IP policy events

Types
Timeframe
April 2018
25
 FIRST Championship Detroit, MI US
10:00 a.m. ET
26
 FIRST Championship Detroit, MI US
10:00 a.m. ET
26
 State Bar of Texas Asian Pacific Interest Section Annual Conference Austin, TX US
6:00 p.m. CT
27
 FIRST Championship Detroit, MI US
10:00 a.m. ET
27
 Part I: IP for Beginners Series - Overview of Utility Patents, Design Patents, Trade Secrets, Copyrights, and Trademarks Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
27
 World IP Day: Austin Austin, TX US
11:30 a.m. CT
27
 State Bar of Texas Asian Pacific Interest Section Annual Conference Austin, TX US
6:00 p.m. CT
30
 National Craft Brewer's Conference and BrewExpo America Nashville, TN US
8:00 a.m. CT
30
 Strategies for IP Protection in China: What Tennessee Rights Holders Need to Know Nashville, TN US
8:15 a.m. CT
30
 SAS Guidance for AIA Trial Proceedings After Supreme Court Decision Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
30
 World IP Day Event - Patent Application Filing Basics San Diego, CA US
6:30 p.m. PT
May 2018
1
 Volunteer Lawyers Breakfast of Champions Birmingham, AL US
7:30 a.m. ET
1
 National Craft Brewer's Conference and BrewExpo America Nashville, TN US
8:00 a.m. CT
2
 Forum for Small Business Inventors and Entrepreneurs Cullowhee, NC US
8:00 a.m. ET
2
 USPTO Technology Centers 3600 and 3700 Customer Partnership Meeting Alexandria, VA US
8:30 a.m. ET
2
 National Craft Brewer's Conference and BrewExpo America Nashville, TN US
8:00 a.m. CT
2
 TXRO IP Roadshow in Collaboration with Oklahoma State PTRC Tulsa, OK US
9:00 a.m. CT
2
 Lunch and Learn with SCORE Nashville Nashville, TN, TN US
11:00 a.m. CT
2
 Meet the Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
2
 CANCELED: World IP Day Event - An Afternoon at Thinkabit Lab San Diego, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
3
 National Craft Brewer's Conference and BrewExpo America Nashville, TN US
8:00 a.m. CT
3
 PPAC Quarterly Meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
3
 Intellectual Property Basics and SBA Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
3
 2018 National Inventors Hall of Fame Induction Washington, DC US
7:00 p.m. ET
4
 TPAC Quarterly Meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
4
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
7
 China IP Road Show: What Arizona Rights Holders Need to Know Phoenix, AZ US
1:00 p.m. MT
8
 Patent Quality Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
12:00 p.m. ET
8
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
8
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
9
 China IP Road Show: What Nevada Rights Holders Need to Know Las Vegas, NV US
8:30 a.m. PT
9
 2018 Big "A" Conference: SB Matchmaking Alexandria, VA US
12:00 p.m. ET
10
 Empowering Innovation: Understanding Intellectual Property Milwaukee, WI US
6:00 p.m. CT
11
 World IP Day Event - Powering change: Women in innovation and creativity Las Vegas, NV US
8:30 a.m. PT
11
 Part II: IP for Beginners- Design Patents Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
12
 Madison Mini Maker Faire Madison, WI US
10:00 a.m. CT
15
 Cost-Effective Intellectual Property Enforcement in China (Webinar) Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
15
 World Trade Day Denver, CO US
7:30 a.m. MT
15
 IP 101 Panel Discussion at Boulder Startup Week Boulder, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
15
 World IP Day Event - International IP Strategies for Life Science Companies Seattle, WA US
2:15 p.m. PT
16
 Global IP challenges in healthcare: understanding cutting edge IP issues around the world Seattle, WA US
8:30 a.m. PT
16
 Patent Series Part 2 - Types of Patent Applications and How to File Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
16
 Meet the Patent Experts: Provisional Applications (Class 2) Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
17
 Inventor Info Chat: Prior Art and Its Use in Determining Patentability - Webcast San Jose, CA US
8:00 a.m. PT
17
 Inventor Info Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
11:00 a.m. ET
17
 NIST - Return on Investment (ROI) Public Forum San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
17
 International IP and its effect on trade Seattle, WA US
11:00 a.m. PT
17
 Introduction to Patents San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
22
 Durango Patent and Trademark Resource Center Grand Opening Durango, CO US
8:30 a.m. MT
22
 DOCX Filing and Patent Center Update - Webinar Series , US
11:00 a.m. ET
22
 Post Grant Patent Challenges: Reexamination and AIA Trials San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
22
 RESCHEDULED - Hands-on Patent Search Workshop San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
23
 Branding and Trademarking Your Product San Jose, CA US
6:00 p.m. PT
24
 CANCELED: Patent Application Filing Basics San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
25
 Part III: IP for Beginners Series - Tips and Tricks for Patent Searching: “The 7-Step Search Process” Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
29
 Department of Commerce Financial Management Training Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
29
 "Game-Changer" Career Day Dallas, TX US
8:30 a.m. CT
30
 Department of Commerce Financial Management Training Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
30
 Hands-on Patent Search Workshop San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
30
 GA Tech PTRC Info Session Atlanta, GA US
6:00 p.m. ET
30
 USPTO Day Denver, CO US
4:00 p.m. MT
31
 Department of Commerce Financial Management Training Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
31
 Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property and Technology Institute Westminster, CO US
7:45 a.m. MT
31
 DOCX Filing and Patent Center Update - Webinar Series , US
2:00 p.m. ET
June 2018
1
 Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property and Technology Institute Westminster, CO US
7:45 a.m. MT
1
 Education Day - Minneapolis/St. Paul Mini Maker Faire St. Paul, MN US
9:00 a.m. CT
1
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
2
 Minneapolis/St. Paul Mini Maker Faire St. Paul, MN US
10:00 a.m. CT
4
 A Conversation with Prolific IBM Inventor Lisa Seacat DeLuca San Jose, CA US
1:00 p.m. PT
5
 Impact of SAS, Motion to Amend Practice, and Claim Construction in Trial Proceedings Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 DOCX Filing and Patent Center Update - Webinar Series , US
11:00 a.m. ET
7
 Intellectual Property Basics and SBA Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 Motions to Exclude and Motions to Strike in AIA Trial Proceedings Virtual and
, US
12:00 p.m. ET
8
 Part IV: IP for Beginners Series - How to File: Patent Electronic Application Filing and Management Systems Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
12
 Capitol Hill Maker Faire Washington, DC US
9:00 a.m. ET
12
 Patent Quality Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
12
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
13
 TC 2800 Circuits Customer Partnership Meeting Alexandria, VA US
12:30 p.m. ET
13
 TC 2800 Circuits Customer Partnership Meeting at the Texas Regional Office Dallas, TX US
11:30 a.m. CT
13
 TC 2800 Circuits Customer Partnership Meeting - Webcast San Jose, CA US
9:30 a.m. PT
13
 TC 2800 Circuits Customer Partnership Meeting - Webcast Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
13
 From Idea to Reality Miami, FL US
5:00 p.m. ET
13
 The 2018 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Dallas, TX US
5:15 p.m. CT
13
 Approaching the Corporate World with Your Product(s) San Jose, CA US
7:00 p.m. PT
14
 DOCX Filing and Patent Center Update - Webinar Series , US
2:00 p.m. ET
19
 Medical Main Street: Doctors' Wish List Troy, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
19
 Next Generation Innovation Entrepreneurship Program at University of Houston Houston, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
19
 Startup Week Detroit: Empowering Innovation with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
19
 Startup Week Detroit: Intellectual Property Issues for Startups Detroit, MI US
5:00 p.m. ET
20
 Next Generation Innovation Entrepreneurship Program at University of Houston Houston, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
20
 Startup Week Detroit: Protecting Your Ideas Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
20
 Patent Series Part 3 - Patent Searching Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
20
 Ten million patents at the National Museum of American History Virtual and
Washington, DC US
1:00 p.m. ET
20
 Startup Week Detroit: Fireside Chat with the USPTO Detroit, MI US
5:00 p.m. ET
21
 State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting Houston, TX US
7:00 a.m. CT
21
 Next Generation Innovation Entrepreneurship Program at University of Houston Houston, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
21
 Inventor Info Chat: Understanding the Application Data Sheet (ADS) - Webcast San Jose, CA US
8:00 a.m. PT
21
 Inventor Info Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
11:00 a.m. ET
21
 Introduction to Design Patents San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
22
 State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting Houston, TX US
7:00 a.m. CT
23
 Maker Faire Kansas City Kansas City, MO US
10:00 a.m. CT
24
 Marcus Evans IP Law Summit June 2018 Irving, TX US
9:00 a.m. CT
24
 Maker Faire Kansas City Kansas City, MO US
10:00 a.m. CT
26
 Hands-on Patent Search Workshop San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
26
 Inventorship Program for Young Stars Child Development Center Dallas, TX US
3:00 p.m. CT
27
 USPTO Additive Manufacturing Partnership Meeting Alexandria, VA US
1:00 p.m. ET
28
 2018 PTAB Annual Judicial Conference in Alexandria, Virginia Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
July 2018
5
 Intellectual Property Basics and SBA Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Part I: IP for Beginners- Overview of Patents, Trade Secrets, Copyrights, and Trademarks Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
6
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
9
 2018 PTAB Annual Judicial Conference in Detroit, Michigan Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
10
 Patent Quality Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
12:00 p.m. ET
10
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
10
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
11
 2018 PTAB Annual Judicial Conference in Denver, Colorado Denver, CO US
9:00 a.m. MT
12
 TexasBarCLE Annual Advanced Patent Litigation Course Denver, CO US
7:30 a.m. MT
13
 TexasBarCLE Annual Advanced Patent Litigation Course Denver, CO US
7:30 a.m. MT
13
 Shark Tank Diversity Tour: Casting Call in New Orleans New Orleans, LA US
9:00 a.m. CT
15
 Shark Tank Diversity Tour: Casting Call in San Antonio San Antonio, TX US
11:00 a.m. CT
17
 Technology Center 2600 Customer Partnership Meeting Virtual and
Denver, CO US
8:15 a.m. MT
17
 Technology Center 2600 Customer Partnership Meeting - Webcast Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
10:15 a.m. ET
17
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Agent/Attorney 3-Day Course San Jose, CA US
8:30 a.m. PT
18
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Agent/Attorney 3-Day Course San Jose, CA US
8:30 a.m. PT
18
 Patent Series Part 1 - Patent Process Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
19
 ChallengeHER Arlington Arlington, VA US
8:00 a.m. ET
19
 Inventor Info Chat: Strategies for Filing Internationally - Webcast San Jose, CA US
8:00 a.m. PT
19
 Inventor Info Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
11:00 a.m. ET
19
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Agent/Attorney 3-Day Course San Jose, CA US
8:30 a.m. PT
20
 Part II: IP for Beginners- Design Patents Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
20
 Training Seminar on WIPO's ePCT San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
20
 Innovations in aerospace technology: Panel discussion at the National Air and Space Museum Virtual and
Washington, DC US
1:00 p.m. ET
24
 Assisting U.S. Rights Holders and Protecting their IP in China Fort Mitchell, KY US
8:30 a.m. ET
24
 Hands-on Patent Search Workshop San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
25
 China IP Road Show: What Kentucky companies and universities need to know Louisville, KY US
8:30 a.m. ET
25
 Federal Government Small Business Procurement and Technology Plus Expo Washington, DC US
9:00 a.m. ET
25
 Thingamajig: San Antonio San Antonio, TX US
9:00 a.m. CT
26
 TC2800 Semiconductor Customer Partnership Alexandria, VA US
8:30 a.m. ET
26
 TPAC Quarterly Meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
26
 2018 PTAB Annual Judicial Conference in San Jose, California San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
27
 2018 National Trademark Exposition Virtual and
Washington, DC US
10:00 a.m. ET
28
 Maker Faire Detroit Dearborn, MI US
9:30 a.m. ET
28
 2018 National Trademark Exposition Virtual and
Washington, DC US
10:00 a.m. ET
29
 2018 National Summer Teacher Institute Tampa, FL US
8:00 a.m. ET
29
 Maker Faire Detroit Dearborn, MI US
9:30 a.m. ET
30
 2018 National Summer Teacher Institute Tampa, FL US
8:00 a.m. ET
31
 2018 National Summer Teacher Institute Tampa, FL US
8:00 a.m. ET
31
 2018 PTAB Annual Judicial Conference in Dallas, Texas Dallas, TX US
9:00 a.m. CT
31
 Dallas Area Paralegal Association Luncheon Dallas, TX US
12:00 p.m. CT
August 2018
1
 2018 National Summer Teacher Institute Tampa, FL US
8:00 a.m. ET
1
 Meet The Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
2
 2018 National Summer Teacher Institute Tampa, FL US
8:00 a.m. ET
2
 PPAC Quarterly Meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
2
 Intellectual Property Basics and SBA Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
2
 2018 Notre Dame Club of Detroit Career Fair Detroit, MI US
3:00 p.m. ET
3
 2nd Annual Billington Automotive Cybersecurity Summit Detroit, MI US
7:30 a.m. ET
3
 2018 National Summer Teacher Institute Tampa, FL US
8:00 a.m. ET
3
 Part III: IP for Beginners- Tips and Tricks for Patent Searching Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
3
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
7
 Copyright Basics and Considerations for Entrepreneurs San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
7
 Legal Clinic for Creatives Miami Beach, FL US
5:30 p.m. ET
8
 Start-up Time San Jose, CA US
6:30 p.m. PT
9
 Last Chance Showcase Falls Church, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
14
 Intro to IP Program at Northeast Small Business Development Center in Mount Pleasant Mount Pleasant, TX US
11:00 a.m. CT
14
 Patent Quality Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
12:00 p.m. ET
14
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
14
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
15
 Patent Series Part 2 - Types of Patent Applications and How to File Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
15
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class 3 Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
16
 National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit - Summer 2018 Arlington, VA US
7:30 a.m. ET
16
 Inventor Info Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
11:00 a.m. ET
16
 Introduction to Design Patents San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
17
 Invention-Con 2018: From Concept to Commercialization Alexandria, VA US
8:00 a.m. ET
17
 Part IV: IP for Beginners - How to File Denver , CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
17
