This week
July 16
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview 2 p.m. ET
In this second module of our eight-part Trademark Basics series, we'll focus on the overall trademark registration process, from filing to registration.
July 17
How to use Patent Public Search tool to search like an examiner 11:30 a.m. ET
Learn how to use the Patent Public Search tool to search like an examiner, including demonstrations and live search examples.
Women Entrepreneurs: Leading women share their journeys to success 5:30 p.m. CT
Join us in Memphis, Tennessee, or online to hear from leading women in business, explore avenues for commercializing your own product, and learn how to adapt your business model to your market.
July 18
Learn about AIA Motion Practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board noon ET
In this Boardside Chat webinar, we'll discuss motions practice in America Invents Act proceedings, including the requirements for filing each motion and some common mistakes you can avoid.
Learn about the Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) system's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology 1 p.m. ET
Join us for a session featuring CPC fundamentals and UAV technology basics. During this program, get an overview of UAV-related CPC schemes and see search examples illustrating relevant CPC areas.
The Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications 2 p.m. ET
In the second part of this recurring series, you'll learn about key differences between provisional and nonprovisional patent applications, filing requirements and fees, and different ways to file a provisional application.
Next week
July 22
Patents for librarians 2 p.m. ET
Calling all librarians! Join us for this "introduction to patents" to become familiar with patent concepts and resources.
July 23
Inventors: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course noon ET
Get a better understanding of how examiners make decisions with this Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) four-day course, July 23-26.
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 3: Searching 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 cover important principles related to searching the USPTO's trademark database.
Trademarks for librarians 2 p.m. ET
Calling all librarians! Join us for this "introduction to trademarks" to become familiar with trademark concepts and resources.
July 24
Successful Inventing: Your elevator pitch and plan 11 a.m. PT
Experts will discuss developing an elevator pitch and plan as part of the invention process.
July 25
Impact of the proliferation of AI on prior art and PHOSITA listening session 10 a.m. ET
We invite the public to provide their feedback regarding the questions on this topic. Those wishing to speak virtually or in person must register by 8 p.m. ET July 19.
PTAB Inventor Hour - Episode 30 noon ET
This episode will feature a segment covering what to consider when deciding whether to continue prosecution before a patent examiner or to file an ex parte appeal before the PTAB.
The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching 2 p.m. ET
USPTO experts discuss preliminary patent searching using the suggested seven-step strategy.
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.
July 26
Federal trademark searching: Overview 3 p.m. ET
This webinar will introduce attendees to the fundamental mechanics of searching using the trademark search tool.
