Midwest region events

Events in the area served by the Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional Office: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

 

 

Types
Timeframe
October 2016
27
 Importing Prior Art Automatically & Streamlining Patent Issuance Roundtable Chicago, IL US
1:00 p.m. CT
November 2016
14
 Patent Subject Matter Eligibility: Roundtable 1 - Webcast Detroit, MI US
1:00 p.m. ET
16
 Patent Wednesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
18
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Midwest USPTO Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
29
 Recent Developments at the European Patent Office Detroit, MI US
11:00 a.m. ET
December 2016
5
 Patent Subject Matter Eligibility: Roundtable 2 - Webcast Detroit, MI US
11:30 a.m. ET
13
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
January 2017
5
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Midwest USPTO Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
10
 Regional Inventors Seminar: Louisville, Kentucky Louisville, KY US
10:00 a.m. ET
10
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
18
 Patent Wednesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
February 2017
2
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Midwest USPTO Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
14
 Seminar for Startups: Understanding Intellectual Property Ann Arbor, MI US
10:30 a.m. ET
14
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
11:30 a.m. ET
15
 Patent Wednesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
22
 Patents and Trademarks: Why Search? Detroit, MI US
1:30 p.m. ET
22
 Patents and Trademarks: Why Search? Detroit, MI US
1:30 p.m. ET
March 2017
2
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Midwest USPTO Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
4
 All About STEM Detroit, MI US
11:00 a.m. ET
14
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
15
 Patent Wednesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
23
 Working with Patents and Trademarks Indianapolis, IN US
12:30 p.m. ET
April 2017
1
 IP Patch Workshop: Brownie Girl Scouts Detroit, MI US
10:00 a.m. ET
6
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Midwest USPTO Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Social Science: Play. Tinker. Make. Saint Paul, MN US
6:00 p.m. CT
11
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
19
 The Intersection of the PTO and the Courts 2017 Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
19
 Patent Wednesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
21
 The New Era of Trade Secret Law: The DTSA and other Developments St. Paul, MN US
8:30 a.m. ET
22
 Charles H. Wright Musem of African American History: Night at the Museum Detroit, MI US
4:00 p.m. ET
25
 2017 Design Day - Detroit Live Stream Detroit, MI US
8:15 a.m. ET
26
 FIRST Championship St. Louis, MO US
11:00 a.m. CT
26
 World IP Day 2017 - Chicago Chicago, IL US
5:00 p.m. CT
27
 FIRST Championship St. Louis, MO US
10:00 a.m. CT
28
 FIRST Championship St. Louis, MO US
10:00 a.m. CT
May 2017
4
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Midwest USPTO Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Make Something Saturdays Dearborn, MI US
10:00 a.m. ET
8
 Developments in Trade Secret Protection—Public Symposium (Detroit Live Stream) Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
9
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
17
 Patent Wednesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
17
 Government and Engineering Livonia, MI US
5:30 p.m. ET
June 2017
1
 Intellectual Property Basics and Midwest USPTO Tour Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
13
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
14
 Empowering Innovation: Overview of the Patent Process with USPTO Regional Director Dr. Christal Sheppard Madison, WI US
1:00 p.m. CT
14
 Madison Women In IP Madison, WI US
4:30 p.m. ET
21
 Introduction to Intellectual Property Waterford, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
21
 Patent Wednesday Presents: Comments on the Origins and History of Patent Law Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
22
 Patent and Trademark Protection for Your Business Indianapolis, IN US
2:30 p.m. CT
29
 2017 Patent Trial and Appeal Board Judicial Conference - Webcast Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
July 2017
6
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Midwest USPTO Tour Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
10
 China Intellectual Property Road Show: Detroit - Sold Out Detroit, MI US
8:15 a.m. ET
11
 Live Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 China Intellectual Property Road Show: Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
14
 Past, Present, and Future: Celebrating 5 Years of the Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional USPTO Detroit, MI US
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 SBIR Road Tour - Minneapolis Minneapolis, MN US
8:00 a.m. CT
18
 SBIR Road Tour - Madison Madison, WI US
8:00 a.m. CT
19
 SBIR Road Tour - Ypsilanti Ypsilanti, MI US
8:00 a.m. ET
19
 Patent Wednesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
20
 SBIR Road Tour - Cleveland Cleveland, OH US
8:00 a.m. ET
20
 Intro to Patent Searching Ann Arbor, MI US
1:00 p.m. ET
21
 SBIR Road Tour - Lexington Lexington, KY US
8:00 a.m. ET
26
 Fraudulent Solicitations to Trademark Owners - Simulcast Virtual and
Detroit, MI US
2:00 p.m. ET
August 2017
3
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Midwest USPTO Tour Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
8
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
16
 U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Trade Day 2017 Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
16
 Patent Wednesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
September 2017
7
 Intellectual Property Basics and Midwest Regional Office Tour Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 LaunchIP: Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN US
5:30 p.m. CT
15
 5th Annual Michigan Inventors Expo East Lansing, MI US
2:00 p.m. ET
19
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Detroit, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
20
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Detroit, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
20
 Patent Series Part 1 - Patent Process Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
21
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Detroit, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
26
 17th Annual Great Lakes Women's Business Conference Novi, MI US
5:30 a.m. ET
26
 Lansing Regional Seminar Virtual and
Lansing, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
27
 USPTO Commissioner for Trademarks at the Ann Arbor PTRC Ann Arbor, MI US
10:00 a.m. ET
28
 Midwest IP Institute Minneapolis, MN US
9:30 a.m. CT
28
 Past event: application workshop Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
October 2017
5
 Intellectual Property Basics and Midwest Regional Office Tour Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
10
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
18
 At the Crossroads of America: Strategies for IP in China—What Indiana Rights Holders Need to Know Now Indianapolis, IN US
8:00 a.m. CT
18
 Patent Series Part 2 - Types of Patent Applications and How to File Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
20
 IP Protection in China - What Companies in the "Heart of America" Need to Know Now Chicago, IL US
8:30 a.m. CT
23
 Patent History: Comments on the Origins and History of Patent Law Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
24
 EMU Michigan Drone Conference Ypsilanti, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
November 2017
2
 Intellectual Property Basics and Midwest Regional Office Tour Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
8
 Inventors Night at MiSci Detroit, MI US
5:00 p.m. ET
14
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
15
 Patent Series Part 3 - Patent Searching Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
December 2017
7
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Midwest Regional Office Tour Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
January 2018
4
 Intellectual Property Basics and Midwest Regional Office Tour Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
9
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
15
 Open City: Put Your Mark On It Detroit, MI US
6:00 p.m. ET
