October 29
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walkthrough 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 our Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS), including a live demonstration of a trademark filing.
Promoción de la innovación y el emprendimiento hispanos 1:30 p.m. ET Acompáñenos en persona en la Universidad de Puerto Rico en Mayagüez. El programa incluirá charlas informales a cargo de innovadores exitosos, recursos recomendados por expertos en negocios y la oportunidad de escuchar a empresarios con experiencia en su comunidad.
October 30
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 31
The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application 2 p.m. ET Learn about formalities and requirements of drafting a patent application, as well as how to avoid common mistakes in part four of this eight-part recurring series.
Inspiring Hispanic Innovation and Entrepreneurship 1 p.m. ET Don’t miss the chance to become inspired and learn from successful Hispanic innovators, business leaders, and startup experts at this in-person event at the Puerto Rico Science, Technology, and Research Trust.
November 1
Federal trademark searching: Overview 3 p.m. ET This webinar will cover the fundamentals of our trademark search system. It’s geared toward new users and those interested in conducting basic searches.
November 5
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action 2 p.m. ET In this sixth module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we’ll focus on responding to office actions, which are the official letters that USPTO examining attorneys issue after reviewing your trademark application.
November 6
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.
Get equipped with the latest Patent Trial and Appeal Board resources noon ET Join us virtually for our fourth Public Engagement Partnership meeting to get an overview of free resources for parties in proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
Trademark basics: Learn the fundamentals 7 p.m. ET In this webinar co-hosted by the USPTO and the U.S. Intellectual Property Alliance, we’ll focus on trademark protection in the United States.
November 7
Intellectual property basics and helpful resources noon ET Learn from USPTO experts about intellectual property basics and potential ways to protect your innovation as you transition from idea to product.
Virtual office hour with USPTO trademark examining attorneys noon ET Don't miss the opportunity to ask questions in real time and learn how trademark examining attorneys contribute to intellectual property protection.
The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application 2 p.m. ET In part five of this eight-part recurring series, USPTO experts will discuss the parts of the claim, show examples of claim illustrations from issued U.S. patents, and help participants develop a better appreciation of how a patent examiner views a claim.
Attend DOCX filing training 2 p.m. ET Learn how to file patent-related documents in DOCX format using Patent Center and hear from experts on our eCommerce Modernization team who will provide demonstrations and answer your questions.
November 8
Federal trademark filing: Overview 3 p.m. ET This webinar will introduce you to our new filing system in Trademark Center, including a pre-filing checklist, a filing demonstration, and where to find help.
November 9
One-day trademarks boot camp 9 a.m. PT This is an in-person, one-day workshop in San Diego, California, for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and startups in communities with limited or no internet access, covering what they should know about trademarks.
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