Panel discussion of implications of the new Patent Process "First to File" versus the historical "First to Invent".The panel will discuss: (1) understanding the new process: (2) becoming aware of the differences; and (3) implications to the independent inventor including opportunities, and potential negatives, associated with the changes. Panelists: (1) Mike Blake, patent attorney, at Law Office of Michael A. Blake, LLC; (2) Mark Nowotarski, president of Markets, Patents & Alliances, LLC, and a registered patent agent; and (3) John Yankovich, patent attorney at Ohlandt, Greeley, Ruggiero & Perle, LLP.
