Weekend Espresso: Patents and Intellectual Property - General IP

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Weekend Espresso: Sip Ideas, Brew Innovation

Kick off your weekend with a shot of inspiration! Weekend Espresso is a series of bite-sized micro seminars (under 1 hour) exploring patents, intellectual property, and the creative sparks behind them. Whether you're a student, researcher, professor, or working professional, we all have great ideas—sometimes born in the lab, sometimes over coffee. Hosted by the IEEE Foothill Section, this casual and engaging series is your chance to learn how to protect and grow those ideas. Grab your cup and join us!


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  • Date: 21 Jun 2025
  • Time: 05:30 PM UTC to 06:30 PM UTC
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Alex Kuo

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Weekend Espresso: Patents and Intellectual Property - General IP

About the Speaker – Dr. Alex Kuo

Dr. Alex Kuo is a U.S. patent attorney with 15 years of experience in intellectual property law, specializing in patent prosecution, patentability opinions, and IP strategy. He is currently an Associate at ArentFox Schiff, where he works with a wide range of advanced technologies including semiconductors, microelectronics, wireless communications, quantum computing, medical devices, and more.
 
Before entering the legal profession, Dr. Kuo was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Michigan. He holds a JD from George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School and earned his PhD and MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Michigan, after completing his undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley.
 
With his strong technical background and deep legal expertise, Dr. Kuo brings a unique perspective to the intersection of innovation and intellectual property protection. He understands the importance of educating both clients and the public on key IP concepts, helping them protect their ideas and inventions more effectively.




Agenda

Agenda – Weekend Espresso #1: Introduction to Intellectual Property
Speaker: Alex Kuo

Join us for a compact and informative session where we’ll explore the essentials of intellectual property (IP) with a focus on patents and trade secrets. This session is perfect for innovators, creators, and curious minds who want to understand how to protect their ideas.

Topics include:

  • Overview of the four main types of IP: Patent, Trademark, Trade Secret, and Copyright

  • What each type protects and its value to individuals and organizations

  • A closer look at what is generally patentable

  • The basics of the IP procurement process

Format:

  • Talk: 30~40 minutes

  • Q&A and Discussion: 10~15 minutes


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