Location: thInc Space, 514 Franklin Ave., Waco, Texas 76701

Speaker: Bob Villhard, President, Villhard Patents

Topic: "Blocking and Tackling for Entrepreneurs: How IP Blocks Your Competitors and Helps Tackle Product Financing"

Description: This presentation will explore how an intellectual property (IP) portfolio plays into your marketing game. More specifically, we’ll explore how having an effective IP portfolio allows you to block your competitors from encroaching on your markets. We will also examine the role IP plays in tackling financing for your product development efforts and organization. While questions and discussion during the presentation are encouraged, there will also be time for Q&A after some prepared remarks.

About Bob Villhard: Bob is a Rocket Scientist turned Patent Attorney. He brings his NASA-can-do attitude to solving IP related issues and over 15 years of engineering and management experience. He has written over 100 patent applications, prosecuted hundreds more, and successfully appealed applications for universities, established corporations, entrepreneurs, start-up companies, and other clients.

Website: http://www.villhardpatents.com/
Blog: http://villhardpatents.blogspot.com/

Registration: Co-sponsored event of McLennan SBDC and thInc Space.  Space limited.  Contact jherndon@mclennan.edu or 254-299-8128 to register / for more details.