Are you unfamiliar with the patent filing process? Are you a first-time utility application filer or new to Patent Center? Are you unsure where to start?
Get a “head StART” and learn the fundamentals of the patent application process during a free, virtual three-day workshop held March 25-27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET each day.
The Stakeholder Application Readiness Training (StART) is for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and anyone working for or with a small business who wants to file patent applications without assistance from a registered patent agent or attorney.
StART participants will learn about:
- Types of patent applications
- Prior art searches
- Scope of claims
- Formality requirements
- Claim writing and drafting
- Proper application forms (provisional, design, and non-provisional)
- Application data sheet
- Patent Center
- DOCX files
You may also receive expert assistance during one-on-one breakout sessions.
Capacity is limited. Interest forms will be considered through March 18 or until full. Selected participants will receive an email with instructions on how to join the session.
For more information, email start@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.