* USPTO West Coast Regional Director John Cabeca will discuss intellectual property strategies for innovation companies with a special focus on issues relating to medical devices and biotechnology. * Panel: "Powering Change Through Women in Creativity and Entrepreneurship." * Hear real-life experiences from leading organizations and companies. * Network with local companies concerned about patent and trademark issues for their international business. Register Now! For more information and to register, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international- intellectual-property-strategies-for-life-science-companies-tickets-44923401102 Event Date May 15, 2018 2:00pm-5:00pm LocaƟon 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900 Seattle, WA 98101 For Additional Information: Julie Bennion Life Sciences and Healthcare Industries Tel: 206-256-6132 J[email protected].gov Bob Deane InternaƟonal Trade Specialist Tel: (206) 553-5615 x 225 Bob.Deane@trade.gov Nicole Dunham Perkins Coie LLP Partner 206-359-3042 [email protected] *The program is complimentary but seating is limited; first-come, first- served. Join the Washington State Department of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service-Seattle, American Intellectual Property Law Association, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and Perkins Coie LLP for a World IP Day event on International Intellectual Property Strategies for Life Science Companies