USPTO events for the weeks of March 24 - April 4

Published on: 03/24/2025 12:53 PM

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USPTO Events

This week

March 25

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 will provide information, conduct a demo, and answer any questions.

March 27

The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support 2 p.m. ET
In the final part of this recurring series, you'll hear about mistakes to avoid when filing for a patent and what to do after you file.

Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium: Necessity-driven innovation 3 p.m. ET
Hear from women entrepreneurs who have developed products driven by necessity. Learn how they overcame challenges to bring their innovations to market, and discover resources for commercializing your own creations. 

March 28

Federal trademark filing: Overview 3 p.m. ET
Get the basics of federal trademark filing and learn about our new filing system in Trademark Center. We'll cover a pre-filing checklist, a filing demonstration, and where to find help.


Next week

April 1

Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals 2 p.m. ET
In this module, we’ll cover definitions and types of trademarks, benefits of federal registration, selecting a trademark, filing and registration, and how to find help.

April 2

How to use Patent Public Search tool to search like an examiner 1 p.m. ET
This virtual training will include live search demonstrations from an expert and highlight techniques examiners use.

April 3

Intellectual property basics and helpful resources noon ET
Join this introductory webinar for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators to learn about potential ways to protect your intellectual property as you transition from idea to product.

April 4

2025 National Patent Application Drafting Competition finals 9 a.m. ET
This team competition introduces law students to U.S. patent laws and regulations, and seeks to develop each competitor's patent application drafting skills.

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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