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December 2015
7
 IPR Protection, Cross-Licensing and International Trade Shows San Jose, CA US
1:00 p.m. PT
7
 Midwest Regional Office IP Attaché Outreach Virtual and
Detroit, MI US
4:00 p.m. ET
8
 Silicon Valley USPTO Trademark Tuesday—”Lunch and Learn” San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
10
 Legal Secretaries & Administrators’ Conference , US
8:00 a.m. ET
11
 Legal Secretaries & Administrators’ Conference , US
8:00 a.m. ET
11
 Trademark Public Advisory Committee Executive Session Alexandria, VA US
11:00 a.m. ET
12
 Denver Saturday Seminar Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
17
 Patent "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
January 2016
7
 Hosting Program on Ex Parte Appeals and AIA Trials Dallas, TX US
9:00 a.m. CT
8
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
12
 Global Dossier Information Session Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
12
 Watch at Silicon Valley USPTO - Patent Quality Chat Webinar San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
12
 Patent Quality Chat Webinar (2016 Series) – Topic Submission for Case Studies and Post Grant Outcomes Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 Trademark Tuesday—”Lunch and Learn” San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
14
 Global Dossier Information Session , US
9:00 a.m. ET
19
 Introduction to Patents and Trademarks Workshop Detroit, MI US
4:00 p.m. ET
21
 Patent "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
25
 AIA Live Hearing Midwest Regional Office Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
26
 AIA Live Hearing Midwest Regional Office Detroit, MI US
10:00 a.m. ET
26
 Patents and Trademarks: Protecting Your Intellectual Property San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
26
 Introduction to Patent and Trademark Searching Detroit, MI US
4:00 p.m. ET
27
 STEM Community Outreach Detroit, MI US
4:00 p.m. ET
29
 USPTO Texas Regional Inventors Conference Dallas, TX US
9:30 a.m. ET
February 2016
1
 Super Bowl City Patent Examiner 1-on-1 Meetings San Francisco, CA US
2:00 p.m. PT
2
 PTAB Boardside Chat February 2, 2016 at noon Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
2
 Super Bowl City Patent Examiner 1-on-1 Meetings San Francisco, CA US
2:00 p.m. PT
3
 Super Bowl City Patent Examiner 1-on-1 Meetings San Francisco, CA US
2:00 p.m. PT
4
 Patent Public Advisory Committee Quarterly Meeting - February 2016 Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
4
 Super Bowl City Patent Examiner 1-on-1 Meetings San Francisco, CA US
2:00 p.m. PT
5
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
9
 Patent Quality Chat Webinar (2016 Series) – First Inventor to File (FITF) Patent Prosecution Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
12:00 p.m. ET
9
 Midwest Regional Office USPTO Trademark Tuesday — "Lunch and Learn" Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
9
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
10
 Cybersecurity Partnership Meeting San Jose, CA US
8:30 a.m. PT
10
 PTAB Tips and Strategies for Trials and Appeals San Jose, CA US
12:30 p.m. PT
11
 Veteran Internship Program (VIP) Information Session Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
1:00 p.m. ET
11
 WebEx Training for Administrative Professionals Detroit, MI US
2:00 p.m. ET
11
 Speed Dating for Startups San Jose, CA US
5:00 p.m. PT
12
 Trademark Public Advisory Committee Quarterly Meeting - February 2016 Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
17
 Pennsylvania Patent Pro Bono Program Launch Event Philadelphia, PA US
6:30 p.m. ET
18
 Midwest Regional Office Patent — “Lunch and Learn” Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
18
 Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
18
 Copyright Basics and Considerations for Entrepreneurs New York, NY US
7:00 p.m. ET
19
 Midwest Regional Office Public Tour Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
22
 San Jose CA PTRC Public Training Program San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
23
 USPTO Texas Regional Office Trademark Seminar Dallas, TX US
9:00 a.m. CT
24
 PTAB/TTAB Stadium Tour - Dedman School of Law Dallas, TX US
12:00 p.m. CT
26
 PTAB/TTAB Stadium Tour - Emory Law School Atlanta, GA US
12:00 p.m. ET
March 2016
1
 PTAB/TTAB Stadium Tour - University of Missouri School of Law Columbia, MO US
9:00 a.m. CT
2
 New Science of Innovation Videos and Live Twitter Chat Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
3
 TTABVUE USERS FORUM Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
1:00 p.m. ET
4
 #USPTOJobsHQ16: Patent Examiner Career Open House Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
4
 PTAB/TTAB Stadium Tour - S.J. Quinney College of Law Salt Lake City, UT US
11:00 a.m. MT
4
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
5
 #USPTOJobsHQ16: Patent Examiner Career Open House Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
8
 Patent Quality Chat Webinar (2016 Series) – Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) System Update and a Glossary Pilot Report Out Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
12:00 p.m. ET
8
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
8
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
9
 National Medal of Technology and Innovation Informational Webinar 2016 Alexandria, VA US
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 Info Session For Design Patent Examiner Positions San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
10
 The 11th Annual Advanced Patent Law Institute Alexandria, VA, US
7:30 a.m. ET
11
 The 11th Annual Advanced Patent Law Institute Alexandria, VA, US
7:30 a.m. ET
17
 Patent Lunch and Learn Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
23
 Request for Information Related to Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge
3:00 p.m. ET
23
 Trademark Basics: What Every Small Business Should Know Now, Not Later New York, NY US
6:30 p.m. ET
24
 USPTO Texas Regional Office of Petitions Seminar Dallas, TX US
10:00 a.m. CT
31
 Women Entrepreneurs: Special Considerations New York, NY US
6:30 p.m. ET
April 2016
1
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
5
 PTAB Boardside Chat April 5, 2016 at Noon Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
8
 Screening of "CODE - Debugging the Gender Gap" Documentary Alexandria, VA US
1:00 p.m. ET
12
 Excellence in Customer Service: Meet the Regional Offices Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
13
 Seminar on WIPO Services and Initiatives - Nashville Nashville, TN US
8:45 a.m. ET
15
 Seminar on WIPO Services and Initiatives - Atlanta Atlanta, GA US
8:45 a.m. ET
19
 USPTO Design Day - Midwest Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
19
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
19
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
20
 World IP Day Detroit 2016 Southfield, MI US
5:00 p.m. ET
21
 Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
21
 World IP Day 2016 - Bay Area San Jose, CA US
6:00 p.m. PT
22
 WIPO Match: IP Support for Developing Economies - Silicon Valley San Jose, CA US
9:30 a.m. PT
26
 St. Louis, MO PTRC Public Training Program St. Louis, MO US
8:00 a.m. CT
26
 Biotechnology/Chemical/Pharmaceutical Customer Partnership- April 26, 2016 Alexandria, VA US
10:00 a.m. ET
26
 World IP Day at the USPTO Alexandria, VA US
11:00 a.m. ET
26
 PTAB to Host Special Boardside Chat Webinar about New AIA Trial Rules on 4/26 Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
26
 World IP Day on the Hill Washington, DC US
4:00 p.m. ET
27
 Patent Community Symposium - Midwest Detroit, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
27
 Patent Quality Community Symposium Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
27
 Patent Community Symposium Dallas, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
27
 Patent Quality Community Symposium: Rocky Mountain Region Virtual and
Denver, CO US
8:00 a.m. MT
27
 World Intellectual Property Day Expo 2016 Dallas, TX US
10:00 a.m. CT
27
 Patent Community Symposium - Silicon Valley San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
May 2016
2
 Madrid Update Detroit, MI US
2:00 p.m. ET
5
 Patent Public Advisory Committee Quarterly Meeting - May 2016 Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
6
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
10
 Patent Quality Chat – Enhancing Examination Evaluation Using the Master Review Form (MRF) Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
12:00 p.m. ET
10
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
10
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
17
 New York Intellectual Property Law Association Annual Meeting New York, NY US
12:00 p.m. ET
18
 Patent Wednesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
18
 USPTO Additive Manufacturing Partnership Meeting Alexandria, VA US
1:00 p.m. ET
19
 Seminar for Startups: Protecting your IP Minneapolis, MN US
9:00 a.m. CT
19
 Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
20
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Midwest USPTO Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
24
 #AskUSPTOJobs: Patent Examiner Career Twitter Chat Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
25
 USPTO Midwest Regional Seminar Kansas City, MO US
10:00 a.m. CT
25
 "Inventing a Better Mousetrap" book-signing by the authors Alexandria, VA US
12:00 p.m. ET
26
 Entrepreneurship Symposium Wilmington, DE US
9:00 a.m. ET
27
 Entrepreneurship Symposium Wilmington, DE US
9:00 a.m. ET
June 2016
1
