NWSID  BUSINESS TOOLS FOR THE FUTURE & NWSID PRA/ SUPPLIERSHOWCASE MAY 8, 2008, 3:00M - 6:30PM

Because of the generosity of our PRA vendors, we are going to offer this seminar FREE To all industry partners, students and designers (formally a $50 charge). All we need from you is to RSVP through your evite to let us know you are going to attend.  You dpm't want to miss out on this great topic: Intellectual property and copyright protection for design industry professionals and the PRA showcase which is designed for designers to see all the latest product information from the vendors who support your business and organizations

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WHAT DON'T YOU KNOW? * What are the latest selections in technology in porcelain tiles? * What are the latest selections and advancements in solid surface products? * How many different types of natural stone are shown in Portland? * What are the latest in cabinet designs and woods to use? * Who has eco-friendly products? * Who specializes in historic renovation? * Where do I go to get my rugs cleaned? * Who would I speak to about re-landscaping my yard? * Who specializes in faux wall treatments, figurative painting, and trompe l'oeil? * Granite-gorgeous gems? * Paint-are all paints created equal?   The PRA/Suppliers showcase is a day designed for designers to see all the latest product information from the vendors who support your business and organizations in an afternoon of informative fun.    The speaker, Kohel Haver-attorney at law, will be speaking about Intellectual property and copyright protection for design industry professionals TOPICS: Kohel will educate us on: - What is Copyright, - Requirements for Copyright protection,  - Copyright Infringement, and  - Fair Use Law.   This presentation is a must for design professionals to gain an understanding of when an idea becomes theirs, how to protect against prospective clients taking your ideas to your competitors, and how to respect the intellectual property and design copyrights of others. Kohel Haver specializes in working with creative people and the arts - including a specialty in copyright and related intellectual property, technology and business law. Kohel has been serving the arts community for all of his professional life – including service on the boards of directors.  He is a passionate, approachable, and engaging speaker and will offer a wealth of knowledge and insight for our membership at the NWSID conference.    To ensure the success of this event, we need you to participate—either as an attendee, or showcasing your company’s latest products. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! We look forward to seeing all of you at the Kingstad Center on May 8th 2008 at 3:00 pm.     Questions?  Please contact Amy Bright, S’Tile at 503-230-9380 or email at Abright@CroninCompany.com. OR Contact Stacey Barrett 503-572-8657 or email stacey_l_barrett@hotmail.com     Seminar registration:  Designers: No Charge Student: No Charge PRA Members: No Charge   PRA/Supplier Registration for table: contact Stacey Barrett   Non-Member: contact Stacey Barrett

We look forward to seeing all of you at the Kingstad Center on May 8th 2008 at 3:00 pm.     Top