This 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 2
Stakeholder listening session: U.S. intellectual property priorities abroad 3 p.m. PT
Hear about the latest developments in the USPTO's international engagements and how they affect the interests of U.S. intellectual property (IP) stakeholders doing business abroad. Stakeholders will also discuss their priorities and concerns regarding IP protection and enforcement overseas.
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.
Next 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. TEAS is the required system for making any trademark submission to the USPTO.
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 as they 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 the challenges and opportunities that come with being an entrepreneur. This event will be both online and in person at Delaware's Hagley Museum and Library.
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.
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