This Week
January 23
Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process 9 a.m. ET
The three-day StART workshop is January 23-25, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET. Participants will learn about patent basics, search tools, self-searching, claim writing, claim drafting, application data sheet, and more.
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.
Attend DOCX filing training 2 p.m. ET
Learn how to file patent-related documents in DOCX format using Patent Center. You will hear from experts on the USPTO's eCommerce Modernization (eMod) team, who will provide demonstrations and answer your questions.
January 24
Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners noon ET
Seeking a career at the USPTO as a patent examiner? Bring your questions about the agency, the role, and the hiring process to this informal Q&A session with current USPTO patent examiners.
January 25
PTAB Inventor Hour - Episode 24 noon ET
This episode will feature an interview with special guest NaThanya Ferguson, from the USPTO's Office of Innovation Outreach. She will be discussing the USPTO’s Women’s Entrepreneurship (WE) initiative, which is designed to encourage and empower more women founders across America.
Attend DOCX filing training 1 p.m. ET
Learn how to file patent-related documents in DOCX format using Patent Center. You will hear from experts on the USPTO's eCommerce Modernization (eMod) team, who will provide demonstrations and answer your questions.
The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching 2 p.m. ET
In part three of this eight-part recurring series, USPTO experts will discuss preliminary searching using the suggested seven-step strategy and more.
Getting started with Patent Public Search 2 p.m. ET
In this webinar, librarians from the Patent and Trademark Resource Center Program, who are experienced with educating users on USPTO search tools, will show you how to use the new Patent Public Search tool.
Next Week
January 30
Attend DOCX filing training 1 p.m. ET
Learn how to file patent-related documents in DOCX format using Patent Center. We will provide information, conduct a demo, and answer any questions.
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements 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 the requirements for an initial trademark application.
Learn about the USPTO's National Summer Teacher Institute on Innovation 6 p.m. ET
Hear from alumni teachers who have been to the National Summer Teacher Institute and learn how to apply to attend the 2024 session.
January 31
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 1
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.
Ex Parte Appeal Roadshows - Austin, Texas 1 p.m. CT
Learn best practices to succeed in an ex parte appeal directly from Patent Trial and Appeal Board Judges at this in-person training.
The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application 2 p.m. CT
USPTO experts will discuss the formalities and requirements of drafting a patent application, as well as how to avoid common mistakes.
View all upcoming events on the USPTO website.
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