Engineers are always thinking, looking for ways to do things better at home, at work, or wherever.  But what do you do when you come up with an idea?  Most people let that idea collect dust in the recess of their minds.  Some are intimidated or discouraged by the whole patent process.  Come find out what to do about your idea in this informal presentation on “Patent 101.”  Over pizza and soft drinks, Mr. Stephen E. Reiter, a Partner in the Intellectual Property Department of Foley & Lardner’s San Diego office, will discuss some basics of patenting, follow by questions and answers:

32 MEMBERS AND GUESTS ATTENDED.  MANY QUESTIONS WERE ANSWERED.  WE THANK MR. REITER FOR TAKING THE TIME TO BE WITH US.