 How to File a Patent Application Using EFS-Web San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
17
 Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents Oh My! Detroit, MI US
8:30 p.m. ET
18
 Invention-Con 2018: From Concept to Commercialization Alexandria, VA US
8:00 a.m. ET
18
 Protecting Your Ideas Detroit, MI US
1:30 p.m. ET
21
 Stopfakes Roadshow in Dallas, Texas Dallas, TX US
8:30 a.m. CT
22
 Empowering Innovation with the USPTO Minneapolis, MN US
9:00 a.m. CT
22
 Empowering Innovation with the USPTO River Falls, WI US
3:00 p.m. CT
23
 Stopfakes Roadshow in Austin, Texas Austin, TX US
8:30 a.m. CT
23
 STEM Day at the Minnesota State Fair St. Paul, MN US
9:00 a.m. CT
28
 China IP Road Show: What Iowa businesses need to know Iowa City, IA US
8:30 a.m. CT
28
 Trademark Tuesday Denver, CO US
11:30 a.m. MT
28
 Hands-on Patent Search Workshop San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
29
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Inventor Resources Kansas City, MO US
12:00 p.m. CT
29
 Intellectual Property Basics at the Davenport Public Library Davenport, IA US
1:00 p.m. CT
30
 China IP Road Show: What Missouri and Kansas businesses need to know Kansas City, MO US
8:30 a.m. CT
September 2018
5
 Meet The Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
6
 PPAC Fee Setting Hearing Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
6
 Trademark Update at the 6th Annual Michigan Inventors Expo East Lansing, MI US
11:00 a.m. ET
6
 Intellectual Property Basics and SBA Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 Talking Trademarks with Mary Boney Denison, Commissioner for Trademarks Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
7
 Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association: September Lunch & Learn Southfield, MI US
11:30 a.m. ET
7
 Meet & Learn with Mary Boney Denison, U.S. Commissioner for Trademarks Detroit, MI US
2:30 p.m. ET
7
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
11
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
11
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
12
 North Dakota Independent Inventors Conference Grand Forks, ND US
9:30 a.m. CT
13
 North Dakota State University Intellectual Property Presentation Fargo, ND US
2:00 p.m. CT
14
 UMA/USPTO Veteran Hiring Fair 2018 Alexandria, VA US
8:00 a.m. ET
16
 Maker Faire Louisville Louisville, KY US
11:00 a.m. ET
17
 Empowering Innovation in Lexington Roundtable Lexington, KY US
11:30 a.m. ET
17
 University of Kentucky Innovation Workshop Lexington, KY US
2:00 p.m. ET
18
 LaunchIP Louisville Louisville, KY US
4:00 p.m. ET
19
 Patent Series Part 3 - Patent Searching Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
19
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class 4 Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
19
 IP Strategy is a Business Strategy San Diego, CA US
6:00 p.m. PT
20
 Inventor Info Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
11:00 a.m. ET
20
 Introduction to IP with emphasis on patents San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
20
 Authentication Change for EFS-Web and PAIR Info Session , US
3:00 p.m. ET
21
 Lansing Regional Seminar Lansing , MI US
8:00 a.m. ET
23
 2018 Sixth Annual National Docketing Association (NDA) Conference New Orleans, LA US
1:30 p.m. CT
24
 Biotechnology/Chemical/Pharmaceutical Customer Partnership Alexandria, VA US
10:00 a.m. ET
24
 2018 Sixth Annual National Docketing Association (NDA) Conference New Orleans, LA US
1:30 p.m. CT
25
 Autonomous Vehicle Legal Forum 2018 Detroit, MI US
8:00 a.m. ET
25
 Inventor Information Session and Volunteer Appreciation Event Miami, FL US
9:00 a.m. ET
25
 STOPfakes.gov Roadshow Phoenix, AZ US
8:45 a.m. PT
25
 2018 Sixth Annual National Docketing Association (NDA) Conference New Orleans, LA US
1:30 p.m. CT
25
 Hands-on Patent Search Workshop San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
26
 Authentication Change for EFS-Web and PAIR Info Session , US
2:00 p.m. ET
27
 China IP Road Show: What New York businesses need to know New York, NY US
9:00 a.m. ET
27
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Inventor Resources Milwaukee, WI US
10:00 a.m. CT
27
 STOPfakes.gov Roadshow Tucson, AZ US
8:45 a.m. PT
27
 Inventors Day: Part 1 River Falls, WI US
11:00 a.m. CT
28
 2018 Midwest IP Institute Minneapolis, MN US
9:00 a.m. CT
28
 2018 Midwest IP Institute: Best Practice Tips from Supervisory Patent Examiners Minneapolis, MN US
10:15 a.m. CT
28
 Maker Faire Milwaukee West Allis, WI US
5:00 p.m. CT
29
 2018 IP for Apps: From Conception to Creation Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
29
 Maker Faire Milwaukee West Allis, WI US
10:00 a.m. CT
30
 Maker Faire Milwaukee West Allis, WI US
10:00 a.m. CT
October 2018
2
 China IP Road Show: What Louisiana rights holders need to know New Orleans, LA US
8:30 a.m. CT
2
 The 2018 Small Business Summit Washington, DC US
12:00 p.m. ET
2
 Office Hours @ The Commons on Champa Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
2
 Practice Tips for Using the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) San Jose, CA US
1:00 p.m. PT
2
 Trademark Basics: What Every Small Business Should Know Now, Not Later San Jose, CA US
5:45 p.m. PT
2
 Trademark and Copyright Basics for Graphic Designers San Jose, CA US
7:30 p.m. PT
3
 The 2018 Small Business Summit Washington, DC US
12:00 p.m. ET
3
 Trademark Basics: What Every Small Business Should Know Now, Not Later San Francisco, CA US
6:00 p.m. PT
4
 Intellectual Property Basics and SBA Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
4
 Authentication Change for EFS-Web and PAIR Info Session , US
1:00 p.m. ET
4
 China IP Road Show: What Texas rights holders need to know Austin, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
4
 LAIPLA Young Lawyers USPTO Pro Bono Event Los Angeles, CA US
5:00 p.m. PT
5
 Manufacturing Day at Michigan Science Center Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
5
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
8
 CSforALL Summit Detroit, MI US
11:00 a.m. ET
9
 Association of United States Army (AUSA) 6th Annual Small Business Seminar Washington, DC US
8:00 a.m. ET
9
 CSforALL Summit Detroit, MI US
8:00 a.m. ET
9
 Patent Quality Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
12:00 p.m. ET
9
 The evolution of accessibility at Microsoft Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
12:00 p.m. ET
9
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
10
 Association of United States Army (AUSA) 6th Annual Small Business Seminar Washington, DC US
8:00 a.m. ET
11
 National HUBZone Conference Chantilly, VA US
8:00 a.m. ET
11
 Authentication Change for EFS-Web and PAIR Info Session , US
2:00 p.m. ET
11
 USPTO Speaker Series: Lonnie Johnson Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
2:00 p.m. ET
11
 170 Years of American Latino Invention and Innovation San Jose, CA US
6:00 p.m. PT
12
 National HUBZone Conference Chantilly, VA US
8:00 a.m. ET
12
 Women of Color STEM Conference Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
13
 Senator Enzi's Inventors Conference Casper, WY US
9:00 a.m. MT
16
 PTAB Bar Association Regional Event - USPTO Patent Commissioner and PTAB Speak San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
17
 Eastern District of Texas Bench Bar Conference Plano, TX US
7:00 a.m. CT
17
 Nebraska State Bar Association Annual Meeting La Vista, NE US
8:00 a.m. MT
17
 Patent Wednesday Part 1: Patent Process Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
17
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class One Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
17
 IP Strategy is a Business Strategy Los Gatos, CA US
6:00 p.m. PT
18
 Eastern District of Texas Bench Bar Conference Plano, TX US
7:00 a.m. CT
18
 Chat de información para inventores - Webinar Virtual and
, US
11:00 a.m. ET
18
 Managing Risk in the 21st Century - Boise Startup Week Boise, ID US
9:00 a.m. MT
18
 Inventor Info Chat - Webinar , US
11:00 a.m. ET
18
 Diversity and Inclusion v. Implicit Bias in the Workplace San Jose, CA US
10:30 a.m. PT
18
 Authentication Change for EFS-Web and PAIR Info Session , US
2:00 p.m. ET
18
 The Future of Manufacturing Detroit, MI US
5:15 p.m. ET
19
 Eastern District of Texas Bench Bar Conference Plano, TX US
7:00 a.m. CT
19
 IP Basics Part I: An overview of intellectual property Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
19
 Introduction to IP with Emphasis on Patents San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
23
 Michigan Tech University: Innovation Day Houghton , MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
24
 Partnering in Patents 2018 - 25th Anniversary Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
24
 Fall Federal Government Small Business Procurement and Technology Plus Expo Washington, DC US
9:00 a.m. ET
25
 44th Annual Intellectual Property Law Institute Dearborn, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
25
 Authentication Change for EFS-Web and PAIR Info Session , US
12:00 p.m. ET
26
 TPAC Quarterly Meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
8:00 a.m. ET
26
 Introduction to Design Patents San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
27
 Young Americans intellectual property workshop Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
30
 20th Annual U.S. Department of Health and Human Services SBIR/STTR Conference Dallas, TX US
7:00 a.m. CT
30
 Authentication Change for EFS-Web and PAIR Info Session , US
11:00 a.m. ET
31
 20th Annual U.S. Department of Health and Human Services SBIR/STTR Conference Dallas, TX US
7:00 a.m. CT
31
 Grand Junction Patent and Trademark Resource Center grand opening Grand Junction, CO US
9:00 a.m. MT
November 2018
1
 20th Annual U.S. Department of Health and Human Services SBIR/STTR Conference Dallas, TX US
7:00 a.m. CT
1
 University of Texas Advanced Patent Law Institute Austin, TX US
7:30 a.m. CT
1
 University of Texas 23rd Annual Advanced Patent Law Institute , US
7:30 a.m. CT
1
 Intellectual Property Basics and SBA Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
1
 China IP Road Show: What Maryland rights holders need to know Baltimore, MD US
1:00 p.m. ET
2
 University of Texas Advanced Patent Law Institute Austin, TX US
7:30 a.m. CT
2
 University of Texas 23rd Annual Advanced Patent Law Institute , US
7:30 a.m. CT
2
 IP Basics Part II: Design Patents Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
2
 Hands-on Patent Search Workshop San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
2
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
3
 Science Museum of Minnesota Microscope Day Saint Paul, MN US
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Agent/Attorney 3-Day Course Chicago, IL US
8:30 a.m. CT
6
 Authentication Change for EFS-Web and PAIR Info Session , US
2:00 p.m. ET
6
 Office Hours @ The Commons on Champa Denver, US
1:00 p.m. MT
7
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Agent/Attorney 3-Day Course Chicago, IL US
8:30 a.m. CT
7
 Special Webinar on Several Recent Changes and Proposals for AIA Trials Virtual and
, US
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 2018 Noche de Ciencias Alexandria, VA US
5:30 p.m. ET
8
 Veterans Keepsake Project Alexandria, VA US
12:00 a.m. ET
8
 PPAC Quarterly Meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
8
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Agent/Attorney 3-Day Course Chicago, IL US
8:30 a.m. CT
8
 Sioux City MakerSpace STEM Festival Sioux City, IA US
3:00 p.m. CT
8
 An Evening With Titans of Nanotechnology Virtual and
, IL US
5:30 p.m. CT
9
 Veterans Keepsake Project Alexandria, VA US
12:00 a.m. ET
9
 2018 IPLAC IP Symposium Chicago, IL US
11:30 a.m. CT
10
 Veterans Keepsake Project Alexandria, VA US
12:00 a.m. ET
10
 STEMQuest: Inventing Merit Badge Workshop Auburn Hills, MI US
8:00 a.m. ET
11
 Veterans Keepsake Project Alexandria, VA US
12:00 a.m. ET
12
 Veterans Keepsake Project Alexandria, VA US
12:00 a.m. ET
12
 Center for American and International Law 56th Annual Conference on Intellectual Property Law Plano, TX US
8:30 a.m. CT
12
 Innovation Louisiana 2018 New Orleans, LA US
9:00 a.m. CT
13
 Veterans Keepsake Project Alexandria, VA US
12:00 a.m. ET
13
 Center for American and International Law 56th Annual Conference on Intellectual Property Law Plano, TX US
8:30 a.m. CT
13
 Innovation Louisiana 2018 New Orleans, LA US
9:00 a.m. CT
13
 Patent Quality Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
12:00 p.m. ET
13
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
13
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
13
 Trademark Tuesday Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
13
 Accelerate: 19th Annual Conference on Technology Innovation Jackson, MS US
2:00 p.m. CT
14
 Veterans Keepsake Project Alexandria, VA US
12:00 a.m. ET
14
 Innovation Louisiana 2018 New Orleans, LA US
9:00 a.m. CT
14
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class 2 Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
14
 Accelerate: 19th Annual Conference on Technology Innovation Jackson, MS US
2:00 p.m. CT
14
 Technology Center 1600 Panel Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
15
 Veterans Keepsake Project Alexandria, VA US
12:00 a.m. ET
15
 National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit - DC Conference - Fall 2018 Arlington, VA US
7:30 a.m. ET
15
 Inventor Info Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
11:00 a.m. ET
15
 CANCELED: International and Domestic Trademark Practice Before the USPTO San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
15
 Authentication Change for EFS-Web and PAIR Info Session , US
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 Veterans Keepsake Project Alexandria, VA US
12:00 a.m. ET
16
 2018 Collegiate Inventors Competition® Expo and Awards Alexandria, VA US
11:00 a.m. ET
16
 IP Basics Part III: Patent searching Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
16
 Patent Application Drafting Workshop San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
17
 Veterans Keepsake Project Alexandria, VA US
12:00 a.m. ET
17
 Inclusive Innovation Forum Chicago, IL US
9:00 a.m. CT
18
 Veterans Keepsake Project Alexandria, VA US
12:00 a.m. ET
19
 Veterans Keepsake Project Alexandria, VA US
12:00 a.m. ET
19
 Authentication Change for EFS-Web and PAIR Info Session , US
11:00 a.m. ET
20
 Veterans Keepsake Project Alexandria, VA US
12:00 a.m. ET
21
 Veterans Keepsake Project Alexandria, VA US
12:00 a.m. ET
21
 Patent Wednesday Part 2:Types of Patent Applications and How to File Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
22
 Veterans Keepsake Project Alexandria, VA US
12:00 a.m. ET
23
 Veterans Keepsake Project Alexandria, VA US
12:00 a.m. ET
24
 Veterans Keepsake Project Alexandria, VA US
12:00 a.m. ET
25
 Veterans Keepsake Project Alexandria, VA US
12:00 a.m. ET
26
 Veterans Keepsake Project Alexandria, VA US
12:00 a.m. ET
27
 Veterans Keepsake Project Alexandria, VA US
12:00 a.m. ET
27
 Patents for Humanity awards ceremony Alexandria, VA US
9:30 a.m. ET
27
 Authentication Change for EFS-Web and PAIR Info Session , US
12:00 p.m. ET
28
 Veterans Keepsake Project Alexandria, VA US
12:00 a.m. ET
29
 Veterans Keepsake Project Alexandria, VA US
12:00 a.m. ET
30
 Veterans Keepsake Project Alexandria, VA US
12:00 a.m. ET
30
 IP Basics Part IV: How to file Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
30
 Claim Drafting Workshop San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
December 2018
1
 Veterans Keepsake Project Alexandria, VA US
12:00 a.m. ET
2
 Veterans Keepsake Project Alexandria, VA US
12:00 a.m. ET
3
 Veterans Keepsake Project Alexandria, VA US
12:00 a.m. ET
