Learn patent and trademark basics in person

Are you interested in learning the basics of patents and trademarks? Join us for a free intellectual property basics seminar on Wednesday, November 20, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET, at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York.

The presentation will include information on:

Patent topics

(11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. ET)

  • Definitions and types of patents
  • Benefits of patent protection
  • Demonstration of how to use Patent Public Search tool
  • Explanation of how patent examiners search

Trademark topics

(2 - 3:30 p.m. ET)

  • Definitions and types of trademarks
  • Benefits of federal registration
  • How to select a trademark
  • Steps for filing and registration
  • Where to find help

Space is limited for this free, in-person event. For registration information or questions about this event, please email Niketa Patel (Patents) at Niketa.Patel@uspto.gov or Brandy Hill (Trademarks) at Brandy.Hill@uspto.gov.

American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters and captions have been requested. 

Accessibility accommodation

Accessibility

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.

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