This Week
April 24
One-day trademarks boot camp 9 a.m. CT
At this one-day in-person trademarks workshop in Gonzales, Louisiana, explore what trademarks are, the benefits of federal trademark registration, and the basics of the registration process.
April 25
One-day patents boot camp 9 a.m. CT
This one-day in-person patents workshop in Gonzales, Louisiana, covers tools, techniques, and resources that can help you understand the patent application process.
AI Inventorship Listening Session - East Coast 10:30 a.m. ET
This listening session seeks stakeholder input on the current state of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and inventorship issues that may arise in view of the advancement of such technologies.
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements 2 p.m. ET
For those learning to navigate trademarks, discover the requirements for an initial trademark application.
Attend DOCX filing training 2 p.m. ET
A must for patent applicants learning to navigate filing and retrieving their documents in DOCX format. We will provide information, conduct a demo, and answer questions.
Celebrating World Intellectual Property Day: The value of her IP 6 p.m. ET
Hear from high school participants in the USPTO’s Intellectual Property Skills Work-Based Learning (IP-Skills WBL) program as they share their thoughts on how educators can make intellectual property (IP), invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship engaging for students.
April 26 - World Intellectual Property (IP) Day
MentorshIP: The secret sauce for women entrepreneurs noon ET
Hear from women business leaders and entrepreneurs about finding and working with a mentor, including what to look for, how to successfully engage with a mentor, and the benefits of mentorship when starting, growing or expanding your business.
K-12 education office hours 3 p.m. ET
Educators and learners, ask the USPTO's Office of Education questions about intellectual property (IP) and USPTO resources, and explore ideas for integrating IP concepts into classroom subjects.
World Intellectual Property (IP) Day 2023 – Capitol Hill 4:30 p.m. ET
Join the USPTO's celebration of World Intellectual Property Day: The value of her IP. Hear inspiring stories of perseverance and sacrifice from women business owners, creators, and inventors.
April 27
Attend DOCX filing training 1 p.m. ET
A must for patent applicants learning to navigate filing and retrieving their documents in DOCX format. We will provide information, conduct a demo, and answer questions.
April 28
Trademark Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting 1 p.m. ET
Attend the next quarterly meeting of the Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC) to learn more about trademark-related policies, goals, performance, budgets, and user fees.
Next Week
May 2
Attend DOCX filing training 1 p.m. ET
A must for patent applicants learning to navigate filing and retrieving their documents in DOCX format. We will provide information, conduct a demo, and answer questions.
Innovation to impact: USPTO resources for K-12 and university outreach noon CT
Join the USPTO's Texas Regional Office and Office of Education, along with the Texas Intellectual Property Alliance (TXIPA), for an engaging discussion about the resources available to amplify your K-12 and university invention and innovation outreach programs.
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through 2 p.m. ET
For those learning to navigate trademarks, find out more about the Trademark Electronic Application System, the required system for making trademark submissions to the USPTO.
May 3
One-day patents boot camp 9 a.m. PT
This one-day in-person patents workshop in Chico, California, covers tools, techniques, and resources that can help you understand the patent application process.
May 4
Attend the 16th annual Design Day 10 a.m. ET
Join us for a day of lively and thought-provoking discussion covering aspects of design patents. Get insights from USPTO design patent examiners and managers, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), design practitioners, and more.
Standard essential patent (SEP)/FRAND disputes: How SMEs can utilize mediation
11:30 a.m. ET
Learn how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can use mediation in negotiations or disputes related to standard essential patents (SEPs) and "fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory" (FRAND) licensing.
One-day trademarks boot camp 9 a.m. PT
At this one-day in-person trademarks workshop in Chico, California, explore what trademarks are, the benefits of federal trademark registration, and the basics of the registration process.
Intellectual Property Basics and Helpful Resources noon ET
Get a general overview of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Learn about potential ways to protect your innovation as you transition from idea to product.
The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application 2 p.m. ET
Join USPTO experts to learn about the formalities and requirements for drafting a patent application, including how to avoid common mistakes.
Attend DOCX filing training 2 p.m. ET
A must for patent applicants learning to navigate filing and retrieving their documents in DOCX format. We will provide information, conduct a demo, and answer questions.
May 5
One-day patents boot camp 9 a.m. PT
This one-day in-person patents workshop in Roseville, California, covers tools, techniques, and resources that can help you understand the patent application process
PTAB LEAP: Preparing for your ex parte appeal oral argument noon ET
Join the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's (PTAB) Legal Experience and Advancement Program (LEAP) to learn about preparing for oral arguments before the PTAB in an ex parte appeal hearing.
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