Join us on August 21st as we welcome Senator Merkley who will give the opening remarks on patent reform and solicit ideas from you, the local technology community that he can bring back to Washington DC. In addition, an esteemed panel will answer questions regarding the current patent system, give insight on what the future could hold, and give sound advice on valuation, monetization, and patent strategies for you and your company. Panelists:

Joel Meyer, Executive Vice President IP, Digimarc - With thousands of Digimarc patents to manage, Joel will share his insight on the current patent system and give sound advice on how to get the most out of your patents.

Andrew Green, Counsel, United States Senate - Andrew serves as Legislative Counsel to Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), where he is focused on the Senator’s patent work, trade and business law matters.

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Event Details: When: Thursday, August 21st Time: 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM Where: Multnomah Athletic Club, 1849 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR 97205 Cost: $25 Members | $55 Nonmembers