This week
May 6
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action 2 p.m. ET
In the sixth module of this eight-part virtual series, we’ll focus on responding to office actions, the official letters that USPTO examining attorneys issue after reviewing your trademark application.
May 7
USPTO Hour: Patent Trial and Appeal Board basics and priorities noon ET
In this session of our USPTO webinar series, get an introduction to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), learn about the the Board's priorities, and hear from PTAB leadership.
Academic research and inventorship 1 p.m. CT
Join the USPTO and the National Academy of Inventors-University of Iowa Chapter to learn about patent protections, costs, and limitations in academic research.
International Design Forum 1 p.m. ET
This program brings together industrial design experts from the USPTO and the private sector. Speakers will examine recent trends and developments in industrial design protection, and will offer a first-hand report on the adoption of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty in November 2024.
Trademark basics: Learn the fundamentals 7 p.m. ET
This free session is a must for any small business or new entrepreneur learning to navigate trademarks for the first time.
May 8
2025 National Small Business Week noon ET
Join the USPTO and the Small Business Administration to learn about intellectual property, business planning, and funding resources for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Attend DOCX filing training 2 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.
The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application 2 p.m. ET
In part four of this eight-part recurring series, our experts will discuss the formalities and requirements of drafting a patent application and how to avoid common mistakes.
May 9
Federal trademark filing: Overview 3 p.m. ET
Are you a small business owner interested in federally registering your trademark? Or are you an experienced trademark attorney or paralegal interested in learning a new way of filing? Join this webinar to learn the fundamentals of our new filing system in Trademark Center.
May 10
Successful Inventing: Licensing your product or concept 1:30 p.m. ET
This series, presented with the Silicon Valley Chapter of the Licensing Executives Society, covers various aspects of the invention process. This session will focus on licensing products or concepts, including the decision to license or manufacture, how royalties work, and negotiating a license.
Next week
May 13
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive 2 p.m. ET
In this session of our eight-part series, we'll focus on what happens after you register your trademark, including mandatory filings, optional filings, and where to find help.
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