News release Public Information Office  SLU 10880   Hammond, LA 70402   phone: 985-549-2341   fax: 985-549-2061 publicinfo@selu.edu Spring 2004 news releases Public Information home News archive Contact: Angey Saucier Date: 2/17/04   SBDC OFFERS PATENT AND INVENTIONS SEMINAR        HAMMOND – The Small Business Development Center at Southeastern Louisiana University and the Hammond Chamber of Commerce will host “Patents and Inventions” March 25 at the Southeast Louisiana Business Center (1514 Martens Drive) in Hammond.       The 9 a.m. to noon event will provide an opportunity for small business persons, entrepreneurs or private inventors in the Hammond and surrounding areas to discuss their ideas, inventions or technology needs with Robert Montgomery, a registered patent agent and product development/technology licensing specialist. Montgomery, author of the “Inventors Journal” and "The Inventor's Guide," is also a noted speaker regarding patents, copyrights and trademarks.        Starting at 1 p.m., Montgomery will be available by appointment for confidential one-on-one counseling sessions.        Cost for the seminar is $20, consultation appointments are free. To register or make an appointment in advance, contact Sandy Armstead of SBDC at (985) 549-3831.