’s Conversations with Colleagues

HI everyone,

On April 8, 2021 I will be offering a short overview on Trademarks.  Topics to be covered will be:  What are trademarks? Do I have to file a trademark application? How much do they cost?

This will be a zoom meeting offered by the Milford Economic Development Department called “Conversations with Colleagues”.  The zoom link to register and attend is here.

Click the link to see other topics to be covered by Conversations with Colleagues:  Conversations with Colleagues 2021 Final

 

Continuing Legal Education

HI All,

I have been involved in a discussion with my fellow National Association of Patent Practitioners (NAPP) members about Continuing Legal Education (CLE).  This made me realize that I should inform you, my readers, that I attend yearly CLE’s on patents, trademarks and copyrights to stay on top of the latest legal issues in intellectual property.  Further, I teach CLE’s related to intellectual property to attorneys through the Milford Bar Association.   Please be assured that I am well versed in intellectual property, and I stay abreast on the latest legal developments in intellectual property!

CLASS SUSPENDED Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights for individual and small businesses in March!

UPDATE FROM MILFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION:

Effective immediately: All Adult Education classes have been suspended.

When the immediate threat of COVID-19 is over, we will be extending all of the classesto ensure everyone receives the amount of classes he/she has paid for. We’re very sorry for any inconvenience this has caused, but our main concern is to ensure the health and well-being of all of our students.

 

 

Entrepreneurs Society – Eastern Fairfield County Chapter January Meeting

I attended the Entrepreneurs Society – Eastern Fairfield County Chapter Meeting on January 28, 2020 at Haus Bridgeport.  Vinnie Brand, the owner of the comedy club Stress Factory was one of the speakers.  It turns out Vinnie Brand has purchased Haus Bridgeport, and plans on turning it into a new restaurant with his wife Vicki Brand.  Vinnie talked about how he started the Stress Factory, and gave advice to the young entrepreneurs.  Will Hamer, one of the owners of the new Bridgeport coffee and waffle shop, aptly named, Bean ‘n Batter was also one of the speakers.  He also talked about how he started Bean ‘n Batter.  I met some young entrepreneurs and talked to them about protecting their intellectual property with patents and trademarks.  You can find more information about the Entrepreneurs Society here.

I will be teaching a class on Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights for individual and small businesses in March!

On March 19, and 26 at 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm each night, I will be offering a course through Milford Adult Education on Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights for individual and small businesses.  The class will be held and Jonathan Law High School, Room 101, 20 Lansdale Ave, Milford, CT 06460.  If you are a new inventor, or a small business owner who needs to understand about patents, trademarks and copryrights, this class if for you!  You can find out more, and sign up here.

CLE on what Attorneys should know about Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights

I will be presenting “What Attorneys should Know about Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights”  to the Milford Bar Association for CLE credit.  The presentation will be Wednesday, September 25, 2019, from 3 PM to 5 pm at the Irish Heritage Society Building, located at 131 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford, CT 06460.

If you are a Milford Bar Association member, and want to attend, please RSVP with Erica Wikstrom at [email protected]. 

If you want to join the Milford Bar Association, go here for more information.