3
 A conversation with Temple Grandin Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
11:30 a.m. ET
3
 Meet the USPTO IP Attachés Chicago, IL US
11:45 a.m. CT
4
 Lunch and Learn: How to Protect and Enforce Your Creations and Inventions Globally Chicago, IL US
12:00 p.m. CT
4
 Commons on Champa office hours Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
4
 The USPTO IP Attachés: On Protecting IP Abroad for U.S. Stakeholders Chicago, IL US
2:00 p.m. CT
6
 Intellectual Property Basics and SBA Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Hearsay & Authentication before the Board , US
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Authentication Change for EFS-Web and PAIR Info Session , US
2:00 p.m. ET
7
 Pursuing Patent Protection Abroad - Overview of PCT San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
7
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
8
 Girl-Powered Invention and Entrepreneurship Day Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
11
 Patent Quality Chat - Webinar Virtual and
, US
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
11
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and USPTO Resources Detroit, MI US
5:00 p.m. ET
12
 IP Attaché roundtable Washington, DC US
9:00 a.m. ET
12
 Authentication Change for EFS-Web and PAIR Info Session , US
1:00 p.m. ET
14
 China IP Road Show: What Idaho businesses need to know Boise, ID US
8:45 a.m. MT
14
 How to File a Patent Application Using EFS-Web plus Updates on Authentication Changes San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
19
 Authentication Change for EFS-Web and PAIR Info Session , US
12:00 p.m. ET
19
 Patent Wednesday Part 3: Patent Searching Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
January 2019
3
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
8
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
8
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and USPTO Resources Detroit, MI US
4:30 p.m. ET
9
 Meet The Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
10
 Learn about Revised Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance – Webinar Virtual and
, US
2:00 p.m. ET
11
 Introduction to IP with Emphasis on Patents San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
11
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
16
 Patent Wednesday Part 1: Patent Process Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
16
 CANCELED: Meet the Patent Experts: Class 3 Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
17
 Learn to create and use your new uspto.gov account - Webinar Virtual and
, US
11:00 a.m. ET
17
 EFS-Web and PAIR users: Learn about authentication changes
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 Inventors Association of Metropolitan Detroit Meeting Southfield, MI US
6:30 p.m. ET
18
 State Bar of Texas Pro Bono Tour – Waco Waco, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
18
 CANCELED - The Path to a Patent, Part I: The patent application process Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
23
 EFS-Web and PAIR users: Learn about authentication changes
2:00 p.m. ET
23
 Entrepreneurs: Attend Speed Dating for Startups San Jose, CA US
5:00 p.m. PT
25
 Trademark Public Advisory Committee Quarterly Meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
25
 Introduction to Design Patents San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
26
 University of Scouting Madison Heights, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
29
 EFS-Web and PAIR users: Learn about authentication changes
11:00 a.m. ET
31
 Artificial Intelligence: Intellectual Property Policy Considerations Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
February 2019
1
 CANCELED - The Path to a Patent, Part II: Patent searching Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
1
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
2
 Inventors and Entrepreneurs: What should you do with your great idea? Cleveland, OH US
10:30 a.m. ET
5
 Students: Invent and learn on STEM Day 2019 Ypsilanti, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
5
 EFS-Web and PAIR users: Learn about authentication changes
2:00 p.m. ET
5
 Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
5
 Trademark Tuesday Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
6
 Meet The Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
7
 POSTPONED - Grand Rapids Innovation Forum Grand Rapids, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
7
 Patent Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
7
 Intellectual Property Basics and SBA Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
8
 Hands-on Patent Search Workshop San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
9
 Add IP to your business strategy Honolulu, HI US
10:30 a.m. HT
10
 AUTM 2019 Annual Meeting Austin, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
11
 AUTM 2019 Annual Meeting Austin, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
12
 AUTM 2019 Annual Meeting Austin, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
12
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
12
 Attend Trademark Tuesday Alexandria, VA US
12:30 p.m. ET
12
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and USPTO Resources Detroit, MI US
4:30 p.m. ET
13
 AUTM 2019 Annual Meeting Austin, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
13
 EFS-Web and PAIR users: Learn about authentication changes
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 Entrepreneurs: Learn valuable copyright basics San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
14
 Entrepreneurs: Learn valuable copyright basics Detroit, MI US
1:00 p.m. ET
15
 CANCELED - The Path to a Patent, Part III: How to file a patent application using EFS-Web Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
18
 Career Preparation for the Future of Tech Denver, CO US
6:00 p.m. MT
20
 EFS-Web and PAIR users: Learn about authentication changes
11:00 a.m. ET
20
 Creators: Learn valuable copyright basics Detroit, MI US
11:00 a.m. ET
20
 Patent Wednesday Part 2: Types of Patent Applications and How to File Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
20
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class Four Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
20
 Authors and writers: Learn valuable information on copyrights Detroit, MI US
4:00 p.m. ET
21
 Small business owners: Learn to contract with the USPTO Washington, DC US
9:00 a.m. ET
21
 Songwriters and composers: Gain valuable information and insights on copyrights Detroit, MI US
10:00 a.m. ET
21
 Learn to use the Trademark Electronic Application System Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
21
 Attend the Copyright Legal Forum Detroit, MI US
2:00 p.m. ET
22
 Patent Application Drafting Workshop San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
22
 Utah IP Summit Salt Lake City, UT US
1:00 p.m. MT
23
 4th Annual International Patent Drafting Competition Detroit, MI US
8:00 a.m. ET
23
 Teachers: Attend "Innovation Day" for professional development and inquiry-based learning San Jose, CA US
8:00 a.m. PT
26
 Patent practitioners: Attend a session on the 2019 Revised Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance San Jose, CA US
9:30 a.m. PT
27
 State Bar of Texas Advanced Intellectual Property Law Course and Annual Meeting Dallas, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
27
 USPTO welcomes our new neighbors: Amazon and Virginia Tech Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
3:30 p.m. ET
28
 State Bar of Texas Advanced Intellectual Property Law Course and Annual Meeting Dallas, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
28
 EFS-Web and PAIR users: Learn about authentication changes
2:00 p.m. ET
March 2019
1
 State Bar of Texas Advanced Intellectual Property Law Course and Annual Meeting Dallas, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
1
 Claim Drafting Workshop San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
1
 Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
2
 The Big Muddy Mini Maker Faire St. Joseph, MO US
10:00 a.m. CT
2
 International Home + Housewares Show Chicago, IL US
11:00 a.m. CT
3
 International Home + Housewares Show Chicago, IL US
11:00 a.m. CT
4
 International Home + Housewares Show Chicago, IL US
11:00 a.m. CT
5
 Attend the Technology Center 2600 Customer Partnership Meeting Alexandria, VA US
8:30 a.m. ET
5
 STOPfakesGov: Learn to protect your intellectual property Kansas City, MO US
8:30 a.m. CT
5
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Denver, CO US
8:30 a.m. MT
5
 International Home + Housewares Show Chicago, IL US
11:00 a.m. CT
5
 Office Hours @ The Commons on Champa Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
6
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Denver, CO US
8:30 a.m. MT
6
 Meet The Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
7
 STOPfakesGov: Learn to protect your intellectual property St. Louis, MO US
8:30 a.m. CT
7
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Denver, CO US
8:30 a.m. MT
7
 Intellectual Property Basics and SBA Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
9
 South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference Austin, TX US
9:30 a.m. CT
10
 South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference Trade Show Austin, TX US
11:00 a.m. CT
11
 South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference Trade Show Austin, TX US
11:00 a.m. CT
11
 South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference Austin, TX US
3:30 p.m. CT
11
 Fueling American Innovation to Inspire Tomorrow’s Women Technologists Austin, TX US
6:00 p.m. CT
12
 South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference Trade Show Austin, TX US
11:00 a.m. CT
12
 Attend the TC 2800 Customer Partnership Meeting Alexandria, VA US
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 Attend Trademark Tuesday Detroit , MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
12
 Entrepreneuers: Add IP to your business strategy San Francisco, CA US
1:00 p.m. PT
12
 CTA The Crossroads of Technology and Innovation, Fireside Chat with Andrei Iancu, Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office Austin, TX US
3:10 p.m. CT
12
 Introduction to Intellectual Property and USPTO Resources Detroit, MI US
4:30 p.m. ET
13
 2019 Science and Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
13
 South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference Trade Show Austin, TX US
11:00 a.m. CT
14
 Learn about USPTO resources with the Akron Inventor's Club Akron, OH US
6:00 p.m. ET
15
 Pursuing Patent Protection Abroad - Overview of PCT San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
15
 Society of Women Engineers Local Denver: Cultivating inclusion and check-the-box Denver, CO US
3:15 p.m. MT
18
 2019 Spring Intellectual Property Law Seminar Lansing, MI US
8:00 a.m. ET
19
 Learn from an expert: How to search patents San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
19
 USPTO Pilot Projects and Initiatives Toledo, OH US
4:00 p.m. ET
20
 Patent Wednesday Part 3: Patent Searching Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
20
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class 1 Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
20
 Key issues shaping the IP landscape: panel featuring USPTO Deputy Director Laura Peter Washington, DC US
2:00 p.m. ET
20
 So you have an idea. Now what? San Jose, CA US
6:30 p.m. PT
21
 Learn to file and check the status of provisional and nonprovisional patents Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
21
 Attend the 2019 Chicago-Kent Patent Hub Awards ceremony Chicago, IL US
6:00 p.m. CT
22
 Third Annual Englewood Business Resource and Lenders Expo Englewood, CO US
8:00 a.m. MT
26
 Trademark Basics, session one: What every small business should know now, not later Ann Arbor, MI US
6:00 p.m. ET
27
 Small business owners: Learn to contract with the USPTO Arlington, VA US
8:00 a.m. ET
27
 Trademark Basics, session two: What every small business should know now, not later Ann Arbor, MI US
9:30 a.m. ET
27
 Graphic Designers: Learn valuable information on trademarks and copyrights Ann Arbor, MI US
2:00 p.m. ET
28
 Small business owners: Learn to contract with the USPTO Arlington, VA US
8:00 a.m. ET
28
 Developing the Digital Marketplace for Copyrighted Works (Third Public Meeting) Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
29
 How to File a Patent Application Using EFS-Web San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
April 2019
2
 2019 Business Methods Partnership Meeting Alexandria, VA US
10:00 a.m. ET
2
 2019 Business Methods Partnership Meeting Dallas, TX US
9:00 a.m. CT
2
 Learn about intellectual property during advisory hours at the Commons on Champa Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
2
 Intellectual property: What it means for your business strategy Bloomington, IN US
3:00 p.m. ET
3
 Startups: Learn how to protect your brand name with trademarks San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
3
 Meet The Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
3
 Ask the Copyright Experts Dallas, TX US
2:00 p.m. ET
3
 ChIPs: Advancing women in technology, law and policy Indianapolis, IN US
4:30 p.m. ET
4
 Small business owners: Discover opportunities at the NOAA Small Business Industry Day Silver Spring, MD US
7:45 a.m. ET
4
 Intellectual Property Basics and SBA Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
4
 Meet the new PTAB chief and deputy chief judges and hear about recent precedential opinions Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
5
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: The patent application process Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
5
 Inventors: Learn the basics of intellectual property with a focus on patents San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
5
 Tour the Silicon Valley U.S. Patent and Trademark Office San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
8
 Learn about IP at the SCORE Dallas Business Symposium Dallas, TX US
9:00 a.m. CT
8
 Recent developments in IP litigation, USPTO Deputy Director Laura Peter to give keynote Santa Clara, CA US
9:30 a.m. PT
9
 Progress and Potential: A profile of women inventors on U.S. Patents Denver, CO US
8:30 a.m. UTC +0
9
 New pilot program for motions to amend - Webinar Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
9
 Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
10
 National Academy of Inventors Annual Meeting Houston, TX US
7:00 a.m. CT
10
 Motions to Amend Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
10
 Learn about cross-border opportunities and risks at Silicon Valley IP Forum 2019 Palo Alto, CA US
1:30 p.m. PT
11
 National Academy of Inventors Annual Meeting Houston, TX US
7:00 a.m. CT
11
 IP Day in Montana Missoula, MT US
9:00 a.m. MT
12
 Come to the fourth annual New Mexico Tech Inventors and Entrepreneurs Workshop Socorro, NM US
9:30 a.m. ET
13
 Brownie intellectual property patch workshop Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
13
 Come to the fourth annual New Mexico Tech Inventors and Entrepreneurs Workshop Socorro, NM US
9:30 a.m. ET
13
 Junior and Cadette intellectual property patch workshop Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
17
 Patent Wednesday Part 1: Patent Process Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
17
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class Two Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
18
 Small business owners: Find opportunities at the 29th annual Government Procurement Conference Washington, DC US
9:00 a.m. ET
18
