This Week
June 13
Sustainable innovation dialogue: Exploring the relationship between IP and climate change innovation 8:30 a.m. HT | 2:30 p.m. ET
Join leaders of the world’s five largest intellectual property (IP) offices and representatives from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), industry, and Hawaiian innovation community as they discuss incentivizing, protecting, and commercializing climate-related innovations.
June 14
#WEWednesday – From Problem to Market: How Three Women Are Addressing Global Challenges 8 a.m. HT | 2 p.m. ET
Picture this: you're an entrepreneur or academic researcher who has developed a new solution to an everyday problem, but you don't have the capital to build your own factory. What do you do? Hear from three change-making women about two partnership models—product licensing and tech transfer—that can help you grow your business and address global challenges.
Successful Inventing: Early-stage funding 4 p.m. PT
Are you new to the invention process? Join experts from the USPTO and the Licensing Executives Society - Silicon Valley Chapter to learn more about informal business plans, federal and state grants and resources, and business incubators and accelerators.
June 15
China IP Road Show in Texas: Strategies for protecting intellectual property in China 8:30 a.m. CT
Experts from the U.S. government, intellectual property (IP) attorneys, and local businesspeople will share insights on how U.S. rights holders can protect and enforce their IP in China and the United States.
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 questions.
Getting Started with Patent Public Search 2 p.m. ET
Are you puzzled by patent searching? Join librarians from the Patent and Trademark Resource Center program for a walk-through of the new Patent Public Search tool.
June 16
Trademark basics: What every small business should know now, not later 11 a.m. PT
Are you curious about how trademarks can add value to your business? Join a discussion about what all entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startups should know about trademarks, including the benefits of federal trademark registration and the basics of the registration process.
Patent Public Search: Tips for Frequent Searchers 2 p.m. ET
Want to learn about additional features of the Patent Public Search tool to save time and conduct a more thorough search? Join librarians from the Patent and Trademark Resource Center program for a walk-through of ways you can improve your patent searching.
Next Week
June 20
Become a Patent Examiner noon ET
Do you want a challenging job that also provides the opportunity to work from home on a flexible schedule? Learn more about the patent examiner position, meet the USPTO team, and get more info on why the USPTO is a great place to work.
June 22
PTAB Inventor Hour - Episode 19 noon ET
Are you an inventor, entrepreneur, new practitioner, or just someone who wants to learn more about the USPTO and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB)? Join us for the next PTAB Inventor Hour webinar, Episode 19, featuring a trademark basics presentation.
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