Patent Pro Bono Program events
Want to learn about the Patent Pro Bono Program and related resources for inventors and small businesses? We're always adding new events to this calendar, so check back often to find something happening in your region.
To see past events and related materials (presentation slides, brochures, etc.), please select any or all past years from the "Timeframe" menu.
| March | 2017 | ||
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Launch of Arizona Public Patent Program | Tucson, AZ US | 4:00 p.m. MT
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| April | 2017 | ||
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19
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PIPLA Annual Meeting/Awards Dinner | Pittsburgh, PA US | 6:00 p.m. ET
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27
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Georgia Lawyers for the Arts Recognition Event | Atlanta, GA US | 5:30 p.m. ET
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| May | 2017 | ||
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18
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Federal Circuit Bar Association Webcast on Patent Pro Bono | 1:00 p.m. ET
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18
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AIPLA Special Committee on Pro Bono Presentation and Reception | San Diego, CA US | 3:30 p.m. ET
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20
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All Day Patent Seminar | Wichita, KS US | 9:00 a.m. ET
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| June | 2017 | ||
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22
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Patent and Trademark Protection for your Business | Virtual and Indianapolis, IN US |
2:30 p.m. ET
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22
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Patent and Trademark Protection for Your Business | Indianapolis, IN US | 2:30 p.m. CT
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28
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Patent Pro Bono Florida - Startup Speakeasy Event | Coral Gables, FL US | 5:30 p.m. ET
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| July | 2017 | ||
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14
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12th Annual Door County Intellectual Property Academy | Sturgeon Bay, WI US | 9:00 a.m. ET
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17
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Washington Pro Bono Patent Network Announcement | Seattle, WA US | 5:00 p.m. ET
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| August | 2017 | ||
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11
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Invention-Con 2017 | Alexandria, VA US | 8:00 a.m. ET
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12
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Invention-Con 2017 | Alexandria, VA US | 8:00 a.m. ET
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| September | 2017 | ||
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7
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Launch IP Fort Wayne | Virtual and Fort Wayne, IN US |
5:30 p.m. ET
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| October | 2017 | ||
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3
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Washington Pro Bono Network Launch | Seattle, WA US | 12:00 p.m. PT
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4
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Launch of Idaho Patent Pro Bono Program | Boise, ID US | 6:00 p.m. PT
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18
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Legal Clinic for Creatives | Miami, FL US | 5:30 p.m. ET
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24
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Intellectual Property (IP) Seminar Series | Atlanta30332, GA US | 5:00 p.m. ET
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| April | 2018 | ||
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12
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USPTO Provides Information on Obtaining Free Legal Assistance at Cleveland Public Library | Cleveland, OH US | 2:00 p.m. ET
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| May | 2018 | ||
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1
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Volunteer Lawyers Breakfast of Champions | Birmingham, AL US | 7:30 a.m. ET
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30
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GA Tech PTRC Info Session | Atlanta, GA US | 6:00 p.m. ET
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| June | 2018 | ||
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13
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From Idea to Reality | Miami, FL US | 5:00 p.m. ET
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| August | 2018 | ||
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7
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Legal Clinic for Creatives | Miami Beach, FL US | 5:30 p.m. ET
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| September | 2018 | ||
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18
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LaunchIP Louisville | Louisville, KY US | 4:00 p.m. ET
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25
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Inventor Information Session and Volunteer Appreciation Event | Miami, FL US | 9:00 a.m. ET
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| October | 2018 | ||
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4
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LAIPLA Young Lawyers USPTO Pro Bono Event | Los Angeles, CA US | 5:00 p.m. PT
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| November | 2018 | ||
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13
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Accelerate: 19th Annual Conference on Technology Innovation | Jackson, MS US | 2:00 p.m. CT
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14
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Accelerate: 19th Annual Conference on Technology Innovation | Jackson, MS US | 2:00 p.m. CT
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| February | 2019 | ||
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2
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Inventors and Entrepreneurs: What should you do with your great idea? | Cleveland, OH US | 10:30 a.m. ET
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| October | 2019 | ||
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9
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Learn about pro bono resources for inventors and entrepreneurs | Tuscaloosa, AL US | 2:00 p.m. CT
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9
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Learn about pro bono resources for inventors and entrepreneurs | Birmingham, AL US | 6:30 p.m. CT
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10
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Learn about pro bono resources for inventors and entrepreneurs | Birmingham, AL US | 10:00 a.m. CT
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10
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Learn about pro bono resources for inventors and entrepreneurs | Miami, FL US | 4:00 p.m. ET
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10
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Learn about IP at the next Changemaker Chat | Miami, FL US | 6:00 p.m. ET
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16
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Learn about IP and the Patent Pro Bono Program at Catalyst Conversations | Somerville, MA US | 6:30 p.m. ET
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21
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Learn about pro bono resources for inventors and entrepreneurs | Houghton, MI US | 12:00 p.m. ET
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21
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Learn about pro bono resources for inventors and entrepreneurs | L’Anse, MI US | 3:00 p.m. ET
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22
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Attorneys: Attend the Power of IP Pro Bono hosted by the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers’ Section IP Committee | Chicago, IL US | 12:15 p.m. CT
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| November | 2019 | ||
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13
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Patent Pro Bono Round Table | Detroit, MI US | 9:30 a.m. ET
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| January | 2020 | ||
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21
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Learn about the USPTO from the patent pro bono team | Seattle, WA US | 3:30 p.m. PT
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21
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Learn about pro bono resources for inventors and entrepreneurs | Seattle , WA US | 6:00 p.m. PT
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22
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Professional Responsibility and Practice Before the US Patent and Trademark Office and the Patent Pro Bono Program | Redmond, WA US | 12:00 p.m. PT
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| April | 2020 | ||
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23
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Your patent questions answered by the Patent Pro Bono Program California Lawyers for the Arts - webinar | Virtual | 11:00 a.m. PT
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| May | 2020 | ||
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13
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Learn about the USPTO's Nationwide Pro Bono Program - webinar | Virtual | 11:00 a.m. ET
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| June | 2020 | ||
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24
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Learn about the USPTO's nationwide Pro Bono Program – webinar | Virtual | 11:00 a.m. ET
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| January | 2021 | ||
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27
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Do You Know @USPTO - January Edition: Pursue invention protection using the Pro Bono Program | Virtual | 3:00 p.m. ET
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| March | 2023 | ||
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9
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Patent Pro Bono Program: Pathways to inclusive innovation | Minneapolis, MN US | 9:00 a.m. CT
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| June | 2023 | ||
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5
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USPTO Study on Patent Pro Bono Program: Listening Session for Inventors | Virtual and Alexandria, VA US |
5:30 p.m. ET
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7
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USPTO Study on Patent Pro Bono Program: Listening Session for Patent Lawyers and Agents | Virtual and Alexandria, VA US |
1:00 p.m. ET
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| October | 2023 | ||
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11
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Patent Pro Bono Program: Pathways to inclusive innovation | Alexandria, VA US | 12:30 p.m. ET
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