SAULT SAINT MARIE – On February 24 at Lake Superior State University, MI-SBTDC Region 1 is offering a workshop on Introduction to Patent Law.

John Diebel, MI-SBTDC Business Consultant, will be leading a workshop on Introduction to Patent Law. John’s background serves as a Patent & Licensing Associate at Michigan Technological University. John works directly with investors to assess commercial and licensing potential of disclosed inventions. His expertise and experience will provide great insight into Patent Law.

The workshop agenda will focus on the areas of:

Why Intellectual Property Protection is Important

Types of Intellectual Property

What is a Patent

Process for Obtaining a Patent

Invention Disclosure

Preparation and Prosecution of Patent Application

Patent Infringement

The workshop will take place at Lake Superior State University the Center for Applied Technology in room 123. The address is 650 W Easterday Ave., Sault Saint Marie, MI. The cost for attending the workshop is $40 per person. For more information and to register contact Leisa Mansfield at .

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