 Trademark Wednesday "Lunch and Learn" Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
2
 Webinar: Patent Examiner Career Info Session - CA & TX Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
3
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
4
 Northern Virginia National Day of Civic Hacking 2016 Alexandria, VA US
8:00 a.m. ET
6
 IIPLA 2nd Global IP Summit , US
8:00 a.m. ET
6
 Prior Art Access Regional Office Focus Sessions and Global Dossier Information Sessions Denver , CO US
2:00 p.m. MT
7
 IIPLA 2nd Global IP Summit , US
8:00 a.m. ET
7
 PTAB Boardside Chat June 7, 2016 at Noon Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
8
 DevOpsDays DC Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
8:00 a.m. ET
8
 The Economic Contribution of Technology Licensing Alexandria, VA US
8:30 a.m. ET
8
 Prior Art Access Regional Office Focus Sessions and Global Dossier Information Sessions Dallas, TX US
11:30 a.m. CT
9
 DevOpsDays DC Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
8:00 a.m. ET
10
 TPAC Quarterly Meeting June 2016 Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
14
 Prior Art Access Regional Office Focus Sessions and Global Dossier Information Sessions Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
14
 Patent Quality Chat – eCommerce Modernization (eMod): Improving the Electronic Patent Application Process Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
12:00 p.m. ET
14
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
14
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
15
 Innovation Matters , US
12:00 p.m. ET
15
 Patent Wednesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
15
 USPTO and AIPLA Co-Sponsoring Second Annual PTAB Bench & Bar Conference on June 15 Alexandria, VA US
1:00 p.m. ET
15
 Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Seminar San Jose, CA US
1:00 p.m. PT
16
 Prior Art Access Regional Office Focus Sessions and Global Dossier Information Sessions San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
16
 Accessing Relevant Prior Art and Global Dossier Information Session San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
16
 Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
17
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Midwest USPTO Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
18
 Saturday Seminar - Silicon Valley San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
21
 Patent Quality Chat – SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT – Evaluating Subject Matter Eligibility Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
12:00 p.m. ET
22
 Trademark Madrid Protocol: Update and Tips for Users San Jose, CA US
1:00 p.m. PT
23
 2016 Legal Secretaries and Administrators’ Conference Alexandria , VA US
8:00 a.m. ET
23
 Patent Trial and Appeal Board Hearing at Midwest Regional Office Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
23
 PTAB to Host Special Boardside Chat on June 23, 2016 at noon to Demo a new PTAB E2E system Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
24
 2016 Legal Secretaries and Administrators’ Conference Alexandria , VA US
8:00 a.m. ET
24
 Public Meeting: Report Out on the comments to the TTAB’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Alexandria, VA US
1:00 p.m. ET
24
 Public Meeting on TTAB’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
1:00 p.m. ET
28
 USPTO IP and 3D Printing Conference Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
28
 Patent and Trademark Seminar San Antonio, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
28
 IP and 3D Printing Conference Dallas, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
28
 USPTO IP and 3D Printing Conference at Midwest Regional Office Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
28
 Legal and Policy Considerations of Intellectual Property in 3D Printing Denver, CO US
7:30 a.m. MT
28
 USPTO IP and 3D Printing Conference at Silicon Valley San Jose, CA US
9:30 a.m. PT
29
 Bring your own lunch & learn about Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) Dallas, TX US
11:30 a.m. CT
29
 Innovation to Power the Nation (and the World): Reinventing our Climate Future Virtual and
Washington, DC US
1:00 p.m. ET
30
 Biotechnology, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Partnership Meeting Dallas, TX US
9:00 a.m. CT
30
 Biotechnology/Chemical/Pharmaceutical Customer Partnership- June 30, 2016 Alexandria, VA US
10:00 a.m. ET
30
 Second Anniversary Celebration & Reception Denver, CO US
4:30 p.m. MT
July 2016
1
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
6
 Trademarks Lunch and Learn Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
12
 Patent Technology Centers 3600 & 3700 Customer Partnership
8:30 a.m. ET
12
 Patent Quality Chat – Opportunities for Examiner Interviews: First Action Interview Pilot and General Practice Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
12
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
13
 Patent Technology Centers 3600 & 3700 Customer Partnership
8:30 a.m. ET
15
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Midwest USPTO Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
17
 2016 National Summer Teacher Institute East Lansing, MI US
8:00 a.m. ET
18
 2016 National Summer Teacher Institute East Lansing, MI US
8:00 a.m. ET
19
 2016 National Summer Teacher Institute East Lansing, MI US
8:00 a.m. ET
20
 2016 National Summer Teacher Institute East Lansing, MI US
8:00 a.m. ET
20
 Patent Wednesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
21
 2016 National Summer Teacher Institute East Lansing, MI US
8:00 a.m. ET
21
 Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
22
 2016 National Summer Teacher Institute East Lansing, MI US
8:00 a.m. ET
25
 AIPLA’s 20th Annual Patent Cooperation Treaty Seminar Virtual and
, US
8:00 a.m. ET
26
 AIPLA’s 20th Annual Patent Cooperation Treaty Seminar Virtual and
, US
8:00 a.m. ET
26
 Patent and Trademark Seminar El Paso, TX US
8:00 a.m. MT
26
 Denver, CO PTRC Public Training Program Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
26
 CANCELLED - PTAB to Host Special Boardside Chat on 7/26 to Meet New Chief Judge David Ruschke Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
26
 Overview of the Patent Pro Bono Program and Ethical Issues in Representing Pro Bono Clients at Silicon Valley USPTO San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
27
 PTAB E2E Boardside Chat July 27, 2016 at Noon Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
27
 Overview of the Patent Pro Bono Program and Ethical Issues in Representing Pro Bono Clients (Los Angeles) Los Angeles, CA US
6:00 p.m. PT
28
 Overview of the Patent Pro Bono Program and Ethical Issues in Representing Pro Bono Clients (San Diego) San Diego, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
August 2016
2
 CANCELLED - PTAB Boardside Chat August 2, 2016 at Noon Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
3
 Meet the Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
5
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
8
 Dallas Area Paralegal Association (DAPA) Petition's Seminar Dallas, TX US
12:00 p.m. CT
9
 Patent Formality Review and Petitions Dallas, TX US
10:00 a.m. CT
9
 Patent Quality Chat – The Post-Prosecution Pilot: A New After Final Collaboration Program Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
12:00 p.m. ET
9
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
9
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
12
 Salt Lake City Regional Conference for Inventors, Makers and Entrepreneurs Salt Lake City, UT US
8:00 a.m. MT
13
 Intellectual Property Seminar At Hawaii State Library PTRC (Honolulu, HI) Honolulu, HI US
10:30 a.m. HT
17
 2016 PPAC Annual Report Planning Meeting Virtual
8:30 a.m. ET
17
 Patent Wednesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
18
 Patent Public Advisory Committee Quarterly Meeting Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
18
 Meet the Patent Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
18
 Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
19
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Midwest USPTO Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
23
 Inventor’s Oath or Declaration Patent Provisions Seminar San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
25
 Patents and Trademarks, Where to Start ... Newark, DE US
8:30 a.m. ET
25
 Free Webinar: Bringing Your Company into the Innovation Ecosystem Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
25
 Cancer Moonshot Challenge - Info Session Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
September 2016
2
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
7
 Meet the Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
8
 Lansing Regional Seminar East Lansing, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
13
 Patent Quality Chat – Future Information Disclosure Practice in a Global Dossier Environment Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
12:00 p.m. ET
13
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
13
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
15
 Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
16
 Trademark Public Advisory Committee Quarterly Meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
16
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Midwest USPTO Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
20
 Advanced Patent Seminar Dallas, TX US
8:30 a.m. CT
20
 Rocky Mountain Trademark Tuesday Denver, CO US
11:30 a.m. MT
21
 Las Cruces, NM PTRC Public Training Program Las Cruces, NM US
8:30 a.m. MT
21
