The HVT&C is a membership business association whose mission is to facilitate the emergence of the mid-Hudson Valley as a nationally competitive high-tech corridor. We hope to expand I.T. business and employment opportunities in the area and to maintain and create a sustainable and balanced economy, with a high quality-of-life for all residents.

Wednesday, 14 December 2005

HVTC Sponsors Second Seminar in Series on Intellectual Property Law December 14th at New World Home Cooking

Hudson Valley Technology and Commerce (HVTC) will sponsor a second seminar in a series of 3 by White Plains Intellectual Property Law firm of Lilling and Lilling, PC.

The first seminar was held in September and was on "Ownership of Intellectual Property". It covered ownership of patents, trademarks and copyrights and issues such as "work for hire", independent contractors, and who owns software, advertising and other materials created by a non-employee.

December 14th's program will be on protection of trademark, names and domain names.

Lilling & Lilling P.C., an intellectual property law firm and member of Hudson Valley Technology and Commerce, will be offering the the second of the three free seminars on the subject of "Trademarks 101". Included in the seminar will be discussions on what is a trademark, searching before adopting a trademark, the importance of registration, the consequences of failing to search and/or register a trademark and proper use of a trademark. These are issues of importance to companies which seek to understand the significance and value of the intellectual property they own and how to protect it.

Where: New World Home Cooking
Saugerties, N.Y.
845-246-0900

When: Wednesday, December 14TH

Time: 6PM (promptly) – 8:00PM

Admission: FREE TO MEMBERS; $5 FOR NON-MEMBERS

There will be opportunity for networking, questions and answers after the presentation, and light snacks will be served. Admission is free for members of Hudson Valley Technology and Commerce; $5 for non members. Admission is waived for those who become new HVT&C members ($35 and up per annum) at this meeting, or who bring a person who joins at this meeting. To make reservations call 845-679-9868 as seating is limited.

Click HERE for directions to New World Cooking