The reimagined NHS offers participants an opportunity to connect with colleagues and peers from all over the world at one unifying event. Among others expected to attend will be home centers, independent retailers, online retailers, wholesalers, and distributors to discover the newest products, innovations, and trends that are shaping the future of the home improvement and DIY industry.

For the 2023 event, NHS partnered with NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) and NKBA’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® (KBIS) at Design & Construction Week® to offer more buying, selling, and networking opportunities to the Hardware and Home Improvement community. Attendees can use their NHS badge to enter any of the three shows.

The International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is a must-attend event for professionals in the building industry. The largest annual residential construction show brings together leaders from all over the globe to discuss housing policies that can make homes more affordable and accessible while also providing information on new products coming out this year.

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® is an annual event during Design Construction Week. The not-for-profit trade association, National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), organizes this showcase to highlight the latest products in kitchens around America.

“We’re excited to exhibit a booth at the 2023 National Hardware Show in Las Vegas,” says Rizvi. “As champions of individual inventors and small start-ups, we look forward to meeting entrepreneurs in the home improvement industry and sharing information about how we can help them take their invention from an innovative idea to a successful product.”

For more information, visit https://www.nationalhardwareshow.com/en-us.html.

About The Patent Professor®

John Rizvi, Esq., Founder of The Patent Professor®, is board-certified by the Florida Bar as a Specialist in Intellectual Property Law. The Patent Professor ® has been recognized by Inc Magazine and listed in the Inc5000 as among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The Patent Professor® team consists of board-certified patent attorneys, former U.S.P.T.O. patent examiners, registered patent agents, engineers, designers, and illustrators specializing exclusively in protecting new ideas and brand identities.

Rizvi’s presentation, scheduled to take place on June 22, is entitled, Intellectual Property: Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Law in IT and Tech. Rizvi says, “Intellectual property is central to innovation. But, there’s also a significant business factor involved, both in terms of revenue and competitive differentiation. In the tech space, IP – and, specifically, protecting IP – is more important than ever, with so many competing solutions leveraging similar technologies. This session will take a close look at the intellectual property from a legal standpoint, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights, providing insight into how businesses should protect their IP to capitalize on their innovation. I’m excited to share my knowledge and experience with the attendees of the IT Tech Show this year.”

In addition to presenting at the IT Tech Show, The Patent Professor® has reserved a booth for the event. Be sure to stop by Booth #742 to speak with a member of The Patent Professor® team.

For more information, visit: https://www.itexpo.com/east/

About the IT Tech Show

Since its launch in 1999, ITEXPO has been the one event where telecom and IT professionals, C-levels and business owners, developers, and the Channel all gather to learn in conference sessions and conduct business on the show floor. It is the annual meeting point in South Florida where buyers of communications and technology hardware and services can sit face-to-face with 100s of manufacturers and solutions providers in one place for three incredibly productive days.

ITEXPO remains the vital annual kick-off point for communications and technology pros because its content and participants continuously evolve with the marketplace. Today's buyers connect with the RIGHT sellers to meet their specific, unique needs. ITEXPO Florida 2020 is the 38th rendition of this great event, first held at the historic Hotel del Coronado in San Diego.

ALL solutions providers are represented at ITEXPO - from the market share leaders to the most nimble and innovative new players. Conference sessions give you a complete, unbiased view of what's available, free from paid sales pitches and vendor-influenced content.

By showcasing everything important in communications under one roof, ITEXPO is the best use of your precious time and money.

About The Patent Professor®

John Rizvi, Esq., Founder of The Patent Professor®, is board-certified by the Florida Bar as a Specialist in Intellectual Property Law. The Patent Professor ® has been recognized by Inc Magazine and listed in the Inc5000 as among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The Patent Professor® team consists of board-certified patent attorneys, former U.S.P.T.O. patent examiners, registered patent agents, engineers, designers, and illustrators specializing exclusively in protecting new ideas and brand identities.

