Demystifying patents and trademarks

Are you interested in filing for a patent or registering a trademark, but not sure how? This session will help to demystify the processes and provide resources for inventors and entrepreneurs.

Join us in person on Thursday, May 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. ET at the Indianapolis Public Library, Central Library at 40 East Saint Clair Street in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional Office (MWRO) and the Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) at the Indianapolis Public Library will bring together a panel of USPTO experts and invited guest speakers to discuss:

  • Demystifying the patent and trademark processes
  • Developing and protecting your intellectual property (IP)

Attendees will also have the opportunity to take part in a networking session and speak one-on-one with panelists.

Register today

Agenda

All times listed are in ET. Questions or comments related to the agenda can be emailed to midwestregion@uspto.gov.

TimeTopicPresenters
10:30 - 10:45 a.m.Opening remarks

Marilyn Nash, Regional Outreach Officer, Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional Office, USPTO

Ryan Donnelly, Public Services Librarian, The Indianapolis Public Library

10:45 - 11:45 a.m.

History of the Indy 500 and trademarks       

Demystifying the trademark process

Jason Lott, Managing Attorney, Trademarks Customer Outreach, USPTO

11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.Lunch on your own and networking session 
1:15 - 2:15 p.m.

Indy 500 and historical patents

Demystifying the patent process

Timothy Speer, Supervisory Patent Reexamination Specialist, USPTO
 Break 
2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

Panel discussion: Developing and protecting your IP

Timothy Speer, Supervisory Patent Reexamination Specialist, USPTO

Jason Lott, Managing Attorney, Trademarks Customer Outreach, USPTO

Ryan Donnelly, Public Services Librarian, The Indianapolis Public Library

Indianapolis Bar Association (pending)

Indiana University IP Clinic (pending)

3:15 p.m.Wrap-up 

For more information about this event, contact us at midwestregion@uspto.gov.

Accessibility accommodation

Accessibility

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.

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