Patents 101
Presented by: Mark H. Plager, Esq.
Synopsis: Patents have always been an important part of America’s economy, beginning with the provision for them in the Constitution. Mr. Plager will discuss patents and the patent application process in the United States.
Speaker Bio: Mark H. Plager is a registered patent attorney. In addition to preparing mechanical patents, Mr. Plager has experience with consumer products, ornamental designs, and chemical inventions. Mr. Plager provides advice and counsel on intellectual property and business matters to numerous corporate and individual clients including litigating matters on their behalf through trial verdict and appeal, if necessary. Prior to founding Plager Shack LLP, Mr. Plager was the principal of Plager Law Offices, PC. Mr. Plager also served as in-house counsel to a national metal-framing components manufacturing company, where he prepared and prosecuted patent and trademark applications, and actively participated in intellectual property and business litigation disputes. Mr. Plager received his B.S. from Lafayette College and his J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York, as well as the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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THANK YOU to Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP for hosting this meeting. Please take a moment to visit their website at gibsondunn.com.
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Light snacks will be provided.
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Event Fee: $10.00 for OCPA members, $20.00 for non-members and $20.00 for all walk-ins who have not pre-registered online (both members and non-members) IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE. Walk-ins are on a first come first serve basis.
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