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Identifying Inventions in the Public Domain: A Guide for Inventors and Entrepreneurs

Identifying Inventions in the Public Domain: A Guide for Inventors and Entrepreneurs

Submitted by Nathalie Montillot

Donna Perdue is an attorney and consultant specializing in intellectual property (IP) law and policy.

She obtained a PhD degree from Cornell University, held academic positions at Oregon State University and the University of Washington, and was a research scientist with the United States Department of Agriculture. After obtaining a JD degree from the University of Washington, she practiced IP law in boutique and general practice law firms.

Using Inventions in the Public Domain: A Guide for Inventors and Entrepreneurs

Using Inventions in the Public Domain: A Guide for Inventors and Entrepreneurs

Submitted by Nathalie Montillot

James Conley is an inventor who serves as a faculty member in the Kellogg Center for Research in Technology & Innovation. He also serves as a Faculty Fellow at the Northwestern University Segal Design Institute. He is a Charter Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors.

In 2004, 2007, 2014, 2015 and 2016, he received the Professor of the Year award from the Master of Product Development program at Northwestern University. In 2011 and 2013 he received the Professor of the Year award from the Master of Science program at the WHU in Germany.