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SUMMARY:Patent Basics
DESCRIPTION:This module will cover the basic facts about patents. We will explore the different types of patents\, including utility\, design\, and plant. We will define the difference and use of both provisional patent applications and non-provisional patent applications.  Further\, we will discuss the process of patent prosecution\, the role of the U.S. patent examiner and what to expect when working with the USPTO.  Information regarding a number of patent prosecution programs and initiatives available to applicants will also be provided. \nTopics include: \n\nDiscussion relating to all aspects of the patenting process:\nTypes of patents\nThe parts of a patent application\nThe examination process\nClaims analysis with respect to novelty and obviousness\nOffice action\n\nSpeaker(s):  Lou Farina SBDC \nStephen Koziol\, Assistant Director of the Western Regional United States Patent and Trademark Office \nStephen (Steve) Koziol is the Assistant Regional Director of the Western Regional United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Koziol joined the USPTO in 2007 as a patent examiner\, and has managed teams of examiners in the computer graphics and digital imaging fields.  Prior to his move to the West Coast\, Mr. Koziol worked in the Rocky Mountain regional office of the USPTO in Denver\, CO\, where he led the design and implementation of various intellectual property outreach and education programs. He has also focused on the development of patent-specific programs within the USPTO\, including the Post-Grant Outcomes program\, AIA First Inventor to File implementation\, AIPLA Partnering in Patents\, and patent operations cost and fee modeling. \nMr. Koziol received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Bradley University in Peoria\, Illinois. \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \nRegister Here \n\n\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/patent-basics/
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SUMMARY:Hearing All Voices Small Business Workshop & Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Essentials: Hear from IRS on estimated taxes\, self-employment tax\, withholding tools for employers and more.\n\nInteracting with IRS: Hear about examination and collection processes.\n\nBeing an Employer 101: Get an overview of employment taxes (employee vs. independent contractor rules and the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty.\n\nAppeals: Hear about appeals fast track settlement program\, collection due process and much more.\n\nTaxpayer First Act: Give your input on how the IRS can improve service to small business owners.\n\nSpeaker(s):  Nancy Sanders\, Maricopa SBDC Regional Center Director \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \nRegister Here \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/hearing-all-voices/
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