Welcome to the Iowa Biotechnology Association
Since 1994, the Iowa Biotechnology Association has provided benefits and services to promote the interests and growth of the life sciences industries in Iowa. We are a non-profit, membership-based organization with a diversified membership including industry companies from all segments of biotechnology, universities & colleges, state & federal associations, as well as numerous service & support companies. Our Association seeks to promote the success and growth of biotech-based business in Iowa, ultimately securing our strong biotech economy while growing our business & increasing our influence nationally and around the globe.
March 2014 Newsletter
Monthly Newsletters are distributed to inform members of recent developments in the core areas, upcoming industry events, relevant issues, member successes, economic development opportunities & legislative activity during session.
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Intellectual Property Corner
Shuttleworth & Ingersoll authors a series of articles for IowaBio directed toward intellectual property (IP) issues that are of interest to IowaBio members. The firm is available to answer IP questions from members, either as a part of each article, or in an occasional separate article devoted only to questions and answers.
Article 3:
A Trademark Primer
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available articles
Patent Law Reform: First-Inventor-to-File
Learn more about the United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) implementation of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (“AIA”) and how it affects the U.S patent system. This article was generously provided by IowaBio member, Brick Gentry P.C.
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First-Inventor-to-File System
IowaBio 4th Annual Golf Outing
June 5, 2014
Iowa Biotech Association will be hosting its Fourth Annual Golf Outing on Thursday, June 5th, at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk, Iowa. The event will offer a great day of fun and prizes, as well as opportunities to network with our generous event sponsors! The outing is for IowaBio members/affiliates and guests of our sponsoring vendors.
IowaBio 20th Anniversary Celebration
June 5th, 2014
In the evening on Thursday, June 5th, IowaBio will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary with a night of food, drinks, raffle prizes and I-Cubs. This event will take place at Principal Park and is open to all biotech industry members and their families. The event will kick off with a 5:30pm tailgate including drinks, giveaways and tasty food. The game begins at 7:05pm and will wrap up with a spectacular firework show.
Iowa BioVantage Program
At IowaBio, we provide our members with several services and benefits through our BioVantage Program. Among these are Advocacy, Business Development, Education, Networking and Participation in our Purchasing Agreements.
Contracts include:
- Scientific supplies/chemicals/equipment
- Lab equipment/lab design/installation
- Office supplies/computer equipment/office furniture
Contract Highlights:
- Most individual items are discounted by 10-80%
- Direct delivery within 24-48 hours without shipping charges
- Numerous rebate opportunities
- The savings received from just a few orders usually covers the cost of a company’s annual membership dues
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