 World Intellectual Property Day - San Diego La Jolla, CA US
7:30 a.m. PT
18
 Supplemental Information vs. Supplemental Evidence Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
18
 Chicago regional seminar Chicago, IL US
12:30 p.m. CT
19
 The Path to a Patent, Part Two: Patent Searching Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
19
 Entrepreneurs: Learn about design patents San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
22
 A conversation with Shawn Springs Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
11:00 a.m. ET
22
 California central valley road tour: Intellectual property business strategy
1:00 p.m. PT
23
 The Innovative Future Draper, UT US
9:30 a.m. MT
23
 Rise in Women Inventors Salt Lake City, UT US
12:00 p.m. MT
23
 California central valley road tour: Intellectual property business strategy
1:00 p.m. PT
24
 California central valley road tour: Intellectual property business strategy
1:00 p.m. PT
24
 Spanish IP at Mi Casa Denver, CO US
6:00 p.m. MT
25
 Attend the 13th Annual Design Day Alexandria, VA US
8:00 a.m. ET
25
 South Dakota Engineering Conference Pierre, SD US
7:00 a.m. CT
25
 Attend the 13th Annual Design Day at the Midwest Regional Office Detroit, MI US
8:00 a.m. ET
25
 China IP Road Show: Strategies for IP Protection in China—What North Carolina Businesses Need to Know Durham, NC US
9:00 a.m. ET
25
 Attend the 13th Annual Design Day at the Texas Regional Office Dallas, TX US
9:00 a.m. CT
25
 Attend the 13th Annual Design Day at the Rocky Mountain Regional Office Denver, CO US
8:30 a.m. MT
25
 Attend the 13th Annual Design Day at the Silicon Valley Regional Office San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
25
 Options for Reissue and Reexamination during AIA Trials, and the Parallel Proceedings Study Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
25
 Attend the 2019 Conrad Foundation Innovation Summit Merritt Island, FL US
12:15 p.m. ET
25
 Colorado Bar Lunch & Learn Denver, CO US
12:00 p.m. MT
25
 California central valley road tour: Intellectual property business strategy
1:00 p.m. PT
25
 Join in An Evening With Shirley Ann Jackson Virtual and
Washington, DC US
5:30 p.m. ET
26
 South Dakota Engineering Conference Pierre, SD US
7:00 a.m. CT
26
 Attend the Trademark Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
26
 Visit the USPTO booth at EarthX 2019 Dallas, TX US
10:00 a.m. CT
26
 California central valley road tour: Intellectual property business strategy
1:00 p.m. PT
27
 Visit the USPTO booth at EarthX 2019 Dallas, TX US
10:00 a.m. CT
28
 Visit the USPTO booth at EarthX 2019 Dallas, TX US
10:00 a.m. CT
29
 World Intellectual Property Day - Capitol Hill Washington, DC US
4:00 p.m. ET
29
 Protect your innovations: Learn about Intellectual Property and USPTO Resources Detroit, MI US
5:30 p.m. ET
30
 Learn about mechanical disciplines at the TC 3600 and TC 3700 Customer Partnership Meeting Alexandria, VA US
8:45 a.m. ET
30
 STOPfakesGov: Learn to protect your intellectual property Chicago, IL US
8:30 a.m. CT
May 2019
1
 Meet The Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
1
 Empowering innovation: Understanding intellectual property Waukesha, WI US
6:00 p.m. CT
2
 Patent Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
2
 STOPfakesGov: Learn to protect your intellectual property Milwaukee, WI US
8:30 a.m. CT
2
 Learn about Intellectual Property Basics and SBA Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
2
 2019 National Inventors Hall of Fame Induction Washington, DC US
6:30 p.m. ET
3
 The Path to a Patent, Part Three: Electronic Filing using EFS-Web Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
3
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: How to file a patent application using EFS-Web Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
3
 Entrepreneurs: Learn how to search patents San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
3
 Tour the Silicon Valley U.S. Patent and Trademark Office San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
6
 Attend the PIUG 2019 Annual Conference Alexandria, VA US
11:25 a.m. ET
7
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like an examiner
8:00 a.m. ET
7
 Advisory Hours at The Commons on Champa Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
8
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like an examiner
8:00 a.m. ET
8
 Attend the Biotechnology, Chemical and Pharmaceutical (BCP) Partnership Meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
8
 Attend the Biotechnology, Chemical and Pharmaceutical (BCP) Partnership Meeting Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
8
 Provide comments at the first public hearing on the SUCCESS Act Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
9
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like an examiner
8:00 a.m. ET
9
 China IP Road Show: Strategies for IP protection in China — what Pittsburgh-area businesses need to know Pittsburgh, PA US
9:00 a.m. ET
9
 Learn about new guidance on patent eligible subject matter Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
10
 World Intellectual Property Day - Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV US
8:00 a.m. PT
10
 Patent Examiner Recruitment Open House - Silicon Valley Virtual and
San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
11
 All About STEM! Detroit, MI US
11:00 a.m. ET
11
 Patent Examiner Recruitment Open House - Silicon Valley Virtual and
San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
13
 Registering the unregistered: A blockchain solution for protecting your copyright Boulder, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
13
 IP101-Intellectual Property basics every entrepreneur should know Boulder, CO US
11:00 a.m. MT
14
 Women's Entrepreneurship Symposium Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
14
 LES leading edge series – standards in licensing and intellectual capital management San Jose, CA US
8:00 a.m. PT
14
 Attend USPTO Office Hours at Boulder Startup Week Boulder, CO US
9:00 a.m. MT
14
 Attend Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
14
 Trademark Tuesday Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
14
 Attend Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
15
 Women on the Rise Live Interview Denver, CO US
7:30 a.m. MT
15
 Learn to file different types of patent applications at Patent Wednesday, part two Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
15
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class Three Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
15
 LES Series: How to protect your invention San Jose, CA US
6:30 p.m. PT
16
 Join the Inventor Info Chat to learn about 35 U.S.C 102 and 103 rejection Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
17
 Inventors: Learn how to draft your patent application San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
18
 Military Invention Day at the Smithsonian Washington, DC US
10:00 a.m. ET
18
 Spanish Language Inventor Info Chat Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
18
 CWBA 42nd Annual Convention - ALL RISE Vail, CO US
3:00 p.m. MT
20
 SBIR Road Tour - Central Plains Oklahoma City, OK US
8:00 a.m. CT
21
 SBIR Road Tour - Central Plains Oklahoma City, OK US
8:00 a.m. CT
22
 SBIR Road Tour - Central Plains Oklahoma City, OK US
8:00 a.m. CT
23
 SBIR Road Tour - Central Plains Oklahoma City, OK US
8:00 a.m. CT
23
 Learn more about recently-issued PTAB precedential and informative decisions Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
23
 A conversation with Vint Cerf Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
1:00 p.m. ET
23
 Intellectual property strategy is a business strategy San Francisco, CA US
6:00 p.m. PT
24
 SBIR Road Tour - Central Plains Oklahoma City, OK US
8:00 a.m. CT
29
 Intellectual Property Fundamentals Denver, CO US
9:30 a.m. MT
29
 4th Annual USPTO Day Denver, CO US
4:00 p.m. MT
30
 17th Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property & Technology Institute Westminster, CO US
8:50 a.m. MT
31
 17th Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property & Technology Institute Westminster, CO US
8:50 a.m. MT
31
 Inventors: Learn how to draft your patent claims San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
June 2019
1
 Attend USPTO Inventor Day Farmingdale, NY US
9:00 a.m. ET
1
 City of Alexandria D-Day 75th Anniversary Commemoration Alexandria, VA US
11:00 a.m. ET
1
 Star Trek: Law and Ethics in the 24th Century Denver, CO US
3:00 p.m. MT
2
 Star Wars Law: Is Han a murderer? Denver, CO US
12:00 p.m. MT
3
 Provide comments at the public hearing on the SUCCESS Act in San Jose Virtual and
San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
4
 Learn from an expert: How to search patents San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
4
 Learn online how examiners approach claim interpretation
1:00 p.m. ET
4
 Advisory Hours at The Commons on Champa Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
5
 NMTI Evaluation Committee Meeting June 2019 Alexandria, VA US
8:00 a.m. ET
5
 Tour the Higgins Boat at USPTO Headquarters Alexandria, VA US
11:30 a.m. ET
6
 Forum on brand protection and anti-counterfeiting strategies Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:30 a.m. ET
6
 Tour the Higgins Boat at USPTO Headquarters Alexandria, VA US
11:30 a.m. ET
6
 Learn more about Broadest Reasonable Interpretation v. Phillips Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 China IP Road Show: strategies for IP protection in China — what Los Angeles-area businesses need to know Los Angeles, CA US
8:30 a.m. PT
7
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 Attorneys: Learn how to protect your client's IP abroad San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
7
 Tour the Silicon Valley U.S. Patent and Trademark Office San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
8
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
9
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
10
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 StopFakesGov Houston: Learn to protect your intellectual property Houston, TX US
7:30 a.m. CT
11
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 Patent Quality Chat - webinar Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 Attend Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
11
 Attend Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
11
 Entrepreneurs: Add IP to your business strategy San Francisco, CA US
1:00 p.m. PT
12
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 Panel discussion at the Smithsonian: Software as Intellectual Property Virtual and
Washington, DC US
1:00 p.m. ET
13
 STOPFakesGov Huntsville: Learn to protect your intellectual property Huntsville, AL US
7:30 a.m. CT
13
 Patent Pro Bono Program conference Alexandria, VA US
9:15 a.m. ET
13
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
14
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
15
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
16
 Intellectual Property Basics and Local Resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
18
 Provide comments at the public hearing on the SUCCESS Act in Detroit Virtual and
Detroit, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
18
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Agent Attorney 3-Day Course Dallas, TX US
8:30 a.m. CT
19
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Agent Attorney 3-Day Course Dallas, TX US
8:30 a.m. CT
19
 Patent Wednesday Part 3: Patent Searching Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
19
 Detroit Start Up Week Detroit, MI US
3:00 p.m. ET
20
 Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) Agent Attorney 3-Day Course Dallas, TX US
8:30 a.m. CT
20
 Spanish Language Inventor Info Chat Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
21
 Inventors: Learn how to file your patent application using EFS-Web San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
24
 Attend the fourth annual Capitol Hill Maker Faire Washington, DC US
9:00 a.m. ET
28
 Inventors: Learn the basics of intellectual property with a focus on patents San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
July 2019
2
 Advisory hours at The Commons on Champa Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
8
 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit Aurora, CO US
12:00 p.m. MT
9
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like an examiner San Jose, CA US
8:30 a.m. PT
9
 Attend Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
9
 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit Aurora, CO US
12:00 p.m. MT
10
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like an examiner San Jose, CA US
8:30 a.m. PT
10
 Statistics and Perspectives for Effective and Efficient Patent Prosecution
10:30 a.m. MT
10
 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit Aurora, CO US
12:00 p.m. MT
11
 14th Annual Door County Intellectual Property Academy Sturgeon Bay, WI US
9:00 a.m. ET
11
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like an examiner San Jose, CA US
8:30 a.m. PT
12
 14th Annual Door County Intellectual Property Academy Sturgeon Bay, WI US
9:00 a.m. ET
12
 Tour the Silicon Valley U.S. Patent and Trademark Office San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
15
 Past, present, and future: Celebrate seven years of the Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional USPTO Detroit, MI US
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 Attend the seventh annual USPTO Additive Manufacturing Partnership Meeting Alexandria, VA US
1:00 p.m. ET
16
 Strategies for biotech/medtech startups: Successfully navigating the USPTO and FDA South San Francisco, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
17
 Patent Wednesday, Part One: Patent Process Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
17
 Learn how to fund your venture: Licensing Executives Society series San Jose, CA US
6:30 p.m. PT
18
 China IP Road Show: strategies for IP protection in China — what Georgia businesses need to know Atlanta, GA US
9:00 a.m. ET
18
 Attend the TexasBarCLE Annual Advanced Patent Litigation Course San Antonio, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
18
 Inventor Info Chat: Learn to use USPTO resources Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
18
 Learn More about the Biologic Study and District Court Pharma Litigation Study Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
18
 45th Annual IP Law Institute Mackinac Island , MI US
3:30 p.m. ET
19
 Attend the TexasBarCLE Annual Advanced Patent Litigation Course San Antonio, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
19
 Entrepreneurs: Learn about design patents San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. ET
19
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: The patent application process Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
19
 45th Annual IP Law Institute Mackinac Island , MI US
3:30 p.m. ET
20
 45th Annual IP Law Institute Mackinac Island , MI US
3:30 p.m. ET
23
 Apollo 50: The role of intellectual property in space commerce Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
2:00 p.m. ET
24
 Attend the 16th annual summit on Protecting Innovations in the Financial Services Industry New York, NY US
8:00 a.m. ET
25
 Brewing the American Dream speed coaching event Denver, CO US
6:00 p.m. MT
26
 Attend the Trademark Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
26
 Entrepreneurs: Learn how to search patents San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
29
 Seminar: What happens if my trademark registration is audited? Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
3:00 p.m. ET
29
