CONTACT US TO FIND OUT HOW WE CAN PROVIDE:

Briefings
• a short morning or afternoon session (45 - 90 minutes)
• to a key management group or Board Committee
• outlining the developing importance of business method patents in the insurance industry

Seminars
• a full morning or afternoon session (2 - 3 hours)
• to key management employees in marketing, product development, legal, or human resources
• covering the Briefing material plus —
  • a discussion of intellectual property (what it is - who owns it)
  • the basics of patent law and regulation
  • examples of patent activity in the insurance industry
  • doing business and competing in a "patent rich" environment

Training Sessions
• a day to day and a half session
• covering the briefing and seminar materials in greater depth
• allowing more time for interaction with instructors
• including in depth discussion of —
  • patent law and regulation
  • distinction between patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
  • the nature of the protection received from a patent
  • dealing with employees who invent things - employment contracts
  • how to apply for a patent - what it costs - how long it takes
  • evaluations of possible patentable ideas you may have
  • plenty of time to address your specific interests