USPTO events for the weeks of December 9-20

Published on: 12/09/2024 9:32 AM

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USPTO Events

This week

December 9

Getting started with Patent Public Search 2 p.m. ET
Librarians from the Patent and Trademark Resource Center Program will demonstrate Patent Public Search features for new patent searchers.

December 10

18th annual USPTO-GIPC IP attaché roundtable 9 a.m. ET
The 18th annual intellectual property (IP) attaché roundtable, hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC), will feature presentations by our IP attachés. 

December 11

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.

Patents for librarians 2 p.m. ET
Calling all librarians! If you're interested in learning about patent concepts and resources, join us for this introduction to patents.

December 12

The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support 2 p.m. ET
Our experts share important tips on filing a patent application and what to do after you filed for a patent. Learn about common mistakes to avoid and get a better understanding of post-filing procedures and support.

Trademarks for librarians 2 p.m. ET
Librarians who want to become familiar with trademark concepts and resources are invited to join us for this introduction to trademarks.

Don't roll the dice on intellectual property: Battling fakes in the tabletop industry
4 p.m. ET
Join us for a virtual discussion on the growing threat of trademark counterfeiting and copyright piracy in the tabletop gaming world.

December 13

Federal trademark filing: Overview 3 p.m. ET
This webinar will introduce you to our new filing system in Trademark Center.

December 14

One-day trademarks boot camp 9 a.m. PT
Join us in Long Beach, California, for this in-person, one-day workshop exploring what trademarks are, the benefits of federal trademark registration, and the basics of registering.


Next 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
This webinar will introduce attendees to the fundamental mechanics of our trademark search tool.


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