Join us Dec 18th at 5:30 PM to celebrate the season – and learn about USPTO Resources!!!

The ANNUAL INCA HOLIDAY PARTY & POT LUCK DINNER – Holiday Menu (provided by INCA): Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Gravy & Drinks —- ALL ELSE IS BYO side dish, snack, dessert == IT’S POT LUCK!! (Please bring your hunger, and something good to eat – if you can)

DON’T MISS IT: FREE Raffle for Stephen Key books, INCA coffee mugs, and US Inventor Shirts (Supreme Court demonstrators!!!)

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SPEAKER & PRESENTATION: “USPTO Resources for Inventors, Entrepreneurs and Startups” – Ryan Donlon will take us through a comprehensive review of many of the FREE resources for inventors and startups at the USPTO, including search tools, public training, Pro Bono & Ombudsman programs, etc. He will also review the aspects of the patent including the application process and fees.

Space is limited by seating arrangement, so an RSVP is required.

Note: When bringing food, remember no large/sharp instruments, knives, etc. due to Security Requirements (below)

DETAILS: IMPORTANT MEETING, PRICE, SECURITY AND PARKING/METRO INFORMATION

Price: $15 price includes food, venue & speaker costs (Note: Current INCA members receive a $5 rebate at the meeting – please ask at the door.)

Food: SPECIAL HOLIDAY MEAL: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing & Gravy – And Beverages

Meeting Schedule:

5:30 – 6:30 Food, Drink, Merriment & Networking,

6:30 Meeting Start

6:45 Presentation

8:00 – 9:00 Q&A, and Additional Networking

USPTO Security: The Knox Conference Center is inside the Knox building, and all attendees must pass through security – typical airport screening (i.e. metal detectors & Xray of bags and briefcases). VERY IMPORTANT– ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A GOVERNMENT ISSUED PICTURE ID .

Parking/Metro: Paid parking is available in garages adjacent to the Patent Office, as well as metered street parking in the area. Metro: Eisenhower Blvd Yellow Line Metro station is approx. 4 blocks from the PTO