HOW TO PROTECT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY? Patent office speaker has answers at Greater Dallas Chamber Luncheon

DALLAS, TEXAS (November 29, 2006) Stephen M. Pinkos, a deputy director of the U.S. Patent Trademark Office, will discuss the patent and trademark process and how to protect intellectual property at a Chamber luncheon this month.

The luncheon is scheduled for 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on December 7, 2006 at the Fairmont Hotel, 1717 N. Akard, Dallas. The sponsor is Fish & Richardson P.C. The cost for the luncheon is $45 for Chamber members and $55 for the general public.

Pinkos will join panelists Sue Dark, founder and CEO, DeepNines Technologies; and Wes Musselman, principal, Fish & Richardson, P.C. They will discuss proposed legislation that could affect businesses. Pinkos is under secretary of commerce for intellectual property and deputy director of the United States Patent Trademark Office.

For most of DFW’s technology and life science companies, intellectual property is the foundation of their competitive assets. To remain competitive, businesses must know how to successfully navigate the patent process and stay up-to-date with current issues.

The Chamber’s Technology Business Council, host for the luncheon, promotes technology and life sciences business through an active review of public policy on the industry.

For more information or to register please visit www.DallasTBC.org or contact Connie Fung at cfung@dallaschamber.org or 214-712-1937.

The Greater Dallas Chamber promotes regional prosperity through public policy, economic development and member service.

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