This Week
October 30
Strategies for protecting and enforcing intellectual property regarding China: What Green Bay and Wisconsin businesses need to know 8:30 a.m. CT
Join us for this free, one-day in-person program where experts from the U.S. Government, IP attorneys, and local business people will share insights on how U.S. rights holders can protect and enforce their IP in China and the United States.
October 31
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through 2 p.m. ET
In this fifth module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we’ll focus on the USPTO’s Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS), including a live demonstration of a trademark filing.
November 1
K-12 education office hours 3 p.m. ET
The USPTO's Office of Education hosts monthly virtual office hours, where educators and learners may ask questions regarding intellectual property and USPTO resources, and explore ideas for integrating intellectual property concepts into various subject matter.
November 2
One-day patents boot camp 9 a.m. CT
This is an in-person, single-day workshop for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and inventors in communities with limited or no internet access who are interested in understanding the patent application process.
Intellectual Property Basics and Helpful Resources noon ET
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.
Learn how to make a smooth transition to Patent Center 1 p.m. ET
Each session includes a demo on the features of Patent Center.
The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application 2 p.m. ET
In part four of this eight-part recurring series, USPTO experts will discuss the formalities and requirements of drafting a patent application, as well as how to avoid common mistakes.
November 3
One-day trademarks boot camp 9 a.m. CT
This is an in-person, single-day workshop for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and start-ups in communities with limited or no internet access, covering what they should know about trademarks.
Trademark Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting 11 a.m. ET
Attend the next quarterly meeting of the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Public Advisory Committee to learn more about trademark-related policies, goals, performance, budgets, and user fees.
Intellectual property basics for National Veterans Small Business Week 11 a.m. CT
Experts from the USPTO, in coordination with the Veterans Business Outreach Center at Mississippi State University, will provide an overview of the different types of IP and the importance of understanding each type.
Next week
November 7
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action 2 p.m. ET
This event is a must for any small business or new entrepreneur learning to navigate trademarks for the first time. In this module, we'll focus on responding to office actions.
November 8
One-day patents boot camp 9 a.m. CT
This free, one-day patents workshop will cover tools, techniques, and resources to understand the patent application process.
November 9
The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application 2 p.m. ET
The USPTO's Office of Education hosts monthly virtual office hours, where educators and learners may ask questions regarding intellectual property and USPTO resources, and explore ideas for integrating intellectual property concepts into various subject matter.
Looking for more? View all upcoming events on the USPTO website.
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