PIUG Introduction to Patent Searching - 2017

When
31 Oct 2017
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
Genentech - Bldg 82, 651 Gateway Blvd., Conf. rm. 14E, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Spaces left
20

Registration

Faculty
Member - Early Bird – $700.00
Member - Onsite – $850.00
Member - Standard Rate – $775.00
Member (Both Courses) - Early Bird – $1,100.00
Member (Both Courses) - Onsite – $1,340.00
Member (Both Courses) - Standard Rate – $1,225.00
Non-member - Early Bird – $800.00
Non-member - Onsite – $950.00
Non-member - Standard Rate – $875.00
Non-member (Both Courses) - Early Bird – $1,250.00
Non-member (Both Courses) - Onsite – $1,500.00
Non-member (Both Courses) - Standard Rate – $1,375.00
Workshop Host

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2017 PIUG Introduction to Patent Searching

The PIUG Introduction to Patent Searching provides a fast-paced interactive learning environment that builds a strong foundation for searching patent information. Discover patent searching tips from a faculty of long-time PIUG members with decades of patent information experience. Learn the basics of patent law, patent information resources, and searching techniques.

Key topics covered:
·     Why search patents?
·     US patent law
·     International patent law
·     Patent Information resources (free and fee-based)
·     Searching techniques and approaches
· Reporting search results
·     Keeping up to date with patent resources

Breakfast starts at 8:30 am and class starts at 9:00 AM. All registrations include breakfast, lunch and both AM and PM breaks.

Registrant Type	Early Bird Jun 19 - Sep 29	Standard Sep 30 - Oct 22	Onsite After Oct 22
PIUG Member	$700	$775	$850
PIUG Non-member	$800	$875	$950
PIUG Member (Both Courses)	$1100	$1225	$1340
PIUG Non-member (Both Courses)	$1250	$1375	$1500

If you will be attending both courses, DO NOT fill out registration for the FTO Course - Just indicate you will attend both courses in the registration form for the Intro Course.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Name changes will be permitted until and including Oct. 27, 2017. If cancellation is received prior to October 14, 2017, a 50% refund of the registration fee will be provided. No refund will be provided after October 13, 2017. All changes and/or cancellation requests must be sent in writing to Ken Koubek at registration@piug.org .

Hotel Accommodations

Embassy Suites is about one block from the Genentech Facility.

A special rate is being offered to PIUG course participants for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Information regarding reservations can be found at the bottom of the following page.