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IEEE Consultants’ Network of San Diego
Topic: “Small Business Development Centers”

Speaker:

     Uriel Argüelles, Business Advisor / Financial Consultant, OCIE SBDC

Abstract

–Introduction to Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC) – a look at the available resources: Marketing, Funding, Management, and Business Planning, Government Contracts.

–Current Covid-19 Available Resources: – an opportunity to learn about resources available through local and federal governments, as well as to ask questions about, PPP forgiveness, EIDL, and more.

-Engineering your Business and understanding the importance of Financial Projections by using Financial Statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)

Bio: 

Uriel has held various leadership roles in several Fortune 500 financial services companies. As a Corporate Banker, he supported and guided business clients with planning, problem-solving, and navigate complex economic events. Uriel graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Management from California State University, Northridge, and earned an Executive MBA from Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. As a Financial Consultant, he prides himself on helping entrepreneurs and business owners navigate business finance complexities and obtain access to capital.

Uriel has experience as a business owner and has worked with some of the largest banks and wealth management companies such as Citibank, Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and Merrill Lynch. Bringing the business and financial expertise used by fortunate 500 companies to the small businesses and individuals in the community. 

Location:
This meeting will be held online.  Please RSVP Here on IEEE Vtools.  We will send an e-mail to all registered participants on Sunday evening with meeting connection information.    

San Diego IEEE Consultants’ Network Meeting Date and Time:
July 12, 2020 (Monday)
6:00 – 7:00 pm – Presentation
7:00 – 7:30 pm – Introductions and Announcements

We meet on the second Monday.
Cost: 
No charge.

RSVP: 
We are asking everyone to RSVP so that we can provide the meeting connection information via e-mail.  All are welcome. Signup two guests. Please RSVP Here:
Vtools: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/276819

Monday, September 13, 2021

IEEE Consultants’ Network of San Diego – Topic: “Patent Eligibility of Software”

 Speaker:   Rob Cogan, Continuum Law

Abstract 

“Patent eligibility” is critically important for software inventions. The 2014 Supreme Court case Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank International held that putting an old method on a computer would not make it patentable. This decision turned the world of computer-related inventions on its head because it created so many ambiguities. Since then, several more Supreme Court decisions and carefully crafted sets of guidelines from the Patent Office have provided some clarification. Today’s rules are equally applicable to complex software as to game apps. A better understanding of patent eligibility goes hand-in-hand with a better understanding of value. We will also touch on such matters as whom to name as the inventor of a program generated by artificial intelligence, copyright ownership of code, and working as a software consultant.

Bio: 

Rob Cogan is Principal Attorney at Continuum Law in downtown San Diego. The firm handles high tech business issues for small and large companies, patent-trademark-copyright, and contracts. Most recently he has been guiding companies across the legal minefields of California’s new laws regarding classification of independent contractors and employees.

Rob is among the first attorneys to prosecute a software patent application to allowance at the United States Patent Office. He litigates software issues, creates joint software development agreements, and registers copyrights in source code.

His electrical engineering degree is from The Cooper Union in New York City, and his law degree is from the George Washington University National Law Center.

Location:
This meeting will be held online.  Please RSVP Here on IEEE Vtools.  We will send an e-mail to all registered participants on Sunday evening with meeting connection information. 

San Diego IEEE Consultants’ Network Meeting Date and Time:
September 13, 2021 (Monday)
6:00 – 7:00 pm – Presentation
7:00 – 7:30 pm – Introductions and Announcements

IEEE/OES co-chair of the Global OCEANS 2021 San Diego – Porto conference to be held this September 20th to 23th.

The event for global maritime professionals to learn, innovate, and lead in the protection and utilization of the world’s largest natural resource – our Oceans.

More Info: https://global21.oceansconference.org/

The San Diego portion will be an in-person event.

Robert Wernli – Global OCEANS 2021 Co-Chair