This Week
Attend DOCX filing training 2 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 questions.
Trademark practitioners: Avoid attorney scams and bad behavior 2 p.m. ET
In a panel discussion, our experts from the Register Protection Office and Office of Enrollment and Discipline will explore common pitfalls to avoid as a trademark attorney.
March 20
Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process 9 a.m. ET
Are you a first-time patent application filer or new to the Patent Center? Get a head start with this free, virtual three-day workshop that focuses on helping participants learn the fundamentals of the patent application process.
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.
Trademarks for librarians 2 p.m. ET
The USPTO's Patent and Trademark Resource Center Program is offering a new webinar that introduces trademark concepts and resources for professional librarians and library staff.
March 21
Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process 9 a.m. ET
Are you a first-time patent application filer or new to the Patent Center? Get a head start with this free, virtual three-day workshop that focuses on helping participants learn the fundamentals of the patent application process.
Learn about hearings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board noon ET
Join this Boardside Chat webinar for a discussion about hearings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). A panel of PTAB judges will share practical tips and discuss strategies that may be effective in hearings before the Board
Igniting innovation: Empowering students through STEAM 1 p.m. ET
For this month's K-12 education webinar, hear student inventors Nicolette Buonora and Lauren Strechay share their innovation journey. Nicolette and Lauren were recently issued U.S. Patent 11,892,131 for an invention that began in a high school engineering and robotics course.
Getting started with Patent Public Search 2 p.m. ET
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
March 26
Strategies for protecting and enforcing intellectual property in China: What Illinois businesses need to know 8:30 a.m. CT
Experts from the U.S. government, IP attorneys, and local businesspeople will share their insights on how U.S. rights holders can protect and enforce their IP in China and the United States.
Learn how to conduct a patent search at the USPTO Texas Regional Office 10 a.m. CT
Are you interested in learning more about patent searching? Attend this in-person, interactive session where experts will share how to conduct a search using the Patent Public Search tool.
SOaR presents: How to use Patent Public Search tool (PPUBS) to search like an examiner
1 p.m. ET
This virtual training from an expert will highlight techniques examiners use for the Patent Public Search tool (PPUBS). See live search demonstrations and learn how to search like an examiner.
March 27
Public symposium on AI and IP 10 a.m. PT
The USPTO's AI/ET Partnership will hold a public symposium on intellectual property and artificial intelligence. The symposium will build on previous AI/Emerging Technologies (ET) events and feature panel discussions by experts in the field of patent, trademark, and copyright law.
2024 Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium: Understanding the global impact of women in IP 1 p.m. ET
Learn how women entrepreneurs from around the world are bringing their innovations to impact in the global marketplace. Hear about how they got started and the opportunities that exist for women innovators.
March 28
USPTO PTAB/TTAB Stadium Tour – Live at Southern University 10 a.m. CT
Are you interested in learning about intellectual property law or practicing before the PTAB or TTAB? Observe judges and counsel in action, learn about the structure and format of proceedings, and join a networking reception at this in-person program.
A day in the life of a USPTO patent examiner noon ET
Learn more about the USPTO patent examiner position, our tremendous benefits, and why employees love to work here.
PTAB Inventor Hour – Episode 26 noon ET
This episode will feature an interview with a special guest, Jacqueline Bonilla, Deputy Chief Administrative Judge of the PTAB and Senior Legal Advisor to the Director of the USPTO.
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 questions.
March 29
Federal trademark searching: Overview 3 p.m. ET
This webinar will introduce attendees to the fundamental mechanics of searching using the trademark search tool.
View all upcoming events on the USPTO website.
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