Co-founders and principal lecturers - Douglas Salser and Michael Hydorn are the creators of the "Take a SIP" presentations series (from an idea of Doug's). SIP presentations are given internationally as Seminars for Inventors on Patents, as well as Seminars on Intellectual Property. These series provide detailed and up-to-date information regarding patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Their 65+ combined years that includes their experience as patent examiners at the United States Patent and Trademark Office gives a unique insight for participants.