This Week
August 8
SOaR presents -- How to use Patent Public Search (PPUBS) tool to search like an examiner 1 p.m. ET
Are you interested in learning how to use the Patent Public Search tool (PPUBS) to search like an examiner? SOaR (Stakeholder Offerings and Resources) will provide virtual training on how to use PPUBS, with live search demonstrations that highlight techniques used by examiners.
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through 2 p.m. ET
In this fifth module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we’ll focus on the USPTO’s Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS), including a live demonstration of a trademark filing.
Southeast Asia IP Roadshow 2023 7 p.m. ET
If you're a small or medium-sized enterprise doing business in Southeast Asia for the first time, this is the session for you. Gain valuable insights into protecting and enforcing intellectual property (IP) when doing business in this region.
August 9
#WEWednesday – Women's Entrepreneurship Series: Educating the next generation of innovators noon ET
Hear from a panel of successful women entrepreneurs share their thoughts on the importance of STEM education for girls and young women, how to mentor the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs, and challenges and opportunities that come with being an entrepreneur.
Design Webinar Series: Implementing design patents into a business strategy 1 p.m. ET
The final session of this series will focus on current USPTO updates, recent caselaw, and special or unique issues related to design patents, including more advanced strategies.
August 10
Learn how to make a smooth transition to Patent Center 11 a.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 V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application
2 p.m. ET
In part five of this eight-part recurring series, USPTO experts will discuss the parts of a claim, show examples of claim illustrations from issued U.S. patents, and help participants develop a better appreciation of how a patent examiner views a claim.
August 11
Trademark Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting 11 a.m. ET
Attend the public session of the Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC) to hear the latest news about trademark-related policies, goals, performance, budgets, and user fees from USPTO leadership.
Next 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 (PCT).
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