This 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.
Next Week
August 1
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements 2 p.m. ET
In this fourth module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we’ll focus on the requirements for an initial trademark application. Knowing what is needed up front will help your filing process go more smoothly.
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 demo of Patent Center and its features.
August 3
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 (IP) basics and 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
Understanding patent application drafting is a vital step in protecting your invention. In part four of this eight-part recurring series, USPTO experts will discuss the formalities and requirements of drafting a patent application, as well as how to avoid common mistakes.
Proud Innovation 2023 2 p.m. ET
Join us as we welcome entrepreneurs from the LGBTQIA+ community for our Proud Innovation program. You’ll hear from entrepreneurs like Stacey Pierce and Jules Weldon, co-founders of OME Gear, who overcame struggles to succeed in business together with the Wanderr, a cart and gear hauler that converts to a comfy chair or cot.
Looking for more? View all upcoming events on the USPTO website.
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