USPTO events for the weeks of October 7-19

This week

October 8

Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview 2 p.m. ET
Learning to navigate trademarks for the first time? In this module, we'll focus on the overall trademark registration process, from filing to registration.

Attend DOCX filing training 2 p.m. ET
This event is a must for patent applicants learning to file and retrieve their documents in the DOCX format. We will provide information, conduct a demo, and answer any questions.

October 9

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 10

Name, Image, Likeness for student-athletes 9:30 a.m. PT
Are you interested in leveraging your image and influence to monetize your personal brand? This dynamic program offers invaluable insights and tools to transform your passion into profit.

The Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications 2 p.m. ET
Learn key differences between provisional and nonprovisional patent applications in part two of this eight-part series.

Grand opening of Arizona State University’s Patent and Trademark Resource Center
1 p.m. MT
Join us in person for the grand opening of the Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) at Arizona State University’s Hayden Library.

October 11

Federal trademark filing: Overview 3 p.m. ET
This webinar introduces our new filing system in Trademark Center. Join us for Trademark Center basics, a pre-filing checklist, and a live filing demonstration.

Grand opening of Northern Arizona University’s Patent and Trademark Resource Center
1 p.m. MT
Learn about Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) services and participate in networking opportunities at the grand opening of the PTRC at Northern Arizona University.

Next 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.

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 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.

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