INPEX Inventors University™ Speaker Highlight: Eric Hanscom
Eric Hanscom, a California Patent attorney, will present his workshop, Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights on Friday, June 10, 2005 at 10:00 a.m.
Hanscom’s science background, in combination with his former position as Director of Intellectual Property at an electronics company, makes him well versed in a wide variety of patent and trademark areas. Hanscom also has knowledge of off-shore manufacturing in Asia.
He has always believed in balancing his profession with outdoor activities and environmental protection. In his spare time, he enjoys surfing and traveling, and in 1980 competed in the ASA California State Surfing Championships, and took second place. He is also a three-time World Champion Kayaker.
In addition to presenting a workshop, Hanscom will also be participating in the Intellectual Property Pavilion throughout INPEX 2005. You can learn more about him at www.erichanscom.com.
Inventors Community Speaker Q & A
Inventors Community: What is the benefit for attendees to participate in a trade show like INPEX?
Eric Hanscom: I think that attendees will benefit in the fact that they will be learning at INPEX. At INPEX, they will run into a wide range of people from whom they can learn many important things.
IC: What do you get out of coming to INPEX?
EC: I made many contacts with inventors, and I am personally handling matters for some of the INPEX inventors right now.
IC: What do you hope that exhibitors will get out of your presentation?
EC: I’m hoping that they learn enough about intellectual property to be able to know what they need to adequately protect themselves when they try to license and market their inventions.
IC: What invention could you not live without?
EC: The airplane. Otherwise, I would get very tired rowing my boat between my offices in California, Hong Kong and Thailand.
IC: You are a champion surfer and kayaker. How has that success translated into your professional life?
EC: In sports, I always tried to break competitive success into subsections, then analyze each and figure out a training program by which I could maximize my potential in each.
Presentation Date and Time: Friday, June 10, 2005 at 10:00 a.m.
Presentation Topic: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights
