This week
June 17
Patents for librarians 2 p.m. ET
This webinar will introduce patent concepts and resources to professional librarians and library staff, including Patent and Trademark Resource Centers (PTRCs) and how they can help.
June 18
From vision to value: Women impacting STEM through intellectual property 1:30 p.m. ET
Hear from women in STEM about their innovation journeys, including how they're leveraging intellectual property protection to achieve success and make a difference.
Trademarks for librarians 2 p.m. ET
This webinar will introduce trademark concepts and resources to professional librarians and library staff, including Patent and Trademark Resource Centers (PTRCs) and how they can help.
June 20
A fireside chat with USPTO patent examiners noon ET
Learn about becoming a USPTO patent examiner and have your questions answered by current examiners.
June 21
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
June 25
Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process 9 a.m. ET
This three-day Stakeholder Application Readiness Training is for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and anyone working for or with a small business who want to file patent applications without the assistance of a registered patent agent or attorney.
Entrepreneurship Essentials Roadshow and Resource Fair 8:30 a.m. CT
During this in-person event in Oklahoma City, veterans and military spouses can get an in-depth look at everything they need to start their own businesses.
Trademark identification and classification practice updates 2 p.m. ET
Join two experts from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a discussion about classification and identification changes under the Nice Classification, 12th edition, version 2024 (Nice 12-2024).
Invention education tools and strategies to bring to your classroom 5 p.m. ET
In this edWebinar, USPTO education experts will discuss the most effective ways to integrate EquIP HQ into your classroom curriculum.
June 26
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.
Successful Inventing: License or manufacture 11 a.m. PT
The third session focuses on licensing and manufacturing and will address pros and cons of licensing vs. manufacturing, what companies need to see to license your product, what can and cannot be licensed, and more.
June 27
Together in Innovation: Opportunity is knocking 9:30 a.m. ET
During this in-person event at Kennesaw, Georgia, get the inside scoop on the numerous resources available to startups and small businesses at every stage of your journey, from developing a product to securing funding, and scaling your company.
PTAB Inventor Hour — Episode 29 noon ET
This episode will include a review of a PTAB case file (Ex parte Walker, Appeal No. 2011-007593, U.S. application 10/981,365), and a walkthrough on how to access the USPTO’s New to PTAB webpage.
Attend DOCX filing training 2 p.m. ET
Join us to learn how to file patent-related documents in DOCX format using Patent Center. You will hear from experts on our eCommerce Modernization (eMod) team, who will provide demonstrations and answer your questions.
Getting Started With Patent Public Search 2 p.m. ET
Librarians from the Patent and Trademark Resource Center Program will show you how to use the new Patent Public Search tool.
June 28
Trade secrets protection and enforcement practice in China 9 a.m. ET
During this half-day, in-person event at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, panels will examine trade secret protection and civil enforcement against trade secret misappropriation.
