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Spring has welcomed us with many great events including World IP Day, Design Day, and our 3rd Annual All About STEM held in collaboration with the Detroit Public Library Patent and Trademark Resource Center.
We want to thank those of you who participated in our programming with the Acting Register of the Copyright Office and the Commissioner for Trademarks. Congratulations to the students who participated in the 4th Annual International Patent Drafting Competition. Indiana University-School of Law took home the top prize with the University of Windsor in second place, and University of Michigan School of Law in third.
Join us this season for our signature monthly programming for startups, independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. The events below are also listed on the Midwest Regional USPTO webpage.
And remember, you can always view live Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceedings in-person at the Midwest Regional USPTO.
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April
April 4, noon – 1:30 p.m. ET
Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit
Learn about the differences between copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents along with local SBA resources for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.
April 9, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET
Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit
Join us for trademark filing tips and have your trademark questions answered by the Trademark Assistance Center.
April 13, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. ET
Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit
Girl Scouts join the USPTO and local attorneys to learn about intellectual property, inventor Juliette Gordon Low, and earn the IP patch. The morning session is designed for Brownie Girl Scouts.
April 13, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET
Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit
Girl Scouts join the USPTO and local attorneys to learn about intellectual property, inventor Juliette Gordon Low, and earn the IP patch. The afternoon session is designed for Junior and Cadette Girl Scouts.
April 17, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET
Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit
Learn about patent searching and how to determine if your idea is novel.
April 18, 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. CT
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, Chicago
Learn about the new 101 guidance, receive a patent quality update, and professional responsibility overview. CLE credit pending.
April 30, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT
Chicago
Learn how multiple government agencies can help protect your intellectual property, and take advantage of one-on-one meetings with experts. You will learn how to identify and protect various IP assets, obtain IP protection in overseas markets, and combat counterfeits on international e-commerce sites.
May
May 1, 6 – 7:30 p.m. CT
Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) Milwaukee
Learn how intellectual property is important in your business and the steps to take to protect your ideas. Learn the differences between copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents.
May 2, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT
TBD location, Milwaukee
Learn how multiple government agencies can help protect your intellectual property, and take advantage of one-on-one meetings with experts. You will learn how to identify and protect various IP assets, obtain IP protection in overseas markets, and combat counterfeits on international e-commerce sites.
May 2, noon – 1:30 p.m. ET
Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit
Learn about the differences between copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents along with local SBA resources for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.
May 11, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET
Detroit Public Library – Main Branch, Detroit
Join us for a day of free activities and information surrounding science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. The USPTO will also recognize Science and Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit USPTO professional award recipients. Currently accepting applications for exhibitors in the Adam Strohs Hall. Email midwest@uspto.gov to inquire.
May 14, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET
Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit
Join us for trademark filing tips and have your trademark questions answered by the Trademark Assistance Center.
May 15, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET
Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit
Join us to learn about patent searching and how to determine if your idea is novel.
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June
June 6, noon – 1:30 p.m. ET
Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit
Learn about the differences between copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents along with local SBA resources for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.
June 11, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET
Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit
Join us for trademark filing tips and have your trademark questions answered by the Trademark Assistance Center.
June 19, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET
Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit
Join us to learn about patent searching and how to determine if your idea is novel.
Visit our Midwest Regional Office or Startup Resources pages for more information.
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