• Tue. Apr 8th, 2008 @ 12:00pm - 2:00pm
• Technology Entrepreneur Center, University of Illinois
• Illini Center, 4th Floor,
• Address: 200 South Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606
• Fee: $ 12 in advance, $ 15 at the door
• Register online or call Stephanie at 217-244-3124

Please join the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaigns Technology Entrepreneur Center for an Illini-TEC Forum luncheon event:

Updates and Changes in Patent Law and How They Affect Inventors and Entrepreneurs

Our distinguished speakers:

Joe Barich, Shareholder, McAndrews Held & Malloy LTD

Joe has been helping his clients develop and manage their patent portfolios, both in the U.S. and abroad, for about 10 years. He works with companies of all sizes, but takes special delight in helping small or startup companies advance to the next level. Joe is also currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of Illinois College of Law where he has taught Patent Prosecution since the Spring of 2005 and this year started a Patent Pilot Program in which he supervises third year law students as they write patent applications for innovations from the Cozad Business Plan Competition and Lemelson Innovation Competition. Joe was also recently named one of the 2008 Rising Stars on the Super Lawyers list.

Troy A/ Groetken, Shareholder, McAndrews Held & Malloy LTD

As a registered patent practitioner, Troy regularly counsels international and Fortune 100 and 500 clients and individual entrepreneurs/inventors regarding advanced patent prosecution issues (U.S. and foreign), licensing, complex transactional issues, and global portfolio management matters involving chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnological technologies such as new drug (small-molecule, recombinant, combinational technologies, etc.) entities, mesenchymal stem cell therapies, amphetamine conjugate therapies, medical devices, pediatric pharmaceuticals, surfactant technologies, agricultural compositions, gellants, biocidal materials, polyols, lubricants, coatings, laundry and cleaning products, pharmaceutical supplements, personal care and cosmetic formulations, alternative fuels, and renewable energies.

Prior to practicing patent law, Troy has worked as a clinical consultant pharmacist. Troy is also the past-President and current Vice-President/Board Member to the Association of Patent Law Firms. Troy was recently selected as a Rising Star by the Illinois Super Lawyers independent survey for 2008.

Lunch will be served.

Cost: $ 12 in advance, $ 15 at the door

Register: by 5:00 PM on Monday, April 7 or at the door

Questions? www.tec.uiuc.edu or 217-244-3124

Limited seating available, so register today!

This TEC Forum is sponsored by the law firm of McAndrews Held & Malloy, Ltd. located in Chicago, Illinois . McAndrews is well known in the United States and internationally regarding its excellence and expertise in providing comprehensive intellectual property services ranging from patent prosecution to patent litigation to individuals and corporate entities. McAndrews has been recognized as one of the top 10 firms in the country for prosecuting diverse technologies such as electronics and medical devices. McAndrews has also amassed a stellar record of litigation successes including one of the top ten largest patent infringement damage awards in U.S. history. It is no wonder that McAndrews was recognized by Chambers USA as the leading intellectual property law firm in Illinois.

We invite you to call us directly (312-775-8000) or visit our website at http://www.mcandrews-ip.com/.

Questions? Contact: call Stephanie at 217-244-3124 or email at larson42@ad.uiuc.edu

• Tue. Dec 11th, 2007 @ 5:30pm - 9:00pm
• Independent Computer Consultants Association - Chicago Chapter
• Pompei Pizza
• Address: 17 W. 744 22nd Street, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
• Fee: With RSVP by December 10th: Members $ 30, Non-Members $ 35; Without RSVP (at door) $ 35
• By Website: http://www.icca-chicago.org/pay.asp; By E-Mail: loribmcclellan@comcast.net; By phone: 877-804-ICCA (4222)

These days, every business is faced with continually delivering products and services in faster, better and cheaper ways. Information Technology often is the key to doing so. Meanwhile, an increasing portion of the value of any business is more and more likely to be its intangible assets, such as brands, trade secrets, know-how, patents, websites, networks, information systems and, even, customer relationships. Similarly, technology now drives many major sales, purchases, alliances, ventures and investments. And the growing use of email and the Internet in the workplace presents unique employment issues.

How does this affect your business? The key takeaway is that every business manager should understand the basic legal issues encountered as a result of these long-term trends. Our speaker, Larry Zanger, will discuss a variety of legal topics including how you can create stronger contracts which address and protect both your clients and your business interests, how to protect your valuable intellectual property, and other important legal issues which you need to consider for both starting and maintaining a successful consulting business.

Larry Zanger is a partner in the Business Law Section at the law firm of Holland & Knight in Chicago and focuses his practice on corporate and computer law matters. Mr. Zanger has substantial experience in the representation of a variety of businesses in the computer industry and those involved with electronic commerce. Representative activities include acting as outside general counsel for computer software developers, computer consultants, systems integrators and software and hardware distributors and dealers, with matters also involving international distribution and the ownership of foreign subsidiaries.

Questions? Contact: Jeffrey Ring, Chapter President: jeffrey_ring@exponentialtech.com

• Thu. Oct 18th, 2007 @ 6:00pm - 8:30pm
• Society for Technical Communication (STC Chicago)
• Carleton Hotel
• Address: 1110 Pleasant St.
• Fee: Members, $ 30 before the deadline, $ 40 at the door. Non-members, $ 40 before the deadline, $ 50 at the door.
• Register at www.stc-chicago.org

Cyber Law and You: What New Media Professionals Must Know

Attorney Chris Juillet will discuss a variety of legal issues of import to technical communicators developing content for and conducting business over the Internet. Topics include recent developments in copyright, trademark, defamation and contract law with respect to web sites and Internet communication.

