Merchant & Gould Hosts Intellectual Property Seminar in Omaha

(October 2006) - Merchant & Gould, an intellectual property law firm, will be hosting a business-oriented seminar titled "Winning Strategies for Creating and Profiting from IP Assets" at the Regency Marriott in Omaha, Nebraska on October 25 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a reception to follow.

"Omaha is an expanding Intellectual Property market that is currently underserved in the area of IP law." Said Dan McDonald of Merchant & Gould. "Omaha-area businesses looking for patent and other IP services would certainly benefit from the accessibility, depth and work ethic of a Midwest based, national IP firm such as Merchant & Gould. We look forward to sharing our unique strategies and expertise regarding creating, protecting, and extracting value from IP assets for small and large businesses."

The event will feature the following presentations:

* Building an IP Powerhouse

-Identify the IP you already have and create more IP from what you are currently doing. Ryan Grace and Rebecca Bortolotti, Merchant & Gould

* Learning the IP Playbook

-The best strategies for IP owners, and how to defend against them. Chris Sorenson, Merchant & Gould

* Going High in the Valuation Draft

-Turn your IP into revenue on your own or by attracting investors. Dan McDonald, Merchant & Gould