USPTO events for the weeks of April 8 - 19

This 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.

Next 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.

View all upcoming events on the USPTO website.

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