17
 Technology Center 2600 Customer Partnership Meeting - Webcast Detroit, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
17
 Patent Series Part 1 - Patent Process Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
18
 Inventors Association of Metropolitan Detroit Meeting Southfield, MI US
6:30 p.m. ET
20
 Brownie Imagination Pioneer Intellectual Property Workshop Detroit, MI US
10:00 a.m. ET
25
 Developing the Digital Marketplace for Copyrighted Works (Second Public Meeting) - Simulcast Virtual and
Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
25
 South East Michigan Entrepenuers Association Lunch and Learn Southfield, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
27
 University of Scouting Madison Heights, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
February 2018
1
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Midwest Regional Office Tour Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Meet the USPTO Kalamazoo, MI US
3:00 p.m. ET
8
 Empowering Innovation with the USPTO Chicago, IL US
10:00 a.m. CT
9
 Chicago Regional Seminar Chicago, IL US
1:00 p.m. CT
10
 Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition Chicago, IL US
8:00 a.m. CT
12
 Empowering Innovation: Intellectual Property Basics and USPTO Resources Roscommon, MI US
5:00 p.m. ET
13
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
20
 Wayne County Small Business Resource Forum Detroit, MI US
5:00 p.m. ET
21
 Patent Series Part 2 - Types of Patent Applications and How to File Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
24
 3rd Annual International Patent Drafting Competition Detroit, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
March 2018
1
 Intellectual Property Basics and Midwest Regional Office Tour Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
3
 The Big Muddy Mini Maker Faire St. Joseph, MO US
10:00 a.m. CT
3
 GSSEM FIRST Robotics Expo Troy, MI US
11:30 a.m. ET
6
 Empowering Innovation: How to Protect Your Ideas Toledo, OH US
6:00 p.m. ET
7
 USPTO Initiatives and Pro Bono Opportunities Akron, OH US
2:00 p.m. ET
8
 Akron Inventor's Club Akron, OH US
6:00 p.m. ET
10
 Junior and Cadet Intellectual Property Patch Workshop Detroit, MI US
10:00 a.m. ET
13
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
19
 Michigan Invention Convention Dearborn, MI US
10:00 a.m. ET
20
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Detroit, MI US
8:00 a.m. ET
20
 5th Annual Women's Business Forum Southfield, MI US
11:00 a.m. ET
20
 TC 1700 Partnership Meeting - Webcast Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
21
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Detroit, MI US
8:00 a.m. ET
21
 Women's Entrepreneurship Symposium Cincinnati, OH US
8:30 a.m. ET
21
 Patent Series Part 3 - Patent Searching Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
22
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Detroit, MI US
8:00 a.m. ET
April 2018
5
 Intellectual Property Basics Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
5
 Chicago-Kent Patent Hub Awards Chicago, IL US
5:00 p.m. CT
6
 Northwestern Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property Symposium Chicago, IL US
9:30 a.m. CT
10
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
14
 All About STEM! Detroit, MI US
11:00 a.m. ET
18
 Patent Series Part 1 - Patent Process Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
21
 2018 Tech Savvy Gaylord Gaylord, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
24
 Assisting U.S. Rights Holders and Protecting their IP in China Detroit, MI US
2:00 p.m. ET
25
 Design Day 2018 - Detroit Webcast Detroit, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
25
 FIRST Championship Detroit, MI US
10:00 a.m. ET
26
 World IP Day Michigan: Protecting Your Brand Globally East Lansing, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
26
 FIRST Championship Detroit, MI US
10:00 a.m. ET
26
 Powering Change: Women in Innovation and Creativity Chicago, IL US
5:00 p.m. CT
27
 FIRST Championship Detroit, MI US
10:00 a.m. ET
May 2018
3
 Intellectual Property Basics and SBA Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
8
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
10
 Empowering Innovation: Understanding Intellectual Property Milwaukee, WI US
6:00 p.m. CT
12
 Madison Mini Maker Faire Madison, WI US
10:00 a.m. CT
16
 Patent Series Part 2 - Types of Patent Applications and How to File Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
June 2018
1
 Education Day - Minneapolis/St. Paul Mini Maker Faire St. Paul, MN US
9:00 a.m. CT
2
 Minneapolis/St. Paul Mini Maker Faire St. Paul, MN US
10:00 a.m. CT
7
 Intellectual Property Basics and SBA Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
13
 TC 2800 Circuits Customer Partnership Meeting - Webcast Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
19
 Medical Main Street: Doctors' Wish List Troy, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
19
 Startup Week Detroit: Empowering Innovation with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
19
 Startup Week Detroit: Intellectual Property Issues for Startups Detroit, MI US
5:00 p.m. ET
20
 Startup Week Detroit: Protecting Your Ideas Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
20
 Patent Series Part 3 - Patent Searching Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
20
 Startup Week Detroit: Fireside Chat with the USPTO Detroit, MI US
5:00 p.m. ET
23
 Maker Faire Kansas City Kansas City, MO US
10:00 a.m. CT
24
 Maker Faire Kansas City Kansas City, MO US
10:00 a.m. CT
July 2018
5
 Intellectual Property Basics and SBA Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
9
 2018 PTAB Annual Judicial Conference in Detroit, Michigan Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
10
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
18
 Patent Series Part 1 - Patent Process Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
24
 Assisting U.S. Rights Holders and Protecting their IP in China Fort Mitchell, KY US
8:30 a.m. ET
25
 China IP Road Show: What Kentucky companies and universities need to know Louisville, KY US
8:30 a.m. ET
28
 Maker Faire Detroit Dearborn, MI US
9:30 a.m. ET
29
 Maker Faire Detroit Dearborn, MI US
9:30 a.m. ET
August 2018
2
 Intellectual Property Basics and SBA Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
2
 2018 Notre Dame Club of Detroit Career Fair Detroit, MI US
3:00 p.m. ET
3
 2nd Annual Billington Automotive Cybersecurity Summit Detroit, MI US
7:30 a.m. ET
14
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
15
 Patent Series Part 2 - Types of Patent Applications and How to File Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
17
 Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents Oh My! Detroit, MI US
8:30 p.m. ET
18
 Protecting Your Ideas Detroit, MI US
1:30 p.m. ET
22
 Empowering Innovation with the USPTO Minneapolis, MN US
9:00 a.m. CT
22
 Empowering Innovation with the USPTO River Falls, WI US
3:00 p.m. CT
23
 STEM Day at the Minnesota State Fair St. Paul, MN US
9:00 a.m. CT
28
 China IP Road Show: What Iowa businesses need to know Iowa City, IA US
8:30 a.m. CT
29
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Inventor Resources Kansas City, MO US
12:00 p.m. CT
29
 Intellectual Property Basics at the Davenport Public Library Davenport, IA US
1:00 p.m. CT
30
 China IP Road Show: What Missouri and Kansas businesses need to know Kansas City, MO US
8:30 a.m. CT
September 2018
6
 Trademark Update at the 6th Annual Michigan Inventors Expo East Lansing, MI US
11:00 a.m. ET
6
 Intellectual Property Basics and SBA Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 Talking Trademarks with Mary Boney Denison, Commissioner for Trademarks Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
7
 Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association: September Lunch & Learn Southfield, MI US
11:30 a.m. ET
7
 Meet & Learn with Mary Boney Denison, U.S. Commissioner for Trademarks Detroit, MI US
2:30 p.m. ET
11
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
16
 Maker Faire Louisville Louisville, KY US
11:00 a.m. ET
17
 Empowering Innovation in Lexington Roundtable Lexington, KY US
11:30 a.m. ET
17
 University of Kentucky Innovation Workshop Lexington, KY US
2:00 p.m. ET
18
 LaunchIP Louisville Louisville, KY US
4:00 p.m. ET
19
 Patent Series Part 3 - Patent Searching Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
21
 Lansing Regional Seminar Lansing , MI US
8:00 a.m. ET
25
 Autonomous Vehicle Legal Forum 2018 Detroit, MI US
8:00 a.m. ET
27