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP Detroit, MI US
5:30 p.m. ET
August 2019
1
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
2
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: Patent searching Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
2
 Tour the Silicon Valley U.S. Patent and Trademark Office San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
6
 Learn online how examiners approach restriction practice
1:00 p.m. ET
6
 Advisory hours at The Commons on Champa Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
7
 Meet The Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
8
 Attend the TexasBarCLE Annual Advanced In-House Counsel San Antonio, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
8
 Patent Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
8
 Learn more about Trial Practice Guide updates Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
9
 Attend the TexasBarCLE Annual Advanced In-House Counsel San Antonio, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
9
 Inventors: Learn how to draft your patent application San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
12
 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Road Tour Southwest: Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ US
7:30 a.m. PT
13
 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Road Tour Southwest: El Paso El Paso, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
13
 Attend Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
13
 Entrepreneurs: Learn how to search patents San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
13
 Attend Trademark Tuesday Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
13
 Rescheduled: Attend Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
13
 Patents, trademarks, and your small business Los Angeles, CA US
3:00 p.m. PT
14
 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Road Tour Southwest: Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM US
8:00 a.m. MT
15
 Inventor Info Chat: Learn to write a persuasive appeal after a final rejection Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
15
 Technology Center 2800 Circuits and Optics Customer Partnership Meeting
11:30 a.m. ET
16
 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Road Tour: Boulder Boulder, CO US
7:15 a.m. MT
16
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Electronic filing using EFS-Web Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
20
 Attend Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
20
 Inventors Center of Kansas City, MO Kansas City, MO US
6:30 p.m. CT
21
 Patent Wednesday, Part Two: Types of Patent Applications and How to File Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
21
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class 4 Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
22
 Learn the latest about PTAB appeal and AIA hearings Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
23
 Inventors: Learn how to draft your patent claims San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
26
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP Detroit, MI US
5:30 p.m. ET
27
 PTAB Public Hearing - APPLE INC., VISA INC., and VISA U.S.A. INC Detroit, MI US
1:00 p.m. ET
29
 Attend the Seventh Annual Michigan Inventors Expo East Lansing, MI US
9:00 a.m. ET
30
 Rocky Mountain USPTO Five Year Anniversary Celebration Denver, CO US
10:30 a.m. MT
September 2019
4
 Meet The Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
5
 PTAB Public Hearing -UNIFIED PATENTS, INC. v. MOBILITY WORKX, LLC Detroit, MI US
10:30 a.m. ET
5
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
5
 Learn about this summer's precedential and informative PTAB decisions Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Attorneys: Learn how to protect your client's IP abroad San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
6
 Attorneys: Learn how to protect your client's IP abroad Detroit, MI US
1:00 p.m. ET
6
 Tour the Silicon Valley U.S. Patent and Trademark Office San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
9
 Inventors: Learn to think like an examiner
8:00 a.m. ET
10
 Inventors: Learn to think like an examiner
8:00 a.m. ET
10
 STOPfakes Roadshow Salt Lake City Sandy, UT US
8:30 a.m. MT
10
 Rescheduled - TBD - Patent Quality Chat webinar – Filing structured text (DOCX): A smarter way to file Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
10
 Attend Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
10
 Attend Trademark Tuesday San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
11
 Inventors: Learn to think like an examiner
8:00 a.m. ET
12
 Inventors and entrepreneurs: Attend the pro bono tour in Nacogdoches Nacogdoches, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
12
 STOPfakes Roadshow Denver Denver, CO US
8:30 a.m. MT
13
 Invention-Con 2019: Leveraging Your Intellectual Property in the Marketplace Alexandria, VA US
8:30 a.m. ET
13
 CANCELED - Inventors: Learn how to file your patent application using EFS-Web San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
14
 Invention-Con 2019: Leveraging Your Intellectual Property in the Marketplace Alexandria, VA US
8:30 a.m. ET
17
 Attend online: #USPTOHiresHeroes virtual career fair Virtual
10:00 a.m. ET
17
 Entrepreneurs: Learn how to search patents San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
18
 Increase your startup's valuation through investment and licensing Palo Alto, CA US
8:30 a.m. PT
18
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class 5 Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
19
 Trending Issues in Trade Secrets: 2019 Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
19
 Webinar: Understanding China’s design patents ─ CANCELED Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
19
 Inventor Info Chat: Recap of Invention-Con 2019 Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
19
 Learn about pro bono resources for inventors and entrepreneurs Milwaukee, WI US
4:00 p.m. CT
21
 From IP to IPO: The business case for intellectual property Evanston, WY US
7:30 a.m. MT
21
 ZooFiesta Washington , DC US
11:00 a.m. ET
23
 19th Annual Great Lakes Women's Business Conference Novi, MI US
5:30 a.m. ET
23
 Eastern District of Texas Bench Bar Conference Plano, TX US
7:00 a.m. CT
23
 Trademark Public Advisory Committee public hearing on the proposed trademark fee schedule Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
2:00 p.m. ET
23
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP Detroit, MI US
5:30 p.m. ET
24
 Eastern District of Texas Bench Bar Conference Plano, TX US
7:00 a.m. CT
24
 Patent Quality Chat webinar – Filing structured text (DOCX): A smarter way to file Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
25
 Eastern District of Texas Bench Bar Conference Plano, TX US
7:00 a.m. CT
October 2019
1
 Attend the American Bar Association IP WEST 2019 San Antonio, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
1
 Advisory hours at The Commons on Champa Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
2
 Attend the American Bar Association IP WEST 2019 San Antonio, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
2
 Meet the Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
3
 Attend the American Bar Association IP WEST 2019 San Antonio, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
3
 China IP Road Show: Strategies for IP protection in China — what U.S. businesses need to know Princeton, NJ US
9:00 a.m. ET
3
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
4
 2019 Blacks in Technology Annual Conference Minneapolis, MN US
8:00 a.m. CT
4
 Women of Color STEM Conference Detroit, MI US
10:00 a.m. ET
4
 Learn the basics of intellectual property with a focus on patents San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
4
 Tour the Silicon Valley USPTO San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
5
 2019 Blacks in Technology Annual Conference Minneapolis, MN US
8:00 a.m. CT
6
 2019 Blacks in Technology Annual Conference Minneapolis, MN US
8:00 a.m. CT
7
 2019 Blacks in Technology Annual Conference Minneapolis, MN US
8:00 a.m. CT
8
 2019 Blacks in Technology Annual Conference Minneapolis, MN US
8:00 a.m. CT
8
 Attend Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
8
 Trademark Tuesday: The basics San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
8
 Boise Startup Week: Understanding the mechanics of locking down your IP Boise, ID US
1:00 p.m. MT
8
 How to prepare for the new TEAS login requirement Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
9
 2019 Blacks in Technology Annual Conference Minneapolis, MN US
8:00 a.m. CT
9
 Learn about pro bono resources for inventors and entrepreneurs Tuscaloosa, AL US
2:00 p.m. CT
9
 Learn about pro bono resources for inventors and entrepreneurs Birmingham, AL US
6:30 p.m. CT
10
 2019 Blacks in Technology Annual Conference Minneapolis, MN US
8:00 a.m. CT
10
 Learn about pro bono resources for inventors and entrepreneurs Birmingham, AL US
10:00 a.m. CT
10
 Learn about changes and improvements to PTAB practice and procedures in fiscal year 2019 Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
10
 Learn about pro bono resources for inventors and entrepreneurs Miami, FL US
4:00 p.m. ET
10
 Learn about IP at the next Changemaker Chat Miami, FL US
6:00 p.m. ET
11
 2019 Blacks in Technology Annual Conference Minneapolis, MN US
8:00 a.m. CT
11
 Douglas County Small Business Resource and Lenders Expo Parker, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
12
 2019 Blacks in Technology Annual Conference Minneapolis, MN US
8:00 a.m. CT
15
 Want to be a trademark examining attorney? Join the next #IPLawJobsPTO Twitter chat Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like an examiner
8:00 a.m. ET
16
 Innovate Montana Butte, MT US
9:00 a.m. MT
16
 Patent Wednesday, Part 1: Patent Process Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
16
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class one Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
16
 Learn about IP and the Patent Pro Bono Program at Catalyst Conversations Somerville, MA US
6:30 p.m. ET
17
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like an examiner
8:00 a.m. ET
18
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like an examiner
8:00 a.m. ET
18
 Learn how to search patents San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
21
 Learn about pro bono resources for inventors and entrepreneurs Houghton, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
21
 Learn about pro bono resources for inventors and entrepreneurs L’Anse, MI US
3:00 p.m. ET
22
 USPTO Midwest Region Patent Open Data Conference Detroit, MI US
9:30 a.m. ET
22
 Attorneys: Attend the Power of IP Pro Bono hosted by the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers’ Section IP Committee Chicago, IL US
12:15 p.m. CT
22
 Is CS invention: Aligning the invention education community with #CSforALL Salt Lake City, UT US
3:45 p.m. MT
25
 Learn about design patents San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
27
 Meet USPTO officials at the ACC Annual Meeting Phoenix, AZ US
8:00 a.m. MT
28
 Meet USPTO officials at the ACC Annual Meeting Phoenix, AZ US
8:00 a.m. MT
28
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP Detroit, MI US
5:30 p.m. ET
29
 Meet USPTO officials at the ACC Annual Meeting Phoenix, AZ US
8:00 a.m. MT
30
 Meet USPTO officials at the ACC Annual Meeting Phoenix, AZ US
8:00 a.m. MT
30
 Meet Collegiate Inventors Competition finalists and see their innovations Alexandria, VA US
2:00 p.m. ET
November 2019
1
 Attend the Trademark Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
1
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: The patent application process Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
1
 Learn how to draft a patent application San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
1
 Tour the Silicon Valley USPTO San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
5
 Advisory hours at The Commons on Champa Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
6
 Share your patent and trademark success stories
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Meet the Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
6
 Noche de Ciencias 2019 Alexandria, VA US
5:30 p.m. ET
7
 Attend the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Annual Convention Austin, TX US
11:00 a.m. CT
7
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 Learn more about appeals for independent inventors Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
8
 Attend the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Annual Convention Austin, TX US
11:00 a.m. CT
9
 STEMQuest Kalamazoo, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
9
 Attend the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Annual Convention Austin, TX US
11:00 a.m. CT
10
 Attend the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Annual Convention Austin, TX US
11:00 a.m. CT
11
 The Center for American and International Law 57th Annual Conference on Intellectual Property Law Plano, TX US
8:30 a.m. CT
12
 Attend BREW: Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week Baton Rouge, LA US
12:00 a.m. CT
12
 The Center for American and International Law 57th Annual Conference on Intellectual Property Law Plano, TX US
8:30 a.m. CT
12
 Rural and Independent Innovators Conference Dodge City, KS US
9:00 a.m. CT
12
 Attend Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
12
 Innovate Mississippis Annual Accelerate Conference Jackson, MS US
1:00 p.m. CT
12
 Trademark Tuesday: The basics San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
12
 Trademark Tuesday: The basics Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
13
 Patent Pro Bono Round Table Detroit, MI US
9:30 a.m. ET
13
 Learn how to search patents San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
13
 Innovate Mississippis Annual Accelerate Conference Jackson, MS US
1:00 p.m. CT
13
 Learn to use DOCX in your patent applications
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 Denver Fashion Week Denver, CO US
6:30 p.m. MT
14
 Patent Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
15
 Learn how to draft patent claims San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
15
 The future of intellectual property: Examining IP in a changing world Los Angeles, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
19
 Learn to use DOCX in your patent applications
11:00 a.m. ET
20
 China’s shifting IP landscape and the consequences for rights holders Alexandria, VA US
9:45 a.m. ET
20
 Patent Wednesday, Part 2: Types of Patent Applications and How to File Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
20
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class two Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
21
 Learn the latest about AIA trials for independent inventors Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
26
 Learn to use DOCX in your patent applications
1:00 p.m. ET
December 2019
3
 Advisory hours at The Commons on Champa Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
3
 Trademark Tuesday: Post-registration San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
3
 Trademark Tuesday: Post-registration Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
3
 Trademark Tuesday: Post-registration Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
4
 Motion to amend practice in AIA trials Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
4
 Meet the Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
4
 Learn to use DOCX in your patent applications
2:00 p.m. ET
4
 Learn about the USPTO IP Attaché Program New Orleans, LA US