Also covered is UCITA, the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act, which will be considered by many state legislatures. As UCITA is adopted by the various states, it will drastically alter the way in which independent consultants will conduct business, as well as the liabilities they will incur as business owners. The presentation concludes with a brief discussion of the issues related to conducting a website legal audit.

Questions? Contact: program@stc-chicago.org

• Tue. Oct 16th, 2007 @ 8:00am - 2:00pm
• Magnificent Women Organization
• Chicago Marriott Midway
• Address: 6520 South Cicero, Chicago, IL, 60638
• Fee: $ 197.00 minus 20% discount.
• RSVP website

An amazing half-day seminar training experience to ignite a new level of accomplishment for Magnificent Women executives and business owners. We didn’t invent personal branding, but wait until you discover the modern ways we’re sharing to help you makeover your career or take your business to the next level.

The Art of Personal Branding Conference features real tools women can implement for greater personal branding success on the job and in their business. An inspiring half-day session featuring Michelle Anton, former Oprah freelance associate producer and author of The Weekend Entrepreneur; award-winning branding aficionado, Cheryl Scales; real talk with Strong Women, Powerful Financial Strategies from our sponsor, Ameriprise Financial Services. SMART Girls is our designated charitable organization.

About Magnificent Women Organization:
The Magnificent Women Organization is dedicated to celebrating women of accomplishment in every environment. We believe: Magnificent Women are full of purpose and respect abundance, are authentic, not arrogant, are impressive and bursting with confidence, are multi-cultural and celebrate the connections, are spectacular and their signature is their personal brand.

Questions? Contact: info@magnificentwomen.org

• Tue. Jan 23rd, 2007 @ 8:00am - 11:00am
• Coleman Entrepreneurship Center
• DePaul Univ
• Address: 1 E. Jackson, 8th Floor, Room 8012, Chicago
• Fee: $ 55/Registration; $ 45/DEN Members
• RSVP website

You’ve put a lot of work into getting your business to the point it is today. When you exit it, you want it to be in the best possible position in order to get the most value for all your blood, sweat and tears. By beginning your exit planning today, you can transition the company to new management smoothly and avoid the disruptions that can adversely impact you and the business.

This EVOLVE seminar will cover three common ways to exit a company: selling, succession, and merger. Our panel of entrepreneurs will talk about how they positioned companies for exit, how they chose their strategy, and what they feel went well (and what they wish they could do over). In addition, professional advisors will discuss the financial implications and legal considerations of exit planning.

Topics covered will include:

* How to choose the best strategy to exit your business;
* Which outside advisors to involve in the process; and
* How to build the strategy into your business plan.

When you exit your business, it should be in your own time and on your own terms. By attending this seminar and beginning your exit planning now, you can receive the maximum value and ensure a successful transfer to the new owners - a win-win for every entrepreneur!

HOW ENTREPRENEURIAL QUEST SEMINARS WORK

E Quest seminars are focused on topics that are relevant to each stage of entrepreneurial development: EXPLORE, LAUNCH, GROW or EVOLVE. A typical seminar features experts giving guidance and entrepreneurs sharing advice from their experiences; and always includes ample time for you to ask questions. When you attend an E Quest seminar, you will gain knowledge that is targeted towards what you and your business are going through now.

• Negotiating a Term Sheet: What’s important and what’s not!
• Sept 20, sign in starts at 5:30, presentation at 6:15pm
• RR Donnelley headquarters 111 S. Wacker, Chicago, IL
• Register by Sept 19th by emailing Lynn Brens: lynn.brens@rrd.com ($10 cash/check due at the event)

Mike Cannon, J.D., venture consultant, and Mich Hein, PhD, the Chief of Staff for the Illinois Medical District, will be leading an interactive session on “Negotiating a Term Sheet: What’s important and what’s not!” on September 20, 2006 as the third installment of a four-part series on Midwest Technologies sponsored by Heartland Angels, a Chicago based, early-stage private equity capital investment network.

Cannon, previously in the corporate/securities group at Sonnenschein Nath and Rosenthal, LLP, and Hein, who has served as CEO of Chromatin, will present a hypothetical case study of a fast-growing, technically savvy Chicago-based company looking for funding.

This program will be hosted by RR Donnelley at its corporate headquarters at 111 S. Wacker. space is limited and pre- registration is required by security by September 19, 2006. The program is directed towards executives who are or will be involved in negotiations of this type. Attendance sign-in will begin at 5:30 PM and the presentation will start at 6:15 PM. A question and answer period will follow. To register, e-mail Lynn Brens at lynn.brens@rrd.com of RR Donnelley. All reservations must be confirmed. There will be a $10 registration fee payable (cash or check only) at the time of the meeting.

Questions? Contact Ron Kirschner 847-675-3057

• July 27, 1-5pm
• $25 if not an IPLAC member (register here by the 21st)
• Northwestern University School of Law
• 375 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60606
• Refreshments and reception included

There is an exciting intellectual property law event coming up Chicago on the afternoon of July 27, 2006, and the registration deadline (July 21) is quickly approaching.

The Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (”IPLAC”) will be hosting an afternoon seminar with three panels addressing copyright, trademark and patent law. The program will end with a keynote address by Commissioner for Patents John Doll.

Evan Brown will be moderating a panel discussion on copyright. The panel will consist of University of Chicago Professor Doug Lichtman, Northwestern professor Clint Francis, and Sachnoff & Weaver attorney John Hines.

Registration fee is $25 if you’re not an IPLAC member. Here is a link to a registration form (pdf). Thanks to Evan Brown for telling me about this event!