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Inventor Resources Milwaukee, WI US
10:00 a.m. CT
27
 Inventors Day: Part 1 River Falls, WI US
11:00 a.m. CT
28
 2018 Midwest IP Institute Minneapolis, MN US
9:00 a.m. CT
28
 2018 Midwest IP Institute: Best Practice Tips from Supervisory Patent Examiners Minneapolis, MN US
10:15 a.m. CT
28
 Maker Faire Milwaukee West Allis, WI US
5:00 p.m. CT
29
 Maker Faire Milwaukee West Allis, WI US
10:00 a.m. CT
30
 Maker Faire Milwaukee West Allis, WI US
10:00 a.m. CT
October 2018
4
 Intellectual Property Basics and SBA Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
5
 Manufacturing Day at Michigan Science Center Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
8
 CSforALL Summit Detroit, MI US
11:00 a.m. ET
9
 CSforALL Summit Detroit, MI US
8:00 a.m. ET
9
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
12
 Women of Color STEM Conference Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
17
 Patent Wednesday Part 1: Patent Process Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
18
 The Future of Manufacturing Detroit, MI US
5:15 p.m. ET
23
 Michigan Tech University: Innovation Day Houghton , MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
25
 44th Annual Intellectual Property Law Institute Dearborn, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
November 2018
1
 Intellectual Property Basics and SBA Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
3
 Science Museum of Minnesota Microscope Day Saint Paul, MN US
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Agent/Attorney 3-Day Course Chicago, IL US
8:30 a.m. CT
7
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Agent/Attorney 3-Day Course Chicago, IL US
8:30 a.m. CT
8
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Agent/Attorney 3-Day Course Chicago, IL US
8:30 a.m. CT
8
 Sioux City MakerSpace STEM Festival Sioux City, IA US
3:00 p.m. CT
9
 2018 IPLAC IP Symposium Chicago, IL US
11:30 a.m. CT
10
 STEMQuest: Inventing Merit Badge Workshop Auburn Hills, MI US
8:00 a.m. ET
13
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
17
 Inclusive Innovation Forum Chicago, IL US
9:00 a.m. CT
21
 Patent Wednesday Part 2:Types of Patent Applications and How to File Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
December 2018
3
 Meet the USPTO IP Attachés Chicago, IL US
11:45 a.m. CT
4
 Lunch and Learn: How to Protect and Enforce Your Creations and Inventions Globally Chicago, IL US
12:00 p.m. CT
4
 The USPTO IP Attachés: On Protecting IP Abroad for U.S. Stakeholders Chicago, IL US
2:00 p.m. CT
6
 Intellectual Property Basics and SBA Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
11
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and USPTO Resources Detroit, MI US
5:00 p.m. ET
19
 Patent Wednesday Part 3: Patent Searching Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
January 2019
3
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
8
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
8
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and USPTO Resources Detroit, MI US
4:30 p.m. ET
16
 Patent Wednesday Part 1: Patent Process Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
17
 Inventors Association of Metropolitan Detroit Meeting Southfield, MI US
6:30 p.m. ET
26
 University of Scouting Madison Heights, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
February 2019
5
 Students: Invent and learn on STEM Day 2019 Ypsilanti, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
7
 POSTPONED - Grand Rapids Innovation Forum Grand Rapids, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
7
 Intellectual Property Basics and SBA Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
12
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and USPTO Resources Detroit, MI US
4:30 p.m. ET
14
 Entrepreneurs: Learn valuable copyright basics Detroit, MI US
1:00 p.m. ET
20
 Creators: Learn valuable copyright basics Detroit, MI US
11:00 a.m. ET
20
 Patent Wednesday Part 2: Types of Patent Applications and How to File Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
20
 Authors and writers: Learn valuable information on copyrights Detroit, MI US
4:00 p.m. ET
21
 Songwriters and composers: Gain valuable information and insights on copyrights Detroit, MI US
10:00 a.m. ET
21
 Attend the Copyright Legal Forum Detroit, MI US
2:00 p.m. ET
23
 4th Annual International Patent Drafting Competition Detroit, MI US
8:00 a.m. ET
March 2019
2
 The Big Muddy Mini Maker Faire St. Joseph, MO US
10:00 a.m. CT
2
 International Home + Housewares Show Chicago, IL US
11:00 a.m. CT
3
 International Home + Housewares Show Chicago, IL US
11:00 a.m. CT
4
 International Home + Housewares Show Chicago, IL US
11:00 a.m. CT
5
 STOPfakesGov: Learn to protect your intellectual property Kansas City, MO US
8:30 a.m. CT
5
 International Home + Housewares Show Chicago, IL US
11:00 a.m. CT
7
 STOPfakesGov: Learn to protect your intellectual property St. Louis, MO US
8:30 a.m. CT
7
 Intellectual Property Basics and SBA Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 Attend Trademark Tuesday Detroit , MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
12
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and USPTO Resources Detroit, MI US
4:30 p.m. ET
13
 2019 Science and Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
14
 Learn about USPTO resources with the Akron Inventor's Club Akron, OH US
6:00 p.m. ET
20
 Patent Wednesday Part 3: Patent Searching Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
21
 Attend the 2019 Chicago-Kent Patent Hub Awards ceremony Chicago, IL US
6:00 p.m. CT
26
 Trademark Basics, session one: What every small business should know now, not later Ann Arbor, MI US
6:00 p.m. ET
27
 Trademark Basics, session two: What every small business should know now, not later Ann Arbor, MI US
9:30 a.m. ET
27
 Graphic Designers: Learn valuable information on trademarks and copyrights Ann Arbor, MI US
2:00 p.m. ET
April 2019
2
 Intellectual property: What it means for your business strategy Bloomington, IN US
3:00 p.m. ET
3
 ChIPs: Advancing women in technology, law and policy Indianapolis, IN US
4:30 p.m. ET
4
 Intellectual Property Basics and SBA Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
9
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
13
 Brownie intellectual property patch workshop Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
13
 Junior and Cadette intellectual property patch workshop Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
17
 Patent Wednesday Part 1: Patent Process Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
18
 Chicago regional seminar Chicago, IL US
12:30 p.m. CT
25
 Attend the 13th Annual Design Day at the Midwest Regional Office Detroit, MI US
8:00 a.m. ET
29
 Protect your innovations: Learn about Intellectual Property and USPTO Resources Detroit, MI US
5:30 p.m. ET
30
 STOPfakesGov: Learn to protect your intellectual property Chicago, IL US
8:30 a.m. CT
May 2019
1
 Empowering innovation: Understanding intellectual property Waukesha, WI US
6:00 p.m. CT
2
 STOPfakesGov: Learn to protect your intellectual property Milwaukee, WI US
8:30 a.m. CT
2
 Learn about Intellectual Property Basics and SBA Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 All About STEM! Detroit, MI US
11:00 a.m. ET
14
 Attend Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
15
 Learn to file different types of patent applications at Patent Wednesday, part two Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
June 2019
6
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
8
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
9
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
10
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 Patent Quality Chat - webinar Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 Attend Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
12
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
13
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
14
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
15
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
16
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
18
 Provide comments at the public hearing on the SUCCESS Act in Detroit Virtual and
Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
19
 Patent Wednesday Part 3: Patent Searching Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
19
 Detroit Start Up Week Detroit, MI US
3:00 p.m. ET
20
 Spanish Language Inventor Info Chat Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
July 2019
9
