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The #1 most connected recruiting firm in LA. ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Headspace Targets Digital Medicine Market <#m_-5876638267572552464_0075017> - Mitchell International Buys Medical Consultants Network <#m_-5876638267572552464_0075016> - Rocket Lab Shifts Window For Next Launch <#m_-5876638267572552464_0075015> - MaxLinear Gets Design Win In Germany <#m_-5876638267572552464_0075014> - Bird Seeks $200M For Warchest For Fight With Lime Over Scooters <#m_-5876638267572552464_0075008> - Getty Images Launches Content Studio In LA <#m_-5876638267572552464_0075005> - Irvine Scientific Sales Acquired By FUJIFILM For $800M <#m_-5876638267572552464_0075003> *Marketplace* - Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <#m_-5876638267572552464_ad729> - Become a Socaltech Supporter! <#m_-5876638267572552464_ad724> - Square 1 Bank <#m_-5876638267572552464_ad695> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_-5876638267572552464_ad611> *Wednesday, June 6, 2018* *Intellectual Property Seminar - June 28 - Santa Monica <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-for-success-what-entrepreneurs-need-to-know-about-intellectual-property-tickets-44576539630>* Planning for Success: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Intellectual Property “IP can be complex and confusing; now, I am able to make smart decisions to protect my IP and maximize its value!” – this is the reaction of many who have attended Kevin’s past presentations. Kevin DeBré, Chair of the Intellectual Property and Technology Transactions practice at Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP is conducting a unique one-hour workshop geared specifically for entrepreneurs on Intellectual Property Protection, Planning and Profit. Key topics will include: • How to build a solid IP foundation on a startup budget • Common mistakes entrepreneurs make and how to avoid them • How to respond to tough questions about IP protection from potential investors This workshop will change the way you think about IP. Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-for-success-what- entrepreneurs-need-to-know-about-intellectual-property-tickets-44576539630 *Headspace Targets Digital Medicine Market* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075017.html> Santa Monica-based Headspace, which develops mindfulness and meditation apps, says it is targeting the medical market with the launch of a new, digital medicine subsidiary it calls "Headspace Health". According to Headspace, the new subsidiary will look to incorporate its meditation apps into digital medicine, with plans to deliver a prescription meditation app in 2020. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075017.html>) *Mitchell International Buys Medical Consultants Network* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075016.html> San Diego-based Mitchell International, which provides technology and services to the insurance and collision repair industry, said today that it has acquired Medical Consultants Networks (MCN), which it says is one of the nation's largest providers of independent medical exam services in the United States. Financial details of the buy were not announced. Mitchell said it will use the buy to integrate its bill review systems with a network of independent medical exam providers. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075016.html>) *Rocket Lab Shifts Window For Next Launch* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075015.html> Huntington Beach-based satellite launch rocket developer Rocket Lab has set the launch window for its next rocket mission, saying last week that its next launch will occur between June 23rd and July 6th. The company says the mission--called "It's Business Time"--was moved after "unusual behavior" was detected in a motor controller in its rocket. The mission originally had been planned to happen between April 20th and May 3rd. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075015.html>) *MaxLinear Gets Design Win In Germany* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075014.html> Carlsbad-based radio frequency and mixed-signal semiconductor developer *MaxLinear <http://www.maxlinear.com>* has scored a design win in Germany, with GiaX GmBH, the company said today. According to MaxLinear, GiaX GmbH has selected the company's MxL85110 broadband modem system on chip (SoC) for its HelEOS network system, which will deliver 10 Gbps over Ethernet Coax. Shipment volumes and financial impact of the were not announced.(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075014.html>) *Bird Seeks $200M For Warchest For Fight With Lime Over Scooters* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075008.html> Santa Monica-based Bird appears to filling its war chest for a massive battle with San Francisco-based competitor Lime, and is looking to raise $200M in funding, according to regulatory filings by the company this week. The news comes as Lime apparently is raising $250M of its own, led by GV (formerly Google Ventures). (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075008.html>) *Getty Images Launches Content Studio In LA* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075005.html> Getty Images has launched a new, custom content service in Los Angeles, called Getty STUDIO. According to Getty Images, STUDIO will be a "full-service production agency" and provide services to brands. Getty Images said the new unit will provide video, event photography, social-first content, commercial assignments, portrait studios, talent integration, media partnerships, full service production, immersive media, worldwide distribution, content strategy and visual intelligence. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075005.html>) *Irvine Scientific Sales Acquired By FUJIFILM For $800M* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075003.html> Santa Ana-based Irvine Scientific Sales, which provides cell culture media to the scientific industry, has been acquired by Japanese company FUJIFILM Corporation, in a deal worth $800M. The deal had been announced in March. According to FUJIFILM, the deal included both Irvine Scientific Sales Company, Inc. (ISUS) and IS JAPAN CO.,LTD. (ISJ). 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