USPTO events for the weeks of May 22 - June 2

Published on: 05/22/2023 9:25 AM

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USPTO Events

This 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 – 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.

Next Week

May 30

Invention education in practice 6 p.m. ET
Hear from Thomas "Tom" Jenkins, the Albert Einstein Distinguished Fellow for the 2022-2023 school year, as he shares his thoughts on putting invention education into practice. 

May 31

Learn how to protect your IP abroad with the USPTO 11 a.m. CT
Learn how to help protect your intellectual property (IP) in foreign jurisdictions. USPTO experts will discuss considerations and options for filing foreign patent applications.

K-12 education office hours 3 p.m. ET
Educators and learners, get your questions answered about intellectual property (IP) and USPTO resources, and explore ideas for integrating invention education into your curriculum.

2023 Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program: Inspiration for innovation 3 p.m. ET
Get inspired by stories of excellence from leaders in the Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) innovation community, and learn how you can find support and secure funding for your big ideas.

June 1

Intellectual Property Basics and Helpful Resources noon ET
Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from USPTO experts about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovation as you transition from idea to product.

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.

The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center 2 p.m. ET
Looking for more information on using Patent Center? Learn from USPTO experts how to use this tool to file and manage patent documents online. 


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


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