By Linda Spencer

The upcoming International Measuring Session to be held at the SEMA Garage will be the last chance for SEMA members to create export-ready products for the ’12 Toyota HiLux.

The final stop on the 2015 International Measuring Session tour will be the SEMA Garage, May 18–22, 2015, from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. This will be the last chance for SEMA-member manufacturers to create export-ready products for the ’12 Toyota HiLux. A ’13 Ford Ranger T6 and the newest editions—a ’14 Mitsubishi L200 and ’14 UAZ Hunter—will also be available to SEMA members.

These global accessory-friendly vehicles are not sold in the United States. They were imported into the United States under a temporary three-year waiver, which expires in June for the HiLux and November for the Ranger.

SEMA Garage
1577 S. Valley Vista Dr.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765

Register now for one of the limited slots. 

Read more about SEMA's International Vehicle Measuring Program in the December 2014 issue of SEMA News. 

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) is presenting a free webinar May 21, 2015, to identify resources to help applicants secure legal representation and assistance with patent filings. The webinar runs from 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (EDT) and is especially intended to assist independent inventors and those interested in learning more about the patent system and services offered by the PTO. Highlights include the following topics:

• Availability of free attorney representation in nearly all states for under-resourced independent inventors and small businesses in filing and prosecuting patent applications through the Patent Pro Bono Program.

• Availability of free assistance in drafting and filing either patent or trademark applications through various law school clinics across the country.

• Resources for inventors to learn about the patent application process and how to file their own applications as pro se applicants (i.e., without legal representation).

For more information and to access the webinar, visit the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office website.

For additional resources beyond the webinar, visit the following websites:

• Patent Pro Bono Program
• Law School Clinic
• Pro Se Assistance Program
• Inventor and Entrepreneur Resources

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) is presenting a free webinar May 21, 2015, to identify resources to help applicants secure legal representation and assistance with patent filings. The webinar runs from 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (EDT) and is especially intended to assist independent inventors and those interested in learning more about the patent system and services offered by the PTO. Highlights include the following topics:

• Availability of free attorney representation in nearly all states for under-resourced independent inventors and small businesses in filing and prosecuting patent applications through the Patent Pro Bono Program.

• Availability of free assistance in drafting and filing either patent or trademark applications through various law school clinics across the country.

• Resources for inventors to learn about the patent application process and how to file their own applications as pro se applicants (i.e., without legal representation).

For more information and to access the webinar, visit the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office website.

For additional resources beyond the webinar, visit the following websites:

• Patent Pro Bono Program
• Law School Clinic
• Pro Se Assistance Program
• Inventor and Entrepreneur Resources

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) is presenting a free webinar May 21, 2015, to identify resources to help applicants secure legal representation and assistance with patent filings. The webinar runs from 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (EDT) and is especially intended to assist independent inventors and those interested in learning more about the patent system and services offered by the PTO. Highlights include the following topics:

• Availability of free attorney representation in nearly all states for under-resourced independent inventors and small businesses in filing and prosecuting patent applications through the Patent Pro Bono Program.

• Availability of free assistance in drafting and filing either patent or trademark applications through various law school clinics across the country.

• Resources for inventors to learn about the patent application process and how to file their own applications as pro se applicants (i.e., without legal representation).

For more information and to access the webinar, visit the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office website.

For additional resources beyond the webinar, visit the following websites:

• Patent Pro Bono Program
• Law School Clinic
• Pro Se Assistance Program
• Inventor and Entrepreneur Resources

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to allow the issuance, at the option of the vehicle owner, of only a single rear-mounted license plate died when the legislature adjourned for the year.

Legislation to allow the issuance, at the option of the vehicle owner, of only a single rear-mounted license plate died when the legislature adjourned for the year. The bill had not been given committee consideration. The bill sought to protect the aesthetic contours of vehicles and relieve vehicle owners of the burden and expense of having to create mounting holes on some original bumpers. The measure also would have saved money, conserved resources and brought Washington in line with other states that are moving to a single plate requirement.

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to allow the issuance, at the option of the vehicle owner, of only a single rear-mounted license plate died when the legislature adjourned for the year.

Legislation to allow the issuance, at the option of the vehicle owner, of only a single rear-mounted license plate died when the legislature adjourned for the year. The bill had not been given committee consideration. The bill sought to protect the aesthetic contours of vehicles and relieve vehicle owners of the burden and expense of having to create mounting holes on some original bumpers. The measure also would have saved money, conserved resources and brought Washington in line with other states that are moving to a single plate requirement.

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to allow the issuance, at the option of the vehicle owner, of only a single rear-mounted license plate died when the legislature adjourned for the year.

Legislation to allow the issuance, at the option of the vehicle owner, of only a single rear-mounted license plate died when the legislature adjourned for the year. The bill had not been given committee consideration. The bill sought to protect the aesthetic contours of vehicles and relieve vehicle owners of the burden and expense of having to create mounting holes on some original bumpers. The measure also would have saved money, conserved resources and brought Washington in line with other states that are moving to a single plate requirement.

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Joint Environment and Natural Resources Committee did not approve legislation to amend the law regarding ethanol-blended gasoline.

Legislation to amend the law regarding ethanol-blended gasoline to provide that a sales and distribution prohibition would take effect if only three other states had enacted similar laws was not approved by the Joint Environment and Natural Resources Committee. Under current Maine law, 10 other states or a number of states with a collective population of 30 million must enact a similar prohibition before the Maine law goes into effect.

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Joint Environment and Natural Resources Committee did not approve legislation to amend the law regarding ethanol-blended gasoline.

Legislation to amend the law regarding ethanol-blended gasoline to provide that a sales and distribution prohibition would take effect if only three other states had enacted similar laws was not approved by the Joint Environment and Natural Resources Committee. Under current Maine law, 10 other states or a number of states with a collective population of 30 million must enact a similar prohibition before the Maine law goes into effect.

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Joint Environment and Natural Resources Committee did not approve legislation to amend the law regarding ethanol-blended gasoline.

Legislation to amend the law regarding ethanol-blended gasoline to provide that a sales and distribution prohibition would take effect if only three other states had enacted similar laws was not approved by the Joint Environment and Natural Resources Committee. Under current Maine law, 10 other states or a number of states with a collective population of 30 million must enact a similar prohibition before the Maine law goes into effect.

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.