 Patent Wednesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
21
 America Invents Act Anniversary Washington, DC US
3:00 p.m. ET
28
 Houghton, MI PTRC Public Training Program
11:30 a.m. ET
28
 Roundtable on Importing Prior Art Automatically & Streamlining Patent Issuance Alexandria, VA US
1:00 p.m. ET
29
 Morgantown,WV PTRC Public Training Program Morgantown, WV US
9:30 a.m. ET
29
 Denver Biz Tech Expo Denver, CO US
9:00 a.m. MT
October 2016
1
 2016 Inventors Conference - Gillette, WY Gillette, WY US
7:30 a.m. MT
2
 ALAS - STEM Event Denver, CO US
12:00 p.m. MT
4
 Lincoln Startup Week - Lincoln, NE Lincoln, NE US
8:00 a.m. MT
4
 PTAB Boardside Chat October 4, 2016 at Noon Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
4
 Advisory Hours at The Commons on Champa Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
5
 Lincoln Startup Week - Lincoln, NE Lincoln, NE US
8:00 a.m. MT
5
 Seminar on Pursuing Patent Protection Abroad San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
5
 Meet the Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
7
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
8
 NoCo Mini Maker Faire Loveland, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
9
 NoCo Mini Maker Faire Loveland, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
11
 Patent Quality Chat – Assistance in Patenting: Patents Ombudsman and Pro Se Assistance Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
1:45 p.m. ET
11
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
12
 Patent & Trademark Seminar New Orleans, LA US
8:00 a.m. CT
13
 Meet the Patent Experts: All about Provisionals Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
19
 Biotechnology/Chemical/Pharmaceutical Customer Partnership - October 19, 2016
10:00 a.m. ET
19
 Boise Startup Week Boise, ID US
9:00 a.m. MT
19
 Patent Wednesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
20
 Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
21
 2016 National Trademark Expo Washington, DC US
10:00 a.m. ET
21
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Midwest USPTO Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
22
 2016 National Trademark Expo Washington, DC US
10:00 a.m. ET
25
 Atlanta GA PTRC Public Training Program Atlanta, GA US
8:30 a.m. ET
27
 Importing Prior Art Automatically & Streamlining Patent Issuance Roundtable Chicago, IL US
1:00 p.m. CT
27
 2016 Nebraska State Bar Association : New Perspectives La Vista, NE US
1:15 p.m. MT
28
 2016 PatentsView Workshop on Engaging User Communities Alexandria, VA US
8:30 a.m. ET
31
 Protecting Your IP Overseas: WIPO Services and Initiatives San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
November 2016
1
 Patent and Trademark Seminar Baton Rouge, LA US
8:00 a.m. CT
1
 Advisory Hours at The Commons on Champa Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
2
 Colorado Bar IP Section Breakfast Roundtable with Will Covey Denver, CO US
8:00 a.m. MT
2
 Meet the Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
3
 PPAC Quarterly Meeting Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
3
 Trademark Public Advisory Committee executive session Alexandria, VA US
11:30 a.m. ET
3
 Patent Quality Forum Series - Washington DC Washington, DC US
4:30 p.m. ET
4
 2016 Collegiate Inventors Competition® Expo and Awards Alexandria, VA US
11:00 a.m. ET
4
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
8
 Patent Quality Chat – Clarity of the Record Pilot: A Discussion of Findings Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
12:00 p.m. ET
8
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
10
 Meet the Patent Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
10
 Patent Quality Forum Series - Milwaukee WI Milwaukee, WI US
2:00 p.m. CT
12
 Steam-A-Palooza II - World of Tomorrow Aurora, CO US
9:00 a.m. MT
14
 Patent Examination Time Goals: Roundtable 1 Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
14
 Patent Subject Matter Eligibility: Roundtable 1 – Webcast Dallas, TX US
11:00 a.m. CT
14
 Patent Subject Matter Eligibility : Roundtable 1 - Webcast Denver, CO US
11:00 a.m. MT
14
 Patent Subject Matter Eligibility: Roundtable 1 - Webcast Detroit, MI US
1:00 p.m. ET
14
 Patent Subject Matter Eligibility: Roundtable 1 Alexandria, VA US
1:00 p.m. ET
14
 Patent Subject Matter Eligibility: Roundtable 1 - Webcast San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
14
 Patent Quality Forum Series - Kansas City MO Kansas City, MO US
6:00 p.m. CT
16
 Patent Wednesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
16
 Patent Quality Forum Series - Baton Rouge LA Baton Rouge, LA US
3:00 p.m. CT
16
 Patent Quality Forum Series Baton Rouge, LA US
3:00 p.m. CT
16
 Patent Quality Forum Series - Portland OR Portland, OR US
3:00 p.m. PT
17
 Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
17
 Forum on the North American Patent Prosecution Highway Region Dallas, TX US
2:15 p.m. CT
18
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Midwest USPTO Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
18
 Spanish IP Seminar Dallas, TX US
1:00 p.m. CT
29
 Patent Examination Time Goals: Roundtable 2 Dallas, TX US
10:00 a.m. CT
29
 Recent Developments at the European Patent Office Detroit, MI US
11:00 a.m. ET
December 2016
2
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
5
 World Trade Center Denver Hosts USPTO IP Attaches to Discuss IP Protection Abroad Denver, CO US
8:00 a.m. MT
5
 Patent Subject Matter Eligibility: Roundtable 2 Stanford, CA US
8:30 a.m. PT
5
 Patent Subject Matter Eligibility: Roundtable 2 - Webcast Denver, CO US
9:30 a.m. MT
5
 Patent Subject Matter Eligibility: Roundtable 2 - Webcast Detroit, MI US
11:30 a.m. ET
5
 Patent Subject Matter Eligibility: Roundtable 2 – Webcast Dallas, TX US
10:30 a.m. CT
5
 Patent Subject Matter Eligibility: Roundtable 2 – Webcast Alexandria, VA US
11:30 a.m. ET
8
 Highland Heights, KY PTRC Public Training Highland Heights, KY US
1:00 p.m. ET
9
 Developing the Digital Marketplace for Copyrighted Works - Webcast Dallas, TX US
7:30 a.m. CT
9
 Developing the Digital Marketplace for Copyrighted Works Alexandria, VA US
8:30 a.m. ET
9
 Developing the Digital Marketplace for Copyrighted Works - Webcast Denver, CO US
8:30 a.m. MT
9
 Developing the Digital Marketplace for Copyrighted Works - Webcast San Jose, CA US
9:30 a.m. PT
13
 Patent Quality Conference - Webcast Dallas, TX US
7:30 a.m. CT
13
 Patent Quality Conference - Webcast San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
13
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
13
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
14
 Advanced Patent & Trademark Seminar San Antonio, TX US
8:30 a.m. CT
14
 Intellectual Property (IP) Attaché Career Roundtable Discussion - Webcast Virtual
11:30 a.m. ET
15
 Patent Examination Time Goals: Roundtable 4 Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
15
 Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
January 2017
5
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Midwest USPTO Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
7
 Intellectual Property Series for Beginners - Introduction to Intellectual Property Denver, CO US
9:00 a.m. MT
9
 A Conversation on Claim Interpretation and 112(f) Dallas, TX US
12:00 p.m. CT
10
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Dallas , TX US
8:30 a.m. CT
10
 Regional Inventors Seminar: Louisville, Kentucky Louisville, KY US
10:00 a.m. ET
10
 Patent Quality Chat - Webcast San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
10
 PTAB Boardside Chat - Webcast Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
12:00 p.m. ET
10
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
10
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
11
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Dallas , TX US
8:30 a.m. CT
11
 Patent Examination Time Goals: Roundtable 5 San Jose, CA US
1:00 p.m. PT
12
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Dallas , TX US
8:30 a.m. CT
12
 CANCELED - Hague Conference’s Preliminary Draft Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgements
1:00 p.m. ET
13
 TPAC Quarterly Meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
13
 Diversity Boot Camp on Intellectual Property Denver, CO US
8:30 a.m. MT
17
 Connecting IP, Innovation, and STEM in the Classroom San Jose, CA US
4:00 p.m. PT
18
 Patent Wednesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
18
 Meet the Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
19
 Patent Quality Chat Webinar - Silicon Valley Simulcast San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
19
 Patent Quality Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
12:00 p.m. ET
19
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class One Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
19
 Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
21
 Patents & Trademarks Workshop Corpus Christi, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
24
 San Antonio, TX PTRC Public Training
9:00 a.m. CT
24
 Protecting Your IP San Antonio, TX US
9:00 a.m. CT
24
 Hands-on Patent Search Worskhop San Jose, CA US
1:00 p.m. PT
25
 Patent Quality Update Cary, NC US
10:00 a.m. ET
27
 Patent Basics and Resources for Inventors Alexandria, VA US
8:30 a.m. ET
31
 Design Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
February 2017
1
 Meet the Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
2
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Midwest USPTO Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
3
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
4
 Intellectual Property Series for Beginners - Patent Application Basics and Online Filing Denver, CO US