2:00 p.m. CT
5
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Attorneys: Learn how to protect your client's IP abroad San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
6
 Attorneys: Learn how to protect your client's IP abroad Denver, CO US
11:00 a.m. MT
6
 Attorneys: Learn how to protect your client's IP abroad Detroit, MI US
1:00 p.m. ET
6
 Tour the Silicon Valley USPTO San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
9
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP Detroit, MI US
5:30 p.m. ET
10
 IP attaché roundtable Washington, DC US
9:00 a.m. ET
10
 AIPLA on the road: Learn the latest on patent practice before the USPTO and the PTAB Boston, MA US
9:00 a.m. ET
10
 Learn to use DOCX in your patent applications
11:00 a.m. ET
10
 Attend Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
10
 Learn online how examiners approach unity of invention
1:00 p.m. ET
10
 What’s the impact of the mandatory electronic filing rule change? Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
11
 Learn online how examiners approach unity of invention
1:00 p.m. ET
13
 Learn how to file your patent application using EFS-Web San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
17
 Learn how to search patents San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
18
 Patent Wednesday, Part 3 Patent Searching Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
18
 Learn to use DOCX in your patent applications
2:00 p.m. ET
January 2020
2
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
7
 Get in the Game at CES 2020: Stop by the USPTO and U.S. government partners exhibit Las Vegas, NV US
10:00 a.m. PT
7
 Advisory hours at The Commons on Champa Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
7
 National Inventors Hall of Fame inductee list announcement at CES 2020 Las Vegas, NV US
1:00 p.m. PT
8
 Get in the Game at CES 2020: Stop by the USPTO and U.S. government partners exhibit Las Vegas, NV US
10:00 a.m. PT
8
 Meet the Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
9
 USPTO director presents at TAMEST 2020 Annual Conference Dallas, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
9
 Small business owners: Learn to contract with the USPTO Washington, DC , DC US
9:00 a.m. ET
9
 Get in the Game at CES 2020: Stop by the USPTO and U.S. government partners exhibit Las Vegas, NV US
10:00 a.m. PT
10
 Get in the Game at CES 2020: Stop by the USPTO and U.S. government partners exhibit Las Vegas, NV US
10:00 a.m. PT
10
 Learn the basics of intellectual property with a focus on patents San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
10
 Tour the Silicon Valley USPTO San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
13
 IP basics at the Rocky Mountain Inventors Association Denver, CO US
7:00 p.m. MT
14
 Attend Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
14
 IP basics at the Rocky Mountain Inventors Association Denver, CO US
7:00 p.m. MT
15
 Patent Wednesday, Part one: Patent Process Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
15
 Patent Wednesday, part one: Patent Process Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
15
 Meet the Patent Experts: class three Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
15
 IP basics at the Rocky Mountain Inventors Association Denver, CO US
7:00 p.m. MT
16
 IP basics at the Rocky Mountain Inventors Association Denver, CO US
7:00 p.m. MT
17
 IP basics at the Rocky Mountain Inventors Association Denver, CO US
7:00 p.m. MT
18
 IP basics at the Rocky Mountain Inventors Association Denver, CO US
7:00 p.m. MT
19
 IP basics at the Rocky Mountain Inventors Association Denver, CO US
7:00 p.m. MT
20
 IP basics at the Rocky Mountain Inventors Association Denver, CO US
7:00 p.m. MT
21
 Learn about the USPTO from the patent pro bono team Seattle, WA US
3:30 p.m. PT
21
 IP basics at the Rocky Mountain Inventors Association Denver, CO US
7:00 p.m. MT
21
 Learn about pro bono resources for inventors and entrepreneurs Seattle , WA US
6:00 p.m. PT
22
 Professional Responsibility and Practice Before the US Patent and Trademark Office and the Patent Pro Bono Program Redmond, WA US
12:00 p.m. PT
22
 IP basics at the Rocky Mountain Inventors Association Denver, CO US
7:00 p.m. MT
23
 IP basics at the Rocky Mountain Inventors Association Denver, CO US
7:00 p.m. MT
24
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: The patent application process Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
24
 Learn how to search patents San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
24
 IP basics at the Rocky Mountain Inventors Association Denver, CO US
7:00 p.m. MT
27
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP Detroit, MI US
5:30 p.m. ET
28
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like an examiner (STEPP) 3-day course Miami Beach, FL US
8:30 a.m. ET
28
 Small business owners: Winter showcase small business seminar Alexandria, VA US
8:30 a.m. ET
28
 Attend the Biotechnology, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Partnership Meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
10:30 a.m. ET
29
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like an examiner (STEPP) 3-day course Miami Beach, FL US
8:30 a.m. ET
30
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like an examiner (STEPP) 3-day course Miami Beach, FL US
8:30 a.m. ET
30
 Colorado BioScience Association Roundtable Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
February 2020
4
 A conversation with Dean Kamen Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
11:00 a.m. ET
4
 Advisory hours at The Commons on Champa Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
5
 Texas regional office director and assistant director speak at State Bar of Texas annual meeting Houston, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
5
 Meet the Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
6
 Texas regional office director and assistant director speak at State Bar of Texas annual meeting Houston, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
6
 Patent Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
6
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
6
 Patents, trademarks, and your small business Los Angeles, CA US
2:00 p.m. PT
7
 Texas regional office director and assistant director speak at State Bar of Texas annual meeting Houston, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
7
 Attend the Trademark Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
7
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: Patent searching Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
7
 Learn about design patents San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
7
 Tour the Silicon Valley USPTO San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
11
 STOPfakes Roadshow Sacramento Sacramento, CA US
8:30 a.m. PT
11
 Attend Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
11
 Learn online how examiners approach examination of ranges
1:00 p.m. ET
11
 Trademark basics San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
11
 Trademark basics: What every business should know now not later Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
11
 Trademark Fundamentals Denver, CO US
3:00 p.m. MT
12
 Learn online how examiners approach examination of ranges
1:00 p.m. ET
12
 Trademark Basics: What every small business should know now, not later – Napa Napa, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
12
 Trademark Basics: What every small business should know now, not later – Santa Rosa Santa Rosa, CA US
5:30 p.m. PT
13
 STOPfakes Roadshow San Jose San Jose, CA US
8:30 a.m. PT
18
 Attend a Black History Month Celebration at the Midwest Regional USPTO Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
19
 Cincinnati entrepreneurs: Learn valuable IP basics Cincinnati, OH US
10:00 a.m. ET
19
 Patent Quality Chat webinar – Application readiness: Assessing incoming applications Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
19
 Patent Wednesday, Part two: Types of Patent Applications and How to File Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
19
 Learn how to search patents San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
19
 Meet the Patent Experts: class four Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
21
 Texas Regional USPTO director to speak at IP symposium Austin, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
21
 Patent Examiner Recruitment Open House - Atlanta Atlanta, GA US
9:00 a.m. ET
21
 Utah Bar Association's Annual IP Summit Salt Lake City, UT US
9:00 a.m. MT
21
 Learn how to draft a patent application San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
22
 Patent Examiner Recruitment Open House - Atlanta Atlanta, GA US
9:00 a.m. ET
24
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP Detroit, MI US
5:30 p.m. ET
25
 USPTO and Tuskegee University Black History Month celebration Tuskegee, AL US
1:00 p.m. CT
25
 Intellectual Property 101 Fort Collins, CO US
2:00 p.m. MT
25
 Protecting your IP in an online market Fort Collins, CO US
3:00 p.m. MT
26
 Small business owners: Learn to contract with the USPTO Alexandria, VA US
8:00 a.m. ET
26
 Copyright basics and considerations for entrepreneurs San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
26
 Copyright basics and considerations for entrepreneurs Denver, CO US
11:00 a.m. MT
26
 Copyright basics and considerations for entrepreneurs Dallas, TX US
12:00 p.m. CT
26
 USPTO roundtable on IP enforcement: what Alabama rights holders need to know Huntsville, AL US
1:00 p.m. CT
26
 Learn about prototypes and patents Pueblo, CO US
6:00 p.m. MT
27
 USPTO and Alabama A&M Black History Month celebration Huntsville, AL US
12:00 p.m. CT
27
 Federal Engineering Hiring Fair San Francisco, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
28
 Patent Examiner Recruitment Open House - Alexandria, VA Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
28
 Learn how to draft patent claims San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
29
 Patent Examiner Recruitment Open House - Alexandria, VA Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
March 2020
3
 2020 Women's Entrepreneurship Symposium Alexandria, VA US
12:30 p.m. ET
3
 Advisory hours at The Commons on Champa Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
4
 Meet the Trademark Experts Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
5
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
6
 Learn how to protect your IP abroad San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
6
 Attorneys: Learn how to protect your client's IP abroad Detroit, MI US
1:00 p.m. ET
6
 Tour the Silicon Valley USPTO San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
7
 Trademark searching for beginners Cincinnati, OH US
2:30 p.m. ET
10
 Attend Trademark Tuesday Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
10
 Maintaining your federal trademark registration San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
11
 Maintaining Your Trademark Registration -POSTPONED Denver, CO US
1:00 a.m. MT
14
 National Patent Application Drafting Competition, Midwest region - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
8:00 a.m. ET
14
 National Patent Application Drafting Competition, Alexandria - teleconference only Alexandria, VA US
8:00 a.m. ET
14
 National Patent Application Drafting Competition, Silicon Valley Region - teleconference only San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
14
 National Patent Application Drafting Competition, Texas region - teleconference only Dallas, TX US
11:00 a.m. CT
17
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner (STEPP) 3-day course - POSTPONED Seattle, WA US
8:30 a.m. ET
17
 Learn how to search patents -teleconference only San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
17
 Texas Regional Director Shimabuku speaks at IPWatchdog Con2020 - RESCHEDULED Richardson, TX US
3:30 p.m. CT
17
 SXSW 2020 panel discussion: Patents and Business, Begin with Nothing but an Idea - CANCELED Virtual and
Austin, TX US
3:30 p.m. CT
18
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner (STEPP) 3-day course - POSTPONED Seattle, WA US
8:30 a.m. ET
18
 Patent Wednesday, Part three: Patent Searching - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
18
 Options for Intellectual Property and Technology Dispute Resolution: Developments and Practice -CANCELED San Jose, CA US
12:30 p.m. PT
18
 Meet the Patent Experts: class five - CANCELED Dallas, TX US
3:30 p.m. CT
19
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner (STEPP) 3-day course - POSTPONED Seattle, WA US
8:30 a.m. ET
19
 China IP Road Show: Minneapolis - POSTPONED Minneapolis, MN US
12:00 p.m. CT
20
 Learn how to file your patent application using EFS-Web -RESCHEDULED San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
20
 SXSW 2020 panel discussion: Army Food Trucks? - CANCELED Virtual and
Austin, TX US
6:30 p.m. CT
23
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
5:30 p.m. ET
25
 China IP Road Show: Clearwater- POSTPONED Clearwater, FL US
9:00 a.m. ET
27
 2020 New Mexico Tech Inventors & Entrepreneurs Workshop - CANCELED Socorro, NM US
8:00 p.m. MT
April 2020
1
 Learn about mechanical disciplines at the TC 3600 and TC 3700 Customer Partnership Meeting - POSTPONED Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
1
 Meet the Trademark Experts - teleconference only Dallas, TX US
1:30 p.m. CT
2
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
3
 Learn the basics of intellectual property with a focus on patents -virtual only San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
3
 Tour the Silicon Valley USPTO -POSTPONED San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
7
 Developing the Digital Marketplace for Copyrighted Works (Fourth Public Meeting) - POSTPONED Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
10
 Learn how to search patents -virtual only San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
14
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training
11:00 a.m. ET
14
 Trademark Basics - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
14
 Learn online how examiners approach 35 U.S.C. 103 – Obviousness rejections
1:00 p.m. ET
15
 Small business owners: Learn to contract with the USPTO - POSTPONED Quantico, VA US
10:00 a.m. ET
15
 Learn about USPTO resources at the FIRST Championship Houston - CANCELED Houston, TX US
9:00 a.m. CT
15
 Patent Wednesday, part one: Patent Process - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
15
 Learn online how examiners approach 35 U.S.C. 103 – Obviousness rejections
1:00 p.m. ET
15
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class one - teleconference only Dallas, TX US
1:30 p.m. CT
16
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training
9:30 a.m. ET
16
 Learn about USPTO resources at the FIRST Championship Houston - CANCELED Houston, TX US
9:00 a.m. CT
17
 Learn about USPTO resources at the FIRST Championship Houston - CANCELED Houston, TX US
9:00 a.m. CT
17
 Learn about design patents -virtual only San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
17
 Attend the Trademark Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
1:00 p.m. ET
18
 Learn about USPTO resources at the FIRST Championship Houston - CANCELED Houston, TX US
9:00 a.m. CT
20
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like an examiner (STEPP) 3-day course - POSTPONED San Juan, PR US
8:30 a.m. ET
21
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like an examiner (STEPP) 3-day course - POSTPONED San Juan, PR US
8:30 a.m. ET
21
 International Patent Cooperation Initiatives - Patent Quality Chat webinar Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
