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SUMMARY:SCORE Mentor Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Meet with SCORE mentors at the Lobo Rainforest Building or on Zoom! Mentors are available for one-on-one\, confidential discussions and mentoring to inventors\, students\, and start-up companies. \nSCORE mentors are successful business people and entrepreneurs who want to give back to the community by helping other entrepreneurs become and stay successful. SCORE has been helping small businesses start and grow in the Albuquerque area for over 50 years through mentoring and workshops and seminars. SCORE is the largest National resource partner of the Small Business Administration (SBA) with about 11\,000 SCORE volunteers sharing their time and talents to help America’s small businesses. \nInterested? Contact Cara Michaliszyn to cmichaliszyn@innovations.unm.edu to arrange a time to meet.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/score-mentor-office-hours/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Creative Process and Copyright
DESCRIPTION:Secure your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-creative-process-and-copyright-tickets-1982314630422?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \nValuable Property Created Automatically and for Free \nThe creative process can produce a wide range of very different expressions: text\, drawings\, photos\, film and sound recordings\, software\, choreography\, and architectural renderings. An important but often overlooked result of the process is that copyright protection for all such expressions is provided under federal law automatically\, free of charge\, and without the need for any government filing\, or the engagement of lawyers. Something for free\, finally! \nAs part of the first module of the presentation\, the speaker will discuss how the creative process produces copyright protection automatically and for free plus what are the copyright rights and the power and value of each such right. In addition\, the speaker will cover what is in the public domain and how those components can be used freely in the creative process. The often referenced but widely misunderstood fair use right will be discussed. \nThe second module of the presentation will cover two topics of relevance to the creative process: the licensing of creative works and artificial intelligence. A license is a very versatile tool that defines what another or other can do with copyright-protected works. The care that must be exercised with the use of public artificial intelligence systems during the creative process will be discussed also. \nThis HYBRID event is offered in-person at the Lobo Rainforest Building and virtually via Zoom. \nLunch will be provided for in-person attendees. \nIf you plan to attend via Zoom\, you can join virtually using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/i/81415063432pwd=an2aSTb9WncQSfdrNQsuaalVc8W220.1 \nAbout Charles Valauskas: \nCharles Valauskas is a partner in the Chicago law firm\, Valauskas Corder LLC. \nMr. Valauskas speaks on a regular basis throughout the world on technological and intellectual property topics. He has authored two books on copyright plus chapters of books and articles on other intellectual property and business-related topics that were published by the American Bar Association and the Association of University Technology Managers and in the Boston College International and Comparative Law Review\, the Hastings International and Comparative Law Review\, andthe Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Newsletter. He has appeared on the BBC World Series and in a variety of popular publications including the New York Times\, the Wall Street Journal\, the ABA Journal\, and Crain’s Chicago Business. Mr. Valauskas is a former adjunct law professor for intellectual property matters in Chicago. \nMr. Valauskas’ involvement in the activities of organizations include serving on the Advisory Board of the Commission on Innovation\, Competitiveness\, and Economic Prosperity of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities\, the American Bar Association’s University Intellectual Property Law Committee\, and the Alliance of Technology Transfer Professionals “Future Look” Task Force and was the Vice President for Industry Relations of the Association of University Technology Managers. \nMr. Valauskas received a B.S. from the University of Illinois (Chicago)\, a J.D. from the DePaul University College of Law\, and an LL.M. from the Northwestern University School of Law. Mr. Valauskas is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S. District Court for Northern District of Illinois. \n 
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/the-creative-process-and-copyright/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Creative People\, Creative Places - Creative Technologies on the Mother Road (April)
DESCRIPTION:Secure your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creative-people-creative-places-creative-technologies-on-the-mother-road-tickets-1980198754781?aff=oddtdtcreator \n\n\n\nA seminar series in honor of the Route 66 Centennial showcasing areas where technology and creativity meet.\n\n\n\nUNM Rainforest Innovations is hosting a Creativity and Technology on the Mother Road Seminar Series in honor of the Route 66 Centennial. This seminar series brings together panels of creative people in science\, technology\, and the arts\, highlighting STEAM and showcasing areas where technology and creativity meet. \nNew Mexico is full of Creative People and Creative Places at the University of New Mexico and beyond. This series serves to build connections and bridges amongst players in the Albuquerque and New Mexico creative ecosystem and engage communities of technologists and creatives whose work and mission build towards entrepreneurial economic development for the state of New Mexico. \nThe seminar’s panelists will include: \n\nErika Harding\, Owner & Director\, The Groove Art Space\nJeffrey DeBellis\, Program Director\, CNM Ingenuity\, FUSE Makerspace\nTim Catillo\, Professor of Architecture\, Director of Community Engagement Initiatives-Office of Academic Affairs\, Director of Historical Preservation Program\, University of New Mexico\n\nLunch will be provided. \nFree\, no cite parking available for this event.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/creative-people-creative-places-creative-technologies-on-the-mother-road-april/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Lobo Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-lobo-hackathon-registration-1980649787833?aff=oddtdtcreator \n\nAbout this event\nThe Lobo Hackathon is an opportunity for people to come together to intensely focus and collaborate on improving or creating an idea. Teams (minimum of 2) can build or refine an idea that sets out to address a problem\, utilize a technology\, or create something new! Teams will be formed at the event based on common interests of idea that is pitched. \nCollaborate on a team or join us for the final pitches where teams will present their ideas to a panel of judges for the chance to win cash prizes! \nOpen to students\, faculty\, staff\, entrepreneurs\, and others in the community. \nThe program will run Thursday\, April 9\, 6:00pm-9:00pm and Friday\, April 10\, 8:00am-7:00pm at the Lobo Rainforest Building. \nThursday\, April 9\, 6pm-9pm: \n\nIntroductions\, pitch an idea\, team formation\n\nFriday\, April 10\, 8am-7pm: \n\nPrototype development\, business model development\, development of pitch\nFinal Event from 5pm-7pm ( 5-minute pitch to a panel of judges)\n\nMore information available at: https://innovations.unm.edu/program-activities/lobo-hackathon/. \nMore detailed agenda will be sent prior to the event. \nInterested in Mentoring? \nMentors and skilled experts from all disciplines are welcome. Mentors can assist teams with their subject matter expertise and experience while enhancing their own skills as leaders\, educators\, and communicators by guiding rising talent. Register here as well to sign-up as a mentor and we will follow-up with more information. \n\nThank you to this year’s sponsors for their generous support!
