USPTO events for the weeks of December 16-27

This week

December 17

Attorney practitioners: Failure-to-function refusals before the TTAB 2 p.m. ET
Two judges from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) will discuss failure-to-function refusals and practical tips to consider before filing an appeal.

December 18

Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners noon ET
Learn more about the patent examiner position, our tremendous benefits, and why employees love to work here.

December 20

Federal trademark searching: Overview 3 p.m. ET
Are you new to conducting basic trademark searches? We'll introduce the fundamental mechanics of our trademark search tool.

Next week

December 27

Federal trademark filing: Overview 3 p.m. ET
Whether you’re a small business owner preparing your application or an experienced practitioner interested in a new filing method, join us to learn about our new filing system in Trademark Center.

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