 Attend Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
10
 Patent Workshop for Inventors, Entrepreneurs and Small Business Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
11
 14th Annual Door County Intellectual Property Academy Sturgeon Bay, WI US
9:00 a.m. ET
12
 14th Annual Door County Intellectual Property Academy Sturgeon Bay, WI US
9:00 a.m. ET
13
 Patent Searching for Beginners Cincinnati, OH US
2:30 p.m. CT
15
 Past, present, and future: Celebrate seven years of the Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional USPTO Detroit, MI US
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 Patent Wednesday, Part One: Patent Process Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
18
 45th Annual IP Law Institute Mackinac Island , MI US
3:30 p.m. ET
19
 45th Annual IP Law Institute Mackinac Island , MI US
3:30 p.m. ET
20
 45th Annual IP Law Institute Mackinac Island , MI US
3:30 p.m. ET
29
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP Detroit, MI US
5:30 p.m. ET
August 2019
1
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
10
 Trademark Searching for Beginners Cincinnati, OH US
2:30 p.m. CT
13
 Attend Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
15
 Technology Center 2800 Circuits and Optics Customer Partnership Meeting
11:30 a.m. ET
20
 Inventors Center of Kansas City, MO Kansas City, MO US
6:30 p.m. CT
21
 Patent Wednesday, Part Two: Types of Patent Applications and How to File Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
26
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP Detroit, MI US
5:30 p.m. ET
27
 PTAB Public Hearing - APPLE INC., VISA INC., and VISA U.S.A. INC Detroit, MI US
1:00 p.m. ET
29
 Attend the Seventh Annual Michigan Inventors Expo East Lansing, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
September 2019
5
 PTAB Public Hearing -UNIFIED PATENTS, INC. v. MOBILITY WORKX, LLC Detroit, MI US
10:30 a.m. ET
5
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Attorneys: Learn how to protect your client's IP abroad Detroit, MI US
1:00 p.m. ET
10
 Rescheduled - TBD - Patent Quality Chat webinar – Filing structured text (DOCX): A smarter way to file Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
10
 Attend Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
11
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
12
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
13
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
14
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
15
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
16
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
17
 Trademark basics: What your small business should know now, not later Ft. Mitchell, KY (Metro Cincinnati, Ohio), KY US
8:30 a.m. ET
17
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
17
 Trademark basics: What your small business should know now, not later Cincinnati, OH US
7:00 p.m. ET
18
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
19
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
20
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
21
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
22
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
23
 19th Annual Great Lakes Women's Business Conference Novi, MI US
5:30 a.m. ET
23
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP Detroit, MI US
5:30 p.m. ET
23
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
24
 Patent Quality Chat webinar – Filing structured text (DOCX): A smarter way to file Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
24
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
25
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
26
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
27
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
28
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
29
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
30
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
October 2019
1
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
2
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
2
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Edina, MN US
7:00 p.m. CT
3
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
3
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
4
 2019 Blacks in Technology Annual Conference Minneapolis, MN US
8:00 a.m. CT
4
 Women of Color STEM Conference Detroit, MI US
10:00 a.m. ET
4
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
5
 2019 Blacks in Technology Annual Conference Minneapolis, MN US
8:00 a.m. CT
5
 Patent searching for beginners Cincinnati, OH US
2:30 p.m. ET
5
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
6
 2019 Blacks in Technology Annual Conference Minneapolis, MN US
8:00 a.m. CT
6
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
7
 2019 Blacks in Technology Annual Conference Minneapolis, MN US
8:00 a.m. CT
7
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
8
 2019 Blacks in Technology Annual Conference Minneapolis, MN US
8:00 a.m. CT
8
 Attend Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
8
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
9
 2019 Blacks in Technology Annual Conference Minneapolis, MN US
8:00 a.m. CT
9
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
10
 2019 Blacks in Technology Annual Conference Minneapolis, MN US
8:00 a.m. CT
10
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
11
 2019 Blacks in Technology Annual Conference Minneapolis, MN US
8:00 a.m. CT
11
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
12
 2019 Blacks in Technology Annual Conference Minneapolis, MN US
8:00 a.m. CT
16
 Patent Wednesday, Part 1: Patent Process Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
22
 USPTO Midwest Region Patent Open Data Conference Detroit, MI US
9:30 a.m. ET
28
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP Detroit, MI US
5:30 p.m. ET
November 2019
6
 Patent workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners Minneapolis, MN US
5:30 p.m. CT
7
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
9
 STEMQuest Kalamazoo, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
9
 Trademark searching for beginners Cincinnati, OH US
2:30 p.m. ET
12
 Attend Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
13
 Patent Pro Bono Round Table Detroit, MI US
9:30 a.m. ET
20
 Patent Wednesday, Part 2: Types of Patent Applications and How to File Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
December 2019
5
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Attorneys: Learn how to protect your client's IP abroad Detroit, MI US
1:00 p.m. ET
9
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP Detroit, MI US
5:30 p.m. ET
10
 Attend Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
18
 Patent Wednesday, Part 3 Patent Searching Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
January 2020
2
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
14
 Attend Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
15
 Patent Wednesday, part one: Patent Process Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
15
 Patent Wednesday, Part one: Patent Process Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
27
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP Detroit, MI US
5:30 p.m. ET
February 2020
6
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
11
 Attend Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
18
 Attend a Black History Month Celebration at the Midwest Regional USPTO Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
19
 Cincinnati entrepreneurs: Learn valuable IP basics Cincinnati, OH US
10:00 a.m. ET
19
 Patent Quality Chat webinar – Application readiness: Assessing incoming applications Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
19
 Patent Wednesday, Part two: Types of Patent Applications and How to File Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
24
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP Detroit, MI US
5:30 p.m. ET
March 2020
5
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
6
 Attorneys: Learn how to protect your client's IP abroad Detroit, MI US
1:00 p.m. ET
7
 Trademark searching for beginners Cincinnati, OH US
2:30 p.m. ET
10
 Attend Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
14
 National Patent Application Drafting Competition, Alexandria - teleconference only Alexandria, VA US
8:00 a.m. ET
14
 National Patent Application Drafting Competition, Midwest region - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
8:00 a.m. ET
14
 National Patent Application Drafting Competition, Texas region - teleconference only Dallas, TX US
