This Week
June 5
Trademark Public Advisory Committee fee setting hearing 1 p.m. ET Join a hybrid public hearing on the USPTO's proposed setting or adjusting of trademark fees.
USPTO study on Patent Pro Bono Program: Listening session for inventors 5:30 p.m. ET Inventors, small business owners, and entrepreneurs, we want to hear about your experiences with the nationwide network of patent pro bono programs. Give your feedback at this public listening session.
June 6
Attend DOCX filing training 2 p.m. ET 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.
June 7
USPTO study on Patent Pro Bono Program: Listening session for patent lawyers and agents 1 p.m. ET Patent attorneys and patent agents, we want to hear about your experiences with the nationwide network of patent pro bono programs. Give your feedback at this public listening session.
June 8
The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support 2 p.m. ET Are you an inventor thinking about a patent? Hear important tips on filing a patent application and what to do after you've filed. Learn what common mistakes to avoid, and gain a better understanding of post-filing procedures and support.
June 9
Entrepreneurship Essentials Workshop and Resource Fair 10 a.m. HT Join the USPTO, in cooperation with Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam's Military and Family Support Center, to learn about starting your own business and the resources and tools that can help you succeed. We've got every angle of entrepreneurship covered.
Next Week
June 13
Sustainable innovation dialogue: Exploring the relationship between IP and climate change innovation 8:30 a.m. HT This half-day hybrid program in Honolulu will feature 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. Hear wide-ranging discussions on incentivizing, protecting, and commercializing climate-related innovations.
June 14
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 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.
Looking for more? View all upcoming events on the USPTO website.
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