Understanding The Impact Of The 2011 America Invents Act, 12/1, Bozeman, Montana

The America Invents Act represents the most significant change to patent law in nearly 60 years. In response to this change TechRanch http://www.techranch.org and The Montana State University School of Business http://www.montana.edu/cob/index.php are pleased to welcome patent attorneys from the global, full-service law firm of Dorsey & Whitney http://www.dorsey.com/locations/Office.aspx?office=22 to discuss intellectual property, the America Invents Act, and the legislation’s impact on businesses and higher education research programs.

You’ll learn:

* How is intellectual property a strategic advantage?

* How does the America Invents Act affect university research programs and businesses?

* What is the "first-inventor-to-file" system, and what does it mean to you?

* What new steps must you take now to protect your intellectual property and patents?

Presenters:

Plan to join Dorsey & Whitney attorneys Tim Worrall (http://www.dorsey.com/worrall_tim/) and Jennifer Lane http://www.dorsey.com/people/detail.aspx?attorney=2632 for an enlightening discussion about practical strategies as the American Invents Act’s provisions come into effect.

Event Details:

The 12/1 event is free and will be hosted at City Commission Room Bozeman City Hall 121 N. Rouse from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Seating will be limited, so please RSVP to Laura Rhodes [email protected]