USPTO events for the weeks of September 9-20

This week

September 10

Join an interactive discussion of Business Methods 10:30 a.m. ET
Register for this session covering Business Methods quality initiatives, artificial intelligence (AI) and use of AI tools guidance, educational and outreach programming at the USPTO, and more. There will also be a “fireside chat” with the Business Methods group directors.

September 12

The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support 2 p.m. ET
In the final part of this series, you will learn about common mistakes to avoid, and you'll gain a better understanding of post-filing procedures and support.

Attend DOCX filing training 2 p.m. ET
Experts from our eCommerce Modernization team will provide demonstrations and answer your questions about filing using DOCX in Patent Center.

September 13

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

September 18

Attend the Biotechnology, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical (BCP) customer partnership meeting 11 a.m. ET
Share your insight and experience to improve patent prosecution in biotechnology areas at the next BCP customer partnership meeting. This meeting’s discussion topics will focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and biotechnology.

September 19

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

September 20

One-day trademarks boot camp 9 a.m. ET
Join us for a free, one-day trademarks workshop in Columbus, Ohio, to learn what trademarks are, the benefits of federal trademark registration, and the basics of the registration process.

Federal trademark searching: Overview 3 p.m. ET
This webinar will introduce you to the basics of trademark search system. This virtual session is geared toward new users and those interested in conducting basic searches.

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