• Tue. Apr 8th, 2008 @ 12:00pm - 2:00pm
• University of Illinois Technology Entrepreneur Center (TEC)
• Illini Center, 4th Floor
• Address: 200 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
• Fee: $ 12 in advance, $ 15 at the door.
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Updates and Changes in Patent Law and How They Affect Inventors and Entrepreneurs

Two distinguished speakers from the law firm of McAndrews Held & Malloy, Ltd. will be speaking at this event.

Please join the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign\’s 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 & Troy A Groetken, Shareholders, 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.

Lunch will be served.

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\’s 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: Stephanie Larson larson42@ad.uiuc.edu 217-265-0036