Protecting Your SBIR Inventions, Technical Data and Software

This workshop will focus on protecting your SBIR Phase I, II or III related IP and discuss real world issues and strategies to effectively navigate the DoD procurement system.

Workshop topics include:

• Effective IP assessment before proposing on SBIR’s
  
• Documenting and maximizing IP prior to proposal
  
• What to look for before signing the SBIR contract
  
• Sub-contracts with flow down clauses
  
• Data rights marking
  
• Using the proper DoD documentation and procedures
  
• Electing title to inventions
  
• Maintaining IP Quality Control throughout the entire process

This is your opportunity to learn how to protect and preserve your IP before, during, and after SBIR program participation. The workshop will be limited to a very small number of attendees to enable us to tailor the information to your particular company needs and questions.

When: Two dates to choose from:
April 11, 2008 or April 18, 2008
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Cost:
$95 per person

Registration:
Online here or call (301) 987-5700 for more information

Space is intentionally limited; registrations taken on first come, first serve basis
Don’t miss this unique opportunity!

TRSG, Inc.—A Technology Resource Services Group

For the past seven years, TRSG has worked for several DoD laboratories and centers in the areas of technology transfer, intellectual property mining, outreach, and marketing to help these organizations achieve their technology transfer and commercialization goals. This includes working with numerous SBIR companies on behalf of our federal customers.

The approaches that we have developed for the federal government are equally effective for private companies. The workshop on Protecting Your SBIR Inventions, Technical Data and Software will address important aspects of SBIR intellectual property mining and protection that are critical to a technology company’s success. By limiting the offering to a very small group in a workshop format, this material will be readily understandable and usable. The material will benefit any SBIR company regardless of the particular phase of SBIR work. This includes companies that have yet to receive a Phase I award through companies at the Phase II and III stage.

Workshop Coordinator—Blake Sajonia

The workshop will be conducted by TRSG President, Mr. Blake Sajonia, a registered patent attorney and professional engineer with 25 years of experience working in or for DoD technology organizations. Mr. Sajonia’s experience spans various technology organizations and levels of R&D, from field activities of the Naval Ocean Facilities Program to laboratories within the Army’s Research, Development and Engineering Command. His work has led to the protection of commercially valuable intellectual property and the formation of numerous technology collaborations between government and industry. Following the workshop, Mr. Sajonia will be available for one-on-one discussions with attendees.