11:00 a.m. CT
14
 National Patent Application Drafting Competition, Silicon Valley Region - teleconference only San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
18
 Patent Wednesday, Part three: Patent Searching - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
19
 China IP Road Show: Minneapolis - POSTPONED Minneapolis, MN US
12:00 p.m. CT
23
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
5:30 p.m. ET
April 2020
2
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
14
 Trademark Basics - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
15
 Patent Wednesday, part one: Patent Process - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
21
 International Patent Cooperation Initiatives - Patent Quality Chat webinar Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
23
 Attend the 14th Annual Design Day - CANCELED Alexandria, VA US
8:00 a.m. ET
27
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
5:30 p.m. ET
28
 Gender Diversity in Innovation Toolkit Virtual Roadshow - teleconference only
2:00 p.m. ET
May 2020
1
 Professional responsibility and ethics - teleconference only Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
7
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
7
 Learn about the USPTO's nationwide Patent Pro Bono Program
1:00 p.m. ET
12
 Trademark Basics - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
18
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
5:30 p.m. ET
20
 Patent Wednesday, part two: Types of Patent Applications and How to File - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
June 2020
4
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
4
 Learn about the USPTO's nationwide Patent Pro Bono Program
1:00 p.m. ET
5
 Learn how to protect your IP abroad - teleconference only
1:00 p.m. ET
9
 Trademark Basics - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
12
 Learn how to file your patent application using EFS-Web - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
1:00 p.m. ET
16
 Top trademark and copyright cases in China: What rights holders need to know Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
16
 Copyright basics and considerations for entrepreneurs and small businesses - Virtual only
1:00 p.m. ET
17
 Patent Wednesday, Part three: Patent Searching - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
18
 Learn to argue before PTAB Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
19
 Learn about USPTO resources available to small businesses Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
19
 Professional responsibility and ethics - teleconference only
1:00 p.m. ET
22
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
5:30 p.m. ET
July 2020
2
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources - teleconference only Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
14
 Trademark Basics - teleconference only Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
15
 Patent Wednesday, part one: Patent Process - teleconference only Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
23
 Using overlapping IP rights to protect your products in China Virtual
10:30 a.m. ET
23
 Learn from PTAB about the USPTO's prioritized programs Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
24
 Learn about design patents Virtual and
Detroit, MI US
1:00 p.m. ET
27
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP - teleconference only Virtual
5:30 p.m. ET
August 2020
6
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources - teleconference only Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 Check out USPTO resources for independent inventors, small business owners, and entrepreneurs Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
11
 Technology Center 2800 Virtual Customer Partnership Meeting
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 Trademark Basics - teleconference only Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
19
 Patent Wednesday, part two: Types of Patent Applications and How to File - teleconference only Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
22
 Invention-Con 2020: Your IP: A power tool for building success Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
24
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP - teleconference only Virtual
5:30 p.m. ET
26
 Learn to search trademarks using USPTO resources Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
September 2020
3
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources - teleconference only Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
8
 Trademark Basics - teleconference only Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
11
 Learn how to protect your IP abroad Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
15
 Safeguarding Trade Secrets in China’s Changing IP Landscape Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
16
 Patent Wednesday, part three: Patent Searching - teleconference only Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
17
 Attend the Biotechnology, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical Partnership Meeting Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
22
 Demystifying the Patent Petition Process Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
28
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP - teleconference only Virtual
5:30 p.m. ET
October 2020
1
 National Patent Application Drafting Competition
8:00 a.m. ET
1
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
1
 Career Mingle Virtual Conference and Job Fair Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
2
 Career Mingle Virtual Conference and Job Fair Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
2
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: IP basics Virtual
10:00 a.m. MT
3
 Career Mingle Virtual Conference and Job Fair Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 2020 Hispanic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
9
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: Patent searching Virtual
10:00 a.m. MT
13
 Attend a National Council for Expanding American Innovation virtual launch Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
13
 Trademark Basics Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
13
 Trademark fundamentals Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
16
 Learn about design patents Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
17
 2021 National Patent Application Drafting Competition Information Session Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
20
 How the U.S. government can help companies protect and enforce their IP in China Virtual
10:00 a.m. ET
21
 Patent Wednesday, part one: Patent Process Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
21
 A USPTO Speaker Series fireside chat with Dr. Marian Rogers Croak Virtual
3:30 p.m. ET
22
 Copyright basics and considerations for entrepreneurs Virtual
2:00 p.m. PT
26
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP Virtual
5:30 p.m. ET
27
 2020 Veterans Innovation and Entrepreneurship program Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
27
 Learn to search trademarks using USPTO resources Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
29
 Pro bono, ProBoPat, and the USPTO Virtual
4:00 p.m. MT
30
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
November 2020
5
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 2021 National Patent Application Drafting Competition: Prior art search class Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
10
 Trademark Basics Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
10
 Trademark practitioners: learn about representation, signatures, and ethical issues in trademark cases Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
10
 Trademark Application Walk-through Virtual
12:00 p.m. PT
13
 The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft patent claims Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
14
 2021 National Patent Application Drafting Competition: Claims drafting course Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
18
 Patent Wednesday, part two: Types of Patent Applications and How to File Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
18
 Putting COVID-19 vaccine research in perspective: Learning from the past Virtual
2:30 p.m. ET
23
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP Virtual
5:30 p.m. ET
December 2020
3
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
4
