Inventors Association of New England IANE

Sunday, May 14, 2006

Modern Marvels Invent Now Challenge Exhibition at the Museum Of Science

Now through May 20th come see the
Modern Marvels Invent Now Challenge Exhibition at the Museum Of Science
in Boston

http://www.historychannel.com/invent/

"The Modern Marvels Invent Now Challenge Semi-Finalists' inventions have been assembled in a spectacular interactive exhibition traveling nationwide in five major cities. The exhibition showcases the inventions in an interactive and engaging display of images, drawings, prototypes and finished products. Come see these amazing inventions, created by people just like you."

Inventor Resources Page at the US Patent Office Website

Check out the Inventors Resources Page at the
United States Patent and Trademark Office's website
http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/com/iip/index.htm

There are links to the following:
What is a Patent?
Who can apply for a Patent?
What can and cannot be patented?
How do I know if my invention is patentable?
How long does patent protection last?
How much does it cost to get a patent?
What is a PCT application?
Frequently asked questions about patents

What is a Copyright?

What is a Trademark?
Why should I obtain a trademark?
How do I register my trademark?
What do I need to include in my trademark application?
How much does it cost to apply for a trademark registration?
How do I do a federal trademark search?
Does the USPTO determine trademark infringement?
Frequently asked questions about trademarks

On-Line Chat Transcripts
FAQs from previous chats
Do I need a patent, trademark and/or copyright?
Do I need to hire a lawyer or agent?
What is the role of the USPTO?
What free assistance is available from the USPTO?
Where do I find local assistance?
How do I finance and/or market my invention?
The USPTO and Current Events for the Inventor
Does the USPTO market, promote or license inventions?

You can also print the following brochures:
Scam Prevention [ pdf ]
Disclosure Document Program[ html ]
Provisional Application for Patent[ html ] [pdf]
Provisional Application - MPEP guide [html]
General Information Concerning Patents [ html ]
A Guide to Filing A Utility Patent Application [ html pdf ]
A Guide to Filing A Design Patent Application [ html pdf ]



What is a Copyright?

Monday, May 08, 2006

Free Seminar May 25th "You Don't Have to Be a Big Business to Succeed Like One: Winning Strategies for Small Business Success"

Ronna Cohen, president of the 20-20 Group will be speaking at 495 MetroWest Business Expo on May 25.
Ronna will be presenting her "You Don't Have to Be a Big Business to Succeed Like One: Winning Strategies for Small Business Success" seminar.

495 MetroWest Business Expo

Listen to Ronna give her small business presentation at the 495 MetroWest Business Expo on Thursday, May 25th. Ronna will speak from 1-1:30 pm in The Commons Room of the Framingham Sheraton.
You can then spend the afternoon checking out the expo and their networking hour at 5pm. For more information on the expo, go to http://www.metrowest.org/expo/index.htm.

email: http://us.f381.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=rcohen@the20-20group.com
voice: 508-788-7220
web: http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=fbhrbvbab.0.bwner9n6.go8xdyn6.1535&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.the20-20group.com


Check out Ronna's Article in the May Issue of Boston Women's Business Magazine!

Ronna is a featured author in this months May issue.
Her article,
"Filling the Holes in Your Business Plan"
addresses the key reasons that small businesses fail to put a business plan in place. Ronna suggests solutions for creating or updating their business strategies to ensure long term growth and success.

To read the article online, go to www.womensbiz.com.

The Mom Inventor's Inside News

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http://www.mominventors.com

What's doing this month?

Featured Mom Noel Goldman - Cleaning Up America, One Bra Strap at a Time!
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Vote for the winning Mom Inventor on Good Morning America!

Ask Tamara: Totally Useful Trade Show Tips
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"Mom to Mom" - Advice for busy moms
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Top Six Mistakes Inventors Make
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See you at the JPMA!
For more JPMA info, click here.

Invent Right Blog

From their website:

"The inventRight blog is dedicated to helping inventors and entrepreneurs get a better picture of how to sell their ideas. We hope you find the information contained in our blog useful. Please feel free to make a comment to any post you have a question on. It’ our goal to help move you one step closer to invention success by providing good advice through our blog."

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