This Week
July 18
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview 2 p.m. ET
In this second module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we'll focus on the overall trademark registration process, from filing to registration. Understanding the process is critical to avoid missing any filing deadlines, which could jeopardize your application or registration.
July 19
Successful Inventing: Preliminary marketing and advertising 4 p.m. ET
Are you new to the invention process? Don't miss this session of our Successful Inventing series, which brings together a panel of marketing and invention experts to discuss finding customers, distributing your products, and right-sizing your advertising budget.
July 20
Learn about handling issues that typically arise during an AIA proceeding before the PTAB noon ET
Join a discussion of issues that typically arise during an America Invents Act (AIA) proceeding before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB or the Board). A panel of PTAB judges and practitioners will share practical tips and discuss strategies that may be effective before the Board.
Attend DOCX filing training 1 p.m. ET
Join us to learn how to file patent-related documents in DOCX format using Patent Center. You'll hear from experts on the USPTO eCommerce Modernization (eMod) team, who will provide demonstrations and answer your questions.
The Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications 2 p.m. ET
In part two of this eight-part recurring series, you'll learn the key differences between provisional and nonprovisional patent applications, filing requirements and fees, the different ways to file a provisional application, and more.
Next Week
July 24
Getting Started with Patent Public Search 2 p.m. ET
Are you puzzled by patent searching or confused by the patent searching options available on the internet? Join librarians from the Patent and Trademark Resource Center Program, who will show you how to use the new Patent Public Search tool.
July 25
Attend the virtual Technology Center 2600 Customer Partnership Meeting 1 p.m. ET
Engage with USPTO leaders and learn more about Technology Center (TC) 2600, a patent examination unit that examines the technology of communications applications. You'll gain insights into examiner training and decision-making, and have the chance to develop positive working relationships with TC2600 management and examiners.
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching 2 p.m. ET
In this third module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we'll focus on important principles related to federal trademark clearance searching and effective use of the USPTO’s trademark database.
Patent Public Search: Tips for Frequent Searchers 2 p.m. ET
Want to learn more about how the USPTO's Patent Public Search Tool can improve your patent searching? Join librarians from the Patent and Trademark Resource Center Program, who will show you how to use additional features of the tool to save time and conduct a more thorough patent search.
Attend DOCX filing training 2 p.m. ET
Join us to learn how to file patent-related documents in DOCX format using Patent Center. You'll hear from experts on the USPTO eCommerce Modernization (eMod) team, who will provide demonstrations and answer your questions.
July 27
The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching 2 p.m. ET
In part three of this eight-part recurring series, USPTO experts will discuss preliminary searching using the suggested Multi-Step U.S. Patent Search Strategy.
July 28
Entrepreneurship Essentials Workshop and Resource Fair 11:30 a.m. ET
From honing your business plan and protecting your brand and ideas, to market analysis and financing, we've got every angle of entrepreneurship covered. Join U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo, Director of the USPTO Kathi Vidal, and highly regarded experts in business development and intellectual property protection for this online and in-person event at Hanscom Air Force Base. We're also excited to have successful military spouses and veteran entrepreneurs to discuss how to start your own business and resources and tools to help you succeed.
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