 The Path to a Patent, Part V: Learn how to file your patent application using EFS-Web Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
8
 Trademark Basics Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
8
 Maintaining your federal trademark registration Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
12
 Patent Prosecution Boot Camp, Module One Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
15
 Understanding patenting in China Virtual
10:00 a.m. ET
16
 Patent Wednesday, part three: Patent Searching Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
28
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP Virtual
5:30 p.m. ET
January 2021
6
 Meet the Trademark Experts Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
7
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
8
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: IP basics Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
12
 Trademark fundamentals Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
21
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class Two Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
21
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: How to draft provisional patent applications Virtual
11:30 a.m. MT
22
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
23
 Patent Prosecution Boot Camp, Module Two Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
29
 The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
29
 Avoiding common IP pitfalls for small business owners Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
February 2021
2
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
4
 China IP Basics, Part 1: Protecting your patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
4
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Patent Prosecution Boot Camp, Module Three Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
9
 International forum on protection of industrial designs Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
9
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
10
 Black History Month celebration: Three contemporary Black women inventors
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 The Path to a Patent, Part V: Learn how to draft patent claims Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
16
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Application requirements Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class Three Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
18
 Copyright basics and considerations for entrepreneurs and small businesses Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
20
 Patent Prosecution Boot Camp, Module Four Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
23
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application filing walk-through Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
26
 The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Learn how to protect your IP abroad Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
March 2021
2
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
4
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
5
 Learn to protect your IP on a budget Virtual
12:00 p.m. PT
9
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Registration process overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
12
 The Path to a Patent, Part VII: Learn how to file your patent application using EFS-Web Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
16
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class Four Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
18
 China IP Basics, Part 2: Enforcing your intellectual property rights Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
19
 Learn about design patents Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
23
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
24
 2021 Women's Entrepreneurship Symposium: Investing in innovation Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
24
 Conducting an effective patent examiner interview Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
26
 Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and support after filing Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
30
 Trademark specimens overview for experienced filers Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
31
 2021 Women's Entrepreneurship Symposium: Lessons from successful innovative women
12:00 p.m. ET
April 2021
1
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
2
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: IP basics Virtual
12:00 p.m. CT
6
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
7
 Patent Prosecution Boot Camp - Module One Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
9
 2021 National Patent Application Drafting Competition national round Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
13
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: How to draft provisional patent applications Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
20
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Application requirements Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
21
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class Five Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
21
 Patent Prosecution Boot Camp - Module Two Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
27
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application filing walk-through Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
30
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
May 2021
4
 IP basics for innovators and entrepreneurs
10:00 a.m. ET
4
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
5
 Patent Prosecution Boot Camp - Module Three Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
6
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Registration process overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
12
 Innovative Lives: Sarah Will and Mike Schultz Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
14
 Meet top Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander inventors Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
14
 The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
19
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class One Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
19
 Patent Prosecution Boot Camp - Module Four Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
21
 The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
25
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
25
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
27
 An inventor’s journey to the Hall of Fame
1:00 p.m. ET
June 2021
1
 Roundtable on the notice of proposed rulemaking on the Trademark Modernization Act
1:00 p.m. ET
3
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
3
 Understanding the trademark Post Registration Audit Program Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
4
 Learn about design patents Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
8
 Protecting and enforcing your clients’ intellectual property overseas: A conversation with the USPTO’s IP attachés Virtual
9:00 a.m. CT
8
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 The important role of IP attachés: A career panel for law students Virtual
10:30 a.m. CT
10
 Design Webinar Series: Vehicles Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
11
 The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Learn how to protect your IP abroad Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
14
 Final roundtable on the notice of proposed rulemaking on the Trademark Modernization Act
1:00 p.m. ET
15
 Attend the Biotechnology, Chemical and Pharmaceutical (BCP) Partnership meeting Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
15
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 Attend the Biotechnology, Chemical and Pharmaceutical (BCP) Partnership meeting Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
17
 Lanham Act 75th anniversary celebration Virtual
9:00 a.m. CT
18
 Lanham Act 75th anniversary celebration Virtual
9:00 a.m. CT
22
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
24
 China IP: Quarterly legislation and case law update Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
25
 The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and support after filing Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
29
 Proud Innovation – Learn from LGBTQ+ innovators Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
29
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
30
