Stakeholder Offerings and Resources (SOaR) training events

Would you like to learn about the patent application process, the United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) user-friendly patent tools, or recent examination practices and procedure guidance in an interactive online environment? The USPTO Stakeholder Offerings and Resources (SOaR) program provides free virtual trainings on selected patent examination topics to legal professionals, independent inventors, and entrepreneurs. All SOaR courses are free, and select courses offer CLE credit for legal professionals.

USPTO expert-level trainers lead SOaR courses and in-depth discussions on selected patent examination topics. A question-and-answer session will follow each training presentation.

Please select from the list below to register for upcoming SOaR training sessions. If there are no courses listed, please check this page later for updates.

Past events

Apr 2, 2025

SOaR presents: How to use Patent Public Search tool to search like an examiner

Learn how to use the Patent Public Search tool to search like an examiner.

Feb 5, 2025 - Virtual

Busque como un examinador

Esta capacitación virtual sobre la herramienta de Búsqueda Pública de Patentes incluirá una demostración en vivo de las técnicas y los recursos que utilizan los examinadores de patentes en sus búsquedas.

Dec 4, 2024 - Virtual

Cooperative Patent Classification for cross-cutting technologies

This Classification Cafe session will provide Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) information for cross-cutting technologies inspired by holiday classics.

Oct 24, 2024 - Virtual

SOaR Presents: Cooperative Patent Classification for Artificial Intelligence

SOaR presents: Classification Café session in collaboration with Classification Quality and International Coordination (CQIC) Division to provide classification information of Artificial Intelligence technology.

Aug 20, 2024

Learn how to search like a patent examiner at this in-person seminar in Hilo, Hawaii

Join us on Tuesday, August 20, for an in-person seminar to learn about patents and how to search like a patent examiner.

Aug 6, 2024 - Virtual

SOaR Presents: Learn about Cooperative Patent Classification basics for Blockchain technology

Join us on Tuesday, August 6, to learn about Cooperative Patent Classification basics for Blockchain technology.

Jul 18, 2024 - Virtual

SOaR presents: learn about the Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) system's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology

Join us on Thursday, July 18, to learn about CPC system's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology basics.

Jul 17, 2024 - Virtual

SOaR presents: How to use Patent Public Search tool to search like an examiner

Learn how to use the Patent Public Search tool to search like an examiner.

May 29, 2024 - Virtual

SOaR presents: How to use Patent Public Search tool to search like an examiner

Learn how to use the Patent Public Search tool to search like an examiner.

Apr 17, 2024 - Virtual

SOaR webinar: Federal Circuit decision case studies impacting design application examination

The USPTO Stakeholder Offerings and Resources (SOaR) program is offering a session that will explore three Federal Circuit decisions: In re Maatita, Curver Luxembourg v. Home Expressions, and In re SurgiSil.

Apr 16, 2024 - Virtual

SOaR webinar: Federal Circuit decision case studies impacting design application examination

Mar 26, 2024 - Virtual

SOaR presents -- How to use Patent Public Search tool (PPUBS) to search like an examiner

Learn how to use the Patent Public Search tool (PPUBS) to search like an examiner.

Dec 13, 2023 - Virtual

SOaR Joint Voices: Learn the three-step approach to filing a patent without an attorney and what the USPTO Midwest Regional Office can do for you

The USPTO Stakeholder Offerings and Resources (SOaR) Joint Voices program is offering a session that will explore the three-step approach to filing a patent application and the Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional Office.

Nov 14, 2023 - Virtual

SOaR webinar: Hague applications for international design protection

The USPTO Stakeholder Offerings and Resources (SOaR) program is offering a free training event on the benefits of filing Hague applications.

Sep 27, 2023 - Virtual

SOaR Joint Voices: Featuring three-step approach to filing a patent without an attorney and the USPTO Midwest Regional Office

The USPTO Stakeholder Offerings and Resources (SOaR) Joint Voices program is offering a free session that will explore the three-step approach to filing a patent application and the Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional Office.

Sep 20, 2023 - Virtual

SOaR presents: Hague applications for international design protection

The USPTO Stakeholder Offerings and Resources (SOaR) program is offering a free training event on the benefits of filing Hague applications.

Aug 8, 2023 - Virtual

SOaR presents -- How to use Patent Public Search tool (PPUBS) to search like an examiner

Learn how to use the Patent Public Search tool (PPUBS) to search like an examiner.

Jan 24, 2023 - Virtual

SOaR Joint Voices: Featuring the patents appeal process and highlights from the USPTO Texas Regional Office (TXRO)

Learn how to appeal a patent application decision, with resources for navigating the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB), on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, from 2-4 p.m. ET.

Dec 1, 2022 - Virtual

SOaR hosts training on patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101

Learn the basics of patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101.

Nov 30, 2022 - Virtual

SOaR hosts training on patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101

Learn the basics of patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101.

Nov 29, 2022 - Virtual

SOaR hosts training on patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101

Learn the basics of patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101.

Oct 25, 2022 - Virtual

SOaR presents “Joint Voices” training and IP education seminar: Featuring highlights from the USPTO Midwest Regional Office

Learn the basics of patents, trademarks, and copyrights during the SOaR program's Joint Voices free training webinar, featuring the Midwest Regional Outreach Office, on Tuesday, October 25, from 1-3 p.m. ET.

Sep 15, 2022 - Virtual

Learn about Patent Center and the Patent Public Search tool

This training event on Patent Center and Patent Public Search tools will be held on September 15, 2022 from 1-3 p.m. ET. Participants will learn how to use the tool to file and manage patent documents online.