9:30 a.m. MT
14
 Seminar for Startups: Understanding Intellectual Property Ann Arbor, MI US
10:30 a.m. ET
14
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
11:30 a.m. ET
14
 Patent Quality Chat Webinar - Simulcast San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
14
 Patent Quality Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
12:00 p.m. ET
14
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
15
 10th Annual Veteran's Small Business & Why Hire a Vet Conference Colorado Springs, CO US
7:30 a.m. MT
15
 Patent Wednesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
15
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class 2 Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
16
 The Different Types of Patent Applications - Webinar
11:00 a.m. ET
16
 Panel Discussion on Inventors and the Patent System at the National Museum of American History Washington, DC US
1:00 p.m. ET
16
 Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
17
 [Postponed] Fabrication and Innovation Series: IP Strategy is a Business Strategy San Diego, CA US
4:00 p.m. PT
17
 Intellectual Property Q & A Session San Diego, CA US
4:00 p.m. PT
21
 PPAC Executive Session
3:00 p.m. ET
22
 Patents and Trademarks: Why Search? Detroit, MI US
1:30 p.m. ET
22
 Patents and Trademarks: Why Search? Detroit, MI US
1:30 p.m. ET
24
 Utah IP Summit Salt Lake City, UT US
7:30 a.m. MT
28
 Fort Collins Startup Week Fort Collins, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
March 2017
1
 PPAC Executive Session
12:00 p.m. ET
1
 Meet the Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
2
 Women's Entrepreneurship Symposium Pittsburgh, US
8:30 a.m. ET
2
 PPAC Quarterly Meeting Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
2
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Midwest USPTO Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
3
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
4
 All About STEM Detroit, MI US
11:00 a.m. ET
4
 Intellectual Property Series for Beginners - The Patent Process Denver, CO US
9:00 a.m. MT
14
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) San Jose, CA US
8:30 a.m. PT
14
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
14
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
14
 Patent Quality Efforts Through the Office of Patent Training San Jose, CA US
2:00 p.m. PT
15
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) San Jose, CA US
8:30 a.m. PT
15
 Patent Wednesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
15
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class 3 Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
16
 Biotechnology/Chemical/Pharmaceutical Customer Partnership- March 16, 2017 Alexandria, VA US
10:00 a.m. ET
16
 IP Day in Montana Missoula, MT US
8:30 a.m. MT
16
 Inventor Info Chat - Webinar , US
11:00 a.m. ET
16
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) San Jose, CA US
8:30 a.m. PT
16
 [Rescheduled]Patent Quality Chat Webinar - Simulcast San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
16
 Patent Quality Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
1:00 p.m. ET
16
 Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
21
 Hands-on Patent Search Worskhop San Jose, CA US
1:00 p.m. PT
23
 Rio Grande Valley IP Workshop - Brownsville Session Brownsville, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
23
 Working with Patents and Trademarks Indianapolis, IN US
12:30 p.m. ET
23
 Professional Responsibility and Practice Boulder, CO US
12:00 p.m. MT
23
 Launch of Arizona Public Patent Program Tucson, AZ US
4:00 p.m. MT
24
 Rio Grande Valley IP Workshop - McAllen Session McAllen, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
25
 A Day in the Life of a Patent Examiner San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
25
 How to Make Money with Your Invention San Jose, CA US
1:30 p.m. PT
28
 Design Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
April 2017
1
 IP Patch Workshop: Brownie Girl Scouts Detroit, MI US
10:00 a.m. ET
5
 Meet the Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
6
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Midwest USPTO Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Social Science: Play. Tinker. Make. Saint Paul, MN US
6:00 p.m. CT
7
 Trademark Basics: What Every Small Business Should Know Now, Not Later San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
7
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
8
 62nd Colorado Science and Engineering Fair Fort Collins, CO US
9:00 a.m. MT
8
 Expanding Your Horizons Fort Collins, CO US
9:00 a.m. MT
11
 Patent Quality Chat Webinar - Simulcast San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
11
 Patent Quality Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
11
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
12
 Disruptors vs. Predators: Leveraging Federal Resources to Mitigate Your Risk San Jose, CA US
1:00 p.m. PT
17
 UNT College of Law Interest Fair Dallas, TX US
11:45 a.m. CT
18
 Consumer Messaging in Connection with Online Transactions Involving Copyrighted Works Alexandria, VA US
1:00 p.m. ET
19
 The Intersection of the PTO and the Courts 2017 Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
19
 Patent Wednesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
19
 IP You Should Know Before You Expo - Webinar San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
19
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class 4 Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
19
 PIPLA Annual Meeting/Awards Dinner Pittsburgh, PA US
6:00 p.m. ET
19
 Celebrating Colorado's Startups: World Intellectual Property Day Denver, CO US
5:30 p.m. MT
20
 Inventor Info Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
11:00 a.m. ET
20
 Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
21
 The New Era of Trade Secret Law: The DTSA and other Developments St. Paul, MN US
8:30 a.m. ET
21
 AIPLA Trademark Roundtable Denver, CO US
8:00 a.m. MT
21
 Law School Clinic Open House Dallas, TX US
10:00 a.m. CT
21
 Earth Day Texas / World IP Day Dallas Dallas, TX US
10:00 a.m. CT
22
 Earth Day Texas / World IP Day Dallas Dallas, TX US
10:00 a.m. CT
22
 Charles H. Wright Musem of African American History: Night at the Museum Detroit, MI US
4:00 p.m. ET
23
 Earth Day Texas / World IP Day Dallas Dallas, TX US
10:00 a.m. CT
24
 Observe a Live Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) Hearing San Jose, CA US
3:00 p.m. PT
24
 Panel Discussion: Jobs and Externships in Trademarks at the USPTO San Jose, CA US
4:00 p.m. PT
25
 2017 Design Day - Detroit Live Stream Detroit, MI US
8:15 a.m. ET
25
 2017 Design Day - Dallas Live Stream Dallas, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
25
 2017 Design Day - Denver Live Stream Denver, CO US
8:30 a.m. MT
25
 2017 Design Day - Silicon Valley Live Stream San Jose, CA US
7:30 a.m. PT
25
 PTAB Bar Association Inaugural Regional Event Denver, CO US
1:30 p.m. MT
25
 World IP Day 2017 - Silicon Valley San Jose, CA US
5:00 p.m. PT
26
 FIRST Championship St. Louis, MO US
11:00 a.m. CT
26
 World IP Day 2017 — Capitol Hill Washington, DC US
4:00 p.m. ET
26
 World IP Day - Houston Houston, TX US
4:00 p.m. CT
26
 World IP Day 2017 - Chicago Chicago, IL US
5:00 p.m. CT
27
 Dream Big Eads Eads, CO US
9:00 a.m. MT
27
 FIRST Championship St. Louis, MO US
10:00 a.m. CT
27
 Hands-on Patent Search Workshop San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
27
 Georgia Lawyers for the Arts Recognition Event Atlanta, GA US
5:30 p.m. ET
28
 FIRST Championship St. Louis, MO US
10:00 a.m. CT
29
 STEAM Fest 2017 Longmont, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
30
 STEAM Fest 2017 Longmont, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
May 2017
2
 Lone Star Strategies for IP in China Dallas, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
2
 Advisory Hours at The Commons on Champa Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
3
 PPAC Executive Session
9:00 a.m. ET
3
 A Celebration of Intellectual Property Driving Business in Arkansas Fayetteville, AR US
9:00 a.m. CT
3
 Meet the Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
3
 World IP Day - Austin Austin, TX US
4:00 p.m. CT
4
 PPAC Quarterly Meeting Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
4
 TPAC Executive Sessions
10:30 a.m. ET
4
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Midwest USPTO Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
4
 Mandarin Introduction to Intellectual Property Houston, TX US
1:00 p.m. CT
4
 2017 AIPLA Women in IP Global Networking Event Denver, CO US
5:00 p.m. MT
4
 2017 Induction to National Inventors Hall of Fame Washington, DC US
7:00 p.m. ET
5
 TPAC Quarterly Meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
5
 Lone Star Strategies for IP in China Houston, TX US
8:30 a.m. CT
5
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
6
 Make Something Saturdays Dearborn, MI US
10:00 a.m. ET
8
 Developments in Trade Secret Protection — Public Symposium (Dallas Live Stream) Dallas, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
8
 Developments in Trade Secret Protection—Public Symposium (Detroit Live Stream) Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
8
 Developments in Trade Secret Protection — Public Symposium (Denver Live Stream) Denver, CO US
9:00 a.m. MT
8
 Developments in Trade Secret Protection--Public Symposium (Delayed Webcast Viewing) San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
9
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Denver, CO US
8:00 a.m. MT
9
