This Week
May 15
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.
May 16
Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process 9 a.m. ET
This free, virtual three-day Stakeholder Application Readiness Training (StART) workshop provides key information on the patent application process, from start to finish.
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.
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive 2 p.m. ET
For those learning to navigate trademarks, find out what happens after registration, including mandatory filings to keep your registration alive.
May 17
Green Energy Innovation Expo 9 a.m. ET
This free, in-person event at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia provides a space for licensors of federal-funded green energy tech to network and meet with potential licensees.
Learn intellectual property basics with the USPTO 11 a.m. CT
Get an overview of the different types of intellectual property, learn about the patenting process, and find out more about USPTO programs and resources to help you on your innovation journey.
Fundamentos de las marcas registradas 9 a.m. PT
¿Es usted un emprendedor o propietario de un negocio pequeño? ¿Tiene un nombre o logotipo que usa para promover su negocio? Acompañe a los expertos del USPTO durante una sesión informativa sobre los diferentes tipos de marcas registradas.
Successful Inventing: The corporate licensing process 4 p.m. PT
For those new to the inventing process, learn more about the corporate licensing process, including what companies expect to see from the inventor, what companies to approach and why, and how to gauge the chances of successfully licensing a product.
May 18
Become a design patent examiner noon ET
Would you like to be at the forefront of innovation, reviewing applications to determine whether a product's design can be considered one of a kind? Learn more about the design patent examiner position, meet with the USPTO team, and get more info on why the USPTO is a great place to work.
Patent Public Advisory Committee Fee Setting Hearing 1 p.m. ET
Attend this public hearing on the USPTO's proposed setting or adjusting of patent fees.
The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application
2 p.m. ET
USPTO experts discuss parts of the claim in a patent application, 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.
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 19
PTAB LEAP: Appeal oral argument "encore" noon ET
Join the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's (PTAB) Legal Experience and Advancement Program (LEAP) as a practitioner presents oral arguments in a mock ex parte appeal proceeding before a panel of three PTAB administrative patent judges, followed by a panel discussion on the effectiveness of the arguments and approaches used.
Next Week
May 22
Fundamentos de la propiedad intelectual noon ET
Una sesión virtual gratuita acerca de los fundamentos de la propiedad intelectual y las formas potenciales de proteger sus innovaciones mientras transforma su idea en un producto.
Intellectual property fundamentals 2 p.m. ET
Learn about patents, trademarks, copyrights, intellectual property, and trade secrets in this free, virtual session that will help you protect your innovations as you transition from idea to product.
May 23
Recursos útiles para inventores, innovadores, y emprendedores noon ET
Expertos de la USPTO le informarán sobre los recursos y servicios que la agencia le provee para proteger su propiedad intelectual. La sesión también incluirá información sobre las iniciativas de ayuda de la USPTO como respuesta a la pandemia de COVID-19.
Resources for inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs 2 p.m. ET
Are you new to the world of patents and trademarks? Hear from USPTO experts about the many resources available to help you learn more about protecting your intellectual property.
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel 2 p.m. ET
Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? Meet the experts who are ready to answer all of your trademark questions.
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 24
Fundamentos básicos de las patentes noon ET
Le invitamos a una sesión virtual gratuita en la que exploraremos los diferentes tipos de patentes, incluyendo patentes de utilidad, de diseño y de plantas.
#WEWednesday Save the Date – Funding your startup: What investors are looking for and what women entrepreneurs need to know 10 a.m. PT
Hear from funding and entrepreneurial experts about the venture capital process, key words investors love to hear, how to successfully raise capital, and how to protect your business.
Patent basics 2 p.m. ET
Join us for a free, virtual session as we explore different types of patents, including utility, design, and plant. In this session, experts from the USPTO will show you the difference between provisional patent applications and nonprovisional patent applications and how to use them.
May 25
Demystifying patents and trademarks 10:30 a.m. ET
Are you interested in filing for a patent or registering a trademark, but not sure how? This in-person session, held in Indianapolis, will help to demystify the processes and provide resources for inventors and entrepreneurs.
Fundamentos básicos de las marcas registradas noon ET
Acompañe a los expertos de la Oficina de Patentes y Marcas de EE. UU. (USPTO, por sus siglas en inglés) en una sesión informativa en la que exploraremos los diferentes tipos de marcas registradas, incluyendo nombres de las marcas, diseños, logotipos e imágenes comerciales.
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.
Trademark basics 2 p.m. ET
Join an informative session that explores the different types of trademarks and provides information on how to select strong trademarks, the steps to file a trademark application, and how to maintain a trademark.
The Path to Patent, Part VI: Learn how to protect your IP abroad 2 p.m. ET
USPTO experts discuss considerations and options for filing foreign patent applications, including an overview of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and the use of the Paris Convention for non-PCT countries.
May 26
Aprenda cómo proteger su tecnologia en el extranjero noon ET
Si desea saber cómo presentar solicitudes de patentes en jurisdicciones extranjeras, le invitamos a esta sesión gratuita que ofrecerán los expertos de la Oficina de Patentes y Marcas de EE.UU. (USPTO, por sus siglas en inglés).
Learn how to protect your technology abroad 2 p.m. ET
Learn about filing foreign patent applications and options to help protect intellectual property (IP) in foreign jurisdictions. This session will also include discussions about the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and the use of the Paris Convention for non-PCT countries.
Looking for more? View all upcoming events on the USPTO website.
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