USPTO events for the weeks of April 15 - 26

This Week

April 16

SOaR webinar: Federal Circuit decision case studies impacting design application examination 11 a.m. ET
Are you interested in learning about the impact of recent Federal Circuit decisions on design application examination? If so, join the USPTO for a free virtual webinar.

Attend the Technology Center 2600 Customer Partnership Meeting 1 p.m. ET
The TC2600 examines the technology of communications applications, and this CPM focuses on the electrical arts. This event is virtual and designed to help enhance stakeholders’ direct engagement with USPTO leaders and learn about topics that affect the prosecution of patent applications.

Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching 2 p.m. ET
In this third module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we'll focus on important principles related to federal trademark clearance searching and effective use of the USPTO’s trademark database.

April 17

A fireside chat 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.

SOaR webinar: Federal Circuit decision case studies impacting design application examination 3 p.m. ET
Are you interested in learning about the impact of recent Federal Circuit decisions on design application examination? If so, join the USPTO for a free virtual webinar.

April 18

One-day patents boot camp 9 a.m. ET
This is an in-person, single-day workshop in Frostburg, Maryland, for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and inventors in communities with limited or no internet access, covering tools, techniques, and resources to understand the patent application process.

The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching 2 p.m. ET
In part three of this eight-part recurring series, our experts will discuss preliminary searching using the suggested seven-step strategy and more.

Next Week

April 22

Military entrepreneurship summit 8:30 a.m. ET
Join us in collaboration with the Small Business Administration to learn about starting your own business and the resources and tools that can help you succeed.

April 23

Entrepreneurship Essentials Roadshow and Resource Fair 9 a.m. AKT
Join us in cooperation with Eielson Air Force Base and Veterans Business Outreach Center to learn about starting your own business.

Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements 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 requirements for an initial trademark application.

April 24

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

Women transforming industries: Recognizing the power of intellectual property noon ET
Expert panelists, including women entrepreneurs, small business owners, and inventors, will discuss resources and services that can help you protect your IP, access capital, find mentors, and network with fellow innovators and entrepreneurs.

April 25

PTAB Inventor Hour - Episode 27 noon ET
This episode will feature an interview with a special guest, Pete Mehravari, Director of the USPTO’s Global Intellectual Property Academy (GIPA).

The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application 2 p.m. ET
USPTO experts discuss the formalities and requirements of drafting a patent application, as well as how to avoid common mistakes.

Attend DOCX filing training 2 p.m. ET
This event is for patent applicants learning to navigate filing and retrieving their documents in DOCX format. We will provide information, conduct a demo, and answer any questions.

April 26

Federal trademark searching: Overview 3 p.m. ET
This webinar will introduce attendees to the fundamental mechanics of searching using the trademark search tool.

View all upcoming events on the USPTO website.

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