2022 National Patent Application Drafting Competition national round

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The National Patent Application Drafting Competition (NPADC) is a team competition that introduces law students to U.S. patent laws and regulations, and helps them develop patent application drafting skills.

The recently held regional competitions hosted 39 teams, who were judged on describing the invention, developing a prior art search strategy and identifying relevant references, determining patentable subject matter, constructing claims, and creating drawings. 

Register today to watch the 2022 NPADC Nationals as the final 5 teams compete for the national title before a panel of high-profile guest judges.

For more information, please email PatentDraftingCompetition@uspto.gov or call 313-446-6632.

This event is part of a series: National Patent Application Drafting Competition