This week
August 5
Inventors: Learn to think like a patent examiner noon ET
Get a better understanding of how examiners make decisions by attending the Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) inventor four-day course.
Trademark Basics Boot Camp: Responding to an office action 2 p.m. ET
This module focuses on responding to office actions, the official letters that USPTO examining attorneys issue after reviewing your trademark application.
August 6
USPTO Hour: IT and innovation noon ET
Join us to hear from the agency's Office of the Chief Information Officer on topics including cybersecurity, new strides in IT, and more.
Trademark basics: Learn the fundamentals 7 p.m. ET
This free event will cover topics including types of trademarks, the benefits of federal registration, steps to filing, and much more.
August 7
Intellectual property basics and helpful resources noon ET
Learn from USPTO experts about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovation as you transition from idea to product.
The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application 2 p.m. ET
USPTO experts will discuss the formalities and requirements of drafting a patent application, as well as how to avoid common mistakes.
August 8
Federal trademark filing: Overview 3 p.m. ET
This webinar will include basics about filing an application to federally register your trademark in the Trademark Center filing system.
Next week
August 12
A day in the life of a USPTO patent examiner 1 p.m. ET
Learn more about the USPTO patent examiner position, life at our agency, and why this position may be right for you.
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive 2 p.m. ET
In this module, we'll focus on what happens after registration, including mandatory filings to keep your registration alive.
Attend DOCX filing training 2 p.m. ET
Learn to navigate filing and retrieving your documents in DOCX format using Patent Center. We will provide information, conduct demonstrations, and answer any questions.
August 13
USPTO Hour: Starting a career at America’s Innovation Agency noon ET
Join us to hear from the USPTO's Office of the Chief Administrative Officer about what starting a career at America’s Innovation Agency looks like.
August 14
The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application 2 p.m. ET
In part five of this eight-part recurring series, we'll discuss the parts of a claim, show examples of claim illustrations from issued U.S. patents, and help participants understand how a patent examiner views a claim.
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