 The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using EFS-Web and Patent Center Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
July 2021
1
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
8
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: IP basics Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
13
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 Fundamentos de la propiedad intelectual Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
14
 Recursos útiles para inventores y emprendedores Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
15
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications Virtual
12:00 p.m. CT
15
 Wine & IP: American viticultural area and labeling with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
19
 Don’t burn your brand: intellectual property for restaurants
2:00 p.m. ET
20
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
21
 Fundamentos básicos de las patentes Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
22
 Fundamentos básicos de las marcas registradas Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
27
 Lanham Act 75th anniversary celebration Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
27
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
29
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
29
 Do You Know @USPTO – July edition: Patent and Trademark Resource Centers Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
August 2021
3
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
5
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
5
 The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
10
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
12
 Wine & IP: Resources and policy from the United States Department of Agriculture Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
17
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
18
 Invention-Con 2021: Capitalizing on your intellectual property Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
18
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class Two Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
19
 Invention-Con 2021: Capitalizing on your intellectual property Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
19
 The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
20
 Invention-Con 2021: Capitalizing on your intellectual property Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
24
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
26
 The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Learn how to protect your IP abroad Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
26
 Do You Know @USPTO - August edition: Office of Patents Stakeholder Experience Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
31
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
September 2021
2
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using EFS-Web Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
14
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
15
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class Three Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
16
 The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and support after filing Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
21
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
23
 Learn about design patents Virtual
12:00 p.m. MT
23
 Overview of the USPTO's trademark register protection initiatives
3:00 p.m. ET
23
 Do You Know @USPTO – September edition: Back to school with the USPTO’s Office of Education Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
29
 Women Athletes Inspiring your Entrepreneurship & IP Journey Virtual and
Dallas, TX US
12:00 p.m. CT
30
 China IP: Quarterly legislation and case law update Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
October 2021
5
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
6
 Fundamentos de la propiedad intelectual Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
6
 Intellectual property fundamentals Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
7
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: IP basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
12
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 Recursos útiles para inventores y emprendedores Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
13
 2021 Hispanic Innovation and Entrepreneurship program Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
13
 USPTO resources for inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
14
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
19
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
20
 Fundamentos básicos de las patentes Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
20
 Patent basics Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
20
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class Four Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
20
 Wine & IP: Office of Policy and International Affairs on China IP & wine Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
21
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
26
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
27
 Fundamentos básicos de las marcas registradas Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
27
 Trademark basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
31
 2022 National Patent Application Drafting Competition
8:00 a.m. ET
November 2021
2
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
3
 Aprenda como proteger su tecnología en el extranjero Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
3
 Learn how to protect your technology abroad Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
4
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
4
 The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 2021 Veterans Innovation and Entrepreneurship program Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class Five Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
18
 The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
23
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
December 2021
2
 E-commerce and China: Strategies for fighting online counterfeits, Part 2 Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
2
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
2
 The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Learn how to protect your IP abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
2
 Preparing an effective letter of protest
3:00 p.m. ET
7
 Diversity in innovation: Best practices Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 Learn about design patents Virtual
12:00 p.m. MT
9
 The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 Discussions on diversity in innovation Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
14
 Learn about upcoming identity verification for trademark filers
3:00 p.m. ET
16
 The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
January 2022
6
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: IP basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
11
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
18
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
20
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
8:00 p.m. ET
25
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
26
 USPTO's liquid capital: Data resources for inventors Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
26
 Together in Innovation: Inner space and outer space Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
27
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
February 2022
1
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
3
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
3
 The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
8
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
15
 USPTO guidance and policy: Subject matter eligibility Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
15
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
15
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
17
 The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
22
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
24
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
March 2022
1
 Fundamentos de la propiedad intelectual Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
1
 Intellectual property fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
1
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
3
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
3