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2026-lobo-hackathon/
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SUMMARY:2026 Innovation Awards
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate with us as we honor UNM inventors who have received issued patents\, registered copyrights or trademarks! \nRegister here: https://2026InnovationAwards.eventbrite.com \nYou are cordially invited to celebrate the innovative UNM faculty\, staff\, and students who have received issued patents or registered copyrights/trademarks from March 1\, 2025 through February 28\, 2026. \nThe 2026 Rainforest Innovation Fellow Award will be presented: \n\n \nA buffet dinner\, along with beer and wine\, will be provided. Casual business attire. \n*For dietary restrictions\, please contact Amber Ortega at aortega@innovations.unm.edu. \nAdditional speakers include: \n \n \n 
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/2026-innovation-awards/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Legal Guide to Patentability Versus Freedom to Operate
DESCRIPTION:Innovators want answers to two important questions: “Can I get a patent?” and “Can I take my technology to market?” The analysis for each question is very similar\, but the difference in the question being asked that can produce different\, and sometimes surprising\, answers. \nThis HYBRID event is offered in-person at the Lobo Rainforest Building and virtually via Zoom. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. \nRegister and learn more here: https://LegalGuidetoPatentability.eventbrite.com \nAbout the Presenters:\nChristopher D. Gram\, M.S.\, J.D. \n\n\nChris is a patent attorney with 27 years of experience practicing in the areas of biotechnology\, pharmaceuticals\, immunology\, peptide and nucleic acid technologies\, regenerative medicine\, and medical devices. Prior to joining MRG\, Chris was in-house intellectual property counsel for 3M supporting 3M’s pharmaceuticals business where he had oversight of a portion of 3M’s immune response modifier (IRM) portfolio and was involved in developing best practices for preparing and prosecuting pharmaceutical patent applications. Christopher has been with MRG for 18 years and has extensive experience serving university tech transfer offices\, start-ups that have been spun out of university intellectual property\, and working with university licensees. \nKaren H. Ohlfest\, PhD\, J.D. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nKaren is a patent attorney specializing in the life sciences\, with a focus on biotechnology\, pharmaceuticals\, cellular therapeutics\, and peptide and nucleic acid technologies. Prior to joining Mueting Raasch Group\, Karen was a Technology Portfolio Manager and Intellectual Property Officer at the University of Minnesota’s Technology Commercialization office for twelve years\, and previously worked as a life science patent attorney for seven years. \n\n\n\n\nAlfoso Garcia Chan\, M.S.E.\, J.D. \n \nAlfonso Garcia Chan is a trial lawyer who focuses on litigating and licensing complex intellectual property cases on behalf of universities\, research institutes\, and technology companies. \nHis matters are primarily focused on semiconductors and electronic technology-intensive matters\, as well as biomaterials and medical devices. Alfonso represents plaintiffs and defendants in district courts nationwide and before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. \nHe is also registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and has experience in inter partes review proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). His international practice includes handling matters in China\, Taiwan\, Japan\, Korea\, and Europe. \nAlfonso served as an adjunct professor of International Comparative Law at Southern Methodist University\, Dedman School of Law. Prior to practicing law\, Alfonso was an officer in the United States Navy and nuclear propulsion engineer at Naval Reactors Headquarters \nHope Shimabuku\, J.D. \nAs the Regional Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO’s) Southwest Regional Outreach Office\, Hope Shimabuku carries out the strategic direction of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO\, and is responsible for leading the Southwest Office. Focusing on the region and actively engaging with the community\, Ms. Shimabuku ensures the USPTO’s initiatives and programs are tailored to the region’s unique ecosystem of industries and stakeholders. Ms. Shimabuku brings to the USPTO nearly three decades of experience as an engineer and intellectual property attorney. Prior to the USPTO\, Ms. Shimabuku was part of the Office of General Counsel at Xerox Corporation serving as Vice President and Corporate Counsel and also worked for BlackBerry Corporation. She has received numerous professional honors\, including being honored as Hero of Innovation by the Center for American and International Law\, Women’s Leadership Award recipient by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association\, and the Distinguished Alumni Award for Government Services by the SMU Dedman School of Law.
URL:https://innovations.unm.edu/event/a-legal-guide-to-patentability-versus-freedom-to-operate/
LOCATION:Lobo Rainforest Building\, 101 Broadway Blvd NE\, Suite 1100\, 87102\, United States
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