This is a meetup group where solo inventors can discuss their experience with obtaining patents

We are Silicon Valley Inventors, we invent the the future. Whether its a simple novelty or the next billion dollar idea, we all share the same excitement and passion for our inventions. We are the ones that get up in the middle of the night and reach for a pen, we enjoy listening to others visions of the future and sharing our creations with the world. Our group will focus on sharing knowledge, to get every member from the first step to the last. We will have a collective list of resources avail …

A place for technology lawyers (patent, trademark, copyright, tech transactions, licensing, you-name-it) to learn, share and expand their networks.

For over 36 years, the Silicon Valley Intellectual Property Law Association (SVIPLA) has been one of the most active regional professional associations focusing on intellectual property law. SVIPLA’s members concentrate their practice on intellectual property matters including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, litigation and other related fields. Those interested in Intellectual Property Law, whether professionally or just seeking to learn, are welcome to attend meetin …

Inventors Alliance features two meetings each month. NETWORKING AND BRAINSTORMING MEETING One meeting each month is focused on networking with other Inventors, Service Providers, Patent Attorneys and more. Plus there's an optional brainstorming session at the end for those who want to share and brainstorm ideas. SEMINAR - EXPERTS GIVE YOU THE "HOW TO" For the second meeting each month we feature speakers such as Successful Inventors, Prototype Experts, Manufacturing Experts & Patent Attorneys wh …

This is a group for anyone who has ever had an idea or a EUREKA moment but didn’t know what to do next. Here you will get information about how to move forward with your idea, the steps that are involved, costs, ect. This is a place where you can ask questions and get reliable information.

Join us for the Founders Space Roundtables, where founders gather to share knowledge and work together to solve problems. Roundtables are geared to founders and C-level executives of growth-oriented companies for exploring critical issues and business opportunities with peers and subject matter experts. Each Roundtable tackles a specific subject, such as negotiating a term sheet, creating a marketing plan, filing patents, raising venture capital, etc. The session begins with industry experts, wh …

The Startup Alliance is a peer group for active startup founders and CxOs committed to helping each other maximize their business success. We share information and ideas in face to face events and online. We care about a variety of topics including: Founding teams Business structure and capital formation Strategy, business and financial models Recruiting, benefits and retention Sales, marketing, business development Intellectual property and licensing Aligning business goals with founder goals …