The RPM Act of 2017 needs your support. Even if you wrote to Congress in 2016, SEMA urges all race fans and businesses to take action again. Go to www.sema.org/RPM to support the RPM Act of 2017 and secure the future of racing today!

The RPM Act of 2017 needs your support. Even if you wrote to Congress in 2016, SEMA urges all race fans and businesses to take action again. Go to www.sema.org/RPM to support the RPM Act of 2017 and secure the future of racing today!

The RPM Act of 2017 needs your support. Even if you wrote to Congress in 2016, SEMA urges all race fans and businesses to take action again. Go to www.sema.org/RPM to support the RPM Act of 2017 and secure the future of racing today!

The RPM Act of 2017 needs your support. Even if you wrote to Congress in 2016, SEMA urges all race fans and businesses to take action again. Go to www.sema.org/RPM to support the RPM Act of 2017 and secure the future of racing today!

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

During the SEMA Show, SEMA members have a unique opportunity to schedule a free one-on-one meeting with an expert on intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, copyrights, counterfeits, licensing), pricing policies, importing/exporting, tax, product liability or investment banking issues.  Meetings are available in 20-minute segments to all SEMA members registered to attend the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The meetings will take place Wednesday, November 1, 2017, between 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., in Room N232 of the Las Vegas Convention Center.  

To schedule a meeting with one of the experts, please contact Daniel Ingber at danieli@sema.org or 202-783-6007, ext. 19.

Our experts include:

Jeffrey Banyas
Patent and trademark protection, licensing and enforcement.
Sisson IP Law
Sharon Center, Ohio

Laura Farhang
Importing, exporting and customs.
Washington, D.C.

Whitt Steineker
Product liability
Bradley
Birmingham, Alabama

Kirk Chen
Tax, including research & development (R&D) tax credit.
Meritum Consulting
Houston, Texas

Steve Lustig
Trademark and copyright protection and enforcement in the automotive industry, international trademark rights and anti-counterfeiting strategies
Dickinson Wright PLLC
Washington, D.C.

Robb Roby
OEM and aftermarket patent protection, licensing and enforcement.
Knobbe Martens
Irvine, California

Edwin Sisson
Patent and trademark protection and enforcement in the United States and internationally.
Sisson IP Law
Sharon Center, Ohio

John Walcher
Mergers, acquisitions and strategic planning; helps clients sell their businesses for maximum value or grow their businesses through acquisitions and other strategies; also provides exit planning, financing, strategic planning and valuation services to companies of all sizes.
Veritas Advisors
Orange County, California

Eugene F. Zelek Jr.
Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) and resale price policies, differentiated pricing, distribution agreements and channel relationships.
Taft Law
Chicago, Illinois

Don’t let this chance slip by! To schedule an appointment, contact Daniel Ingber at danieli@sema.org or 202-783-6007, ext.19.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

During the SEMA Show, SEMA members have a unique opportunity to schedule a free one-on-one meeting with an expert on intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, copyrights, counterfeits, licensing), pricing policies, importing/exporting, tax, product liability or investment banking issues.  Meetings are available in 20-minute segments to all SEMA members registered to attend the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The meetings will take place Wednesday, November 1, 2017, between 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., in Room N232 of the Las Vegas Convention Center.  

To schedule a meeting with one of the experts, please contact Daniel Ingber at danieli@sema.org or 202-783-6007, ext. 19.

Our experts include:

Jeffrey Banyas
Patent and trademark protection, licensing and enforcement.
Sisson IP Law
Sharon Center, Ohio

Laura Farhang
Importing, exporting and customs.
Washington, D.C.

Whitt Steineker
Product liability
Bradley
Birmingham, Alabama

Kirk Chen
Tax, including research & development (R&D) tax credit.
Meritum Consulting
Houston, Texas

Steve Lustig
Trademark and copyright protection and enforcement in the automotive industry, international trademark rights and anti-counterfeiting strategies
Dickinson Wright PLLC
Washington, D.C.

Robb Roby
OEM and aftermarket patent protection, licensing and enforcement.
Knobbe Martens
Irvine, California

Edwin Sisson
Patent and trademark protection and enforcement in the United States and internationally.
Sisson IP Law
Sharon Center, Ohio

John Walcher
Mergers, acquisitions and strategic planning; helps clients sell their businesses for maximum value or grow their businesses through acquisitions and other strategies; also provides exit planning, financing, strategic planning and valuation services to companies of all sizes.
Veritas Advisors
Orange County, California

Eugene F. Zelek Jr.
Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) and resale price policies, differentiated pricing, distribution agreements and channel relationships.
Taft Law
Chicago, Illinois

Don’t let this chance slip by! To schedule an appointment, contact Daniel Ingber at danieli@sema.org or 202-783-6007, ext.19.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

During the SEMA Show, SEMA members have a unique opportunity to schedule a free one-on-one meeting with an expert on intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, copyrights, counterfeits, licensing), pricing policies, importing/exporting, tax, product liability or investment banking issues.  Meetings are available in 20-minute segments to all SEMA members registered to attend the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The meetings will take place Wednesday, November 1, 2017, between 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., in Room N232 of the Las Vegas Convention Center.  

To schedule a meeting with one of the experts, please contact Daniel Ingber at danieli@sema.org or 202-783-6007, ext. 19.

