This Week
January 9
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals 2 p.m. ET
Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so, this event is a must-attend. We'll focus on trademark protection in the United States.
January 10
Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners noon ET
If you're interested in a career as a patent examiner at the USPTO, bring your questions about the agency, the role, and the hiring process to this informal question and answer session with current examiners.
Women's Entrepreneurship Series: Leading Women Leading Change 2 p.m. PT
Join us as we broadcast live from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Hear from policy makers and business leaders as they discuss how to empower more women founders in tech.
January 11
Attend DOCX filing training 2 p.m. ET
Learn how to file patent-related documents in DOCX format using Patent Center. USPTO experts will provide demonstrations and answer your questions.
The Path to a Patent, Part I: IP basics 2 p.m. ET
Get an overview of the different types of intellectual property (IP)—patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights—as well as an introduction to the patent process.
Next Week
January 16
A fireside chat with USPTO patent examiners noon ET
Join us for a laid back, informational fireside chat that will give an inside look at being a USPTO patent examiner. Engage in insightful conversations and get answers to your questions directly from team members.
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview 2 p.m. ET
In this second module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we'll focus on the overall trademark registration process, from filing to registration.
Trademarks for librarians 2 p.m. ET
If you're a librarian wanting to share reliable resources with businesses looking to protect their intellectual property, join the USPTO's Patent and Trademark Resource Center Program for a new webinar that introduces trademark concepts and resources for professional librarians and library staff.
January 17
Patents for librarians 2 p.m. ET
Calling all professional librarians! Join the USPTO's Patent and Trademark Resource Center Program staff for a new webinar that introduces patent concepts and resources for librarians and their staff.
January 18
One-day patents boot camp 9 a.m. CT
If you're in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area, join us for a one-day patents boot camp. This in-person workshop covers tools, techniques, and resources that can help you understand the patent application process.
Learn about handling issues that typically arise during an AIA proceeding before the PTAB
noon ET
Join our next Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Boardside Chat to hear practical tips and strategies for issues that typically arise during an America Invents Act (AIA) proceeding.
The Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications 2 p.m. ET
Hear about key differences between provisional and nonprovisional patent applications, filing requirements and fees, the different ways to file a provisional application, and more.
January 19
One-day trademarks boot camp 9 a.m. CT
Bowling Green, Kentucky area entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startups, join us for an in-person, single-day workshop that covers what trademarks are, the benefits of federal trademark registration, and the basics of the registration process.
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