Have you ever thought...


I've spent years working on my technology/device/drug. Should I get a patent?
Do I need a trademark? Is my IP safe?
How do I market my Technology?
Is a Start-up in my future?
What funding and other resources are available to me?

 Get answers to these questions and much more by joining our team of experts in a series of workshops with hands-on, interactive sessions.
Session 1: Jan 22, 2019 ... 2 pm - 4 pm
How to Commercialize University Research
 
  • Intellectual property (IP)
  • Licensing IP
  • Introducing the Technology to Market
  • Marketability Assessment
  • Patentability Assessment
Presented by the Office of Commercialization (OC) staff
Dr. Scott Steiger Asst. Director,
Physical Sciences
Dr. Aileen Helsel Technology Licensing Associate
Michael Staggs JD Patent Portfolio Manager
Rabindra Nanda, MBA Technology Licensing Associate
Session 2: Jan 29, 2019 .... 2 pm - 4 pm
Building a Team and Advisory Board for SBIR Proposals
  • Writing a proposal – Do’s and Don'ts
  • Training, Reviewing, and Mentoring
  • Money Sources for Start-ups
  • Overview of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
  • Purpose of SBIR proposals
  •  Available Small Business Development Center (SBDC) resources
Presented by Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Office of Research Advancement and Partnership Staff (ORAP)
Aziz Makhani, CBA
Business Advisor
SBDC
Jenefeness Tucker, MBA
Business Advisor
SBDC
Dr. Robert Finney Proposal Consultant ORAP

 January 22 and 29, 2019
Venue: VCEA PACCAR 202
2 pm to 4 pm