Trademark basics: Learn the fundamentals 7 p.m. ET
In this webinar, we’ll focus on trademark protection in the United States.
May 2
One-day trademarks boot camp 9 a.m. ET
Join us for a free, one-day trademarks workshop that explores what trademarks are, the benefits of federal trademark registration, and the basics of the registration process.
Ex Parte Appeal Roadshows - Philadelphia 1 p.m. ET
Learn best practices to succeed in an ex parte appeal directly from Patent Trial and Appeal Board Judges.
May 3
PTAB LEAP: Preparing for your AIA oral hearing noon ET
Join the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's (PTAB) Legal Experience and Advancement Program (LEAP) to learn how to prepare oral hearings before the PTAB in America Invents Act (AIA) trials.
Next Week
May 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.
May 8
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.
May 9
One-day patents boot camp 9 a.m. ET
This free patents workshop covers tools, techniques, and resources to understand the patent application process.
Attend the 17th annual Design Day 10 a.m. ET
Get insights from USPTO design managers, design patent practitioners, and industrial designers.
Attend DOCX filing training 1 p.m. ET
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.
The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application
2 p.m. ET
USPTO experts discuss parts of the claim in a patent application, show examples of claim illustrations from issued U.S. patents, and help participants develop a better appreciation of how a patent examiner views a claim.
Exploring your options: USPTO resources and Small Business Innovation Research or Small Business Technology Transfer programs 2 p.m. ET
Learn how the SBIR/STTR programs work and what resources are available to help you navigate the processes. Additionally, get the latest on USPTO resources and programs to help you protect your intellectual property.
May 10
Trademark Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting 11 a.m. ET
Hear the latest news about trademark policies, goals, performance, budget, and user fees from USPTO leadership.
PTAB LEAP: AIA mock oral argument practicum 1 p.m. ET
The practicum will offer an opportunity for practitioners to hone their oral argument skills by presenting an AIA mock argument to a panel of sitting administrative patent judges.
Federal trademark searching: Overview 3 p.m. ET
This webinar will introduce attendees to the fundamental mechanics of searching using the trademark search tool.
