Detroits future…

Category: NEWS, Resources | on March 10th, 2010 by Amy | Comment (0) | Tags: , ,

Detroits future is bright thanks to many great companies and entrepreneurs pulling together.

Think Big Kansas City

Category: NEWS, Resources | on February 25th, 2010 by Amy | Comment (0) | Tags: ,

This is your chance to see more than 30 powerful speakers, network with successful entrepreneurs and startup companies and meet VC’s and funders.  For more information go to www.thinkbigkansascity.com

IW Featured in Stephen Key’s InventRight Newsletter

Category: NEWS, Resources | on February 12th, 2010 by admin | Comment (0)

Stephen KeyA Simple Idea Can Be Worth Millions!

It’s true, a simple idea can be worth millions. Successful inventor and licensing expert Stephen Key has made millions of dollars licensing simple ideas. One of Stephen’s most successful inventions is the Spinformation® Rotating Label. This label has appeared on products such as Rexall Sundown Herbals, Jim Beam DeKuyper Pucker, Nescafe Coffee & Lawry’s Spices to name just a few. However even though Stephen has sold well over 400 million labels he has only scratched the surface of the potential of this product.

The Spinformation® label will soon be featured on a new childrens medication product called Accudial. Accudial uses the Spinformation® label to show parents how to properly dose their children based on weight instead of the traditional dosing method based on age. This will help prevent the over 27,000 overdosed and underdosed children in the United States each year.

Accudial will be appearing online soon at Amazon.com, Drugstore.com, Target.com and Accuratedose.com and will soon be on the shelves of 9000 drug stores in the U.S. & Canada. Watch for it in a store near you.

Learn more about Stephen Key and the products he has brought to market.

Inventions and Product Ideas

Inventor and product development guru Stephen Key shares insight on the invention process and ways to get your product ideas to market.

Read his BLOG and newsletter

Stephen Key


IW Awarded UIA Certification

Category: NEWS, Resources | on February 12th, 2010 by admin | Comment (0)

UIA - United Inventors Association


Since 1990, the UIA is dedicated to inventor education and support. As a national non-profit, we are a registered 501(c)3 funded with the generous support of our Members and Donors.

Our Mission is provide reliable information to inventors, as well as Certification to groups and service providers who comply with rigorous professional and ethical standards. Together, we can keep inventing safe, rewarding and fun!

www.uiausa.org

Patent Lawyer (Michael Neustel). Patent attorney

Category: NEWS, Resources | on February 12th, 2010 by admin | Comment (0)

Patent Lawyer (Michael Neustel).  Patent attorney in Fargo, North Dakota providing patent search and patent application services to inventors and small businesses.

In our industry coming across the right people, that can help make a difference is key. When we find someone like this we certainly want to share. Check out Patent Lawyer Michael Neustel.  Patent attorney in Fargo, North Dakota providing patent search and patent application services to inventors and small businesses.

Address:

Neustel Law Offices, LTD
2534 South University Drive, Suite 4
Fargo, North Dakota 58103

Toll free 1-877-PATENT-LAW (1-877-728-3685)*

Local (701) 281-8822*

Fax (701) 237-0544

www.patent-ideas.com

IP Licensing Feb. 13

Category: NEWS | on February 2nd, 2010 by Amy | Comment (0)

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PDS 100: Commercializing Technology through the Power of IP Licensing

A dynamic one-day professional development course


DATE & TIME

Saturday, February 13
7:00 AM – 7:45 AM: Breakfast & Registration
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Course
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Networking Reception

LOCATION
University of Illinois
I Hotel and Conference Center
1900 South First St.
Champaign, IL  61820-7450
www.stayatthei.com

DESCRIPTION
There is more emphasis now than ever before on commercialization, company formation and job creation from the billions of dollars invested annually in research and development at America’s universities, government laboratories and small businesses.

Whether you are an entrepreneur in the making, a principal investigator or student (at any level) who wants a better grasp of the basics, or an aspiring technology transfer professional, this course will give you the tools you need to understand and participate effectively in the process of protecting IP and facilitating its commercialization.

Join us for this interactive one-day course for:

  • IP Basics: patents, trademarks, know-how, trade secrets and more
  • Smart strategies for creating, organizing, managing and securing IP assets
  • Bringing IP to market – Commercialization
  • Royalties and ideas for maximizing IP value and making money!
  • Interesting case studies and an interactive deal negotiation by participants

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
*Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
*Graduate Students
*Those Considering a Career in Licensing
*Professors of Entrepreneurship
*Incubators, Small Business Centers and Economic Development Offices

REGISTRATION
Click here to register or visit www.lesusacanada.org/ilpds100 for more information.

Pricing
LES Members and Non-Members: $195
University Faculty: $125
LES Student Member: $25
*Non-Member Student: $35
*includes one year LES (USA & Canada) Inc., student membership

For more information about LES or to join now, go to www.lesusacanada.org

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You are receiving this message because we believe you may be interested in the events and activities of the Licensing Executives Society.

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Sharktank Casting Call

Category: NEWS | on January 26th, 2010 by Amy | Comment (0)

SHARKTANK TV Show on ABC
The “Shark Tank” TV show on ABC Friday evenings is an interesting and entertaining reality show about entrepreneurs and inventors pitching and selling their innovative ideas to wealthy investors (the sharks) and trying to convince them to invest their money. It is interesting to watch the negotiations between the entrepreneurs and investors. Their casting department is looking for participants. Read the agreement carefully, it is a non-confidential disclosure, so if you have a product, it is best to have a patent pending situation.

2010 Builders Show

Category: NEWS, Tradeshows | on January 12th, 2010 by admin | Comment (0)

Jan 19-22, 2010 – Las Vegas

The International Builders’ Show®

(IBS) is the largest annual building industry tradeshow in the country.  It’s THE place to see and discuss the hottest products on the market and network with your friends and allies.  On top of that, IBS offers more than 175 education sessions taught by industry experts.

Official Show Website: www.buildershow.com



Advancing University Innovation:

Category: NEWS | on November 17th, 2009 by Amy | Comment (0)

More Must Be Expected—More Must Be Done

by: John E. Tyler III* Download whitepaper

© 2009 John E. Tyler III.
* John E. Tyler III is the General Counsel and Secretary for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. He is also the Chair of the Board for the Kauffman Innovation Network, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization begun as an outgrowth of the Foundation’s support of university efforts to advance university innovation.

Article:

I. INTRODUCTION
Far too much otherwise usable university research fails to find its way to advanced stages of research, commercial products, or other uses.1 Given the fundamental nature of much university research, a certain amount of this research will appropriately reach its potential with publication and classroom instruction, but a substantial volume of these innovations instead deserves life in products, services, research
tools and methodologies, and other uses. Unfortunately, exploitation of university innovations does not seem to be what it could be and is significantly below its potential for evolving to later stages of research, advancing human welfare, and spurring economic growth. Of course, there are success stories that should be celebrated, but when measured against potential and opportunity, much more must be expected from and more must be done by industry, government, universities, and their respective leaders. Congress has declared and reiterated that our country’s federal policy shall be to support and pursue the usefulness of the fruits of research conducted using federal money, including
through increased collaboration between and among industry, universities, and government.2 (read full article [PDF])

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