By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

SEMA’s new member guide describing the process by which businesses can protect their intellectual property (IP) rights is now available online. A hard copy of “Trademarks, Patents & Copyrights: What SEMA Members Need to Know” was sent to members through the U.S. mail.

SEMA published the guide to help members understand their rights and to protect their investments. It provides a basic overview of the law governing trademarks, patents, copyrights and trade secrets. It is intended to be used as a reference tool to help identify IP priorities, and when to consider working with an attorney who practices IP law.

Whether it is registering an IP or enforcing against counterfeits and infringing products, SEMA strives to provide members with the tools necessary to take those actions.

For additional details, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

	Michael Kunzman & Associates was named 2013 Rep Agency of the Year.
	Motovicity was named 2013 WD of the Year.

The finalists have been announced for two of SEMA's prestigious industry awards—the SEMA Rep Agency of the Year and the SEMA WD of the Year. These awards—along with the SEMA Person of the Year Award and the SEMA Gen-III Innovator Award—will be presented during the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet at the 2014 SEMA Show.

2014 SEMA Rep Agency of the Year Finalists

The SEMA Rep Agency of the Year Award honors an manufacturers' rep agency for its contribution to the industry for the past 12 months (corresponding with the SEMA fiscal year). Criteria for the award includes product-line knowledge, communication of critical information between supplier and the client network, updated catalogs, databases and price sheets and maintains continuous training and education programs.

Congratulations to the following finalists:

• KAM Marketing
• PSKB
• R&R Marketing Consultants

2014 SEMA WD of the Year Finalists

The SEMA WD of the Year Award was established to honor a warehouse distributor for outstanding contributions to the industry for the past 12 months (corresponding with the SEMA fiscal year). Criteria for the award includes working with jobbers for sales training and support programs, prompt distribution of catalogs, price sheets and collateral materials, servicing resellers in a timely manner by maintaining proper inventory and regularly pays bills in a timely manner.

Congratulations to the following finalists:

• Engine & Performance Warehouse
• Motor State Distributing
• Turn 14 Distributing

The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet takes places Thursday, November 6, at the Westgate Resort & Casino (formerly the LVH), beginning at 6:00 p.m. More information on the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is available online.

Visit www.SEMAShow.com for the latest Show information and to register for the 2014 SEMA Show.

By SEMA Editors

	Michael Kunzman & Associates was named 2013 Rep Agency of the Year.
	Motovicity was named 2013 WD of the Year.

The finalists have been announced for two of SEMA's prestigious industry awards—the SEMA Rep Agency of the Year and the SEMA WD of the Year. These awards—along with the SEMA Person of the Year Award and the SEMA Gen-III Innovator Award—will be presented during the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet at the 2014 SEMA Show.

2014 SEMA Rep Agency of the Year Finalists

The SEMA Rep Agency of the Year Award honors an manufacturers' rep agency for its contribution to the industry for the past 12 months (corresponding with the SEMA fiscal year). Criteria for the award includes product-line knowledge, communication of critical information between supplier and the client network, updated catalogs, databases and price sheets and maintains continuous training and education programs.

Congratulations to the following finalists:

• KAM Marketing
• PSKB
• R&R Marketing Consultants

2014 SEMA WD of the Year Finalists

The SEMA WD of the Year Award was established to honor a warehouse distributor for outstanding contributions to the industry for the past 12 months (corresponding with the SEMA fiscal year). Criteria for the award includes working with jobbers for sales training and support programs, prompt distribution of catalogs, price sheets and collateral materials, servicing resellers in a timely manner by maintaining proper inventory and regularly pays bills in a timely manner.

Congratulations to the following finalists:

• Engine & Performance Warehouse
• Motor State Distributing
• Turn 14 Distributing

The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet takes places Thursday, November 6, at the Westgate Resort & Casino (formerly the LVH), beginning at 6:00 p.m. More information on the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is available online.

Visit www.SEMAShow.com for the latest Show information and to register for the 2014 SEMA Show.

By SEMA Editors

	Michael Kunzman & Associates was named 2013 Rep Agency of the Year.
	Motovicity was named 2013 WD of the Year.

The finalists have been announced for two of SEMA's prestigious industry awards—the SEMA Rep Agency of the Year and the SEMA WD of the Year. These awards—along with the SEMA Person of the Year Award and the SEMA Gen-III Innovator Award—will be presented during the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet at the 2014 SEMA Show.

2014 SEMA Rep Agency of the Year Finalists

The SEMA Rep Agency of the Year Award honors an manufacturers' rep agency for its contribution to the industry for the past 12 months (corresponding with the SEMA fiscal year). Criteria for the award includes product-line knowledge, communication of critical information between supplier and the client network, updated catalogs, databases and price sheets and maintains continuous training and education programs.

