USPTO events for the weeks of August 14 - August 25

Published on: 08/11/2023 10:03 AM

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USPTO Events

This Week

August 15

Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action 2 p.m. ET
This event is a must for any small business or new entrepreneur learning to navigate trademarks for the first time. In this module, we'll focus on responding to office actions.

August 17

Learn about the Revised Interim Director Review, Delegated Rehearing Panel, and Appeals Review Panel Processes at the PTAB noon ET
Join the next Patent and Trial Appeal Board (PTAB) Boardside Chat webinar for a discussion with PTAB judges to learn about these review panels and processes.

Learn how to make a smooth transition to Patent Center 1 p.m. ET
Learn how to file and manage applications in Patent Center, the USPTO tool for electronic filing and management of patent applications. This online training session will include a demonstration of Patent Center and its features. 

The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Learn how to protect your IP abroad 2 p.m. ET
USPTO International Patent Legal Administration experts will discuss considerations and options for filing foreign patent applications and overview of the Patent Cooperation Treaty. 

Next Week

August 21

Fundamentos de la propiedad intelectual noon ET
De ser así, le invitamos a una sesión virtual gratuita acerca de los fundamentos de la propiedad intelectual y las formas potenciales de proteger sus innovaciones mientras transforma su idea en un producto. 

Intellectual property fundamentals 2 p.m. ET
Join us for a free, virtual session to learn about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovations as you transition from idea to product.

August 22

Recursos útiles para inventores, innovadores y emprendedores noon ET
En este evento, expertos de la USPTO le informarán sobre los recursos y servicios que la agencia le provee para proteger su propiedad intelectual.

Inventors: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course noon ET
Get a better understanding of how examiners make decisions by attending the Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) agent/attorney four-day course. Day one focuses on the role of an examiner and the steps an examiner takes when reading an application for the first time.

Resources for inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs 2 p.m. ET
In this event, experts from the USPTO will share its many resources to help you learn more about protecting your intellectual property.

Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive 2 p.m. ET
In this seventh module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we’ll focus on what happens after registration, including mandatory filings to keep your registration alive. 

August 23

Inventors: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course noon ET
Get a better understanding of how examiners make decisions by attending the Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) agent/attorney four-day course. Day two uses the information gathered during day one to plan and conduct a search. In addition, 35 U.S.C. 101 and 112 are emphasized.

Fundamentos básicos de las patentes noon ET
Le invitamos a una sesión virtual gratuita en la que exploraremos los diferentes tipos de patentes, incluyendo patentes de utilidad, de diseño y de plantas.

Patent basics 2 p.m. ET
Join us for a free, virtual session as we explore different types of patents, including utility, design, and plant. 

August 24

Inventors: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course noon ET
Get a better understanding of how examiners make decisions by attending the Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) agent/attorney four-day course. Day three uses the information gathered during day two to map prior art to claims using 35 U.S.C. 102 and 103.

Fundamentos básicos de las marcas registradas noon ET
Acompañe a los expertos de la USPTO en una sesión informativa en la que exploraremos los diferentes tipos de marcas registradas, incluyendo nombres de las marcas, diseños, logotipos e imágenes comerciales.

Trademark basics 2 p.m. ET
Join the experts at the USPTO for an informative session where we will explore different types of trademarks, including words, slogans, designs, logos, and trade dress.

The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center 2 p.m. ET
In part seven of this eight-part recurring series, USPTO experts will teach participants how to use this tool to file and manage patent documents online. 

Learn how to make a smooth transition to Patent Center 2 p.m. ET
Learn how to file and manage applications in Patent Center, the USPTO tool for electronic filing and management of patent applications. This online training session will include a demonstration of Patent Center and its features. 

August 25

Inventors: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course noon ET
Get a better understanding of how examiners make decisions by attending the Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) agent/attorney four-day course. Day four finishes the mapping art to claim discussion and focuses on how examiners write their office actions.

Aprenda cómo proteger su tecnología en el extranjero noon ET
Si desea saber cómo presentar solicitudes de patentes en jurisdicciones extranjeras, le invitamos a esta sesión gratuita que ofrecerán los expertos de la USPTO. 

Learn how to protect your technology abroad 2 p.m. ET
If you want to learn more about filing foreign patent applications, join us for this free session given by patent experts from the USPTO.


Looking for more? View all upcoming events on the USPTO website.


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