United States Patent and Trademark Office
-An Agency of the Department of Commerce
Join us for the third installment of the Navigating Through the Invention Process: From Idea to Product to Market Series, "Finding the Right Funding." Crowdfunding, investors, small business loans—this session explores raising the required funding to establish your new venture. More information coming...
More about the Navigating Through the Invention Process: From Idea to Product to Market Series, presented by the Licensing Executives Society Silicon Valley Chapter (link is external) and the California Invention Center (link is external)--Got an idea but don’t know where to start? This series will guide you through turning ideas into new ventures. From researching and protecting your invention to packaging and marketing your product, each course targets steps you should consider for a successful product launch. Series topics include the following:
- What is the patentability of my invention and how do I apply for a patent?
- How do I evaluate the market value of my invention?
- Who are my competitors and what is the size of the market?
- Should I consider going into business with my idea?
- Should I consider licensing and collecting royalties?
- Where do I find funding?
Facilitators:
Soody Tronson, Founder and Principal, STLGip Intellectual Property Law Firm
Larry Udell, Chairman, California Invention Center and Licensing Executives Society, Silicon Valley Chapter
This event is free and open to the public.
Space is limited. Please register here by July 14, 2017 (link is external).
Please note that the Silicon Valley USPTO is a federal facility. Attendees are required to present a valid form of government-issued identification (driver license or passport) and may be subject to screening to gain access.
Event Summary:
July 15, 2017
10:00 AM PT - 12:00 PM PT
Silicon Valley USPTO
26 S. Fourth Street
San Jose , CA 95113
Silicon Valley Regional Office