21
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training
1:00 p.m. ET
22
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like an examiner (STEPP) 3-day course - POSTPONED San Juan, PR US
8:30 a.m. ET
23
 Attend the 14th Annual Design Day - CANCELED Alexandria, VA US
8:00 a.m. ET
23
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training
1:00 p.m. ET
23
 Your patent questions answered by the Patent Pro Bono Program California Lawyers for the Arts - webinar Virtual
11:00 a.m. PT
24
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: The patent application process - teleconference only Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
27
 DOCX filing and Patent Center update - Webinar series
11:00 a.m. ET
27
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
5:30 p.m. ET
28
 Gender Diversity in Innovation Toolkit Virtual Roadshow - teleconference only
2:00 p.m. ET
May 2020
1
 Everything you need to know about appearing before PTAB these days Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
1
 Learn how to draft a patent application -virtual only San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
1
 Professional responsibility and ethics - teleconference only Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
1
 Professional responsibility and ethics - teleconference only Virtual and
Denver, CO US
11:00 a.m. MT
1
 Professional responsibility and ethics - teleconference only Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
1
 Tour the Silicon Valley USPTO -POSTPONED San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
5
 Learn how to search patents -virtual only San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
5
 IP protection during and after the Pandemic - webcast Virtual and
Denver, CO US
1:30 p.m. MT
6
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn the critical role IP plays in building your business
10:00 a.m. ET
6
 Meet the Trademark Experts - teleconference only Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
7
 Highlights from the field: Current IP developments in China
9:00 a.m. ET
7
 Patent Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
11:00 a.m. ET
7
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
7
 Learn about the USPTO's nationwide Patent Pro Bono Program
1:00 p.m. ET
8
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: Patent searching - teleconference only Virtual and
Denver, CO US
10:00 a.m. MT
12
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like an examiner (STEPP) 3-day course - POSTPONED Boston, MA US
8:30 a.m. ET
12
 Trademark Basics - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
12
 Trademark basics - virtual only San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
12
 Trademark Fundamentals - teleconference only Virtual and
Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
13
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like an examiner (STEPP) 3-day course - POSTPONED Boston, MA US
8:30 a.m. ET
13
 Learn about the USPTO's Nationwide Pro Bono Program - webinar Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
14
 Learn to argue before PTAB Virtual
12:00 a.m. ET
14
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like an examiner (STEPP) 3-day course - POSTPONED Boston, MA US
8:30 a.m. ET
14
 Small business owners: Learn to contract with the USPTO - POSTPONED Fort Belvoir, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
14
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training
1:00 p.m. ET
15
 Learn how to draft patent claims -virtual only San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
15
 Learn how to draft patent claims - teleconference only Virtual and
Denver, CO US
11:00 a.m. MT
18
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
5:30 p.m. ET
19
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training
1:00 p.m. ET
20
 Learn how to use IP to protect and grow your business at Addison Treehouse - CANCELED Addison, TX US
9:00 a.m. CT
20
 Patent Wednesday, part two: Types of Patent Applications and How to File - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
20
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class two - teleconference only Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
20
 Learn how to draft a patent application - POSTPONED San Diego, CA US
2:00 p.m. PT
20
 Learn about IP basics and patent applications - virtual only San Diego, CA US
2:00 p.m. PT
26
 Tuesday, May 26: A USPTO Speaker Series conversation with Steve Young Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
27
 Trademark basics - virtual only San Diego, CA US
2:00 p.m. PT
28
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training
1:00 p.m. ET
June 2020
1
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training
1:00 p.m. ET
4
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
4
 Learn about the USPTO's nationwide Patent Pro Bono Program
1:00 p.m. ET
5
 Learn how to protect your IP abroad -virtual only San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
5
 Learn how to protect your IP abroad - teleconference only
1:00 p.m. ET
5
 Learn how to protect your IP abroad - teleconference only Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
5
 Learn how to protect your IP abroad–via teleconference
12:00 p.m. CT
5
 Tour the Silicon Valley USPTO -POSTPONED San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
9
 2020 Business Methods Partnership Meeting - POSTPONED Alexandria, VA US
10:00 a.m. ET
9
 Trademark Basics - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
9
 Learn online how examiners approach double patenting
1:00 p.m. ET
9
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training
1:00 p.m. ET
9
 Maintaining your federal trademark registration -virtual only San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
9
 Maintaining your trademark registration - teleconference only Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
9
 Maintaining your federal trademark registration - teleconference only
2:00 p.m. CT
9
 Trademarks Webinar Series: Madrid Protocol Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
10
 Learn online how examiners approach double patenting
1:00 p.m. ET
10
 Learn how to draft a patent application - virtual only San Diego, CA US
2:00 p.m. PT
11
 Learn about new developments in AIA trials Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 Learn online how examiners approach double patenting
1:00 p.m. ET
12
 Learn how to file your patent application using EFS-Web - virtual only San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
12
 Learn how to file your patent application using EFS-Web - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
1:00 p.m. ET
12
 Learn how to file your patent application using EFS-Web - virtual only Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
15
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training
1:00 p.m. ET
16
 Copyright basics and considerations for entrepreneurs and small businesses - Virtual only
1:00 p.m. ET
16
 Top trademark and copyright cases in China: What rights holders need to know Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
17
 Patent Wednesday, Part three: Patent Searching - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
12:30 p.m. ET
17
 Trademark application walk-through - virtual only San Diego, CA US
2:00 p.m. PT
18
 Trademark Boot Camp – Nuts and bolts of trademark law Virtual and
Dallas, TX US
8:15 a.m. CT
18
 Learn to argue before PTAB Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
18
 Trademark Boot Camp – Practicing before TTAB: Attend hearings and chat with judges Virtual and
Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
19
 IP basics and USPTO resources for SBIR/STTR applicants and support organizations
12:00 p.m. ET
19
 Learn about USPTO resources available to small businesses Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
19
 Learn how to search patents -virtual only San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
19
 Professional responsibility and ethics - teleconference only
1:00 p.m. ET
22
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP - teleconference only Detroit, MI US
5:30 p.m. ET
23
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: Patent searching Virtual
2:30 p.m. ET
24
 Learn about the USPTO's nationwide Pro Bono Program – webinar Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
25
 State Bar of Texas annual meeting - CANCELED Dallas, TX US
7:00 a.m. CT
25
 Learn to argue before PTAB Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
25
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
26
 State Bar of Texas annual meeting - CANCELED Dallas, TX US
7:00 a.m. CT
July 2020
1
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
2
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources - teleconference only Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
9
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
9
 Learn to protect your IP on a reduced budget Virtual
12:00 p.m. PT
10
 Learn the basics of intellectual property with a focus on patents Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
10
 Tour the Silicon Valley USPTO -POSTPONED San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
13
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
14
 Trademark Basics - teleconference only Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
15
 Patent Wednesday, part one: Patent Process - teleconference only Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
15
 Intellectual Property 101
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 18th Rocky Mountain IP Institute PLUS - virtual conference Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
17
 Learn how to search patents Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
17
 18th Rocky Mountain IP Institute PLUS - virtual conference Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
17
 Intellectual Property Fundamentals 2020 - virtual conference Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
18
 18th Rocky Mountain IP Institute PLUS - virtual conference Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
19
 18th Rocky Mountain IP Institute PLUS - virtual conference Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
20
 18th Rocky Mountain IP Institute PLUS - virtual conference Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
21
 18th Rocky Mountain IP Institute PLUS - virtual conference Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
22
 18th Rocky Mountain IP Institute PLUS - virtual conference Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
23
 Using overlapping IP rights to protect your products in China Virtual
10:30 a.m. ET
23
 Learn from PTAB about the USPTO's prioritized programs Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
23
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
23
 18th Rocky Mountain IP Institute PLUS - virtual conference Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
24
 Learn about design patents Virtual and
San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
24
 Learn about design patents - virtual Virtual and
Denver, CO US
11:00 a.m. MT
24
 Learn about design patents Virtual and
Dallas, TX US
12:00 p.m. CT
24
 Attend the Trademark Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
24
 Learn about design patents Virtual and
Detroit, MI US
1:00 p.m. ET
24
 Learn about design patents Virtual and
Alexandria , VA US
1:00 p.m. ET
24
 18th Rocky Mountain IP Institute PLUS - virtual conference Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
25
 18th Rocky Mountain IP Institute PLUS - virtual conference Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
26
 18th Rocky Mountain IP Institute PLUS - virtual conference Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
27
 18th Rocky Mountain IP Institute PLUS - virtual conference Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
27
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP - teleconference only Virtual
5:30 p.m. ET
28
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner (STEPP) three-day course - CANCELED Minneapolis, MN US
8:30 a.m. CT
28
 18th Rocky Mountain IP Institute PLUS - virtual conference Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
29
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner (STEPP) three-day course - CANCELED Minneapolis, MN US
8:30 a.m. CT
29
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
29
 18th Rocky Mountain IP Institute PLUS - virtual conference Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
30
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner (STEPP) three-day course - CANCELED Minneapolis, MN US
8:30 a.m. CT
30
 18th Rocky Mountain IP Institute PLUS - virtual conference Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
31
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: IP basics - virtual Virtual
10:00 a.m. MT
31
 18th Rocky Mountain IP Institute PLUS - virtual conference Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
August 2020
1
 18th Rocky Mountain IP Institute PLUS - virtual conference Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
2
 18th Rocky Mountain IP Institute PLUS - virtual conference Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
3
 18th Rocky Mountain IP Institute PLUS - virtual conference Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
4
 18th Rocky Mountain IP Institute PLUS - virtual conference Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
5
 Meet the Trademark Experts
12:30 p.m. CT
5
 18th Rocky Mountain IP Institute PLUS - virtual conference Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
6
 Learn how to file a patent Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
6
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources - teleconference only Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 18th Rocky Mountain IP Institute PLUS - virtual conference Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
7
 Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
7
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: Learn how to draft a patent application - virtual Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
7
 Mock argument practicum
1:00 p.m. ET
7
 Tour the Silicon Valley USPTO -POSTPONED San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
7
 Check out USPTO resources for independent inventors, small business owners, and entrepreneurs Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
10
 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Virtual Road Tour Virtual
12:15 p.m. MT
11
 Technology Center 2800 Virtual Customer Partnership Meeting
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 Trademark Basics - teleconference only Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
11
 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Virtual Road Tour Virtual
12:15 p.m. MT
11
 Trademark basics Virtual
12:00 p.m. PT
11
 Trademark fundamentals - virtual Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
12
 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Virtual Road Tour Virtual
12:15 p.m. MT
13
 Patent Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual
10:30 a.m. ET
13
 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Virtual Road Tour Virtual
12:15 p.m. MT
14
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching - virtual Virtual
10:00 a.m. MT
14
 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Virtual Road Tour Virtual
12:15 p.m. MT
18
 Learn how to search patents Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
19
 Patent Wednesday, part two: Types of Patent Applications and How to File - teleconference only Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
