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Intellectual Property Advice at NextFab South Philly
2018-02-01 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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.
Vadim will be available in our coworking area on February 1st from 10:00AM-5:00PM for free, drop-in consultations about intellectual property for NextFab members.

Ask the Expert: Ben Franklin Tech Partners
2018-02-13 10:00 - 13:00
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.
Mark Trabbold, Director of Business Development, Technology Commercialization Group at Ben Franklin Tech Partners
For 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.
Mark 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.
Mark will be available for drop-in consultations in our coworking area from 10am- 1pm.

Free Legal Advice for Startups and Makers
2018-02-15 13:00 - 18:30
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.
Ku will be available in our coworking area on February 15th from 1:00PM-6:30PM for free, drop-in legal consultations for NextFab members.

Ku Yoo

From Making to Selling: A Discussion with Entrepreneur Works
2018-02-15 18:30 - 20:30 | NextFab, 1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA, 19122, United States
Join us for another engaging discussion in a series designed to support entrepreneurs, makers, and enterprising artists in their journey from making to selling. On February 15th at our North Philly location we’ll be hosting Earl Boyd, Director of Entrepreneur Services for Entrepreneur Works. Entrepreneur Works is a nonprofit organization that offers access to microloans, business training, and one-on-one guidance to hundreds of entrepreneurs each year. Earl will cover the first steps you need to take in order to create a successful business in his presentation: Getting Your Idea To Fly.

Let us know if you can attend!

Patent Advice at South Philly
2018-02-16 11:00 - 18:00
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 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.

February Maker Happy Hour
2018-02-16 18:00 - 20:00
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.

Ask the Expert: Marketing, Media, and PR
2018-02-22 13:00 - 17:30
Mike Lizun is a senior vice president with Gregory FCA, a PR firm based in Ardmore. Mike leads the firm’s technology PR division, and for over 20 years has been providing public relations and media relations services, and helping startups, crowdfunders, and mature global technology companies earn press coverage in major national and technology media.
A full-service, strategically integrated firm, Gregory FCA creates and deploys sophisticated media relations, social media, content marketing, investor relations, and financial communications campaigns.
Mike will be available in our coworking area on February 22nd from 1:00PM-5:30PM for free, drop-in consultations about public and media relations, marketing, and social media strategy for NextFab members.

Mike Lizun
