- HIPLA is pleased to share notice of a webinar series presented by UT Austin Office of Technology Commercialization and the USPTO. This is not a HIPLA event.
- To RSVP and for program details, please visit https://mailchi.mp/2425181065d1/join-us-for-an-ip-essentials-webinar-series-1301734
- To invite friends or colleagues to this event, please share the event link from the HIPLA events calendar.
- If you have any questions, please contact George Webb, HIPLA Meeting Arrangements & Programs Chair, at (713) 269-5061 or gwebb@rice.edu
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Join a 3-part webinar series!
Intellectual Property Essentials
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This series is designed to enhance your know-how as you explore insightful overviews with experts in the fields of IP; patents, trade secrets, copyrights and trademarks.
This team will navigate the complexities and tactics as they focus on the principal concepts and procedures of IP protection that can be applied to a wide range of disciplines. Stay focused on your innovative research, discoveries, and commercial endeavors as the experts guide you through the processes to ensure your success.
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Webinar #1:
Understanding IP, Patents & Trade Secrets
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. CST
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Introduction to IP &
The Path to a Patent
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Hector Leal
Patent Examiner
USPTO Texas Regional Office
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Dr. Sheila Kadura
Assistant General Counsel
The University of Texas System
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Benny D. Freeman, Ph.D.
Professor - McKetta Department of
Chemical Engineering
The University of Texas at Austin
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Taking You Through The Process with OTC
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Les Nichols
Director - Office of Technology Commercialization
The University of Texas at Austin
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Moderator: Hope Shimabuku
Regional Director
USPTO Texas Regional Office
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Up Next in the Series:
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Webinar #2: IP Overview, Copyrights & Trademarks
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. CST
Webinar #3: Leveraging IP and How it Benefits UT Researchers & UT
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. CST
Details & RSVP to follow.
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The USPTO's Texas Regional Office hosts a number of programs of interest to IP owners, practitioners, innovators, and entrepreneurs. For a complete list of their upcoming events, please visit https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/uspto-locations/dallas-tx/texas-regional-office-events
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2021 HIPLA Annual Meeting and Elections

Don't forget: HIPLA's Annual Meeting and Elections are Thursday, March 18. For the slate of nominees and to register, please visit the event link on the HIPLA calendar:
https://hipla.org/event-4184460
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Have an idea for HIPLA's next CLE?
HIPLA welcomes members to submit proposals for future CLE programs:
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Proposed topics should be authoritative, timely, and of practical interest to IP attorneys and patent agents who are HIPLA's members.
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For details and to submit a proposal, please visit our new portal at https://forms.gle/rKhBr6rMafbw1RVEA
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