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Topics specifically related to copyright issues.

Innovation Month at CSU

CSU Ventures is putting on a series of programs in February that should be valuable for anyone interested in the start-up and tech-transfer projects happening at CSU.

The Web site for CSU Ventures has the details: http://www.csuventures.org/

I’ll be participating in two programs:

1. A discussion on Trademarks and Copyrights on February 7th.

2. A presentation on Naming issues and Trademarks on February 18th.

It should be a great program.

3rd Annual Building Creative Business Expo

I’m planning to present again at the 3rd Annual Building Creative Business Expo in Denver. The Event is Saturday, March 8th in downtown Denver.

I’ll probably be presenting a session on copyright law and a different session on naming your product, service, or business (No Lame Names). I might even get a chance to do a Strange Fire presentation.
From their page:

What is the BCBE?
The BCBE is a free, day-long event that provides creative individuals and businesses a “one-stop” opportunity to learn and gain awareness of the various services and programs that can help them to stabilize their creative businesses and plan for the future. Workshops are lead by experts in the fields of marketing, personal and business finance, media relations, music and film production, and public art.

The BCBE format includes:

  • Approx. 25 exhibitors in the atrium of the Webb Building
  • Workshops and panel discussions in 4th floor classrooms
  • 15-minute sales pitch in the atrium (organizations will be required to provide a giveaway item)
  • Special activities (i.e., fashion show, music performance, etc.)

Vote For My Manifesto Proposal at ChangeThis.com

Vote for my “No Lame Names” Manifesto proposal on Changethis.com!

http://www.changethis.com/proposals/1070

Here’s the text of the proposal:

As a designer, the biggest branding hurdle I faced was the “lame name.” As a trademark lawyer, the hurdle has just gotten taller. This manifesto focuses on the overlap between creativity and trademark law in the branding process. No multi-million dollar market research needed. This is a practical in-the-trenches look at naming a new product, service, or business to create the best possible combination of creative and trademark strenght. Don’t be lame. Vote for this manifesto!

Event Schedule

I just posted a whole bunch of new workshops and seminars that I’ll be presenting for the Fort Collins/Larimer Small Business Development Center in 2008.  Of course the dates and times may change a little, but it’s a pretty full schedule of topics from business formation, to copyright and trademark, to effective contracting.

You can watch the events calendar at www.guidingvalue.com or go to the SBDC Web site.  All fees (something like $25/pop) are set, charged, and kept by the SBDC.