Join us on Wednesday, July 15, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for our next USPTO Hour, hosted by the Office of the Commissioner for Patents.
In this session, we'll focus on Interview Practice and answer questions during a live Q&A. The discussion will feature:
- Tips and best practices for conducting interviews with patent examiners
- Overview of available applicant resources for interviews
- Automated Interview Request (AIR) form updates
Speakers include:
- Barry Schindler, Deputy Commissioner for Patents
- Dave Wiley, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Patents
Tariq Hafiz, Director, Technology Center 3600
We want to hear from you
Submit your questions to USPTOHour@uspto.gov, along with any ideas or topics for future USPTO Hours.
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.


