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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.

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Monthly Newsletters

April 2012 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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Legal Section


Intellectual Property Corner

 

Shuttleworth & Ingersoll will author a series of articles for the IBA directed toward intellectual property (IP) issues that would be of interest to IBA members.  The firm is available to answer IP questions from members, either as a part of each article, or perhaps in an occasional separate article devoted only to questions and answers. 

 


Article 3:
A Trademark Primer

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available articles 

Member Spotlight

Shuttleworth & Ingersoll is rated "AV" by its peers as determined under the Legal Ability and General Recommendation Ratings published in the Martindale-Hubbell® Legal Directory. This is the highest rating available under the directory. Many of their lawyers are listed in The Best Lawyers in America® in their specialty areas. All of the attorneys in the firm regularly attend or teach seminars to maintain and increase their skills as part of their continuing legal education. All of their attorneys are licensed to practice in Iowa. They also have attorneys who are licensed to practice law in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Montana and Nebraska.
 
Shuttleworth & Ingersoll Recent News:  October was Pro Bono Month, the month in which the legal profession highlights pro bono services provided by lawyers to low income clients on a no fee basis.  The Iowa State Bar Association recently released...
 

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Upcoming IBA Event


IBA's 2nd Annual Golf Outing

Iowa Biotech Association is excited to announce that it will be hosting a Second Annual Golf Outing!  This event is available to Iowa Biotech Association members and affiliates.

The outing taking place on June 7, 2012 at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk, Iowa. 

For more information on the event, how to register, and sponsorship opportunities, please click here.