 Patent Quality Chat Webinar - Simulcast San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
9
 Patent Quality Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
12:00 p.m. ET
9
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
9
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
9
 LSU Inventorship Showcase Baton Rouge, LA US
5:30 p.m. CT
10
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Denver, CO US
8:00 a.m. MT
11
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Denver, CO US
8:00 a.m. MT
11
 Update on Patent Quality Metrics and Current Quality Programs San Jose, CA US
3:00 p.m. PT
12
 Colorado Bar Association IP Section USPTO Discussion Ft. Collins, CO US
11:00 a.m. MT
13
 World IP Day - Nashville Nashville, TX US
10:00 a.m. CT
15
 Bootstrapping 101: Taking advantage of (almost) free resources Boulder, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
15
 IP 101 for Entrepreneurs: Protecting Your Innovations and Your Business Boulder, CO US
3:00 p.m. MT
16
 World Trade Day 2017 Denver, CO US
8:00 a.m. MT
16
 eMod Information Session Virtual and
, US
1:00 p.m. ET
17
 Alabama Digital Government Summit Montgomery, AL US
8:00 a.m. CT
17
 Boulder Startup Week Community Office Hours
9:00 a.m. MT
17
 Patent Wednesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
17
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class 1 Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
17
 Government and Engineering Livonia, MI US
5:30 p.m. ET
17
 San Diego Intellectual Property Series 2017 Kickoff: IP Strategy is a Business Strategy San Diego, CA US
5:00 p.m. PT
18
 Starting the Patent and Trademark Process at University of Nebraska at Lincoln Lincoln, NE US
8:30 a.m. CT
18
 Albany, NY PTRC Public Training Program Albany , NY US
9:30 a.m. ET
18
 ChIPs - Austin's Foodie Focus Austin, TX US
10:00 a.m. CT
18
 Inventor Info Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
11:00 a.m. ET
18
 Federal Circuit Bar Association Webcast on Patent Pro Bono
1:00 p.m. ET
18
 RMRO Community Day Denver, CO US
11:00 a.m. MT
18
 Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
18
 AIPLA Special Committee on Pro Bono Presentation and Reception San Diego, CA US
3:30 p.m. ET
19
 UNT Open Access Symposium Frisco, TX US
9:00 a.m. CT
20
 All Day Patent Seminar Wichita, KS US
9:00 a.m. ET
20
 Patent Seminar at Wichita State University Wichita, KS US
9:00 a.m. CT
20
 Military Invention Day Washington, DC, US
10:00 a.m. ET
23
 Palo Alto Business Development Summit Palo Alto, CA US
11:00 a.m. PT
23
 Hands-on Patent Search Workshop San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
23
 Design Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
24
 Trademark Basics: What Every Small Business Should Know Now, Not Later Arlington, VA US
6:00 p.m. ET
26
 Startup Weekend Denver | IoT 3.0 and Smart Cities Denver, CO US
6:00 p.m. MT
27
 Startup Weekend Denver | IoT 3.0 and Smart Cities Denver, CO US
6:00 p.m. MT
28
 Startup Weekend Denver | IoT 3.0 and Smart Cities Denver, CO US
6:00 p.m. MT
31
 New York, NY PTRC Public Training Program New York, NY US
9:15 a.m. ET
31
 U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Day Denver , CO US
4:00 p.m. MT
June 2017
1
 Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property & Technology Law Institute Westminster, CO US
8:45 a.m. MT
1
 Intellectual Property Basics and Midwest USPTO Tour Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
1
 Meet the Patent Experts (in Spanish) Dallas, TX US
12:00 p.m. CT
1
 USPTO Additive Manufacturing Partnership Meeting Alexandria, VA US
1:00 p.m. ET
1
 Smithtown, NY PTRC Public Training Program Smithtown, NY US
1:30 p.m. ET
2
 Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property & Technology Law Institute Westminster, CO US
8:45 a.m. MT
2
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
3
 How to Protect Your Invention San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
8
 International and Domestic Trademark Practice Before the USPTO San Jose, CA US
8:30 a.m. PT
13
 Patent Quality Chat Webinar - Simulcast San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
13
 Patent Quality Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
12:00 p.m. ET
13
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
13
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
14
 Empowering Innovation: Overview of the Patent Process with USPTO Regional Director Dr. Christal Sheppard Madison, WI US
1:00 p.m. CT
14
 Madison Women In IP Madison, WI US
4:30 p.m. ET
15
 Inventor Info Chat - Webinar Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
15
 Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
16
 International Trademark Association Roundtable Dallas, TX US
11:00 a.m. CT
20
 Updates on the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) from WIPO San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
20
 Hands-on Patent Search Workshop San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
21
 Introduction to Intellectual Property Waterford, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
21
 Patent Wednesday Presents: Comments on the Origins and History of Patent Law Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
22
 SBOT and DBA IP Sections PTO Day Dallas, TX US
12:00 p.m. CT
22
 Patent and Trademark Protection for your Business Virtual and
Indianapolis, IN US
2:30 p.m. ET
22
 Patent and Trademark Protection for Your Business Indianapolis, IN US
2:30 p.m. CT
28
 Patent Pro Bono Florida - Startup Speakeasy Event Coral Gables, FL US
5:30 p.m. ET
29
 Texas Rural Challenge Waco, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
29
 2017 Patent Trial and Appeal Board Judicial Conference - Webcast Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
29
 2017 Patent Trial and Appeal Board Judicial Conference Alexandria, VA US
1:00 p.m. ET
July 2017
6
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Midwest USPTO Tour Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
10
 China Intellectual Property Road Show: Detroit - Sold Out Detroit, MI US
8:15 a.m. ET
11
 Patent Quality Chat Webinar - Simulcast San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
11
 Live Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 Patent Quality Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 Score IP Program for Small Business and Entrepreneurs Dallas, TX US
1:00 p.m. CT
11
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
12
 China Intellectual Property Road Show: Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
12
 PPAC Executive Session
2:00 p.m. ET
12
 DoD Technology Transfer Training Workshop Virtual and
Austin, TX US
1:00 p.m. CT
12
 Regional Event by PTAB Bar Association San Jose, CA US
1:30 p.m. PT
13
 Technology Center 2600 Customer Partnership Meeting Alexandria, VA US
8:30 a.m. ET
13
 Technology Center 2600 Customer Partnership Meeting Dallas, TX US
9:15 a.m. CT
13
 Technology Center 2600 Customer Partnership: Join Us to Learn More About USPTO and TC2600 Practices and Policies Denver, CO US
9:30 a.m. MT
13
 Technology Center 2600 Customer Partnership Meeting San Jose, CA US
8:30 a.m. PT
14
 12th Annual Door County Intellectual Property Academy Sturgeon Bay, WI US
9:00 a.m. ET
14
 Past, Present, and Future: Celebrating 5 Years of the Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional USPTO Detroit, MI US
2:00 p.m. ET
15
 Finding the Right Funding San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
17
 SBIR Road Tour - Minneapolis Minneapolis, MN US
8:00 a.m. CT
17
 Voluntary Initiatives to Combat Infringement of IP in Online Environment Dallas, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
17
 TPAC Executive Session
10:00 a.m. ET
17
 Washington Pro Bono Patent Network Announcement Seattle, WA US
5:00 p.m. ET
18
 SBIR Road Tour - Madison Madison, WI US
8:00 a.m. CT
18
 Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
18
 Design Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
19
 SBIR Road Tour - Ypsilanti Ypsilanti, MI US
8:00 a.m. ET
19
 Patent Wednesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
20
 SBIR Road Tour - Cleveland Cleveland, OH US
8:00 a.m. ET
20
 SBOT Adavanced Patent Litigation Horseshoe Bay, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
20
 Inventor Info Chat - Webinar Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
20
 Intro to Patent Searching Ann Arbor, MI US
1:00 p.m. ET
21
 SBIR Road Tour - Lexington Lexington, KY US
8:00 a.m. ET
21
 SBOT Adavanced Patent Litigation Horseshoe Bay, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
25
 Hands-on Patent Search Workshop San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
26
 Trademark Fraudulent Solicitations Roundtable Interactive Webcast Denver, CO US
12:00 p.m. MT
26
 Roundtable to Fraudulent Solicitations Dallas, TX US
1:00 p.m. CT
26
 Fraudulent Solicitations to Trademark Owners - Simulcast San Jose, CA US
11:00 a.m. PT
26
 Fraudulent Solicitations to Trademark Owners - Simulcast Virtual and
Detroit, MI US
2:00 p.m. ET
27
 TPAC Executive Session
10:30 a.m. ET
27
 TPAC Executive Session
2:30 p.m. ET
28
 TPAC Quarterly Meeting Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
August 2017
1
 Advisory Hours at The Commons on Champa Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
2
 PPAC Executive Session
9:00 a.m. ET
2
 The Bicoastal Biotechnology, Chemical and Pharmaceutical (BCBCP) Partnership Meeting San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
2
 Meet the Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
2
 San Diego Intellectual Property Series 2017: Trademark Basics San Diego, CA US
5:30 p.m. PT
3
