OverviewAccording to Forbes.com, in the U.S. small business employees create 13-14 times more patents than Fortune 1000 employees. These patents fuel innovation, help create new jobs, and even new niche industries.With the changes to the ‘first-to-file law’ and the other administrative changes taking effect March 16th, how will this affect filing, challenging and litigating patents within your business? Join us for a discussion on these changes with guest speaker Mark Levy, Partner at Thompson Hine, LLP.   Box Lunch Request (optional)All attendees have the option of purchasing a box lunch for a $9 fee. The lunch includes a whole sandwich (turkey, ham, chicken, or roast beef), chips, a cookie, and a beverage. **vegetarian options available upon request. You are more than welcome to bring your own lunch to the session as well! Payment Options:Checks can be made out to the Dayton Development CoalitionCredit Cards will be taken up until Friday, March 8th NO CREDIT CARDS AT THE DOORCash & Checks ONLY the day of the event Please Note: If you request a lunch and do not show, you will incur a cost simply for the box lunch requested. If your schedule changes, an email MUST be sent to ednboxlunch@daytonregion.com by close of business on Friday, March 8th.  Presentation MaterialsIn efforts to reduce our paper consumption, PDF copies of the speaker presentation will be emailed to you the day before the event. Please make sure to check your email upon registration and feel free to bring your tablets!  If there are any questions, please feel free to contact Kimberly Brown at 937-229-9075 or ednboxlunch@daytonregion.com. Inventing Around IP Law 0.00