This Week
December 5
Learn how to conduct a patent search at the USPTO Texas Regional Office 10 a.m. CT
Register today to attend this in-person, interactive session led by USPTO experts who will demonstrate how to conduct a patent search using the Patent Public Search tool.
December 7
Intellectual Property Basics and Helpful Resources noon ET
Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from USPTO experts about intellectual property basics and potential ways to protect your innovation as you transition from idea to product.
The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support 2 p.m. ET
USPTO experts share important tips on filing a patent application and what to do after you filed for a patent. Learn about common mistakes to avoid and gain a better understanding of post-filing procedures and support.
Ex Parte Appeal Roadshows - Los Angeles 1 p.m. PT
Learn best practices to succeed in an ex parte appeal directly from Patent Trial and Appeal Board judges.
Next week
December 11
A day in the life of a USPTO patent examiner noon ET
Learn more about the USPTO, the patent examiner position, our tremendous benefits, and why employees love to work here.
December 12
17th annual USPTO-GIPC IP attaché roundtable 8:30 a.m. ET
The 17th annual IP attaché roundtable, hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC), will feature presentations by each of the USPTO IP attachés. Registration is required for this event.
Navigating the Madrid Protocol: USPTO as office of origin 2 p.m. ET
Join us for this free training webinar on the Madrid Protocol, a convenient option for trademark owners worldwide to file one streamlined application to register their trademark in up to 130 countries.
Attend DOCX filing training 2 p.m. ET
This event is 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 any questions.
December 13
SOaR Joint Voices: Learn the three-step approach to filing a patent without an attorney and what the USPTO Midwest Regional Office can do for you 1 p.m. ET
The USPTO Stakeholder Offerings and Resources (SOaR) Joint Voices program is offering a session that will explore the three-step approach to filing a patent application and how the Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional Office can help you.
December 14
Attend DOCX filing training 1 p.m. ET
This event is 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 any questions.
Getting started with Patent Public Search 2 p.m. ET
Librarians from the Patent and Trademark Resource Center Program will demonstrate Patent Public Search features for new patent searchers.
Looking for more? View all upcoming events on the USPTO website.
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