The PTOS Education Committee cordially invites you to:
The Lighted Taper: A Patent and Trademark Office Society Distinguished Lecture Series
featuring
Judge Timothy B. Dyk
“Federal Circuit, the PTO, and the Need for Greater Clarity in Patent Law”

May 14, 2013
11:00 AM—12:00 AM
Madison South Auditorium

Event address for remote attendees: https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=993274601
Event number: 993 274 601
Event password: 12345

For further instructions, please go to www.ptos.org
Questions? Contact Yara Green, Christyann Pulliam, or David Sosnowski
*No other time is authorized for this event*

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PTOS Happy Hour

Where: San Antonio Bar & Grill
200 Swamp Fox Rd
Alexandria, VA 22314

When: Monday May 6, 2013 from 5-8pm

Why: To enjoy your time with fellow co-workers

Who: All PTOS members

What: Food specials plus free chips and salsa

AND

A free drink for PTOS members while supplies last

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PTOS Presents:
The Book of Mormon
When: Sunday July 21, 2013 @ 7:30 PM
Where: Kennedy Center Opera House
Cost: $100 Per Ticket
How: Tickets MUST be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations
Restrictions: 2 Ticket limit per member.  Any order placed for more than 2 tickets will result in the order being cancelled.
Payments can be made using PayPal*, Cash**, or a Check** made payable to PTOS. 
You MUST arrange for payment of your tickets by contacting Rebecca within 5 BUSINESS DAYS of placing your order or it will result in the order being CANCELLED. 
Tickets will be available to pick up on or after April 18th, 2013 from Rebecca Eisenberg (RND 6D34).
For questions, directions, or more information contact Rebecca Eisenberg X05879
*a service fee applies for the use of paypal
**payment using cash or checks do not incur a fee although one will show up online

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World IP Day Happy Hour & Mixed Drink Contest Sponsored by PTOS & SPECO

One free drink per PTOS or SPECO Member - Limited number available.
Food Specials Available!
Date:  Tuesday April 23, 2013
Time:  4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Place:  Trademark Bar in the Westin Alexandria (Between the Randolph Building and the Federal Courthouse)
400 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
http://trademarkdrinkandeat.com/

Mixed Drink Contest Details
In Honor of World IP Day PTOS & SPECO are inviting their members to submit unique and innovative Mixed Drink Recipes.  The top two recipes will be served at the Happy Hour and the one drink that receives the most orders will win.  The winning drink will be showcased and served at the Trademark Bar for a month.  See rules & restrictions below for more details. All recipe submissions must be submitted by 5:00PM on Tuesday April 16, 2013 for entry into the contest to Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov

Mixed Drink Recipe Rules & Restrictions
1. Must specify drink service/prep instructions (e.g., type of glass, on the rocks, up with ice, etc.)
2. Recipe should contain between 3-5 ingredients (recipes with more than 5 ingredients will not be considered)
3. Rail service only - rail liquors will be used instead of premium liquors
4. No frozen/blended drinks (on the rocks is okay)
5. Mixed drinks/cocktails only
6. As a competing mixologist you understand and agree that the Trademark Bar has the right to serve your drink/use the recipe in perpetuity with no royalties

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THE "NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB"
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"
Stieg Larsson
 (crime thriller/fiction)

May 16th, 2013 (THURSDAY)
5:00 PM-6:00 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

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