USPTO events for the weeks of April 1-12

Published on: 04/01/2024 15:45 PM

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USPTO Events

This Week

April 2

Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals 2 p.m. ET
If you're a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in federal trademark protection, this is a must-attend. In this module, we’ll cover definitions and types of trademarks, benefits of federal registration, selecting a trademark, filing and registration, and how to find help.

April 3

Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners noon ET
Seeking a career as a patent examiner? Bring your questions about the agency, the examiner role, and the hiring process to this informal Q&A session with current team members.

April 4

One-day patents boot camp 9 a.m. CT
This free, one-day patents workshop in Bowling Green, Kentucky will cover tools, techniques, and resources to understand the patent application process.

Ex Parte Appeal Roadshows - Indianapolis, Indiana 1 p.m. ET
Learn best practices to succeed in an ex parte appeal directly from Patent Trial and Appeal Board judges.

The Path to a Patent, Part I: IP basics 2 p.m. ET
USPTO experts provide an overview of the different types of intellectual property (IP), as well as an introduction to the patent process from invention, to application, to issue.

April 5

One-day trademarks boot camp 9 a.m. CT
Join us for a free, one-day trademarks workshop in Bowling Green, Kentucky that explores what trademarks are, the benefits of federal trademark registration, and the basics of the registration process.

Next Week

April 8

Green energy, intellectual property, and solar eclipse panel discussion noon CT
View the solar eclipse and join a panel discussion online or in-person in Dallas. The panel will discuss developing green energy sources, particularly solar energy, using game-changing technologies or methods to address climate change. 

April 9

Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview 2 p.m. ET
In this module of our flagship series for those interested in securing federal trademark registration, we’ll focus on the overall trademark registration process, from filing to registration

April 10

Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners noon ET
Seeking a career as a patent examiner? Bring your questions about the agency, the examiner role, and the hiring process to this informal Q&A session with current team members.

April 11

The Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications 2 p.m. ET
In part two of this eight-part recurring series, USPTO experts discuss key differences between provisional and nonprovisional patent applications, filing requirements and fees, the different ways to file a provisional application, and more.

Attend DOCX filing training 2 p.m. ET
This event is 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.

April 12

Patent Pro Bono Program: Pathways to Inclusive Innovation 9 a.m. ET
Learn how to access government resources for starting and maintaining a successful business. Leaders in the intellectual property (IP) and small-business community will share their stories and tips on how to protect your IP via patents and trademarks. 

Federal trademark searching: Overview 3 p.m. ET
This webinar will introduce attendees to the fundamental mechanics of searching using our trademark search system. It will also include a Q&A session.


View all upcoming events on the USPTO website.


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