 PPAC Quarterly Meeting Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
3
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Midwest USPTO Tour Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
4
 Intellectual Property Series for Beginners - Introduction to Intellectual Property Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
4
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
8
 Patent Quality Chat - Webcast San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
8
 Patent Quality Chat Virtual and
, US
12:00 p.m. ET
8
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
8
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
9
 Little Rock, AR PTRC Public Training Program Little Rock, AR US
8:00 a.m. CT
9
 #USPTOChat - Trademarks: Avoiding Common Mistakes Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
11
 Invention-Con 2017 Alexandria, VA US
8:00 a.m. ET
11
 Invention-Con 2017: The Importance of Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Alexandria, VA US
8:00 a.m. ET
12
 Invention-Con 2017 Alexandria, VA US
8:00 a.m. ET
12
 Invention-Con 2017: The Importance of Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Alexandria, VA US
8:00 a.m. ET
16
 U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Trade Day 2017 Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
16
 Patent Wednesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
16
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class Two Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
17
 Inventor Info Chat Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
17
 RESCHEDULED: Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
18
 Intellectual Property Series for Beginners - Patent Application Contents and Search Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
22
 TC2800 Semiconductor Customer Partnership Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
22
 Hands-on Patent Search Workshop San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
22
 Federal Government Resources Denver, CO US
2:00 p.m. MT
24
 Utah Solutions Summit Salt Lake City, UT US
7:30 a.m. MT
24
 Patent Application Filing Basics and EFS-Web San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
28
 Leveraging Intellectual Property for Business Success - Frisco Frisco, CO US
9:00 a.m. MT
29
 Anti-Counterfeiting and The Global Marketplace Dallas, TX US
8:30 a.m. CT
29
 Leveraging Intellectual Property for Business Success - Grand Junction Grand Junction, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
30
 Clemson, SC PTRC Public Training Program Clemson, US
8:00 a.m. ET
30
 Leveraging Intellectual Property for Business Success- Montrose Montrose, CO US
9:00 a.m. MT
31
 Leveraging Intellectual Property for Business Success - Gunnison Gunnison, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
31
 PTAB Boardside Chat - Webcast Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
12:00 p.m. ET
31
 Leveraging Intellectual Property for Business Success - Buena Vista Buena Vista, CO US
4:00 p.m. MT
September 2017
1
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
5
 Advisory Hours at The Commons on Champa Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
6
 Third Annual Cybersecurity Partnership Meeting Colorado Springs, CO US
8:00 a.m. MT
6
 Meet the Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
6
 Cyber Oriented Companies Panel Colorado Springs, CO US
1:00 p.m. HT
7
 Author U Extravaganza Aurora, CO US
7:15 a.m. MT
7
 Intellectual Property Basics and Midwest Regional Office Tour Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 Launch IP Fort Wayne Virtual and
Fort Wayne, IN US
5:30 p.m. ET
7
 LaunchIP: Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN US
5:30 p.m. CT
7
 Spanish Language Intellectual Property Seminar at Mi Casa Denver, CO US
5:30 p.m. MT
8
 Intellectual Property Series for Beginners: Application Filing/Management using EFS-Web and PAIR Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. ET
12
 Jackson, MS PTRC Public Training Program- CANCELLED
9:00 a.m. CT
12
 Patent Quality Chat - Webcast San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
12
 Patent Quality Chat Virtual and
, US
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 Special Boardside Chat with Chief Judge Ruschke celebrating PTAB's Fifth Anniversary Virtual and
, US
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
13
 2017 PPAC Annual Report Discussion Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
15
 5th Annual Michigan Inventors Expo East Lansing, MI US
2:00 p.m. ET
18
 Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center Event Jamestown, ND US
5:00 p.m. CT
19
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Detroit, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
19
 The Importance of Patents and Intellectual Property as Part of a Business Strategy Grand Forks, ND US
1:00 p.m. CT
20
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Detroit, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
20
 Patent Series Part 1 - Patent Process Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
20
 2017 Business Methods Partnership Meeting Alexandria, VA US
1:00 p.m. ET
20
 2017 Business Methods Partnership Meeting - Webcast San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
20
 2017 Business Methods Partnership Meeting - Webcast Detroit, MI US
1:00 p.m. ET
20
 2017 Business Methods Partnership Meeting - Webcast Denver, CO US
11:00 a.m. MT
20
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class Three Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
20
 Patent It! Panel Discussion Fargo, ND US
2:15 p.m. CT
21
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Detroit, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
21
 Inventor Info Chat Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
21
 We’re Hiring! Silicon Valley USPTO Patent Examiner Info Session and Open House San Jose, CA US
9:30 a.m. PT
21
 Design Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
22
 Automotive Design Day Denver, CO US
11:00 a.m. MT
23
 IP for Apps: From Conception to Creation Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
25
 TTAB public meeting: streamlined grounds for abandonment, non-use cancellation proceedings Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
1:00 p.m. ET
25
 Denver Startup Week - Intellectual Property is a Business Decision Denver , CO US
12:00 p.m. MT
26
 17th Annual Great Lakes Women's Business Conference Novi, MI US
5:30 a.m. ET
26
 Lansing Regional Seminar Virtual and
Lansing, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
26
 Hands-on Patent Search Workshop San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
26
 From Start to Exit: Why Licensing Partnerships Enhance the Chance for Success Denver, CO US
2:00 p.m. MT
27
 USPTO Commissioner for Trademarks at the Ann Arbor PTRC Ann Arbor, MI US
10:00 a.m. ET
27
 Protecting Your Trade Secrets San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
27
 PTAB TTAB Stadium Tour University of Minnesota Law School Minneapolis, MN US
12:30 p.m. CT
27
 CANCELED: IP and App Development: A K-12 Resource Program San Jose, CA US
6:00 p.m. PT
28
 Midwest IP Institute Minneapolis, MN US
9:30 a.m. CT
28
 Patent Application Filing Basics San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
28
 Past event: application workshop Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
October 2017
3
 Intellectual Property Protection in China—Recent Developments and Challenges for Colorado Businesses Denver, CO US
8:00 a.m. MT
3
 Washington Pro Bono Network Launch Seattle, WA US
12:00 p.m. PT
4
 Launch of Idaho Patent Pro Bono Program Boise, ID US
6:00 p.m. PT
4
 Licensing vs. New Venture San Jose, CA US
6:00 p.m. PT
5
 Intellectual Property Protection in China—Recent Developments and Challenges for Utah Businesses Salt Lake City, UT US
8:00 a.m. MT
5
 Intellectual Property Basics and Midwest Regional Office Tour Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Third Annual PatentsView Workshop: Engaging User Communities Alexandria, VA US
8:30 a.m. ET
6
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
10
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
10
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
10
 Information Session for Patent Examiner Hiring Virtual and
Denver, CO US
4:00 p.m. MT
11
 USPTO Update at the Nebraska State Bar Association Meeting LaVista, NE US
9:30 a.m. CT
12
 Patent Quality Chat - Webcast San Jose, CA US
8:00 a.m. PT
12
 Patent Quality Chat Virtual and
, US
11:00 a.m. ET
12
 We’re Hiring! Patent Examiner Information Session - Webcast Virtual
12:00 p.m. PT
14
 Denver Maker Faire Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
15
 Denver Maker Faire Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
18
 Roundtable on Intellectual Property and Trade Shows Denver, CO US
7:00 a.m. MT
18
 At the Crossroads of America: Strategies for IP in China—What Indiana Rights Holders Need to Know Now Indianapolis, IN US
8:00 a.m. CT
18
 Patent Series Part 2 - Types of Patent Applications and How to File Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
18
 Roundtable on Intellectual Property and Trade Shows - Webcast San Jose, CA US
10:15 a.m. PT
18
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class 4 Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
18
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class 4 Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
18
 Legal Clinic for Creatives Miami, FL US
5:30 p.m. ET
19
 International and Domestic Trademark Practice Before the USPTO Denver, CO US
8:30 a.m. MT
19
