This week
April 22
Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course noon ET
Registered patent attorneys and agents will learn how examiners review applications, conduct searches, write office actions, and more at this immersive multi-day virtual training. Submit an interest form by April 15 to be considered.
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements 2 p.m. ET
In this session of our eight-part series, we'll focus on the requirements for an initial trademark application. Knowing what you need up front when applying for trademark registration will help your filing process go more smoothly, and there will be time for questions at the end.
April 23
USPTO Hour: Trademark pendency and preventing fraudulent filings noon ET
During this session, we'll focus on trademark pendency and register protection.
Getting started with Patent Public Search 2 p.m. ET
Librarians from the Patent and Trademark Resource Center Program will demonstrate Patent Public Search features for new patent searchers.
April 24
The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching 2 p.m. ET
Searching existing patents is an important step when you begin your patent journey. In this session of our eight-part series, USPTO experts will discuss preliminary searching, suggested strategies, and more.
April 25
Federal trademark filing: Overview 3 p.m. ET
If you're a small business owner preparing to file an application to federally register your trademark or an experienced trademark attorney or paralegal interested in a new way of filing, join this webinar to learn the fundamentals of our new filing system in Trademark Center.
April 29
Strategies for protecting and enforcing intellectual property concerning China: What Houston-area businesses need to know 8 a.m. CT
Texas business owners can learn about protecting their patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyright in China.
Public Hearing on the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge 9 a.m. ET
The USPTO published a Federal Register Notice on January 17, 2025, soliciting input from the public on whether the U.S. should sign and implement the GRATK treaty. This hearing will provide another opportunity to provide input on those matters.
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through 2 p.m. ET
In this module, we'll focus on the Trademark Electronic Application System, the required system for making trademark submissions to the USPTO.
April 30
World Intellectual Property Day 2025 on Capitol Hill: IP and music 4 p.m. ET
Join the USPTO, AIPLA, the U.S. Copyright Office, and other partner organizations for this special program. This year’s theme, IP and music: Feel the beat of IP, focuses on how creativity and innovation, backed by IP rights, support a thriving music scene for everyone, everywhere.
May 1
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.
May 2
Federal trademark searching: Overview 3 p.m. ET
This webinar will introduce attendees to the fundamental mechanics of the trademark search tool.
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