Join us at the USPTO Texas Regional Office for an Advanced Patent Seminar focused on various aspects of the patent process. The seminar will cover the required elements of a utility patent application, claim drafting, invention search and criteria for determining patentability of an invention. Patent Cooperation Treaty and International Application will also be discussed.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is recommended since space is limited. Register now to secure your seat.
For inquiries about the event:
please email texasregionalUSPTOEvents@USPTO.GOV(link sends e-mail), visit us at the Texas Regional Office home page, or call us at 469-295-9000.
| Start Time | End Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Sign-in and Networking |
| 9:00 AM | 9:15 AM | Welcome |
| 9:15 AM | 10:00 AM | Anatomy of a Patent |
| 10:00 AM | 10:45 AM | Is your invention patentable? |
| 10:45 AM | 11:30 PM | How we search |
| 11:30 PM | 1:00 PM | LUNCH |
| 1:00 PM | 1:45 PM | Tips on Application Preparation |
| 1:45 PM | 2:30 PM | International Patent Considerations, PPH and Work Sharing Programs |
| 2:30 PM | 3:15 PM | An Examiner's Perspective on Office Actions |
| 3:15 PM | 3:30 PM | BREAK |
| 3:30 PM | 4:15 PM | Responding to Office Actions 101 |
| 4:15 PM | 5:15 PM | Ask the Patent Attorneys |
| 5:15 PM | 5:30 PM | Closing Remarks |