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These intellectual property and business resources have been gathered to assist inventors and entrepreneurs, in Northeast Wisconsin, in their decision-making and business development.

Overview of Intellectual Assets
Fresco Services Overview

Model Confidential Disclosure Agreement
Business Model Canvas

2016-IPO Patent Search Committee-Cooperative Patent Classification-Pamphlet
2017-IPO Patent Search Committee-Free-Search-Tools-Bulletin
2018-IPO Patent Search Committee-Common Citation Document Bulletin
2018-IPO Patent Search Committee-Global DossierBulletin
2018-IPO Patent Search Committee-Public Databases
2018 Patent Searching – Google Patents
2018 Patent Searching – The Lens
2018 Big Data Analysis – Google Patents

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Northeastern Wisconsin Entrepreneur Resources

The follow is not an exhaustive list of resources available in the region, however it includes organizations that we recommend for their commitment to entrepreneurs and to quality services.

Appleton – FVTC – E-Seed Program
Appleton – Innovation Accelerator Program for Veterans
Fond du Lac – Moraine Park Technical College – Entrepreneurship
Green Bay – NWTC – Small business initiative
Oshkosh – FVTC – E-Seed Program

To assist startups with business development by providing startups with the time and resources to design and build an efficient and sustainable business model.

gBeta – free accelerator for early stage startups

To facilitate the development of projects, and provide startups with the tools to establish strong value propositions, in order for them to have the best chance of achieving external funding. Startups must be product/prototype ready with clear concepts that can be exploited through partnership agreement.

Fast Forward 3.0 – assists high-growth start-ups (Gazelles) and existing firms with finding mentors, talent and financing to help accelerate the company’s ability to create and capture value while creating wealth and jobs in the New North region
Gener8tor – a turnkey platform for the creative economy that connects startups, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, universities and corporations
InnovationEdge – gives inventors an edge by crafting winning business propositions and creating strategic corporate partnerships that deliver commercial success
TitletownTech – an innovation center focused on developing and advancing scalable, technology-enabled ventures that enables and invests in early-stage and existing businesses

Green Bay Packers Mentor Protégé Program
SCORE Fox Cities

Fab Lab – Bordini Center, Appleton
Idea Studio – Fond du Lac Public Library

Mike Bendel – Bendel IP Legal LLC • Appleton WI • Patent Attorney
“Ellen is a quick study of whatever technology I bring to her, as she gets right to the heart of the invention for researching the needs I have. She is extremely responsive and very thorough. When I am reviewing her results I know I have all relevant information that is reasonably available. Ellen also helps analyze and communicate the results in an easy to follow format. She is receptive to my feedback even when we may have differences of opinion on what certain information means or does not mean. Ellen is a pleasure to work with and I enjoy doing so.”

Craig Doriot – Pound Social and Dodles • Combined Locks WI • Social Media AI and Animation APP
“Ellen has been very thorough at researching the different areas of patentability and potential conflicts with other patents in the market. Her experience as a patent analyst shows, and has proven to be a great asset as the patent application is progressing.”

Jarrett Kellan – Kellan Home & Window LLC • Appleton WI • Home Window Service
“I had an idea for an invention and didn’t know what to do with it. Ellen worked with me on a step-by-step process to determine the viability of the invention, and also taught me the entire process of taking an idea and turning it into something real. She also helped find a patent law firm to write and file my patent application. My invention is currently submitted and is patent pending! I can’t imagine how I would have done any of this without her help. I would highly recommend her for anyone who has an idea for a possible patent.”

Carrie Drephal – JCD Promotions, LLC • Chaska MN • Web Designer
“Intellectual property is an important part of any business and if you want to make sure your business has all your details in order, Ellen is the best person to discuss it with you. Her knowledge of patents, intellectual property and how it affects business is top notch.”

Ken Kubicek – Patent Information Users Group, Inc. • Newark DE
“Ellen is a member of PIUG and is an experienced, qualified search professional.”

Dennis Allar – Allar Enterprises, LLC  • Sherwood WI
“Ellen is an expert in her field as I learned in a training session with her. Incredible knowledgeable I would recommend her to others as I will use her skills as needed.”

Jim O’Neil – Topline Results Corporation • Pewaukee WI • Software Company
“Ellen has spoken at a couple events I have attended. She has a clear and concise way of explaining the steps to protect your IP assets. Larger companies may have a team in place that understand patent law and research but for any entrepreneur or smaller org trying to do a product launch, working through the details with Ellen can save them big headaches later on.”

Lynn Nett – Amcor • Neenah WI • IP Liaison
“As coworkers, I found Ellen to be a great partner. Her enthusiasm and attention to detail led to successful outcomes, no matter what the task was. She was able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people and meet aggressively planned timelines as needed. A real pleasure to work with.”

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This page includes links to published articles and posts. They include subjects of interest from the world of intellectual property. The goal is to provide general information, as well as recent changes in the industry.

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What is Behind the Shark Tank Question “Have you got a patent on that?”

Ellen KrabbeApril 9, 20190 Inventors, IP Information, Patent Research

inventors, investors, patents, research

Investors, like those on Shark Tank ask the question "Have you got a patent on that?" and the answer provides them with key information.

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Why You Should Care About Intellectual Property

Ellen KrabbeMarch 11, 20190 Inventors, IP Information

The more you know about your intellectual property, the greater your competitive advantage.  Having a strategy will help you focus on opportunities and avoid obstacles. This article by Mary Juetten is a great summary of what you need to know to get ...

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Chinese US-based Innovation: Is the fox in the hen house?

Ellen KrabbeFebruary 25, 20190 Inventors, IP Information

innovation, patents

On February 24th, 60 Minutes presented a segment about China’s drive to dominate the electric car industry. There were two things that surprised me in that report, the first was the rapidity of change in China and the second was the means ...

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Intellectual property can be found everywhere, talked about frequently but it remains poorly understood. Differing interests and complex strategies make it difficult to get a clear picture. The same rules apply whether you are a Fortune 100 company with a team of lawyers or an independent inventor.

We provide training that levels the playing field. With corporate experience and knowledge from working with major IP organizations, we understand the challenges you are facing. Our clients have included independent inventors, engineers, post-doctoral researchers and corporate executives.

Contact us to discuss training related to intellectual property.

Management of your intellectual assets begins when you have the idea and continues for the life of your business. Your assets include: confidential information, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and perhaps patents. Each of these needs to be managed in order to build and maintain value as intangible assets.

Patents are particularly expensive. To get the best return on your investment research can assist you with making decisions related to:

-Filing patent applications
-Countries selections
-Prosecution
-Maintenance
-Portfolios
-Acquisitions
-Licensing

Research will make difficult decisions easier. In the innovation process the business, technology and legal teams interact to ensure that benchmarks are met at each stage of development. The blue boxes represent the intellectual property activities that accompany each stage.

Today’s company owner or innovation manager needs to have an intellectual property strategy at every phase of innovation development.

Building your brand starts with finding a good name for your product or business. This is not an easy task since so many names have already been used. You don’t want to start using a name that someone will later start a fight over.

In addition, you want a name that works for your domain name, social media sites and that you could also trademark. We can help you find a name that meets all of your needs.