Congratulations to the following finalists:

• KAM Marketing
• PSKB
• R&R Marketing Consultants

2014 SEMA WD of the Year Finalists

The SEMA WD of the Year Award was established to honor a warehouse distributor for outstanding contributions to the industry for the past 12 months (corresponding with the SEMA fiscal year). Criteria for the award includes working with jobbers for sales training and support programs, prompt distribution of catalogs, price sheets and collateral materials, servicing resellers in a timely manner by maintaining proper inventory and regularly pays bills in a timely manner.

Congratulations to the following finalists:

• Engine & Performance Warehouse
• Motor State Distributing
• Turn 14 Distributing

The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet takes places Thursday, November 6, at the Westgate Resort & Casino (formerly the LVH), beginning at 6:00 p.m. More information on the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is available online.

Visit www.SEMAShow.com for the latest Show information and to register for the 2014 SEMA Show.

By SEMA Editors

	Michael Kunzman & Associates was named 2013 Rep Agency of the Year.
	Motovicity was named 2013 WD of the Year.

The finalists have been announced for two of SEMA's prestigious industry awards—the SEMA Rep Agency of the Year and the SEMA WD of the Year. These awards—along with the SEMA Person of the Year Award and the SEMA Gen-III Innovator Award—will be presented during the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet at the 2014 SEMA Show.

2014 SEMA Rep Agency of the Year Finalists

The SEMA Rep Agency of the Year Award honors an manufacturers' rep agency for its contribution to the industry for the past 12 months (corresponding with the SEMA fiscal year). Criteria for the award includes product-line knowledge, communication of critical information between supplier and the client network, updated catalogs, databases and price sheets and maintains continuous training and education programs.

Congratulations to the following finalists:

• KAM Marketing
• PSKB
• R&R Marketing Consultants

2014 SEMA WD of the Year Finalists

The SEMA WD of the Year Award was established to honor a warehouse distributor for outstanding contributions to the industry for the past 12 months (corresponding with the SEMA fiscal year). Criteria for the award includes working with jobbers for sales training and support programs, prompt distribution of catalogs, price sheets and collateral materials, servicing resellers in a timely manner by maintaining proper inventory and regularly pays bills in a timely manner.

Congratulations to the following finalists:

• Engine & Performance Warehouse
• Motor State Distributing
• Turn 14 Distributing

The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet takes places Thursday, November 6, at the Westgate Resort & Casino (formerly the LVH), beginning at 6:00 p.m. More information on the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is available online.

Visit www.SEMAShow.com for the latest Show information and to register for the 2014 SEMA Show.

By SEMA Editors

	The New Products Showcase is the No. 1 media and buyer destination at the SEMA Show.

The 2014 SEMA Show is a little less than six weeks away. There are several opportunities for exhibitors to take advantage of discounted rates for Show services, including food booth orders and Internet and phone orders.

Here is a look at the deadlines with advance rates that will pass in the next two weeks:

• Booth Food Service Orders (October 3)
• Booth Security Guard Service (October 10)
• Cable Orders (October 10) 
• Internet/Telephone Orders (October 10) 
• New Product Showcase Entry (October 10)
• Rental Exhibit Order (October 10)

In addition to saving money by taking advantage of advance rates on services, Show attractions are designed to provide exhibitors with additional exposure and outreach, further increasing a company’s SEMA Show ROI.

More Eyes on Your Brand—2014 New Products Showcase

One of the most sought-out areas at the annual SEMA Show is the New Products Showcase. This 35,000-sq.-ft. area located in Upper South Hall is the No. 1 media and buyer destination. By participating in the centrally located Showcase, exhibitors are able to draw attention to new and signature products, ultimately driving more buyers to their booths. Enter your product(s) for the New Product Showcase.

September 26

• Exhibitor Registration – International (to receive badges in the mail)
• Sponsorship Materials Due
• Student Program Application (Interns)
• Freeman Warehouse – First day to accept advance freight

October 3

• Booth Food Service (Advance Rate) – ARAMARK
• Fabric Solutions – Freeman
• Target Date Changes – Freeman

October 10

• Booth Security Guard Service (Advance Rate) – COP & Pro-Tect
• Cable Order (Advance Rate) – Smart City 
• Internet/Telephone Order (Advance Rate) – Cox Business (LVCC) 
• New Products Entry (Advance Rate) 
• Project Vehicle Builders
• Rental Exhibit Order (Advance Rate) – Freeman

By SEMA Editors

	The New Products Showcase is the No. 1 media and buyer destination at the SEMA Show.

The 2014 SEMA Show is a little less than six weeks away. There are several opportunities for exhibitors to take advantage of discounted rates for Show services, including food booth orders and Internet and phone orders.

