SANDPOINT — This month, it’s all about patents at next week’s Inventors Association of Idaho meeting.

Patrick Reed, a registered patent attorney and CALI award recipient, will be speaking and answering questions at the meeting, which will be held Wednesday, Sept. 7. The meeting begins at 2 p.m. at the Forrest M. Bird Charter School, 614 S. Madison Ave., Sandpoint.

Reed’s wide range of expertise in multiple electrical engineering and mechanical disciplines is sure to be a huge value to IAI members. Following the meeting, a mixer will be held so those attending can mingle and learn from each other.