In the metal-processing world, patent issues arise often for innovative businesses and can be time sensitive. You can benefit by establishing internal practices which help you identify patentable systems and processes, as well as avoiding infringing other people's patents. This highly interactive course will show how to handle patent issues using industry hypotheticals as teaching points. You will also learn how to establish clear ownership over your inventions and other intellectual property.
Overview
About the Speakers
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Marshall Honeyman
Avek IPBiographyMarshall Honeyman is a partner in Avek IP, a patent firm in Overland Park, Kansas. He represents numerous manufacturing clients, mostly int the aircraft and automotive fields. He's been a regular speaker at FABTECH, and a contributor for The Fabricator magazine. He assists clients in getting patents and advises regarding the patents of others. -
Justin Poplin
Avek IPBiographyJustin Poplin is a registered patent attorney and member of Avek IP, LLC. He served as Chair of the Intellectual Property Prosecution & Transactions department in a national law firm from 2013 to 2016, and he is a founding member of his current firm. Companies of all sizes rely on Justin's legal advice on patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, licensing, and confidentiality issues.
Pricing & Registration
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Sessions | $195 | $220 |
| Workshops | $195 | $220 |
| Best Value Full Conference (5-10 Sessions) |
$195 | $220 |
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Session | $112.50 | $125 |
| 2 Sessions | $202.50 | $225 |
| 3 Sessions | $270 | $300 |
| 4-8 Sessions | $405 | $450 |
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| Half-Day Workshops (W4, W11) | FREE | FREE |
| One-Hour Sessions (W12, W13, W14, W18) | FREE | FREE |
| Two-Hour Sessions (W16, W17) | $50 | $75 |
| Weld-Ed Conference (W5) | $50 | $75 |
| Half-Day Sessions (W2, W3, W7, W10) | $345 | $430 |
| Full-Day Sessions (W6, W8, W9) | $565 | $665 |
| Two-Day Session (W1) | $795 | $895 |
| Professional Program (W15) | $395 | $495 |
* Non-member price for AWS Welding Full-Day Sessions only includes a one-year AWS Individual Membership.