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RiskCommunities Helps Tech Firms Manage Risks in a New World

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 26, 2010 — Experts gathered recently to discuss today's business environment and changes in risk factors. As businesses change, they grapple with the new challenges. Keeping true to its mission, RiskCommunities aims to help firms look at the horizon for changes in risk factors and the impact to their organization.

In August, RiskCommunities gained an expert interview on the post-Supreme Court decision in the Bilski case. The August broadcast includes commentary in changes in the way patent applications are written and pointers for technology firms to consider in preparing their patent portfolios – in light of the recent Supreme Court decision. You can view the full interview, Update on Bilski Patent Case and Impact on Tech Sector, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M7U6Nixqnw

In addition, RiskCommunities gained an expert interview on changes in patent markings, the benefits of marking products with patent numbers and suggestions for companies that have licensed in a patent or patent application. You can view the full interview, Update on Patent Markings, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSDCZmVa1Mo

RiskCommunities is a unique offering built on powerful platforms that help busy managers respond to the risks and opportunities that lie ahead. Expert perspectives from the legal, accounting, finance, valuation, funding, M&A, technology, higher education and risk management sectors offer timely insights on trends that are re-shaping business risks for technology firms.

More information about RiskCommunities can be found at . You can join their mailing list at http://visitor.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?m=1103573873461&p=oi

If you would like to participate in RiskCommunities' fall/winter research project, aimed at helping technology and life science firms manage their changing risk profile, please send us an email to Email. The volunteers at RiskCommunities have helped technology firms during disruptive times, and will be playing a role in helping them succeed as the economy rebounds.

Contact Information: Julie K. Davis, 408-439-2654, Email

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