Midwest Regional Office Update

Published on: 06/25/2019 16:36 PM

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July

Trademark Tuesday

July 9, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET
Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit, Michigan

Held on the second Tuesday of each month, this event will be an interactive Q & A session with the Trademark Assistance Center (TAC). During this virtual meeting, participants will learn about the trademark registration process.

14th Annual Door County Intellectual Property Academy

July 11-12, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET
Stone Harbor Resort and Conference Center, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Midwest Regional USPTO Director Damian Porcari will give a presentation on intellectual property and services offered by the USPTO.

Patent Series Part 1 - Patent Process

July 17, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET
Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional Office, Detroit, Michigan

This is an interactive, rotating three-part series on the patent process, resource navigation, and patent searching, held every third Wednesday of each month.

45th Annual IP Law Institute

July 18-20, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET
Mackinac Island, Michigan

Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional USPTO Director will provide remarks on the latest USPTO activities and initiatives at the 45th Annual Intellectual Property Law Institute event.

Parkman Branch Library Program

July 29, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. ET
Parkman Branch Detroit Public Library, Detroit, Michigan

This educational course is designed for inventors, entrepreneurs, and those who would like to learn more about patent and trademark searching.

August

Intellectual Property Basics & SBA Resources

August 1, noon – 1:30 p.m. ET
Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional Office, Detroit, Michigan

We will discuss intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your invention as you transition from idea to product. This session is for aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and students takes place on the first Thursday of each month.

Trademark Tuesday

August 13, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET
Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional Office, Detroit, Michigan

This event will be an interactive Q & A session with the Trademark Assistance Center (TAC) on the second Tuesday of each month. During this virtual meeting participants will learn about the trademark registration process.

Patent Series Part Two - Types of Patent Applications and How to File

August 21, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET
Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional Office, Detroit, Michigan

This is a free, interactive, rotating three-part series on the patent process, resource navigation, and patent searching held every third Wednesday of each month.

Parkman Branch Library Program

August 26, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. ET
Parkman Branch Detroit Public Library, Detroit, Michigan

This educational course is designed for inventors, entrepreneurs, and those who would like to learn more about patent and trademark searching.

Michigan Inventors Expo 7

August 29, 1– 2 p.m. ET
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, East Lansing, Michigan

USPTO staff and volunteers will engage with participants on invention and innovation, and the different methods of protecting their intellectual property such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

September

Intellectual Property Basics and Local Resources

September 5, noon – 1:30 p.m. ET
Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional Office, Detroit, Michigan

Join the Midwest Regional USPTO in Detroit, Michigan as we discuss intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your invention as you transition from idea to product. This session for aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and students takes place on the first Thursday of each month. 

Trademark Tuesday

September 10, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET
Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional Office, Detroit, Michigan

This event will be an interactive Q & A session with the Trademark Assistance Center (TAC) on the second Tuesday of each month. During this virtual meeting, participants will learn about the trademark registration process.

Patent Series Part Three - Patent Searching

September 18, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET
Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional Office, Detroit, Michigan

This event is a free, interactive, rotating three-part series on the patent process, resource navigation, and patent searching held every third Wednesday of each month.

Parkman Branch Library Program

September 23, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. ET
Parkman Branch, Detroit Public Library, Detroit, Michigan

This course is designed for inventors, entrepreneurs, and those who would like to learn more about patent and trademark searching.


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