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SUMMARY:SOIH Patent Workshop - March 17
DESCRIPTION:Turn bright ideas into protected assets. Join patent and IP attorney Stewart Myers of Cognivito for a lively\, plain English workshop on patents\, trademarks\, and trade secrets\, plus simple paths to revenue through licensing\, manufacturing\, and brand building. Perfect for small businesses\, entrepreneurs\, and solo inventors. Come with questions\, leave with a roadmap and real next steps. Q and A included. \nBrief Description \nIdeas deserve armor and a business plan. In this fast-moving session\, Stewart Myers\, a registered patent and IP attorney with Cognivito\, opens the black box of intellectual property and shows how to protect an invention and turn it into income. We will cover when a provisional filing makes sense\, what examiners look for in novelty and non-obviousness\, how trademarks and trade secrets fit with patents\, and the first deals that actually bring in money. Expect clear explanations\, real world examples\, and an energetic Q and A. \nYou will learn \n\nThe patent timeline from sketch to filing to grant\, with costs and common pitfalls\nHow to choose between provisional and nonprovisional\, and when to wait\nSmart use of trademarks and trade secrets to protect brand and know how\nPractical monetization moves\, including licensing\, partnerships\, crowdfunding\, and early sales\nWhat to say before you disclose\, and how to avoid losing rights\n\nThis workshop is educational and does not create an attorney client relationship. For advice about your specific situation\, schedule a consultation.
URL:https://soredi.org/event/soih-patent-workshop-march-17/
LOCATION:Jackson County Library Services\, 205 S Central Ave.\, Medford\, OR\, 97501\, United States
CATEGORIES:SOIH
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SUMMARY:South Valley Industry Tour! Roots to Results: Growing Talent & Industry in Southern Oregon
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to feature a South Valley Industry Tour March 18: Roots to Results!\nJoin us as we experience some of the greatest assets of our region:\n \n \n\nIncluded is a stop at Ashland High School’s CTE program\n \nAs always\, thank you to our incredible sponsors:\n  \n 
URL:https://soredi.org/event/south-valley-industry-tour-roots-to-results-growing-talent-industry-in-southern-oregon/
LOCATION:SOREDI – 100 E Main St\, Ste A\, Medford\, OR 97501
CATEGORIES:Industry Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="SOREDI":MAILTO:kathy@soredi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T170000
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SUMMARY:Cave Junction Pitch-It Startup Night
DESCRIPTION:Got a game-changing idea?\nPitch it here!\nWild River Brewing and Pizza Co.\, Cave Junction\nMarch 19 – 5 – 6:30pm\n249 Redwood Hwy\, Cave Junction\nNo registration required\, just come on down!
URL:https://soredi.org/event/cave-junction-pitch-it-startup-night/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:SOIH
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SUMMARY:So\, You Want to Start a Business? - SOIH Workshop Series #3
DESCRIPTION:So\, You Want to Start a Business? – SOIH Workshop Series #3\n3. Ready\, Set\, Launch – From Idea to Open for Business\nSubtitle: The essential steps to prepare\, plan\, and start your business. \nDate: March 23rd \nTime: 4:00pm – 5:30pm \nWhere: Medford Jackson County Library Services – Adams Room
URL:https://soredi.org/event/so-you-want-to-start-a-business-soih-workshop-series-3/
LOCATION:Jackson County Library Services\, 205 S Central Ave.\, Medford\, OR\, 97501\, United States
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SUMMARY:From Great Business to Great Social Media
DESCRIPTION:SOIH Technical Assistance Workshop\nTitle: From Great Business to Great Social Media\nDate: March 24th\nTime: 12:00pm – 1:30pm\nSOREDI Conference Room – 100 E Main St.\, Ste. A\, Medford\nLed by social media expert Lisa Paris\, founder of Lisa Paris Social\, VP of Social Media at Ecom Dept\, Co-Founder and VP of Marketing for Joey’s Hot Sauce\, this series of 1.5 hour workshops is designed to help business owners make their social media reflect the true quality of their brand. With over 15 years of experience working with everyone from local small businesses to national lifestyle and fashion brands\, Lisa will break down what makes social media actually work. You’ll learn how to show up online with clarity and confidence\, what kind of content connects\, and how to turn your social media into a powerful extension of your business.
URL:https://soredi.org/event/from-great-business-to-great-social-media-3/
LOCATION:SOREDI – 100 E Main St\, Ste A\, Medford\, OR 97501
CATEGORIES:SOIH
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SUMMARY:Rural Innovator Training
DESCRIPTION:You are invited! \nThis workshop is designed to help founders learn how to turn a single product idea into a market-ready business. \nParticipants will leave with a practical advancement plan that includes a financial model\, legal and intellectual property considerations\, and a clear go-to-market strategy. \nLed by –\nCara Turano – President & Executive Director of Oregon Entrepreneur Network\nKim Freeze Director of Southern Oregon Innovation Hub (SOIH) \nFor more info and to Register:\nhttps://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdudAUpiZ9rm1…/viewform
URL:https://soredi.org/event/50059/
LOCATION:The Hivve\, 164 South East G St.\, Grants Pass\, OR\, 97526\, United States
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