This Week
November 28
Empowering Innovations: Celebrating Hispanic pioneers in education and invention
6 p.m. ET
How do educators combine innovation, invention, and mentorship to help their students succeed? Join us to hear the inspiring story of a high school science teacher who supported a student team along their innovation journey.
November 29
K-12 education office hours 3 p.m. ET
Ask our education experts questions about intellectual property (IP), learn about USPTO resources, and explore ideas for integrating IP concepts into subjects across the spectrum.
November 30
Patent Public Advisory Committee public meeting 9 a.m. ET
Learn more about patent-related policies, goals, performance, budgets, and user fees.
Roundtable discussion: Tribes, intellectual property, and consumer protection 9 a.m. ET
Join intellectual property (IP) experts, senior officials from the USPTO and other federal agencies, and Tribal representatives for an in-depth look at consumer protection, IP protection and enforcement, and the impact of counterfeit goods on the economies of Native American communities.
The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center
2 p.m. ET
Learn how to use Patent Center to file and manage patent documents online. This presentation will walk through how to file documents in DOCX format, including using Patent Center training mode to practice filing. You'll hear about helpful resources like the Inventors Assistance Center and the Patent Electronics Business Center.
Fashion, Beauty, and Intellectual Property: Fashion law and social justice inclusion in IP 4 p.m. ET
During this event, we will discuss social justice inclusion in design, fashion tech, and sustainability with a professor and advisor who specializes in intellectual property law as it relates to fashion.
Next Week
December 5
Learn how to conduct a patent search at the USPTO Texas Regional Office 10 a.m. CT
Register today to attend this in-person, interactive session led by USPTO experts who will demonstrate how to conduct a patent search using the Patent Public Search tool.
December 7
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 basics and potential ways to protect your innovation as to transition from idea to product.
The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support 2 p.m. ET
USPTO experts share important tips on filing a patent application and what to do after you filed for a patent. Learn about common mistakes to avoid and gain a better understanding of post-filing procedures and support.
Ex Parte Appeal Roadshows - Los Angeles 1 p.m. PT
Learn best practices to succeed in an ex parte appeal directly from Patent Trial and Appeal Board Judges.
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