USPTO events for the weeks of June 19-30

Published on: 06/20/2023 9:15 AM

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USPTO Events

This 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.

Next Week

June 27

Learn how to conduct a patent search at the USPTO Texas Regional Office 10 a.m. CT
Are you interested in learning more about patent searching? Register 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.

Navigating the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board appeals process 2 p.m. ET
Register today for this in-depth presentation as Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) judges walk you through the appeals process and discuss practical considerations and best practices for creating a record, briefing, and oral argument.

Breaking barriers to STEM careers for kids with disabilities 6 p.m. ET
Join the USPTO's Office of Education as we welcome Joann Blumenfeld, a former special education teacher and a passionate advocate for making STEM education accessible to all.

June 28

Design Webinar Series: Implementing design patents into a business strategy 1 p.m. ET
In this first session, we will focus on design patent basics, including using the new search tool, and how design patent examination, strategy, and scope differ from utility patents.

K-12 education office hours 3 p.m. ET
The USPTO's Office of Education hosts monthly virtual office hours, where educators and learners may ask questions regarding intellectual property and USPTO resources, and explore ideas for integrating intellectual property concepts into various subject matter. 

June 29

Attend DOCX filing training 2 p.m. ET
Join us to learn how to file patent-related documents in DOCX format using Patent Center and EFS-Web, You will hear from experts on the USPTO's eCommerce Modernization (eMod) team, who will provide demonstrations and answer your questions. 


Looking for more? View all upcoming events on the USPTO website.


We welcome requests to speak to the public about USPTO priorities and initiatives. To request the USPTO Director or another USPTO executive speak at your event, please complete our speaker request form.

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