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SUMMARY:Intellectual Property Advice at South Philly
DESCRIPTION:Vadim Cherkasov is an intellectual property attorney with a focus on patent and trademark prosecution. Vadim worked as a mechanical engineer prior to his legal practice\, and has experience with patents in a wide range of technologies\, including medical devices\, electrical devices\, biometric-based security systems\, power generation equipment\, agricultural devices\, computer network systems\, and software-based systems. In addition to the preparation and prosecution of patent applications\, he has experience in patentability and freedom-to-operate searches\, and providing opinions based on his findings. Vadim’s clients range from individual inventors to large corporations. \nVadim will be available in our coworking area on May 3rd from 10:00AM-5:00PM for free\, drop-in consultations about intellectual property for NextFab members.
URL:https://nextfab.com/event/intellectual-property-advice-at-south-philly/
CATEGORIES:Expert Advice
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SUMMARY:Ask the Expert: Smithwise
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from Smithwise President and Founder\, Eric Sugalski about the product development process for medical devices. \n \nEric spent the first decade of his career as a hands-on design engineer focused on surgical instrumentation\, robotic systems\, and drug delivery devices. When Eric launched Smithwise\, he was collaborating with technical innovators aiming to translate their lab-based technologies into product designs ready for the market. During the early days of Smithwise\, Eric leveraged his technical background to provide innovators with production-ready designs\, functional prototypes\, and smooth transfers into manufacturing. \nAs Smithwise has grown\, Eric has shifted from designing products to designing a sustainable business. Many of his efforts are focused on recruiting and developing top talent to meet the demands of the Smithwise clients and their dynamic markets. He is also actively involved in the sales and marketing processes at Smithwise. \n\nLet us know if you can attend!
URL:https://nextfab.com/event/ask-the-expert-smithwise/
CATEGORIES:Expert Advice,Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Ask the Expert: Building Out Your Books
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, May 15th\, stop by our South Philly location for free expert advice from Zach Cooper on the basics of bookkeeping for your startup or small business. We’ll take a look at: \n\nSetting up a chart of accounts\nChoosing an accounting software (if you’re ready for it)\nSeparating your personal and business finances.\n\nZach Cooper is a local bookkeeper that assists small businesses in the area with their books as well as other basic accounting needs. After graduating from Temple University with a degree in accounting\, he started a company with a group of friends to offer outsourced bookkeeping services to help local businesses that cannot afford to hire their own accountant. Apart from bookkeeping\, Zach is spending a lot of his free time trying to build his first chair in his basement workshop (any tips would be appreciated!) and grows a small backyard garden.   \n \nZach Cooper
URL:https://nextfab.com/event/ask-the-expert-building-out-your-books-2/
CATEGORIES:Expert Advice
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SUMMARY:Connect to Your Users and Your Investors at NextFab South Philly
DESCRIPTION:Who said start ups don’t need first rate commercials \nWho is your product for? Who do you want to know about it? What do you want them to know? \nDraulhaus is a video storytelling agency with a focus on empowering the message of unique brands and individuals. To properly create\, produce\, and deliver client’s stories\, Draulhaus uses a method of getting proximate to the subject of the story. Similar to modern design thinking\, the process begins with questions and observations. From there\, Draulhaus develops a narrative to connect audiences to brands and individuals. Draulhaus’s clients range from individuals to start-ups to large corporations. \nDraulhaus will be available in our coworking area on May 17th from 12:00pm-3:00pm for free\, drop-in consultations for NextFab members. \n \nThe Draulhaus team 
URL:https://nextfab.com/event/connect-to-your-users-and-your-investors-at-nextfab-south-philly/
CATEGORIES:Expert Advice
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SUMMARY:Ask the Expert: Ben Franklin Tech Partners
DESCRIPTION:Mark Trabbold\, Director of Business Development\, Technology Commercialization Group at Ben Franklin Tech Partners\, will be hosting open office hours at NextFab to answer questions about BFTP from our member community. \nMark Trabbold\, Director of Business Development\, Technology Commercialization Group at Ben Franklin Tech Partners\nFor more than 31 years\, Ben Franklin Tech Partners (BFTP) has provided both early-stage\, technology-based firms and established manufacturers with funding\, business and technical expertise\, and access to a network of innovative\, expert resources. \nMark has 30 years of experience in innovation\, process engineering and construction. Prior to joining Ben Franklin\, Mark was Vice President\, R&D\, Insulation Group\, CertainTeed Corporation\, a North American building materials manufacturing company\, where he was responsible for R&D and new business development. He also held prior Technical Management and Product Development positions at CertainTeed. Mark holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Eastern University. \nMark will be available for drop-in consultations in our coworking area from 10am- 4pm.
