You are invited to attend the San Diego Inventors Forum and bring a friend or colleague! Upcoming LIVE event scheduled for Thursday, May 8 10, 2025 at the law offices of Knobbe Martens, 3579 Valley Centre Drive, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92130 Doors open at 6:00 and meeting begins at 6:15 Refreshments: Snacks and water Cost: $10 fee (cash only) RSVP by email to rsvp@sdinventors.org but last-minute walk-ins welcome also Our May meeting is scheduled for 6:00 PM, Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the law offices of Knobbe Martens, 3579 Valley Centre Drive, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92130. Our meeting will feature a presentation by Thomas Acampora of Silver Roots IT on “Prototypes, Patents & Protection: The AI Advantage.” This session will show you how to:
✅ Use AI tools like generative CAD & GPT to accelerate prototyping
✅ Simplify patent research & gather customer insights using AI
✅ Secure your inventions with practical cybersecurity habits
✅ Learn how to safely collaborate with suppliers & protect your IP. You'll also take part in a live inventor poll, discover where inventors get stuck, and walk away with real tools and tips you can use right away.
SDIF President's Message
Fellow Inventors, many professions are threatened by AI, but inventing seems to be safe, since it is rooted in true creativity, which artificial intelligence is lacking for NOW. Inventors working on incremental improvements are probably the most endangered, but there is a chance for most inventors to employ AI and secure valuable IP before it enters the realm of obviousness. SDIF strives to help you "catch the wave
Greg Wawrzyniak
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