This Week
February 27
Learn how to assess strengths and weaknesses of a potential patent application 9 a.m. ET
Our free, two-day virtual workshop will show you how to search public patent databases to determine if your idea is completely new or has never been used for the same purpose before.
Attend DOCX filing training 1 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 any questions.
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel 2 p.m. ET
In this module, we'll provide a unique opportunity for you to “meet the trademark experts” and ask all your trademark questions.
Foster a culture of creativity in the classroom with invention and intellectual property education 6 p.m. ET
Learn about dynamic strategies to incorporate invention and intellectual property education seamlessly into your curriculum.
February 28
One-day trademarks bootcamp 9 a.m. CT
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.
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.
February 29
Ex Parte Appeal Roadshows - Atlanta 1 p.m. ET
Learn best practices to succeed in an ex parte appeal directly from Patent Trial and Appeal Board judges.
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 any questions.
The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center
2 p.m. ET
USPTO experts will teach participants how to use Patent Center to file and manage patent documents online, including using training mode to practice filing.
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.
Fashion, Beauty, and Intellectual Property: Trademarks 4 p.m. ET
This discussion will highlight ways U.S. designers can protect their fashion goods and services through the use of federal trademarks.
March 1
Attend the Public Engagement Partnership Meeting 1 p.m. ET
Join us virtually and in person at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, for the inaugural Public Engagement Partnership meeting aimed to exchange ideas, experiences, and insights related to patent policies and procedures.
Federal trademark searching: Overview 3 p.m. ET
This webinar will introduce attendees to the fundamental mechanics of searching using the trademark search tool.
Next Week
March 5
Inventorship guidance for AI-assisted inventions webinar 1 p.m. ET
In this webinar on inventorship guidance for inventions assisted by artificial intelligence (AI), USPTO personnel will provide an overview of the guidance and answer questions relating to it.
Attend DOCX filing training 1 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 any questions.
March 6
March 7
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