Exciting things are happening at the Midwest Regional USPTO this fall.

First, we welcome Damian Porcari as our new Regional Director for the Midwest Regional USPTO. Mr. Porcari brings a wealth of knowledge about intellectual property to not only our region but the entire USPTO. Check out our events webpage to see when he will be visiting a location near you.

You can also join us for our signature monthly programming for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. You can also find the events below listed on our webpage.

And remember, you can always view live Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceedings in-person at the Midwest Regional USPTO.

October

Intellectual property basics and Small Business Administration resources

October 4, noon – 1:30 p.m. ET

Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit, Michigan

Learn about the differences between copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents along with local SBA resources for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.

Trademark Tuesday

October 9, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET

Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit, Michigan

Join us for trademark filing tips and have your trademark questions answered by the Trademark Assistance Center (TAC).

Women of Color STEM Conference

October 12, noon – 2 p.m. ET

Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan

Learn about careers and externships at the USPTO along with a hands-on STEM activity for students.

Patent Wednesday part 1: Patent process

October 17, 12:30  – 1:30 p.m. ET

Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit, Michigan

Learn about the process for getting a patent to protect your idea, including discounts for micro entities and small entities.

November

Intellectual property basics and Small Business Administration resources

November 1, noon – 1:30 p.m. ET

Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit, Michigan

Learn about the differences between copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents along with local SBA resources for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.

STEMQuest

November 10, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET

Oakland Community College, Auburn Hills, Michigan

Boy Scouts are welcome to join us and earn their inventing merit badge.

Trademark Tuesday

November 13, 12:30  – 1:30 p.m. ET

Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit, Michigan

Join us for trademark filing tips and have your trademark questions answered by the Trademark Assistance Center.

Patent Wednesday part 2: Types of patent applications and how to file

November 21, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET

Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit, Michigan

Learn about the types of patent applications and patent filing tips.

December

Intellectual property basics and Small Business Administration resources

December 6, noon – 1:30 p.m. ET

Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit, Michigan

Learn about the differences between copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents along with local SBA resources for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.

Trademark Tuesday

December 11, 12:30  – 1:30 p.m. ET

Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit, Michigan

Join us for trademark filing tips and have your trademark questions answered by the Trademark Assistance Center (TAC).

Patent Wednesday part 3: Patent searching

December 19, 12:30  – 1:30 p.m. ET

Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit, Michigan

Learn about patent searching and how to determine if your idea is novel.

Stakeholder training on examination practice and procedure agent/attorney 3-day course

November 6 – 8, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT

Chicago-Kent School of Law, Chicago, Illinois

Learn how and why a patent examiner makes decisions while examining a patent application.

Visit our Midwest Regional Office or Startup Resources pages for more information.

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