USPTO events for the weeks of September 23 to October 4

This week

September 24

Women in intellectual property, tech, and leadership 10:30 a.m. MT
Increasing women in STEM, intellectual property (IP), and the legal field is vital to strengthening the U.S. workforce and economy. USPTO Director Kathi Vidal will lead a panel on expanding women's impact.

Join us for the 40th anniversary of the University of Utah's Patent and Trademark Resource Center 1 p.m. MT
We'll celebrate the growth of IP-intensive industries in Utah, with remarks by Director Vidal. Utah inventors, business owners, and entrepreneurs attending in person can also join us for IP-related workshops.

Transitioning from TEAS to Trademark Center 2 p.m. ET
Learn how to file an application in Trademark Center, including key features within the system, like docketing and draft-sharing capabilities.

Spark innovation with the "Two patents and an invention" lesson plan 6 p.m. ET
During this month's K-12 education webinar, we'll introduce this lesson plan to get your students innovating and creating a new invention in less than an hour.

September 25

Strategies for protecting and enforcing intellectual property in the PRC: What Utah businesses need to know 8 a.m. MT
Experts from the U.S. government, IP attorneys, and local business owners will share their insights on how U.S. rights holders can protect and enforce their IP in the People's Republic of China and the United States.

Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners noon ET
Learn more about becoming a patent examiner at the USPTO from current patent examiners.

September 26

PTAB Inventor Hour - Episode 32 noon ET
Special guests from our Community Outreach Campaign initiative will discuss how select USPTO telework employees are serving as local IP Champions to empower their communities. We'll also feature more tips for being successful in ex parte appeals.

Attend DOCX filing training 1 p.m. ET
Learn how to file patent-related documents in DOCX format using Patent Center. Experts on our eCommerce Modernization team will provide demonstrations and answer your questions.

Voices of resilience: Inclusion, diversity, and accessibility in the marketplace 1 p.m. ET
Join us for an inspirational fireside chat with Tiffany Yu, founder of Diversability, an organization dedicated to disability visibility, representation, and access.

September 27

Federal trademark filing: Overview 3 p.m. ET
This federal trademark filing webinar will cover fundamentals such as Trademark Center basics, a pre-filing checklist, a filing demonstration, and where to find help.

Next week

October 1

One-day patents boot camp 9 a.m. ET
Join us for a free workshop in Princess Anne, Maryland, to explore the tools, techniques, and resources for understanding the patent application process.

Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals 2 p.m. ET
This first module of our eight-part webinar series will cover definitions and types of trademarks, benefits of federal registration, selecting a trademark, filing and registration, and finding help.

October 2

Grand opening: PTRC at University of Maryland Eastern Shore noon ET
Connect with local Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) representatives and inspiring guest speakers as they discuss the vital role of IP in fueling creativity.

Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners noon ET
Learn more about becoming a patent examiner at the USPTO from current patent examiners.

October 3

Entrepreneurship Essentials Workshop and Resource Fair 8:30 a.m. ET
Join the USPTO, in collaboration with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), to learn about starting your own business and the resources and tools to help you succeed.

Intellectual property basics and helpful resources noon ET
Learn from USPTO experts about IP basics and potential ways to protect your innovation during this virtual session for aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and students.

The Path to a Patent, Part I: IP basics 2 p.m. ET
Learn about the different types of IP, the patenting process, requirements for patentability, provisional and nonprovisional applications, and the costs and benefits of hiring a patent attorney.

China IP legislation and case law update 2 p.m. ET
Senior USPTO attorneys with extensive IP experience in the People's Republic of China discuss recent IP policies, legislation, regulations, and court decisions on key IP cases, with separate segments about patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and IP enforcement.

October 4

Federal trademark searching: Overview 3 p.m. ET
New users and those doing basic searches will learn fundamental mechanics of using our trademark search system, including why you should search, basic search strategy, common searches, and finding help.

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