In addition to on-site, in-house, and online training, MDC annually hosts regional meetings and IPMaster workshops throughout the United States and Europe. These meetings are an excellent way to get up-to-date information about MDC’s products and services, participate in hands-on training sessions, and network with colleagues and peers facing similar business challenges.

We hope you will be able to join us at the regional meeting or IPMaster workshop nearest you. Below is the 2006 schedule to date. Please be on the lookout for updates regarding these sessions, contact your area representative for details, and/or email mdc.info@thomson.com. We look forward to seeing you at a session in 2006!

REGIONAL MEETINGS
Regional meetings are an excellent way for new users to learn about our product and service solutions, as well as for existing clients to increase their product knowledge and efficiencies.

Featured topics tend to include:
• Patent and trademark payment service overviews
• IPMaster updates with presentations that drill down into software enhancements
• Details about new product releases and their features
• Panel discussions covering controversial topics
• Real-world, best-practice presentations from existing clients
• Detailed, hands-on training on topics such as Rules Wizard Administration, IPMaster use, and others
• IPMaster migration discussions
• Networking opportunities with colleagues and MDC managers

IPMASTER APPLICATION SUPPORT WORKSHOPS
In order to provide clients with more in-depth training on MDC’s IPMaster software, we are hosting two comprehensive training workshops each year, at the “Advanced” and “Power User” levels. These two-day events will feature presentations as well as “hands-on” training sessions guided by MDC IT and development staff. In addition, the workshops will provide ample opportunity to network with fellow clients and MDC’s management team.

The Power User IPMaster Application Support Workshop will cover topics relevant to end-users, such as docketing managers, patent attorneys, and data processing staff. Sessions will focus on, but are not limited to, docketing, rules management, field configuration, and reporting.

The Advanced IPMaster Application Support Workshop will provide detailed insight into IPMaster’s technical components and requirements and how to use them more efficiently. This workshop is geared towards software specialists such as IT managers, database administrators, and systems support specialists. Sessions will focus on, but are not limited to, database components, installation, customization, and security.