 Inventor Info Chat: Patents Overview in Spanish - Webcast San Jose, CA US
8:00 a.m. PT
19
 Inventor Info Chat - Webinar Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
19
 Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
20
 IP Protection in China - What Companies in the "Heart of America" Need to Know Now Chicago, IL US
8:30 a.m. CT
21
 2017 Inventors Conference - Torrington, WY Torrington, WY US
7:30 a.m. MT
21
 IP Strategy is a Business Strategy Honolulu, HI US
9:00 a.m. HT
23
 Patent History: Comments on the Origins and History of Patent Law Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
24
 EMU Michigan Drone Conference Ypsilanti, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
24
 “Chat with the Chief” Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
24
 Multiple AIA Petitions Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
24
 Hands-on Patent Search Workshop San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
24
 Intellectual Property (IP) Seminar Series Atlanta30332, GA US
5:00 p.m. ET
25
 Founders Floor Startup Workshop: IP Strategy, Patents, and Trademarks San Jose, CA US
6:00 p.m. PT
26
 Patent Application Filing Basics San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
29
 Graphene Innovation Summit and Expo Nashville, TN US
12:30 p.m. CT
30
 Graphene Innovation Summit and Expo Nashville, TN US
12:30 p.m. CT
31
 TPAC Quarterly Meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
31
 Graphene Innovation Summit and Expo Nashville, TN US
12:30 p.m. CT
November 2017
1
 Meet the Trademark Experts: Techweek Dallas Edition Dallas, TX US
1:00 p.m. CT
2
 University of Texas Law School Advanced Patent Law Institute Austin, TX US
7:30 a.m. CT
2
 SBDC Women's Small Business Conference Loveland, CO US
7:30 a.m. MT
2
 Intellectual Property Basics and Midwest Regional Office Tour Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
3
 University of Texas Law School Advanced Patent Law Institute Austin, TX US
7:30 a.m. CT
3
 2017 Collegiate Inventors Competition® Expo and Awards Alexandria, VA US
11:00 a.m. ET
3
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
5
 IP Law & Management Institute hosted by the International Performance Management Institute (IPMI) Austin, TX US
8:30 a.m. CT
6
 IP Law & Management Institute hosted by the International Performance Management Institute (IPMI) Austin, TX US
8:30 a.m. CT
6
 Biotechnology, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Partnership (BCP) Meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
10:00 a.m. ET
7
 IP Law & Management Institute hosted by the International Performance Management Institute (IPMI) Austin, TX US
8:30 a.m. CT
8
 IP Fundamentals for Startups and SMEs: Optimize Protection and Grow Corporate Value San Jose, CA US
10:30 a.m. PT
8
 Inventors Night at MiSci Detroit, MI US
5:00 p.m. ET
9
 PPAC Quarterly Meeting Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
11
 STEAM-a-Palooza III: Empowered by Innovation Aurora, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
13
 Center for American and International Law (CAIL) Intellectual Property Law Conference Plano, TX US
7:15 a.m. CT
13
 China IP Road Show: What Oregon Companies Need to Know Portland, OR US
8:00 a.m. PT
14
 Center for American and International Law (CAIL) Intellectual Property Law Conference Plano, TX US
7:15 a.m. CT
14
 Transition Expo 2017 Fort Smith, AR US
7:30 a.m. CT
14
 2017 IP Statistics for Decision Makers Conference Mexico City , MX
9:00 a.m. CT
14
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Denver, CO US
8:00 a.m. MT
14
 China IP Road Show: What Silicon Valley Companies Need to Know San Jose, CA US
8:00 a.m. PT
14
 Patent Quality Chat - Webcast San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
14
 Patent Quality Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
12:00 p.m. ET
14
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
14
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
15
 2017 IP Statistics for Decision Makers Conference Mexico City , MX
9:00 a.m. CT
15
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Denver, CO US
8:00 a.m. MT
15
 Boise, ID PTRC Public Training Program Boise, ID US
8:30 a.m. MT
15
 Patent Series Part 3 - Patent Searching Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
15
 Patents and Trademarks 101 Bellevue, WA US
12:00 p.m. PT
16
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Denver, CO US
8:00 a.m. MT
16
 Inventor Info Chat: Free Legal Services for Inventors - Webcast San Jose, CA US
8:00 a.m. PT
16
 Inventor Info Chat - Webinar Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
16
 China IP Road Show: What Washington Companies Need to Know Seattle, WA US
8:15 a.m. PT
16
 Design Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn" San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
17
 Part I: IP for Beginners Series - Overview of Utility Patents, Design Patents, Trade Secrets, Copyrights, and Trademarks Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
28
 Hands-on Patent Search Workshop San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
29
 Finding the Right Funding - Part 2 San Jose, CA US
6:00 p.m. PT
30
 Patent Application Filing Basics San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
December 2017
1
 The Trajectory of Innovation: How USPTO Regional Offices Have Impacted the Patent Process Dallas, TX US
11:30 a.m. CT
1
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
2
 Girl Scouts Intellectual Property Patch Program Denver, CO US
9:00 a.m. MT
5
 SpaceCom: Space Commerce Conference and Exposition Houston, TX US
7:00 a.m. CT
5
 Reno, NV PTRC Public Training Program Reno, NV US
8:30 a.m. PT
5
 Soaring High with Business Financial Literacy
1:00 p.m. ET
5
 IP Attachés: How This USPTO Resource Can Help You Navigate IP Issues Abroad Dallas, TX US
1:00 p.m. CT
5
 Spanish Language Intellectual Property Seminar San Jose, CA US
6:00 p.m. PT
6
 SpaceCom: Space Commerce Conference and Exposition Houston, TX US
7:00 a.m. CT
6
 Colorado Emerging Medical Devices Meetup Denver, CO US
6:00 p.m. MT
7
 SpaceCom: Space Commerce Conference and Exposition Houston, TX US
7:00 a.m. CT
7
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Midwest Regional Office Tour Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 Start-Up Right: FTC's Basics for Small Businesses San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
7
 Best practices for presenting prior art and proving a document is a printed publication Virtual and
, US
12:00 p.m. ET
8
 Part II: IP for Beginners Series - Tips and Tricks for Patent Searching: “The 7-Step Search Process” Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
9
 Boulder Computer Science Education Week Boulder, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
12
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
12
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
13
 IP Attaché roundtable Washington, DC US
12:00 p.m. ET
14
 Hands-on Patent Search Workshop San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
14
 Fashionably IP Denver, CO US
4:00 p.m. MT
15
 Part III: IP for Beginners Series - How to File: Patent Electronic Application Filing and Management Systems Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
19
 "Chat with the Chief" on Current Happenings at the Board Virtual and
, US
12:00 p.m. ET
19
 Patent Application Filing Basics San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
January 2018
3
 Meet the Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
4
 Intellectual Property Basics and Midwest Regional Office Tour Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
5
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
9
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Dallas, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
9
 Patent Quality Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
12:00 p.m. ET
9
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
9
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
10
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Dallas, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
11
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Dallas, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
11
 David K. Winder Intellectual Property Inn of Court Meeting Salt Lake City, UT US
5:30 p.m. MT
15
 Open City: Put Your Mark On It Detroit, MI US
6:00 p.m. ET
17
 Technology Center 2600 Customer Partnership Meeting - Webcast Detroit, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
17
 Technology Center 2600 Customer Partnership Meeting Alexandria, VA US
8:30 a.m. ET
17
 Technology Center 2600 Customer Partnership Meeting Webcast Dallas, TX US
7:30 a.m. CT
17
 Technology Center 2600 Customer Partnership Meeting - Webcast Denver, CO US
8:30 a.m. MT
17
 Technology Center 2600 Customer Partnership Meeting - Webcast San Jose, CA US
8:00 a.m. PT
17
 Patent Series Part 1 - Patent Process Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
17
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class 2 Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
17
 New year, new neighbors: USPTO open house Alexandria, VA US
4:00 p.m. ET
18
 State Bar of Texas Pro Bono Tour – El Paso El Paso, TX US
8:30 a.m. CT
18
 Inventor Info Chat: Overview of the Patent Examination Process - Webcast San Jose, CA US
8:00 a.m. PT
18
 Inventor Info Chat - Webinar Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
18
 Introduction to Patents San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
18
 Inventors Association of Metropolitan Detroit Meeting Southfield, MI US
6:30 p.m. ET
20
