Texas Regional USPTO Update

Published on: 09/18/2018 15:33 PM

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

Join us for "Meet the patent experts" and "Meet the trademark experts"—our signature monthly series for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. These programs include an overview of the patent and trademark application process, search tools, and resources available at the USPTO and always include opportunities for Q&A.

We have numerous other events occurring throughout our eight-state region. A full listing is available on the Texas Regional USPTO webpage.

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

Upcoming Events

October

China IP Road Show: What Louisiana rights holders need to know

October 2, 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. CT

The New Orleans BioInnovation Center, New Orleans, Louisiana

This program brings together experts from the U.S. government, IP practitioners, and local business people to share their insights on ways that U.S. rights holders can protect their IP in China.

   

Meet the trademark experts

October 3, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. CT

Texas Regional USPTO, Dallas, Texas

This interactive Q&A session with trademark experts will include an introduction to the Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) and the ID Manual for Goods and Services. 

   

China IP Road Show: What Texas rights holders need to know

October 4, 12:30 – 4:45 p.m. CT

Cirrus Logic, Austin, Texas

This program brings together experts from the U.S. government, IP practitioners, and local business people to share their insights on ways that U.S. rights holders can protect their IP in China.

   

Meet the patent experts: Class 1

October 17, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. CT

Texas Regional USPTO, Dallas, Texas

This interactive Q&A session with patent experts will be the first of a four-class series and will discuss an overview of intellectual property with an emphasis on patents, EFS-Web, and USPTO resources.

    

Eastern District of Texas Bench Bar Conference

October 17-19, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. CDT

Plano Marriott Legacy Town Center, Plano, Texas

This conference will focus on litigation issues unique to the Eastern District of Texas from the perspectives of counsel and the bench. 

   

20th Annual U.S. Department of Health and Human Services SBIR/STTR Conference

October 30 - November 1, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT

Hilton Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Texas

This conference will educate attendees about America's Largest Seed Fund, including how to apply for research and development dollars to improve health products and services.

    

November

Meet the trademark experts

November 7, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. CT

Texas Regional USPTO, Dallas, Texas

This interactive Q&A session with trademark experts will include an introduction to the Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) and the ID Manual for Goods and Services.

 

Center for American and International Law 56th Annual Conference on Intellectual Property Law

November 12-13, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CT

The Center for American and International Law, Plano, Texas

This annual conference will feature speakers on patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret topics.

 
Meet the patent experts: Class 2

November 14, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. CT

Texas Regional USPTO, Dallas, Texas

This interactive Q&A session with patent experts is the second of a four-class series and will discuss key aspects of provisional patent applications.

 

Innovation Louisiana 2018

November 12-14, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT

The New Orleans BioInnovation Center, New Orleans, Louisiana

This event includes a pitch competition and technology showcase, bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and technology scouts in the life science, green energy, and STEM community.

 

December

Meet the trademark experts

December 5, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. CT

Texas Regional USPTO, Dallas, Texas

This interactive Q&A session with trademark experts will include an introduction to the Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) and the ID Manual for Goods and Services.

    

 

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

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