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8th Continent Space 2.0 Speaker Series: Patent Reform: Are We Headed in the Right Direction? A View From the Trenches

by P.J. Blount with the blog faculty

From the 8th Continent Project:

What: “Patent Reform: Are We Headed in the Right Direction? A View From the Trenches.”

When: Weds., Aug. 12, 7-9 a.m. MDT

Where: Law offices of Townsend and Townsend and Crew, 1400 Wewatta St., Suite 600, Denver. Light breakfast will be served.

Webcast: Visit www.8cproject.com for details (coming soon).

Speaker: Gene Branch, J.D., partner, Townsend and Townsend and Crew, will discuss the shortcomings of America’s antiquated patent system, why it needs to be overhauled and how to proceed if you have an idea you need to protect.

Cost: Free to 8th Continent Chamber members, $20 for nonmembers. Space is limited to 40 people.

RSVP: Call 720-833-5915 by Friday, Aug. 7, or email news@8CProject.com.

Speaker Bio: With degrees in engineering and business as well as law, and stints as an officer in the U.S. Air Force and an aerospace engineer as well as a patent attorney, Gene Branch brings knowledge and perspective to the topic of intellectual property protection. Information: www.townsend.com.

About The 8th Continent Project: Based at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, the 8th Continent Project is an entrepreneurial promotion program for early-stage companies “bringing space down to Earth” by adapting space technology for terrestrial applications. The 8th Continent Project’s programs include a Chamber of Commerce, business incubator and funding network, working together to develop the next generation of space business ventures. Information: www.8cproject.com.