Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from USPTO experts about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovation as you transition from idea to product. The Midwest Regional USPTO offers this session for aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and students the first Thursday of each month. Space […]

Understanding patent application drafting is a vital step in protecting your invention. In part four of this eight-part recurring series, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) experts will discuss the formalities and requirements of drafting a patent application, as well as how to avoid common mistakes. To gain the most from this workshop, we […]

On August 3, 2-4:30 p.m. ET, join the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and entrepreneurs from the LGBTQIA+ community for the Proud Innovation program. You’ll hear from entrepreneurs like Stacey Pierce and Jules Weldon, co-founders of OME Gear, who overcame struggles to succeed in business together with the Wanderr, a cart and gear hauler that […]

*This event will take place in-person and online.* Join us in person Thursday, August 10 from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET at the Offices of Stites & Harbison, PLLC at 400 West Market Street, Suite 1800 in Louisville, Kentucky or via WebEX for virtual attendance. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Elijah […]

Are you puzzled by patent searching or confused by the patent searching options available on the internet? Whether you are a novice searcher or an experienced one, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is here to help. Librarians from the Patent and Trademark Resource Center Program, who are experienced with educating users on USPTO […]

Join Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Kathi Vidal as she moderates a panel that embodies innovation, entrepreneurship, mentorship, and IP expertise. Breaking through barriers, these successful women have fostered ideas into prosperous ventures making a lasting impact. They will be sharing their riveting journeys and unveiling the significance of IP protection […]

Would you like to share business ideas, experiences, and insights while learning from others through an informal discussion? If so, please join the United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) annual Business Methods Customer Partnership Meeting virtually on Wednesday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET.

This free webinar will walk participants through the First-Time Filer Expedited Examination Pilot Program benefits and eligibility criteria. This pilot program is part the USPTO’s Council for Inclusive Innovation (CI2) efforts to encourage innovation by increasing accessibility to the patent system for inventors, including those in historically underserved geographic areas and economic groups. The First-Time Filer Expedited Examination Pilot […]

A good brand is vital to the success of any business. Learn to protect and promote the things that distinguish you and your business from your competitors during the next installment of our Women’s Entrepreneurship (WE) program, happening at the Norris University Center on the Northwestern University campus in Evanston, Illinois, on Wednesday, October 18 from […]

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) invites law students studying patent law to participate in the 2024 National Patent Application Drafting Competition (NPADC). The competition introduces students to issues arising in U.S. patent law and develops their patent application drafting, amending, and prosecution skills. Join us for a free virtual overview of the 2024 […]