This week
August 19
One-day trademarks boot camp 9 a.m. HT Join us for a free, one-day trademarks workshop in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, that explores what trademarks are, the benefits of federal trademark registration, and the basics of the registration process.
One-day patents boot camp 9 a.m. HT Join us for a free, one-day patents workshop in Kahului, Hawaii, that explores tools, techniques, and resources to understand the patent application process.
August 20
One-day patents boot camp 9 a.m. HT Join us for a free, one-day patents workshop in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, that explores tools, techniques, and resources to understand the patent application process.
One-day trademarks boot camp 9 a.m. HT Join us for a free, one-day trademarks workshop in Kahului, Hawaii, that explores what trademarks are, the benefits of federal trademark registration, and the basics of the registration process.
Learn how to search like a patent examiner at this in-person seminar in Hilo, Hawaii 11 a.m. HT Join us for an in-person seminar to learn about patents and how to search like a patent examiner.
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive 2 p.m. ET A must for any small business or new entrepreneur navigating trademarks for the first time. In this module, we'll focus on what happens after registration, including mandatory filings to keep your registration alive.
August 21
One-day trademarks boot camp 9 a.m. HT Join us for a free, one-day trademarks workshop in Honolulu, Hawaii, that explores what trademarks are, the benefits of federal trademark registration, and the basics of the registration process.
One-day patents boot camp 9 a.m. HT Join us for a free, one-day patents workshop in Kaunakakai, Hawaii, that explores tools, techniques, and resources to understand the patent application process.
Attorneys, agents, and inventors: Think like a patent examiner 1 p.m. HT Get a better understanding of how examiners make decisions with this Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) three-day course in Honolulu, Hawaii, August 21-23.
Women's Entrepreneurship: Collaborating for success and navigating the innovation ecosystem 2 p.m. MT Hear from women founders and industry experts on achieving success within the innovation ecosystem.
August 22
One-day patents boot camp 9 a.m. HT Join us for a free, one-day patents workshop in Honolulu, Hawaii, that explores tools, techniques, and resources to understand the patent application process.
One-day trademarks boot camp 9 a.m. HT Join us for a free, one-day trademarks workshop in Kaunakakai, Hawaii, that explores what trademarks are, the benefits of federal trademark registration, and the basics of the registration process.
PTAB Inventor Hour - Episode 31 noon ET Learn about a new PTAB educational resource and a case where one pro se inventor ultimately prevailed in an ex parte appeal at the PTAB by showing commercial success.
The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Learn how to protect your IP abroad 2 p.m. ET USPTO International Patent Legal Administration experts will discuss considerations and options for filing foreign patent applications and provide an overview of the Patent Cooperation Treaty. Approved for MCLE credit in CA.
Attend DOCX filing training 2 p.m. ET This event is a must for patent applicants learning to navigate filing and retrieving their documents in DOCX format. We will provide information, conduct a demo, and answer any questions.
August 23
Celebrating 10 years of the USPTO's Rocky Mountain Regional Outreach Office 1 p.m. MT The USPTO's Rocky Mountain Regional Outreach Office is celebrating a decade of support to inventors and entrepreneurs! Join us in person to network with industry professionals, learn about IP, and enjoy interactive sessions.
Federal trademark searching: Overview 3 p.m. ET This webinar will introduce attendees to the fundamental mechanics of searching using the trademark search tool.
August 24
One-day patents boot camp 9 a.m. HT Join us for a free, one-day trademarks workshop in Lihue, Hawaii, that explores what trademarks are, the benefits of federal trademark registration, and the basics of the registration process.
Next week
August 27
Kickstart your federal career: Interviewing techniques 1 p.m. ET Learn how to ace your next job interview in this informational webinar. Gain insights for a successful federal interview and learn tips on how to prepare and effective interview techniques.
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel 2 p.m. ET In the final module of this eight-part series, you'll have a unique opportunity to “meet the trademark experts” and ask all your trademark questions.
August 29
The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center 2 p.m. ET Join USPTO experts to learn how to file and manage patent documents in Patent Center. We'll share helpful resources and how to use the training mode to practice filing online.
Don't roll the dice on IP: Protecting creativity in the tabletop world 4 p.m. ET Hear from tabletop industry experts and the USPTO's historian as they explore the rich history of tabletop gaming and the contemporary challenges of protecting intellectual property in this creative industry.
August 30
Federal trademark filing: Overview 3 p.m. ET This webinar will introduce attendees to the fundamental mechanics of searching using the trademark search tool.
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