This Week
May 2
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.
Innovation to impact: USPTO resources for K-12 and university outreach noon CT
Join the USPTO's Texas Regional Office and Office of Education, along with the Texas Intellectual Property Alliance (TXIPA), for an engaging discussion about the resources available to amplify your K-12 and university invention and innovation outreach programs.
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through 2 p.m. ET
For those learning to navigate trademarks, find out more about the Trademark Electronic Application System, the required system for making trademark submissions to the USPTO.
May 3
One-day patents boot camp 9 a.m. PT
This one-day in-person patents workshop in Chico, California, covers tools, techniques, and resources that can help you understand the patent application process.
May 4
Attend the 16th annual Design Day 10 a.m. ET
Join us for a day of lively and thought-provoking discussion covering aspects of design patents. Get insights from USPTO design patent examiners and managers, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), design practitioners, and more.
Standard essential patent (SEP)/FRAND disputes: How SMEs can utilize mediation
11:30 a.m. ET
Learn how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can use mediation in negotiations or disputes related to standard essential patents (SEPs) and "fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory" (FRAND) licensing.
One-day trademarks boot camp 9 a.m. PT
At this one-day in-person trademarks workshop in Chico, California, explore what trademarks are, the benefits of federal trademark registration, and the basics of the registration process.
Intellectual Property Basics and Helpful Resources noon ET
Get a general overview of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Learn about 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
Join USPTO experts to learn about the formalities and requirements for drafting a patent application, including how to avoid common mistakes.
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.
May 5
One-day patents boot camp 9 a.m. PT
This one-day in-person patents workshop in Roseville, California, covers tools, techniques, and resources that can help you understand the patent application process
PTAB LEAP: Preparing for your ex parte appeal oral argument noon ET
Join the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's (PTAB) Legal Experience and Advancement Program (LEAP) to learn about preparing for oral arguments before the PTAB in an ex parte appeal hearing.
Las Vegas World IP Day 10 a.m. PT
Celebrate World Intellectual Property (IP) Day with this special event at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas's Black Fire Innovation facility. Meet with local experts to learn more about resources to help you protect your IP.
Next Week
May 8
AI Inventorship Listening Session - West Coast 10 a.m. PT
Attend this USPTO Artificial Intelligence/Emerging Technology (AI/ET) Partnership listening session to give input on the current state of AI technologies and inventorship issues that may arise in view of the advancement of such technologies.
May 9
Learn about the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for AIA Proceedings before the PTAB noon ET
Join this virtual information session with USPTO Director Kathi Vidal to learn more about the recently published Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking public input on proposed changes to discretionary institution practices, petition word limits, and settlement practices for America Invents Act (AIA) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action 2 p.m. ET
For those learning to navigate trademarks, find out more about responding to office actions, the official letters that USPTO examining attorneys issue after reviewing your trademark application.
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.
May 10
Invention-Con 2023: Building tomorrow's innovation noon ET
Attend this three-day conference for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. Learn how to use intellectual property (IP) protection to achieve success, discover the resources available to you, and learn strategies to take your product from idea to marketplace.
May 11
China IP: Quarterly legislation and case law update 10 a.m. ET
This webinar features senior USPTO attorneys discussing the latest developments in intellectual property (IP) law in China as part of a series of quarterly updates from the USPTO.
Invention-Con 2023: Building tomorrow's innovation noon ET
Attend this three-day conference for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. Learn how to use intellectual property (IP) protection to achieve success, discover the resources available to you, and learn strategies to take your product from idea to marketplace.
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.
May 12
Invention-Con 2023: Building tomorrow's innovation noon ET
Attend this three-day conference for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. Learn how to use intellectual property (IP) protection to achieve success, discover the resources available to you, and learn strategies to take your product from idea to marketplace.
PTAB LEAP: Appeal mock oral argument practicum 1 p.m. ET
Practitioners, join the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's (PTAB) Legal Experience and Advancement Program (LEAP) for an opportunity to hone your oral argument skills by presenting an ex parte appeal argument to a panel of sitting administrative patent judges.
Looking for more? View all upcoming events on the USPTO website.
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