 Brownie Imagination Pioneer Intellectual Property Workshop Detroit, MI US
10:00 a.m. ET
22
 Navigating the International IP Landscape with the USPTO Steamboat Springs, CO US
4:30 p.m. MT
23
 Leveraging Intellectual Property for Business Success - Steamboat Springs Steamboat Springs, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
23
 Hands-on Patent Search Workshop San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
23
 Bill J. Priest Small Business Innovation Center IP Program Dallas, TX US
6:00 p.m. CT
24
 Disruptors vs. Predators: Leveraging Federal Resources to Mitigate Your Risk Pasadena, CA US
1:00 p.m. PT
25
 Developing the Digital Marketplace for Copyrighted Works (Second Public Meeting) – Denver Webcast Denver, CO US
7:00 a.m. MT
25
 Developing the Digital Marketplace for Copyrighted Works (Second Public Meeting) - Simulcast Virtual and
Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
25
 Developing the Digital Marketplace for Copyrighted Works (Second Public Meeting) Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
25
 South East Michigan Entrepenuers Association Lunch and Learn Southfield, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
25
 Developing the Digital Marketplace for Copyrighted Works (Second Public Meeting) - Webcast Virtual and
San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
25
 The Supreme Court and Patent Reform Denver, CO US
2:00 p.m. MT
27
 University of Scouting Madison Heights, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
30
 Quarterly Regional Trademark Tuesday Program Denver, CO US
11:30 a.m. MT
30
 National Association of Patent Practitioners - Rocky Mountain Chapter Monthly Meeting Louisville, CO US
7:00 p.m. MT
February 2018
1
 PPAC Quarterly Meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
1
 11th Annual Texas STEM Conference Galveston, TX US
9:00 a.m. CT
1
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Midwest Regional Office Tour Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
1
 Design Patent Appeals Virtual and
, US
12:00 p.m. ET
2
 11th Annual Texas STEM Conference Galveston, TX US
9:00 a.m. CT
2
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
3
 11th Annual Texas STEM Conference Galveston, TX US
9:00 a.m. CT
6
 Office Hours at Commons on Champa Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
6
 Meet the USPTO Kalamazoo, MI US
3:00 p.m. ET
7
 AIPLA Patent Prosecution Bootcamp Denver, CO US
7:30 a.m. MT
7
 State Bar of Texas Intellectual Property Law Course Houston, TX US
12:00 p.m. CT
7
 Embracing Smart Technology to Grow Your Business
1:00 p.m. ET
7
 Meet the Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
8
 AIPLA Patent Prosecution Bootcamp Denver, CO US
7:30 a.m. MT
8
 Empowering Innovation with the USPTO Chicago, IL US
10:00 a.m. CT
8
 State Bar of Texas Intellectual Property Law Course Houston, TX US
12:00 p.m. CT
9
 TPAC Quarterly Meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
9
 AIPLA Patent Prosecution Bootcamp Denver, CO US
7:30 a.m. MT
9
 University of Houston Law Center Government and Public Interest Table Talk (GPITT) Houston, TX US
12:00 p.m. CT
9
 State Bar of Texas Intellectual Property Law Course Houston, TX US
12:00 p.m. CT
9
 Chicago Regional Seminar Chicago, IL US
1:00 p.m. CT
9
 Copyright Basics and Considerations for Entrepreneurs San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
10
 Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition Chicago, IL US
8:00 a.m. CT
10
 International Trademark Association Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition – Southwest Regional Oral Arguments Dallas, TX US
9:00 a.m. CT
12
 Empowering Innovation: Intellectual Property Basics and USPTO Resources Roscommon, MI US
5:00 p.m. ET
13
 Patent Quality Chat - Webcast San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
13
 Patent Quality Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
12:00 p.m. ET
13
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
13
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
15
 Inventor Info Chat: Claim Drafting - Webcast San Jose, CA US
8:00 a.m. PT
15
 Inventor Info Chat - Webinar Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
15
 Introduction to Design Patents San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
16
 Patriot Boot Camp San Antonio, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
16
 USICOC Annual Women's Conference Dallas , TX US
11:00 a.m. CT
16
 Start-Up Nation Comes to Silicon Valley San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
16
 Wyoming SBDC Small Business Roundtable: Leveraging IP for Business Success Laramie, WY US
6:00 p.m. ET
17
 Patriot Boot Camp San Antonio, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
18
 Patriot Boot Camp San Antonio, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
20
 Wayne County Small Business Resource Forum Detroit, MI US
5:00 p.m. ET
21
 GRO-Biz Conference and Idea Expo Rock Springs, WY US
8:00 a.m. MT
21
 Patent Series Part 2 - Types of Patent Applications and How to File Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
21
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class 3 Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
21
 An Evening With Steve Sasson Virtual and
Tampa, FL US
6:00 p.m. ET
21
 Denver Womens Entrepreneurs Resources Fair Denver, CO US
5:00 p.m. MT
22
 Winter showcase small business seminar Falls Church, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
22
 GRO-Biz Conference and Idea Expo Rock Springs, WY US
8:00 a.m. MT
22
 National Medal of Technology and Innovation Informational Webinar 2018 Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
22
 Leverging Intellectual Property for Business Success Ogden , UT US
12:00 p.m. MT
22
 Patent Application Filing Basics San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
23
 Part I: IP for Beginners Series - Overview of Utility Patents, Design Patents, Trade Secrets, Copyrights, and Trademarks Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
23
 Utah Bar Association Annual Intellectual Property Summit Salt Lake City, UT US
3:00 p.m. MT
23
 Startup Weekend Tuscaloosa for Entrepreneurs Tuscaloosa, AL US
5:30 p.m. CT
24
 3rd Annual International Patent Drafting Competition Detroit, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
24
 Startup Weekend Tuscaloosa for Entrepreneurs Tuscaloosa, AL US
5:30 p.m. CT
25
 Startup Weekend Tuscaloosa for Entrepreneurs Tuscaloosa, AL US
5:30 p.m. CT
26
 Fort Collins Startup Week Fort Collins, CO US
7:00 a.m. MT
27
 Fort Collins Startup Week Fort Collins, CO US
7:00 a.m. MT
27
 Hands-on Patent Search Workshop San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
28
 Fort Collins Startup Week Fort Collins, CO US
7:00 a.m. MT
28
 PTAB/TTAB Stadium Tour at Tulane Law School New Orleans, LA US
10:00 a.m. CT
March 2018
1
 Fort Collins Startup Week Fort Collins, CO US
7:00 a.m. MT
1
 Intellectual Property Basics and Midwest Regional Office Tour Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
1
 Colorado School of Mines Information Session Golden, CO US
5:30 p.m. MT
2
 Fort Collins Startup Week Fort Collins, CO US
7:00 a.m. MT
2
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
3
 Rocky Mountain STEAM Fest Longmont, CO US
8:00 a.m. MT
3
 The Big Muddy Mini Maker Faire St. Joseph, MO US
10:00 a.m. CT
3
 GSSEM FIRST Robotics Expo Troy, MI US
11:30 a.m. ET
4
 Rocky Mountain STEAM Fest Longmont, CO US
8:00 a.m. MT
4
 Girls and Science Denver, CO US
9:00 a.m. MT
6
 Anti-Counterfeiting and the Global Marketplace: How to Protect and Enforce IP while Expanding Trade Denver, CO US
8:00 a.m. MT
6
 From High Tops to High Tech: The IP of Basketball Dallas, TX US
12:00 p.m. CT
6
 Empowering Innovation: How to Protect Your Ideas Toledo, OH US
6:00 p.m. ET
7
 Meet the Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
7
 USPTO Initiatives and Pro Bono Opportunities Akron, OH US
2:00 p.m. ET
7
 Nuts and Bolts of Licensing San Jose, CA US
6:00 p.m. PT
8
 Rocky Mountain Cyberspace Symposium Colorado Springs, CO US
9:00 a.m. MT
8
 Akron Inventor's Club Akron, OH US
6:00 p.m. ET
10
 Junior and Cadet Intellectual Property Patch Workshop Detroit, MI US
10:00 a.m. ET
11
 South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference: IP to IPO Panel Austin, TX US
3:30 p.m. CT
11
 New Patent Design Unveiling Austin, TX US
4:30 p.m. CT
13
 Protect Your Intellectual Property When Going Global Petaluma, CA US
7:00 a.m. PT
13
 Patent Quality Chat - Webcast San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
13
 Patent Quality Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
12:00 p.m. ET
13
 New PTAB Studies in AIA Proceedings: Expanded Panels and Trial Outcomes for Orange Book Listed Patents Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
13
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
13
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
14
 Presentation at the Rotary Club of Aurora Aurora, CO US
12:00 p.m. MT
15
 Inventor Info Chat: Common Mistakes and Support After Filing - Webcast San Jose, CA US
8:00 a.m. PT
15
 Inventor Info Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
11:00 a.m. ET
15
 2018 Business Methods Partnership Meeting Alexandria, VA US
1:00 p.m. ET
15
 Technology Center 3600 Business Methods Partnership Meeting Dallas , TX US
12:00 p.m. CT
15
 2018 Business Methods Partnership Meeting Denver, CO US
11:00 a.m. MT
15
 2018 Business Methods Partnership Meeting - Webcast San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
15
 Introduction to Patents San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
16
 State Bar of Texas (SBOT) Women in the Law Program