URL:https://nextfab.com/event/ask-the-expert-ben-franklin-tech-partners-5/
CATEGORIES:Expert Advice
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SUMMARY:Patent Advice at NextFab Wilmington
DESCRIPTION:Scott Keeley will be hosting Open Office Hours in our coworking space in our Wilmington facility and will be available for free legal consultations for NextFab members. \nScott is a registered patent agent with 12 years of experience in intellectual property. He has engineered products from guitars to wind turbines\, with “green” energy powering much of his innovative output. His early career of 18 years centered on industrial design in the United States and Europe. He taught industrial design at Kansas City Art Institute and has a Master’s in Industrial Design.
URL:https://nextfab.com/event/4560/
LOCATION:Downtown Wilmington\, 503 N. Tatnall Street\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Expert Advice
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SUMMARY:Free Legal Advice for Startups and Makers
DESCRIPTION:Ku Yoo\, partner at Chang & Yoo LLP\, represents businesses\, investors\, high net-worth individuals\, investment vehicles\, and funds in various industries including startup\, biotech\, software\, and real estate\, in addition to electronics manufacturers and suppliers and services in hospitality and construction. Ku is passionate about helping business people do business; beginning with business formation and incorporation\, working through the growth of the business\, dealing with acquisitions and sales\, and finally helping with its exit strategies. He advises clients with issues arising from day-to-day operations of the business to major transactions including sale\, acquisition\, or other changes and restructures\, as well as foreign companies doing business in the United States. \nKu will be available in our coworking area on May 24th from 1:00PM-5:30PM for free\, drop-in legal consultations for NextFab members. \n \nKu Yoo
URL:https://nextfab.com/event/free-legal-advice-for-startups-and-makers/
CATEGORIES:Expert Advice
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SUMMARY:Patent Advice at South Philly
DESCRIPTION:Scott Keeley will be hosting Open Office Hours in our coworking space at 2025 Washington Ave and will be available for free legal consultations for NextFab members. \nScott is a registered patent agent with 12 years of experience in intellectual property. He has engineered products from guitars to wind turbines\, with “green” energy powering much of his innovative output. His early career of 18 years centered on industrial design in the United States and Europe. He taught industrial design at Kansas City Art Institute and has a Master’s in Industrial Design.
URL:https://nextfab.com/event/patent-advice-at-south-philly-2/
CATEGORIES:Expert Advice
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SUMMARY:Free Legal Advice for Makers
DESCRIPTION:Esuga Abaya is a corporate attorney sitting in the Philadelphia office of DLA Piper with experience representing a range of clients\, including start-ups\, private companies\, public companies and private equity firms\, in various corporate matters including mergers and acquisitions\, corporate restructurings\, commercial contract drafting\, equity financings and general corporate governance. His experience spans different industries\, including life sciences and new technology\, software\, insurance\, manufacturing and financial services. \nEsuga will be available in our South Philly coworking area on May 31st from 4:30-6:30pm for free legal consultations for NextFab members. Use this link to reserve a 30 minute spot. \n \nEsuga Abaya
URL:https://nextfab.com/event/free-legal-advice-for-makers/
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