PIUG invites you to join our new Public LInkedin page at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13052572/

This more active page is open to everyone interested in patents and intellectual property and will allow postings by both PIUG members and non-members.

PIUG invites you to our new YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/@PatentInformationUserGroup

View the PIUG basic education library and additional videos on patent information!

Leveraging AI to Ensure Comprehensive and Cost-Effective Patent Searches

PIUG announces a FREE webinar scheduled for October 16 at 10 AM EDT for all paid PIUG members.

Join us for a practical approach for leveraging AI to enhance your normal workflow.

·         Understand the Quartet of key search strategies necessary for a diligent and comprehensive search

·         Save time in your patent search process through the integration of traditional and AI search techniques in a single workflow

·         Walk through the patent search process with experts to learn the best practices for an effective search

Speakers:

Jonathan Skovholt Head of Search Operations/Founder Ensemble IP

Brad Buehler Chief Operating Officer/Founder Ensemble IP

·Given the cost of the webinar and the potential savings to your patent searching practice, how can you not attend this remarkable event?

Register HERE to watch the live webinar on October 16th, 2024

The session will be recorded and available on demand on the PIUG Education & Training page the following day.

Please share this announcement with your colleagues and post to your professional association calendars.

All Slides forPlenary Talks and 3 Workshops are now available to all members.  The remaining  workshops prsentation slides are currently not avaiabe.  If you want a copy of the missing slide decks, it is suggested  that you contact the presenter(s) directly for a copy.

The Conference Meeting App is now available for all regisered attendees, both virtual and in-person.  Go to the Conference Website to access instructions.

The Drake Hotel notified PIUG this afternoon that they are extending the cutoff date for our negotiated room rates to April 12th, 2024.

We are so excited to announce a new opportunity for conference attendees to attend a Gruup Event that we are extending the Early Bird Registration deadline to March 29 to make sure you can join us at the best price!  We have arranged a special group seating at historic Wrigley Field for Monday night, May 6th from 6:40pm - close for the Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres.  Please go the the event page for more information.

The details for the 2024 Technical Achievement Award Process have been posted on the 2024 PIUG Joint Annual and Biotechnology Award Website .

A total of five(5) PIUG webinar courses have now been accredited by QPIP and are listed below complete with links to their respective QPIP webpages.  All PIUG webinars are listed HERE.

PIUG Patent Searching Fundamentals

PIUG - Legal status

Best Practices for Patent Searching

PIUG Advanced Patent Search Techniques

PIUG Patent Law for Searchers

Watch for future accreditations to be added from QPIP or  on our website as they are completed.

The details for the 2024 Technical Achievement Award Process have been posted on the 2024 PIUG Joint Annual and Biotechnology Award Website .

Join us in Chicago, IL by Registering Today for the PIUG 2024 Joint Annual and Biotechnology Conference where you will have the opportunity to learn from world-renowned experts on patent information and technology research as well as law firms and patent search companies.  Early Bird Rates have also been extended to February 29th, 2024, but do not wait until the last day to register. 

This year we are announcing a new Bring-A-Friend promotion.  Introduce PIUG to your friends and receive 10% off your registration fees with every friend you refer!  Details of the promotion are given on the Registration Page.

Watch our website for more updates as the program develops and more details as the abstracts and speaker biographies are received.  

The conference will also include:

·         an exhibit hall where new and cutting edge patent information tools will be showcased by top vendors in the industry; 

·         high quality workshops held by globally respected industry leaders before and after the technical sessions of the conference; and

·         many networking opportunities and social activities including a dinner cruise on Tuesday evening, May 7th after a full agenda of interesting talks, Unconference sessions and workshops.

Who should attend: those who have a professional, scientific, or technical interest in patents and represent companies, law firms, universities, search firms, government agencies or are independent patent information professionals.

Hotel Accommodation: If you are in need of hotel accommodation, please note that the PIUG special discount rate ends on Thursday, March 28th!  Don’t miss out, reserve your room today! 

We look forward to seeing you in Chicago!