The Path to a Patent, Part I: Intellectual property basics

Are you interested in learning about intellectual property (IP) basics? In part one of this eight-part recurring series, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) experts will:

  • Provide a brief overview of the different types of IP: patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights.
  • Review the patenting process from invention to application to issuance.
  • Cover the requirements for patentability.
  • Explain how to determine whether a provisional or nonprovisional application is right for you.
  • Discuss how to weigh the costs and benefits of hiring a patent attorney.

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This event is part of a series: Path to a Patent