This 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
A close encounter with a wildfire set Prisha Shroff on a journey to become an award-winning inventor – and she’s only 16. Hear her incredible story, along with those of other leaders in the AANHPI innovation community.
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.
Next 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.
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.
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