This week
July 23
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.
Cancer Moonshot Expedited Examination Pilot Program webinar 2 p.m. ET
Join us virtually for an overview of the pilot program and its eligibility requirements.
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. To attend either in person or virtually, but not speak at the event, register by July 25, 2024, 8 a.m. ET.
PTAB Inventor Hour - Episode 30 noon ET
This episode will feature a segment covering what to consider when deciding whether to continue prosecution with 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 beginners.
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.
Next week
July 30
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.
August 1
The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application 2 p.m. ET
USPTO experts discuss the formalities and requirements of drafting a patent application, as well as how to avoid common mistakes.
August 2
Trademark Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting 11 a.m. ET
Attend the next quarterly meeting to learn more about trademark-related policies, goals, performance, budgets, and user fees.
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We welcome requests to speak to the public about USPTO priorities and initiatives. To request the USPTO Director or another USPTO executive speak at your event, please complete our speaker request form.
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