The
University of South Florida is
among the top 63 public research
universities in the country,
currently drawing in more than $300
million in sponsored research funds.
The synergy that grows out of the
use of current technology to both
generate royalties and fund new
research that will foster additional
technology is especially noteworthy.
USF opened its doors in 1960 to
2,000 students. Today, the USF
System welcomes more than 47,000
students from across the country and
around the globe.
In 2010, USF was 9th in the world for universities receiving patents. |
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 The
National Academy of Inventors
was founded at the University of
South Florida to recognize and
encourage inventors who have a
patent issued from the U.S. Patent
and Trademark Office; enhance the
visibility of university technology
and academic innovation; encourage
the disclosure of intellectual
property; educate and mentor
innovative students; and translate
the inventions of its members to
benefit society. A researcher's
contribution reaches the benchmark
of inventorship as recognized by the
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
because its discovery had no
significant prior art, was not
obvious to someone else skilled in
the field, and had a specific use.
Although every invention and every
inventor is unique, some things are
common to all. It takes imagination
and ingenuity to be an inventor. The
National Academy of Inventors serves
a valuable role in the translation
of science and technology within the
university community, and for the
benefit of society. For members of
the Academy, this organization can
serve to encourage creative thinking
and the spirit of innovation,
promote and enhance the development
and utilization of inventions, and
provide advice and guidance to new
and existing inventors in their
work. |
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 Trek Bicycle Store - Tampa, Clearwater.
When Trek began in 1976, our mission was simple: Build the best
bikes in the world. Today, we’ve added to our mission: Help the world use the
bicycle as a simple solution to complex problems. The bicycle is the most
efficient form of human transportation. It can combat climate change, ease urban
congestion, and build human fitness. It brings us together, yet allows us to
escape. And it takes us places we would never see any other way. Trek. We
believe in bikes. |
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GrayRobinson is a full-service
corporate law firm with over 250 attorneys throughout 10 offices across Florida.
We provide legal services for Fortune 500 companies, emerging businesses,
lending institutions, local and state governments, developers, entrepreneurs and
individuals across Florida, the nation and the world. Companies and individuals
seek out GrayRobinson's experience and knowledge in intellectual property
matters. From start to finish, our attorneys can direct you through the process
of obtaining copyrights and trademarks and protecting valuable trade and
business secrets. They are also experienced in enforcing rights related to
trademark and copyright matters, including copyright and trademark infringement
actions |
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 Accuform
Signs traces its origins back more than 30 years, when Ron &
Veronica Johnson focused on creating a company to meet a growing need for high
quality, affordable facility safety identification. From this small venture that
offered just one type of custom product, the Johnson's gradually expanded,
working to build the Accuform name and product line. Today, Accuform remains
family-owned, the founding focus set-forth decades ago by Ron & Veronica
continues today. Since those first custom signs rolled off of the production
line, Accuform has worked hard to establish a reputation built on quality,
flexibility, convenience, industry knowledge, and customer service. With that
reputation, Accuform is now considered the leading facility safety
identification supplier in North America and beyond. |
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AnyDoc Software announced its support as a Media and
Education sponsor of the USF Young Innovator Competition. Founder and CEO,
Charles Jackson received his B.A. in Economics from the University of South
Florida and is recognized as a pioneer in the software industry, Jackson has
launched two successful software technology companies that have been named in
Inc. Magazine’s “Inc. 500” list a combined total of five times. Founded in
1989, AnyDoc Software leverages 20
years of experience to provide award-winning automated document, data capture,
and classification solutions. More than 3,000 clients and 70,000 users worldwide
in 45 countries rely on AnyDoc solutions to eliminate millions of hours of
manual data entry while improving productivity and accuracy. |
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 We are pleased to announce the financial support of the University of South
Florida Young Innovator Competition by
Jack's Magic Products. All Jack’s Magic’s products are of the highest
quality, and have been designed to produce results in all types of pools and
with all types of sanitizing systems. Whether it’s stain identification, the
removal of stains or discoloration associated with swimming pools, or
preventative maintenance, there’s a Jack’s Magic product or system to meet the
needs of every pool. Jack’s Magic products take the guesswork out of stain
identification, removal, and preventative maintenance. |
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Bright House
Networks awarded the contest an Airtime Grant valued at $15,000. Anna Hopen, the
founder of the contest appeared in a public service announcement that aired in
more than one million homes. In addition to offering digital cable, high speed
Internet and home phone services, Bright House Networks owns and operates two
24-hour local news networks. |
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 Tampa’s Museum of Science and Industry generously donated free
annual passes to the top ten finalists and free day passes to every participant
of the contest. MOSI is a not-for-profit, community-based institution and
educational resource that is dedicated to advancing public interest, knowledge,
and understanding of science, industry, and technology.
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The Law Office of Smith &
Hopen concentrates its practice exclusively on intellectual property matters
which include patents, trademarks, copyrights and franchises. Firm members have
been recognized as a leading practitioners in the area of high technology
intellectual property development. The firm represents a substantial number of
Florida universities as well as private corporations throughout the country.
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 Postcard Mania - PostcardMania is a
full-service postcard direct mail marketing company and the leader in innovation
in the postcard marketing industry. The company's services include graphic
design, printing, mailing list acquisition and mailing services. Since its
inception in 1998, the company has helped businesses in over 350 industries
nationwide expand through the use of direct mail marketing techniques.
PostcardMania employs over 175 people and generated its highest annual revenue
in 2010, reaching nearly $19 million. The company has been recognized by Inc.
Magazine as one of the fastest-growing privately-held companies in the USA. Joy
Gendusa, the company's owner and CEO won the
Tampa Bay Businesswoman of the year award in September 2008. |
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