By: Josh Sloat

Join us in early May at the 4 Corner's Energy Conference in Farmington, NM. Our very own Ty Davis will be working a booth and available to answer all of your energy-related patent questions. ​We are also proud sponsors of this great event that has the potential to play a significant role in keeping the San Juan Basin a vital resource in national energy production!

About the Conference: Energy enthusiasts from all around will gather to discuss the latest trends and innovations in the industry. At the conference, you'll have the opportunity to connect with industry experts, participate in engaging panel discussions, and explore cutting-edge technologies. 

The 4 Corners Energy Conference will be held May 8th and 9th, 2024 at McGee Park near Farmington, New Mexico.  The conference will feature presentations by industry and regulatory professionals on new technology, safety, and current regulatory compliance. 

Formerly the Four Corners Oil & Gas Conference, the Four Corners Energy Conference has expanded its scope to include all energy production industries in the San Juan Basin.​
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By: Josh Sloat

Next week is officially startup week in Northern Michigan!! Northern Michigan Startup Week is a celebration of entrepreneurship, innovation, and the growing startup ecosystem in our backyard. The events and activities are open to everyone – students and adults. Have an idea you want to explore, but not sure where to start? Need to make some critical connections to get your startup dream off the ground? Just want to get in on the action of building something new? If so, this incredible week is one not to be missed. 

One of the many events we're the most excited about is the return of the TCNewTech Pitch Event! This is such a vital function for any thriving innovation ecosystem, so we couldn't be more excited for its triumphant return or more proud to be one of the event's sponsors. Dr. Ashley Sloat will have the honor of presenting the audience award at the Tuesday night event. 

The startup week pitch event will focus on the next generation of innovation leaders in Michigan, featuring Michigan students with innovative business ideas. Both idea-stage entrepreneurs and student-owned early-stage startups from universities across the state were invited to participate in the competition. The participating students will present their ideas and compete for cash prizes. A panel of expert judges will determine the best and most innovative idea, and audience members will also vote for their favorite.

This community-wide celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation in Northern Michigan will take place in Traverse City from April 22-25. The exciting event lineup includes:

By: Josh Sloat

Please join me with our good friends at ArborHive for a talk next week on the costly mistakes we see inventors make all too often. If there was a guidebook I could hand to inventors on the first day following conception of their idea, this talk would be it. Free to attend. Don't miss it! 

When: April 15, 7:30-8:30 p.m ET
​Where: ​Online via Zoom
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The patent world is full of trap doors that lie waiting for unsuspecting inventors. Some of these mistakes are reversible with limitations. Others have no undo button. In this talk, we will cover the most common patenting mistakes made by inventors and startups. We'll highlight best practices for not making the mistakes in the first place and explore available remedial options. Topics include the risks of sharing your idea too soon, not understanding the competitive landscape, and critical missteps that can result in losing your IP ownership rights.
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Moving Medicine Into The Future. ArborHive was founded by physicians who wanted to collaborate with innovators. Their common vision is that together they can help to develop new ways of treating disease and more efficient ways for patients to receive care. Combining clinical experience with scientific advancement, ArborHive looks to bridge the gaps between medicine and technology.

ArborHive LIVE is a monthly meeting series hosted by ArborHive, providing education and support for members who are just diving into the innovation world for the first time.
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