This week
October 15
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching 2 p.m. ET
In this third module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we'll focus on important principles related to federal trademark clearance searching and effective use of the USPTO’s trademark database.
Learn about the Master Teacher of Invention Education Program 7 p.m. ET
This program is designed to help teachers nurture the creative potential of their students and their success as the next generation of innovators. Join us to learn about it and how to apply.
October 16
Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners noon ET
Learn more about the USPTO patent examiner position, our tremendous benefits, and why employees love to work here.
October 17
Learn about new final rules announced for AIA proceedings noon ET
This Boardside Chat will cover the new final rules governing Director Review of PTAB decisions, motion to amend procedures in AIA proceedings, and who may practice before the PTAB.
October 18
Federal trademark searching: Overview 3 p.m. ET
This webinar will introduce our trademark search system. It’s geared toward new users and those interested in conducting basic searches, covering why you should search, basic search strategy, common searches, and where to find help.
October 19
One-day trademarks boot camp 9 a.m. CT
Join us in Chicago for a free, one-day trademarks workshop that explores what trademarks are, the benefits of federal trademark registration, and the basics of the registration process.
October 22
Learn to search for patents at the Southwest Office 10 a.m. CT
Learn how to use the USPTO's Public Search tool during this interactive event at the Southwest Regional Outreach Office (formerly known as the Texas Regional Office).
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.
October 23
One-day trademarks boot camp 9 a.m. ET
Join us in Georgetown, Indiana, for a free, one-day trademarks workshop that explores what trademarks are, the benefits of federal trademark registration, and the basics of the registration process.
Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners noon ET
Learn more about the USPTO patent examiner position, our tremendous benefits, and why employees love to work here.
October 24
PTAB Inventor Hour - Episode 33 noon ET
During this episode, we'll interview PTAB's Acting Deputy Chief Judge Michael Kim and learn about his background and his experiences at the Board.
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'll provide information, conduct a demo, and answer any questions.
The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching 2 p.m. ET
Hear about preliminary searching in part three of this eight-part recurring series.
Cooperative Patent Classification for Artificial Intelligence 2 p.m. ET
Join this session to broaden your knowledge of Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) system schemes pertaining to artificial intelligence technology.
October 25
Federal trademark filing: Overview 3 p.m. ET
This webinar will introduce you to our new filing system in Trademark Center.
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