Are you interested in filing for a patent or registering a trademark, but not sure how? This session will help to demystify the processes and provide resources for inventors and entrepreneurs.
Join us in person on Thursday, May 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. ET at the Indianapolis Public Library, Central Library at 40 East Saint Clair Street in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional Office (MWRO) and the Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) at the Indianapolis Public Library will bring together a panel of USPTO experts and invited guest speakers to discuss:
- Demystifying the patent and trademark processes
- Developing and protecting your intellectual property (IP)
Attendees will also have the opportunity to take part in a networking session and speak one-on-one with panelists.
Agenda
All times listed are in ET. Questions or comments related to the agenda can be emailed to midwest@uspto.gov.
| Time | Topic | Presenters |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 - 10:45 a.m. | Opening remarks | Marilyn Nash, Regional Outreach Officer, Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional Office, USPTO Ryan Donnelly, Public Services Librarian, The Indianapolis Public Library |
| 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. | History of the Indy 500 and trademarks Demystifying the trademark process | Jason Lott, Managing Attorney, Trademarks Customer Outreach, USPTO |
| 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. | Lunch on your own and networking session | |
| 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. | Indy 500 and historical patents Demystifying the patent process | Timothy Speer, Supervisory Patent Reexamination Specialist, USPTO |
| Break | ||
| 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. | Panel discussion: Developing and protecting your IP | Timothy Speer, Supervisory Patent Reexamination Specialist, USPTO Jason Lott, Managing Attorney, Trademarks Customer Outreach, USPTO Ryan Donnelly, Public Services Librarian, The Indianapolis Public Library Indianapolis Bar Association (pending) Indiana University IP Clinic (pending) |
| 3:15 p.m. | Wrap-up |
For more information about this event, contact us at midwest@uspto.gov.
Accessibility accommodation
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.