USPTO events for the weeks of Sept. 22 - Oct. 3

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USPTO Events

This week

September 23

Trade secrets and AI 8:30 a.m. ET
Join us for a discussion on the role of trade secrets in emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in today’s rapidly evolving marketplace. 

September 24

2026 National Patent Application Drafting Competition overview 4 p.m. ET
Law students studying patent law are invited to attend an information session on the agency's collegiate patent drafting competition, which introduces students to issues arising in U.S. patent law and helps develop their patent application drafting, amending, and prosecution skills.

September 26

Federal trademark searching: Overview 3 p.m. ET
This webinar will introduce you to the fundamental mechanics of our trademark search system. 


Next week

September 30

Experienced practitioners: Representation, signatures, and ethics in trademark cases
2 p.m. ET
Learn from our expert attorneys as they cover relevant case law and discuss special scenarios related to representation, signature requirements, authority to sign, and more.

Oct. 2

Intellectual property basics and helpful resources noon ET
Learn from experts about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovation as you transition from idea to product.


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