In response to John Rizvi’s first question, Forutanpour admitted that he was more focused on business as a kid. Among other endeavors, he started a car wash, painted fences, and performed magic shows to earn money. He admitted that his innate tendencies as an entrepreneur subsided once he started his college career and, upon graduating, worked in special effects for movies in Hollywood. During that time, he was neither inventing nor indulging his entrepreneurial passions because he was having too much fun with 2-D and 3-D computer graphics.

That changed about 15 years ago when he realized he had a creative problem-solving side and looked at things differently than others. At that time, he worked in the camera department at Qualcomm, a company that makes chips for cell phones. While ensuring the cameras could take better pictures, Forutanpour ignited his inventive spirit when he realized he could solve complex technical problems creatively. After obtaining his first patent on the camera that could take better pictures using the microphone, speaker, clock, and GPS with the help of patent attorneys to protect his inventions, he realized, “Wow, this is thrilling. My team and I may be the first people in the world to create a camera that takes better pictures using these other sensors.” That first invention paved the way for many others as Babak worked with patent attorneys.

Rizvi explained in the webinar, “I’ve done a TEDx Talk on the power of simple ideas. Simple, everyday innovations that some people do not even think to warrant a patent because there’s this myth out there that you’ve got to have a flux capacitor before you see a patent attorney. Patent examiners are not allowed to reject a patent on something called ‘hindsight reconstruction,’ which means that if today it looks like the idea is not new or novel, that doesn’t mean it was not new or novel at the time the inventor came up with it. Think about today’s cell phones. Of course, they take pictures. But at one time, it was a unique concept that a communication device like a cell phone would also take and share pictures.”

Rizvi then asked Forutanpour to share a few of his innovative prototypes, including:

• Baker Buddy - a device with a crescent-shaped crevice that fits over a mixing bowl, allowing at-home bakers to have everything they need in one area
• The Tooth Diary - a toy that helps kids communicate with the Tooth Fairy and request their lost teeth back; and
• ONEderball - a soccer ball that incorporates a football and a flying disc in one easy-to-carry device - perfect for taking to the park.

Before taking questions from their audience, they also discussed the two-part process for applying for a patent and the different types of patents, like utility, design, provisional, and non-provisional. To listen to the replay, click here. You can also request to join his private Facebook Group, The Inventor’s Mastermind.

The Patent Professor® is dedicated to helping inventors and entrepreneurs protect their unique ideas and earn the profits they deserve. Unlike most lawyers, Rizvi provides his legal services for a flat fee without any hidden costs. Rizvi has authored several best-selling books and has appeared in TEDx Talks. He looks forward to the continued growth of The Patent Professor® and to helping inventors realize the full potential of their concepts and designs.

If you are an inventor looking for professional advice on your journey to make your idea a reality, don’t hesitate to get in touch with John Rizvi today at 1-877-330-7492. He will happily offer you his expert advice and invaluable experience at an affordable rate.

“As a patent attorney, I’ve been studying the federal grants, loans, and other disaster relief programs created to assist inventors during this time,” Rizvi explains. “I wanted to put together a free webinar so that anyone with an innovative idea could learn about the options they now have. Many inventors are self-employed or independent contractors, and they have not been able to apply for some of the federal stimulus funds for coronavirus made available. However, all of that changed on April 10. Now self-employed and independent contractors can apply for help through the Paycheck Protection Program.”

During the 60-minute webinar, Rizvi discussed the essential provisions for inventors and offered a special bonus guide with a summary of coronavirus disaster aid to all who attended. For more information, join John Rizvi's free and private Facebook group, where he provides the latest updates, resources, and tools for inventors. An Adjunct Professor of Patent Law and Board Certified Specialist in Patents, Rizvi formed this group as a way for inventors to apply the essence of Napoleon Hill’s Mastermind principle to help take their ideas to market.

If you are an inventor looking for professional advice on your journey to make your idea a reality, don’t hesitate to get in touch with John Rizvi today at 1-877-330-7492. He will happily offer you his expert advice and invaluable experience at an affordable rate.