Mobile Monday Chicago Kicks of 2010 with an Event on Protecting Intellectual Property

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(Free-Press-Release.com) January 11, 2010 -- Mobile Monday Chicago Kicks of 2010 with an Event on
Protecting Intellectual Property

CHICAGO – January 11, 2010 – Mobile Monday (MoMo) Chicago, a community of mobile professionals that promotes the mobile industry and fosters cooperation and networking, today announced that it will kick off 2010 with an event this coming Monday, January 18th, on protecting intellectual property during all stages of mobile development. Space is limited, so advance registration is recommended and free: http://momojan2010.eventbrite.com/.

“Chicago has a growing community of mobile start-ups, making a discussion around intellectual property not only timely, but essential,” said Ray Villares, director of Mobile Monday Chicago. “This is an important presentation for entrepreneurs, developers, designers, sales & marketing, and anyone else thinking of starting a company – whether or not it has a mobile focus.”

WHO: Joe Herndon and Atanu Das, patent attorneys with McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff (MBHB)

WHAT: This presentation will focus on different ways to protect your intellectual property (inventions) during all stages of development. An overview of available types of protection including Confidential / Non-Disclosure Agreements, Patents, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, and Copyrights will be discussed, including advantages and strategies for each. Light refreshments will be served.

WHEN: Monday, January 18th from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. (presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m.)

WHERE: McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff
300 South Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606

Directions can be found here: http://www.mbhb.com/contact.cfm?u=Chicago&action=directions&id=20.

Parking is available across Wacker Drive immediately next to 311 South Wacker Drive, or near Union Station across the Chicago River at Jackson & Canal Streets.

Note: Participants must sign-in at the reception desk on the first floor. Picture ID required.

WHY: This is an important presentation for entrepreneurs, developers, designers, sales & marketing, and anyone else thinking of starting a company – whether or not it has a mobile focus.

About Mobile Monday Chicago
Mobile Monday (MoMo) Chicago is a community of mobile professionals that promotes the mobile industry and fosters cooperation and networking. MoMo chapters are active in more than 70 cities worldwide, and new locations launch monthly. MoMo Chicago’s main activities are the community’s face-to-face gatherings on every third Monday and virtual networking through the use of the Blog and mailing-group. For more information on MoMo Chicago, please go to http://momochicago.com/ or follow MoMo Chicago on Twitter: @MoMoChicago.

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