May 21
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel 2 p.m. ET
In this module, we'll provide a unique opportunity for you to meet the trademark experts and ask all your trademark questions.
May 22
Dialogue on intellectual property and space commercialization 9 a.m. ET
Join us in person or virtually for this free one-day program to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of space commercialization and its related intellectual property (IP) considerations.
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.
May 23
PTAB Inventor Hour - Episode 28 noon ET
This episode will feature an interview with a special guest, Shubo (Joe) Zhou, Ph.D., Supervisory Patent Examiner, who will speak on plant patents and his experience as an examiner.
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 any questions.
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.
May 24
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
May 28
Ignite Innovation: A mini invention challenge to enrich learning experiences across content areas 6 p.m. ET
This professional development session for educators will introduce the mini invention challenge, designed to seamlessly integrate invention education across diverse content areas.
May 29
Standard essential patent/FRAND disputes: Deal mediation 10 a.m. ET
This free webinar focuses on how deal mediation may be used to facilitate negotiations related to standard essential patents and “fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory” (FRAND) licensing.
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.
SOaR presents: How to use Patent Public Search tool to search like an examiner 1 p.m. ET
Learn how to use the Patent Public Search tool with live search demonstrations from an expert who will highlight techniques examiners use.
Successful Inventing: Research 11 a.m. PT
Experts will discuss the initial research in the invention process, addressing topics such as buyers and customers, product benefits and value, and more.