 The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Learn how to protect your IP abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
8
 Recursos útiles para inventores y emprendedores Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
8
 USPTO resources for inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
10
 The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
15
 Fundamentos básicos de las patentes Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
15
 Patent basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
7:00 p.m. ET
22
 Fundamentos básicos de las marcas registradas Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
22
 Trademark basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
29
 Attend the Biotechnology, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical Customer Partnership meeting Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
29
 Patent Trial and Appeal Board presents Appeals 101 Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
29
 Aprenda como proteger su tecnología en el extranjero Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
29
 Insights into nonuse cancellation petitions
2:00 p.m. ET
29
 Learn how to protect your technology abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
April 2022
5
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
6
 Using petitions effectively in patent prosecution Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
7
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: IP basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
8
 2022 National Patent Application Drafting Competition national round Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
12
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 Trade secret protection in the United States Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
14
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
19
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
21
 Attend the 15th annual Design Day Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
21
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
7:00 p.m. ET
26
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
28
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
May 2022
3
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
5
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
5
 The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
10
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
11
 Learn about current patent application pilot programs and initiatives Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
12
 The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 Blockchain & IP: Introduction to Blockchain & IP Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
19
 The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Learn how to protect your IP abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
19
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
7:00 p.m. ET
24
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
31
 Fundamentos de la propiedad intelectual Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
31
 Intellectual property fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
June 2022
2
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 Boston listening session with Director Kathi Vidal Virtual and
Boston, MA US
11:30 a.m. ET
7
 Recursos útiles para inventores y emprendedores Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 Resources for inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
7
 The Hand of History-The Mind of the Inventor Session 1: Wireless Telecommunications Networks Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
8
 Getting started with Patent Public Search: An overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 Texas listening session with Director Kathi Vidal Virtual and
Dallas, TX US
11:20 a.m. CT
9
 Patent Public Search: Tips for frequent searchers Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 Fundamentos básicos de las patentes Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
14
 Patent basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 The Hand of History-The Mind of the Inventor Session 2: Television Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
16
 Conducting an effective patent examiner interview Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
16
 The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
21
 Fundamentos básicos de las marcas registradas Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
21
 Trademark basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
21
 The Hand of History-The Mind of the Inventor Session 3: Automobiles and Aviation Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
21
 Blockchain & IP: Tokenization of patents with IPwe Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
28
 Aprenda como proteger su tecnología en el extranjero Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
28
 Agents and attorneys: Professional responsibility and practice before the USPTO Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
28
 Learn how to protect your technology abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
28
 The Hand of History-The Mind of the Inventor Session 4: Toys, umbrellas, and more Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
July 2022
5
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
7
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
12
 Detroit listening session with Director Kathi Vidal Virtual and
Detroit, MI US
4:30 p.m. ET
13
 Patent Trial and Appeal Board presents Appeals 101 Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
13
 Mandatory trademark identity verification: new options and choosing user roles
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 Getting started with Patent Public Search: An overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: IP basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 Patent Public Search: Advanced tips for frequent searchers Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
19
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
19
 Blockchain & IP: Intellectual Property Investigation of Protection in the Metaverse Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
21
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
26
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
27
 Everything Design: A regional exploration of design patent strategy Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
28
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
August 2022
2
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
4
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
4
 The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
10
 Everything Design: A regional exploration of design patent strategy Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
16
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 Blockchain & IP: Cross section of blockchain, patents, and open source Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
18
 Conducting an effective patent examiner interview Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
18
 Getting started with Patent Public Search: An overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
18
 The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
19
 Patent Public Search: Advanced tips for frequent searchers Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
23
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
25
 The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Learn how to protect your IP abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
30
 Fundamentos de la propiedad intelectual Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
30
 Intellectual property fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
September 2022
1
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Recursos útiles para inventores y emprendedores Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Resources for inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
8
 Getting started with Patent Public Search: An overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 Patent Public Search: Advanced tips for frequent searchers Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 Fundamentos básicos de las patentes Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
13
 Patent basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 Protecting your trademarks and designs abroad Virtual and
San Jose, CA US
1:00 p.m. PT
15
 The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
20
 Fundamentos básicos de las marcas registradas Virtual