Here is a look at the deadlines with advance rates that will pass in the next two weeks:

• Booth Food Service Orders (October 3)
• Booth Security Guard Service (October 10)
• Cable Orders (October 10) 
• Internet/Telephone Orders (October 10) 
• New Product Showcase Entry (October 10)
• Rental Exhibit Order (October 10)

In addition to saving money by taking advantage of advance rates on services, Show attractions are designed to provide exhibitors with additional exposure and outreach, further increasing a company’s SEMA Show ROI.

More Eyes on Your Brand—2014 New Products Showcase

One of the most sought-out areas at the annual SEMA Show is the New Products Showcase. This 35,000-sq.-ft. area located in Upper South Hall is the No. 1 media and buyer destination. By participating in the centrally located Showcase, exhibitors are able to draw attention to new and signature products, ultimately driving more buyers to their booths. Enter your product(s) for the New Product Showcase.

September 26

• Exhibitor Registration – International (to receive badges in the mail)
• Sponsorship Materials Due
• Student Program Application (Interns)
• Freeman Warehouse – First day to accept advance freight

October 3

• Booth Food Service (Advance Rate) – ARAMARK
• Fabric Solutions – Freeman
• Target Date Changes – Freeman

October 10

• Booth Security Guard Service (Advance Rate) – COP & Pro-Tect
• Cable Order (Advance Rate) – Smart City 
• Internet/Telephone Order (Advance Rate) – Cox Business (LVCC) 
• New Products Entry (Advance Rate) 
• Project Vehicle Builders
• Rental Exhibit Order (Advance Rate) – Freeman

	SEMA's Racing & Performance Forum attendees will hear directly from a full grid of frontline experts on the direction, relevance and importance of motorsports and technology to the future of the racing and performance businesses.

Racing and performance lifestyles are critical to OEMs and the continued relevance and innovation within the specialty-equipment community for both longtime members and next-generation racers, enthusiasts and fans. Ford’s Raptor, GM’s Corvette and Toyota’s TRD Pro Series vehicles are excellent examples of OEM-AFT collaboration and technology transfer from the track to the street.

SEMA members and Show attendees participating in the Racing & Performance Forum will hear directly from a full grid of frontline experts on the direction, relevance and importance of motorsports and technology to the future of racing and performance businesses.

What is the future of racing and performance? Where is it going? Are balance of performance formulas working to grow the industry? What is the next big thing in motorsports and performance vehicles? Is today's youth's disinterest in driving having an impact on motor racing and performance technologies, sponsorships and marketing trends?

Find out during the forum, Tuesday, November 4, from 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m., in Rooms N258–N260 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Attendance is free but registration is required.
 

	SEMA's Racing & Performance Forum attendees will hear directly from a full grid of frontline experts on the direction, relevance and importance of motorsports and technology to the future of the racing and performance businesses.

Racing and performance lifestyles are critical to OEMs and the continued relevance and innovation within the specialty-equipment community for both longtime members and next-generation racers, enthusiasts and fans. Ford’s Raptor, GM’s Corvette and Toyota’s TRD Pro Series vehicles are excellent examples of OEM-AFT collaboration and technology transfer from the track to the street.

SEMA members and Show attendees participating in the Racing & Performance Forum will hear directly from a full grid of frontline experts on the direction, relevance and importance of motorsports and technology to the future of racing and performance businesses.

What is the future of racing and performance? Where is it going? Are balance of performance formulas working to grow the industry? What is the next big thing in motorsports and performance vehicles? Is today's youth's disinterest in driving having an impact on motor racing and performance technologies, sponsorships and marketing trends?

Find out during the forum, Tuesday, November 4, from 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m., in Rooms N258–N260 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Attendance is free but registration is required.
 

	SEMA's Racing & Performance Forum attendees will hear directly from a full grid of frontline experts on the direction, relevance and importance of motorsports and technology to the future of the racing and performance businesses.

Racing and performance lifestyles are critical to OEMs and the continued relevance and innovation within the specialty-equipment community for both longtime members and next-generation racers, enthusiasts and fans. Ford’s Raptor, GM’s Corvette and Toyota’s TRD Pro Series vehicles are excellent examples of OEM-AFT collaboration and technology transfer from the track to the street.

SEMA members and Show attendees participating in the Racing & Performance Forum will hear directly from a full grid of frontline experts on the direction, relevance and importance of motorsports and technology to the future of racing and performance businesses.

What is the future of racing and performance? Where is it going? Are balance of performance formulas working to grow the industry? What is the next big thing in motorsports and performance vehicles? Is today's youth's disinterest in driving having an impact on motor racing and performance technologies, sponsorships and marketing trends?

Find out during the forum, Tuesday, November 4, from 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m., in Rooms N258–N260 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Attendance is free but registration is required.