10:00 am - 5:00 pm Intellectual Property Advice August 3, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Intellectual Property Advice 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 […] Free
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Project Advice with NextFab Contract Services Manager August 4, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Project Advice with NextFab Contract Services Manager Sometimes the hardest part about a project is knowing where to start. Other times you hit a roadblock and aren’t sure what to do next. If you find yourself in that situation, this session is for you. Matt Bell runs NextFab’s Contract Services division and has a deep understanding of the incredible things that can […] Free
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm From Making to Selling: A Panel Discussion on Getting into Galleries August 10, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm From Making to Selling: A Panel Discussion on Getting into Galleries Join us for the third event in a series of panel discussions designed to support local artists and entrepreneurs. This time we'll explore what galleries and exhibit spaces are looking for in a body of work. You'll have the opportunity to discuss ways to make your work more noticeable and get advice on how to make a […] Free
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Project Advice with NextFab Contract Services Manager August 11, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Project Advice with NextFab Contract Services Manager Sometimes the hardest part about a project is knowing where to start. Other times you hit a roadblock and aren’t sure what to do next. If you find yourself in that situation, this session is for you. Matt Bell runs NextFab’s Contract Services division and has a deep understanding of the incredible things that can […] Free
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cyanotype Craft Night: An Alternative Photography Process on Textiles August 11, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cyanotype Craft Night: An Alternative Photography Process on Textiles Join us for a casual craft night featuring special guest artist, Irina Glik. She'll share a brief history of cyanotypes and discuss her unique approach to printmaking using one of the oldest photography processes. After watching a demonstration, participants will have the opportunity to make a print of their own design on fabric or paper. Choose from a […] $5
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch and Learn with Eugene Glik August 12, 2017 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch and Learn with Eugene Glik NextFab members are invited to enrich their lunch breaks with an informal discussion with our guest speaker, Eugene Glik. Learn how to get around costly software issues when dealing with Data Centers and the "cloud." Eugene will discuss how taking the proper measures can have a positive influence on small businesses. This members-only event will take place […] Free
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Free Legal Advice for Startups and Makers August 16, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Free Legal Advice for Startups and Makers 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 […] Free
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Project Advice with NextFab Contract Services Manager August 18, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Project Advice with NextFab Contract Services Manager Sometimes the hardest part about a project is knowing where to start. Other times you hit a roadblock and aren’t sure what to do next. If you find yourself in that situation, this session is for you. Matt Bell runs NextFab’s Contract Services division and has a deep understanding of the incredible things that can […] Free
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm August Maker Happy Hour August 18, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm August Maker Happy Hour Join NextFab for an early evening happy hour. Spend some time getting to know our members and staff while enjoying some of Yards Brewery’s finest. No agenda, just come chill and enjoy some time hanging out in our comfortable coworking area! From 6-8pm at 2025 Washington Ave. Free
Featured 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Community Market for Makers and Shakers Featured August 19, 2017 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Community Market for Makers and Shakers Join us for a community market featuring handmade crafts and local eats for sale, as well as creative do-it-yourself activities at NextFab. Discover what’s being made right in the neighborhood by Philly artists and designers working in a range of media. Stock up on and enjoy food and drink, and try something new at our […] Free
11:00 am - 6:00 pm Patent Agent Office Hours August 19, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Patent Agent Office Hours 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. Scott 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 […] Free
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Entrepreneurs’ Guide to the Legal World August 24, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Entrepreneurs’ Guide to the Legal World For entrepreneurs and businesses, choices come quickly. Often the first choice is to decide how to protect your business, ideas, and yourself by establishing a legal entity and building an intellectual property portfolio. Even for an ongoing business, it may still be advantageous to reconsider initial choices. The Hidden Factors of Choosing a Business Entity […] Free
10:00 am - 3:30 pm Intellectual Property Advice at NextFab North Philly August 25, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Intellectual Property Advice at NextFab North Philly 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 […] Free
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Intellectual Property Advice at NextFab Wilmington August 26, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Intellectual Property Advice at NextFab Wilmington Dr. Janet Reed is the head of the intellectual property transactional and counseling practice at Potter Anderson Corroon LLP. Janet has extensive experience in domestic and foreign patent prosecution, patent portfolio management and strategic planning, evaluation of new technology, drafting of license and other commercialization agreements, conducting and responding to due diligence inquiries, and preparation of opinions on patentability, […] Free
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Project Advice with Matt Bell September 1, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Project Advice with Matt Bell Sometimes the hardest part about a project is knowing where to start. Other times you hit a roadblock and aren’t sure what to do next. If you find yourself in that situation, this session is for you. Matt Bell runs NextFab’s Contract Services division and has a deep understanding of the incredible things that can […] Free
August 10, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm From Making to Selling: A Panel Discussion on Getting into Galleries
August 11, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cyanotype Craft Night: An Alternative Photography Process on Textiles