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Join the NVTC Small Business and Entrepreneur Committee to hear practical tips for protecting your intellectual property and preparing for a venture capitalist review of your IP portfolio. The panel, including Knobbe Martens Partner Bill Bunker, will discuss:

• What VCs are looking for in an IP portfolio
• How to determine what form of IP (patent, trade secret, etc.) is most worthwhile for your company
• How to ensure your company owns the IP created by your employees
• How to foster an innovative atmosphere with your employees
• How to identify patentable ideas within your company
• How to determine when and where to file for a patent
• How to obtain a U.S. patent in less than one year

Register today!

Panelists:

Bill Bunker, Partner, Knobbe Martens
Joe T. May, Founder and Chairman of the Board, EIT; former Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates
Sever Totia, Principal, Edison Ventures

Schedule:

7:30 - 8:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Program

Cost:
Member: $ 25.00
Non-Member: $ 45.00

Walk-in Prices:
Member: $35.00 / Non-Member: $55.00
Walk-ins will be accepted on a space-available basis.