Join us for the second session of our virtual series, Successful Inventing 2026. This series is co-hosted by the USPTO Western Regional Outreach Office and the Licensing Executives Society–Silicon Valley Chapter (LES-SVC). The series is designed to help innovators navigate the earliest and most critical stages of the invention process.
Our session, on Wednesday, February 11, from 4–5:30 p.m. PT / 7–8:30 p.m. ET, will focus on how to understand your customers, analyze your competition, and uncover the opportunities that matter most. Three industry leaders will break down practical, real-world approaches to market research that every inventor and entrepreneur should know.
Whether you are evaluating a new concept, preparing to pitch investors, or looking to strengthen your go-to-market strategy, this session will give you the insights and tools to make smarter decisions and move forward with confidence.
Featured speakers
Gwen Edwards - Global Innovation and Market Strategy Leader, supporting Golden Seeds, National Health Foundation, and Astia, for example
Sam Wiley - Managing Director and Patent Intelligence Leader at Ocean Tomo
William ‘Bill’ Seidel - President and CEO, America Invents
The easiest way to join this event is as a guest through Webex on the web.
For questions about the event, contact the Western Regional Outreach Office at western@uspto.gov.
Accessibility accommodation
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.