Our experts include:

Jeffrey Banyas
Patent and trademark protection, licensing and enforcement.
Sisson IP Law
Sharon Center, Ohio

Laura Farhang
Importing, exporting and customs.
Washington, D.C.

Whitt Steineker
Product liability
Bradley
Birmingham, Alabama

Kirk Chen
Tax, including research & development (R&D) tax credit.
Meritum Consulting
Houston, Texas

Steve Lustig
Trademark and copyright protection and enforcement in the automotive industry, international trademark rights and anti-counterfeiting strategies
Dickinson Wright PLLC
Washington, D.C.

Robb Roby
OEM and aftermarket patent protection, licensing and enforcement.
Knobbe Martens
Irvine, California

Edwin Sisson
Patent and trademark protection and enforcement in the United States and internationally.
Sisson IP Law
Sharon Center, Ohio

John Walcher
Mergers, acquisitions and strategic planning; helps clients sell their businesses for maximum value or grow their businesses through acquisitions and other strategies; also provides exit planning, financing, strategic planning and valuation services to companies of all sizes.
Veritas Advisors
Orange County, California

Eugene F. Zelek Jr.
Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) and resale price policies, differentiated pricing, distribution agreements and channel relationships.
Taft Law
Chicago, Illinois

Don’t let this chance slip by! To schedule an appointment, contact Daniel Ingber at danieli@sema.org or 202-783-6007, ext.19.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

During the SEMA Show, SEMA members have a unique opportunity to schedule a free one-on-one meeting with an expert on intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, copyrights, counterfeits, licensing), pricing policies, importing/exporting, tax, product liability or investment banking issues.  Meetings are available in 20-minute segments to all SEMA members registered to attend the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The meetings will take place Wednesday, November 1, 2017, between 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., in Room N232 of the Las Vegas Convention Center.  

To schedule a meeting with one of the experts, please contact Daniel Ingber at danieli@sema.org or 202-783-6007, ext. 19.

Our experts include:

Jeffrey Banyas
Patent and trademark protection, licensing and enforcement.
Sisson IP Law
Sharon Center, Ohio

Laura Farhang
Importing, exporting and customs.
Washington, D.C.

Whitt Steineker
Product liability
Bradley
Birmingham, Alabama

Kirk Chen
Tax, including research & development (R&D) tax credit.
Meritum Consulting
Houston, Texas

Steve Lustig
Trademark and copyright protection and enforcement in the automotive industry, international trademark rights and anti-counterfeiting strategies
Dickinson Wright PLLC
Washington, D.C.

Robb Roby
OEM and aftermarket patent protection, licensing and enforcement.
Knobbe Martens
Irvine, California

Edwin Sisson
Patent and trademark protection and enforcement in the United States and internationally.
Sisson IP Law
Sharon Center, Ohio

John Walcher
Mergers, acquisitions and strategic planning; helps clients sell their businesses for maximum value or grow their businesses through acquisitions and other strategies; also provides exit planning, financing, strategic planning and valuation services to companies of all sizes.
Veritas Advisors
Orange County, California

Eugene F. Zelek Jr.
Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) and resale price policies, differentiated pricing, distribution agreements and channel relationships.
Taft Law
Chicago, Illinois

Don’t let this chance slip by! To schedule an appointment, contact Daniel Ingber at danieli@sema.org or 202-783-6007, ext.19.

By SEMA Editors

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) is asking for donations for those who have been impacted by the wildfires spreading across Northern California. The foundation works with people in the industry to alleviate financial stress associated with significant loss or tragedy.

Tax-deductible donations to AACF can be made online, by mail at P.O. Box 864520, Orlando, FL, 32886, or by calling 772-286-5500.

Those in need are asked to complete the new, simple application on the AACF website.

One SEMA member, DP Brands/Flowmaster, has reported that several employees were affected by the fires. They have raised more than $22,000 via their GoFundMe page.

Organizations that have already contributed generously to AACF include SEMA, Auto Care Association, MEMA, XL Parts, National Pronto/Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group), CAWA, Mighty Auto Parts, Custom Automotive Network (formerly PWA), Engine Performance Warehouse, The Shop, Standard Motor Products, Race Winning Brands (RWB), Gold Eagle, NAPA, Donald Schlenger, Robert & Lillian Spar Family Trust and more.

AACF will provide additional updates on this initiative as they become available.

By SEMA Editors

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) is asking for donations for those who have been impacted by the wildfires spreading across Northern California. The foundation works with people in the industry to alleviate financial stress associated with significant loss or tragedy.

Tax-deductible donations to AACF can be made online, by mail at P.O. Box 864520, Orlando, FL, 32886, or by calling 772-286-5500.

Those in need are asked to complete the new, simple application on the AACF website.

One SEMA member, DP Brands/Flowmaster, has reported that several employees were affected by the fires. They have raised more than $22,000 via their GoFundMe page.

Organizations that have already contributed generously to AACF include SEMA, Auto Care Association, MEMA, XL Parts, National Pronto/Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group), CAWA, Mighty Auto Parts, Custom Automotive Network (formerly PWA), Engine Performance Warehouse, The Shop, Standard Motor Products, Race Winning Brands (RWB), Gold Eagle, NAPA, Donald Schlenger, Robert & Lillian Spar Family Trust and more.

AACF will provide additional updates on this initiative as they become available.