Ethics and Equitable Conduct: Procuring Enforceable Patents
Jan 26, 2010
This beginner to intermediate level workshop is ideal for patent administrators, licensing professionals and contract specialists who have four years or less of experience in technology transfer and anyone new to working with inventors and outside patent counsel.

Triage
Feb 24, 2010
Learn the basics of invention disclosure evaluation and selection using a triage approach. Invention triage is based on the principle that concentrating effort where it can make the most difference maximizes results. It combines effective invention disclosure evaluation and assessment with efficient management of the limited technology transfer resources of both time and money.

Basic Patenting 101
Mar 3, 2010
Basic Patenting 101 is an essential introductory course for beginner level licensing professionals. Participants will gain a basic understanding of the elements of a patent, the patenting process and the strategies used by universities to establish and leverage intellectual property portfolios. Learn what a typical patent and patenting process entails and gain an understanding of patenting considerations, costs and timelines within the United States and other select countries.

Nuts and Bolts for Compliance Under Federal Funding Awards
Mar 9, 2010
Get ready for a step-by-step tutorial about how to properly report inventions created under Federal sponsorship! This session will demonstrate the process for reporting inventions and patents thru the National Institutes of Health’s iEdison database, demonstrate how to conduct utilization reporting through iEdison, review the documents and timelines involved and touch briefly on closing out contracts.

Patent Basics for Administrative Personnel
May 12, 2010
This is a must-attend workshop for technology transfer beginners, administrators and support staff. It is also an excellent refresher for professionals with intermediate level experience.