USPTO events for the weeks of April 7-18

This week

April 8

Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview 2 p.m. ET
In this module, we'll focus on the overall trademark registration process, from filing to registration, with an overview of the application and post-registration workflow.

April 10

Attend DOCX filing training 1 p.m. ET
This event is a must for patent applicants learning to file and retrieve their documents in DOCX format. We'll provide information, conduct a demo, and answer any questions.

The Path to a Patent, Part I: Intellectual property (IP) basics 2 p.m. ET
USPTO experts will provide an overview of the different types of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights, and an introduction to the patent process.

April 11

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 12

Successful Inventing: Legal protection and early-stage funding 1:30 p.m. ET
This monthly, virtual series covers various aspects of the invention process. In this session, our experts will discuss the advantage of a provisional patent application, what to consider when deciding whether to hire a patent attorney, and costs and timing of granting a utility patent.

Next week

April 15

Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching 2 p.m. ET
In this module, we'll focus on important principles related to federal trademark clearance searching and effective use of the USPTO’s trademark database.

April 17

The Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications 2 p.m. ET
In part two of this series, we'll discuss key differences between provisional and nonprovisional patent applications, filing requirements and fees, the different ways to file a provisional application, and more.

April 18

Federal trademark searching: Overview 3 p.m. ET
This webinar will introduce you to the fundamental mechanics of using our trademark search system. It’s geared toward new users and those interested in conducting basic searches.

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