19
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class three Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
21
 Patent Public Advisory Committe executive session
3:00 p.m. ET
22
 Invention-Con 2020: Your IP: A power tool for building success Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
24
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP - teleconference only Virtual
5:30 p.m. ET
26
 Learn to search trademarks using USPTO resources Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
27
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
28
 Learn how to draft patent claims Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
September 2020
2
 Meet the Trademark Experts Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
3
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources - teleconference only Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
3
 Learn the intricacies of ex parte appeals from PTAB judges Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
4
 Tour the Silicon Valley USPTO -POSTPONED San Jose, CA US
12:00 p.m. PT
8
 Trademark Basics - teleconference only Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
8
 Maintaining your federal trademark registration Virtual
12:00 p.m. PT
8
 Maintaining your trademark registration Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
10
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
11
 Learn how to protect your IP abroad Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
11
 Learn how to protect your IP abroad - virtual Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
11
 Learn how to protect your IP abroad Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
11
 2020 Patent Public Advisory Committee annual report discussion Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
14
 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Virtual Road Tour Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
14
 Inaugural meeting of the National Council for Expanding American Innovation
1:00 p.m. ET
15
 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Virtual Road Tour Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
15
 Safeguarding Trade Secrets in China’s Changing IP Landscape Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
16
 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Virtual Road Tour Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
16
 Patent Wednesday, part three: Patent Searching - teleconference only Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
16
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class four Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
17
 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Virtual Road Tour Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
17
 Attend the Biotechnology, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical Partnership Meeting Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
17
 Watch the 2020 Patents for Humanity awards ceremony Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
18
 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Virtual Road Tour Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
18
 Learn how to file your patent application using EFS-Web Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
18
 Learn how to file your patent application using EFS-Web - virtual Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
21
 Learn about helpful resources for innovators during Virtual National HBCU Week 2020 Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
22
 Virtual Women's Global Trade Empowerment Forum Virtual and
Dallas, TX US
11:00 a.m. CT
22
 2020 Patent Public Advisory Committee annual report discussion Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
22
 Demystifying the Patent Petition Process Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
23
 Promoting innovation in the life science sector and supporting pro-competitive collaborations: The role of intellectual property Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
24
 Promoting innovation in the life science sector and supporting pro-competitive collaborations: The role of intellectual property Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
24
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
28
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP - teleconference only Virtual
5:30 p.m. ET
29
 Learn how to search patents Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
29
 K-12 Education IP Workshop Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
30
 K-12 IP Education Office Hours Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
October 2020
1
 National Patent Application Drafting Competition
8:00 a.m. ET
1
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
1
 Career Mingle Virtual Conference and Job Fair Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
2
 Career Mingle Virtual Conference and Job Fair Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
3
 Career Mingle Virtual Conference and Job Fair Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 2020 Hispanic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
7
 Meet the Trademark Experts Virtual and
Dallas, TX US
12:30 p.m. CT
8
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
9
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: Patent searching Virtual
10:00 a.m. MT
9
 Mock argument practicum
1:00 p.m. ET
13
 Attend a National Council for Expanding American Innovation virtual launch Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
13
 Trademark Basics Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
13
 Trademark fundamentals Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
15
 Hear from USPTO experts at the State Bar of Texas Advanced Intellectual Property Litigation Course Virtual
8:00 a.m. CT
15
 Small business owners: Find opportunities at the 30th Annual Government Procurement Conference – NEW DATE Virtual
10:00 a.m. ET
16
 Small business owners: Find opportunities at the AUSA's small business seminar and matchmaking event Virtual
8:00 a.m. ET
16
 Hear from USPTO experts at the State Bar of Texas Advanced Intellectual Property Litigation Course Virtual
8:00 a.m. CT
16
 Learn about design patents Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
16
 2020 Patent Public Advisory Committee annual report discussion Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
17
 2021 National Patent Application Drafting Competition Information Session Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
20
 How the U.S. government can help companies protect and enforce their IP in China Virtual
10:00 a.m. ET
21
 Patent Wednesday, part one: Patent Process Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
21
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class five Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
21
 A USPTO Speaker Series fireside chat with Dr. Marian Rogers Croak Virtual
3:30 p.m. ET
22
 Director Iancu kicks off AIPLA Annual Meeting 2020 Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
22
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
22
 Learn to protect your IP on a reduced budget Virtual
12:00 p.m. PT
22
 Copyright basics and considerations for entrepreneurs Virtual
2:00 p.m. PT
24
 Senator Enzi's Conference: The Business case for intellectual property Virtual
11:15 a.m. MT
26
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP Virtual
5:30 p.m. ET
27
 2020 Veterans Innovation and Entrepreneurship program Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
27
 STEM Briefing: Invention Education
1:30 p.m. ET
27
 Learn to search trademarks using USPTO resources Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
27
 #HBCUtoUSPTO Twitter Chat Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
27
 Boise Startup Week: Pitfalls and resources for creatives Virtual
2:00 p.m. MT
27
 Intellectual Property (IP) Workshop for K12 Educators
6:00 p.m. ET
28
 K-12 IP Education Office Hours
3:00 p.m. ET
29
 Pro bono, ProBoPat, and the USPTO Virtual
4:00 p.m. MT
30
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
30
 Attend the Trademark Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
November 2020
2
 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Virtual Road Tour Southern Region Virtual
8:00 a.m. CT
3
 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Virtual Road Tour Southern Region Virtual
8:00 a.m. CT
4
 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Virtual Road Tour Southern Region Virtual
8:00 a.m. CT
4
 Meet the Trademark Experts Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
5
 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Virtual Road Tour Southern Region Virtual
8:00 a.m. CT
5
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
5
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
6
 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Virtual Road Tour Southern Region Virtual
8:00 a.m. CT
7
 2021 National Patent Application Drafting Competition: Prior art search class Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
9
 USPTO Director Andrei Iancu to speak at 58th Annual Conference on Intellectual Property Law Virtual
9:00 a.m. CT
10
 Get the USPTO to SXSW Online 2021
8:00 a.m. ET
10
 USPTO Director Andrei Iancu to speak at 58th Annual Conference on Intellectual Property Law Virtual
9:00 a.m. CT
10
 Trademark Basics Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
10
 Learn from USPTO representatives at the Innovate Mississippi Accelerate Conference Jackson, MS US
1:00 p.m. CT
10
 Trademark Application Walk-through Virtual
12:00 p.m. PT
10
 Trademark practitioners: learn about representation, signatures, and ethical issues in trademark cases Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
11
 Get the USPTO to SXSW Online 2021
8:00 a.m. ET
11
 Meet USPTO representatives during Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week (BREW) 2020 Virtual
9:00 a.m. CT
11
 Learn from USPTO representatives at the Innovate Mississippi Accelerate Conference Jackson, MS US
1:00 p.m. CT
12
 Get the USPTO to SXSW Online 2021
8:00 a.m. ET
12
 Meet USPTO representatives during Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week (BREW) 2020 Virtual
9:00 a.m. CT
13
 Get the USPTO to SXSW Online 2021
8:00 a.m. ET
13
 Meet USPTO representatives during Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week (BREW) 2020 Virtual
9:00 a.m. CT
13
 The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft patent claims Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
14
 Get the USPTO to SXSW Online 2021
8:00 a.m. ET
14
 2021 National Patent Application Drafting Competition: Claims drafting course Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
15
 Get the USPTO to SXSW Online 2021
8:00 a.m. ET
16
 Get the USPTO to SXSW Online 2021
8:00 a.m. ET
17
 Get the USPTO to SXSW Online 2021
8:00 a.m. ET
18
 Get the USPTO to SXSW Online 2021
8:00 a.m. ET
18
 Patent Wednesday, part two: Types of Patent Applications and How to File Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
18
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class one Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
18
 Putting COVID-19 vaccine research in perspective: Learning from the past Virtual
2:30 p.m. ET
19
 Get the USPTO to SXSW Online 2021
8:00 a.m. ET
19
 Patent Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
19
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
20
 Get the USPTO to SXSW Online 2021
8:00 a.m. ET
20
 Learn how to protect your IP abroad Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
23
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP Virtual
5:30 p.m. ET
24
 Intellectual Property (IP) Workshop for K12 Educators
6:00 p.m. ET
25
 K-12 IP Education Office Hours
3:00 p.m. ET
December 2020
2
 Meet the Trademark Experts Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
3
 Trends in trademarks at the USPTO and the Israel Patent Office Virtual
10:00 a.m. ET
3
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
4
 The Path to a Patent, Part V: Learn how to file your patent application using EFS-Web Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
8
 Trademark Basics Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
8
 Maintaining your federal trademark registration Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
10
 Learn about multiple petitions, motions to amend, and SOP2-related forms Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
10
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
12
 Patent Prosecution Boot Camp, Module One Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
15
 The 14th annual USPTO-GIPC IP attaché roundtable
8:30 a.m. ET
15
 Understanding patenting in China Virtual
10:00 a.m. ET
16
 Patent Wednesday, part three: Patent Searching Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
28
 Parkman Branch Library Program: Learn about IP Virtual
5:30 p.m. ET
January 2021
6
 Meet the Trademark Experts Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
7
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
8
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: IP basics Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
12
 Trademark fundamentals Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
12
 Intellectual Property 101 Virtual
1:00 p.m. PT
14
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
21
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class Two Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
21
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: How to draft provisional patent applications Virtual
11:30 a.m. MT
22
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
23
 Patent Prosecution Boot Camp, Module Two Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
26
 Learn online how examiners approach After Final Practice Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
26
 Intellectual Property (IP) Workshop for K12 Educators
6:00 p.m. ET
27
 Learn online how examiners approach After Final Practice Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
27
 K-12 IP Education Office Hours
3:00 p.m. ET
27
 Do You Know @USPTO - January Edition: Pursue invention protection using the Pro Bono Program Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
28
 Learn about recent developments for AIA trials Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
28
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
28
 Learn online how examiners approach After Final Practice Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
29
 The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
29
 Avoiding common IP pitfalls for small business owners Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
February 2021
2
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
4
 China IP Basics, Part 1: Protecting your patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
4
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Patent Prosecution Boot Camp, Module Three Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
9
 International forum on protection of industrial designs Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
9
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
10
 Black History Month celebration: Three contemporary Black women inventors
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 Patent Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
11
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
12
 Black History Month celebration: A focus on business — The collaboration between cartoonist and illustrator Liz Montague and Google art director Angelica McKinley Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 The Path to a Patent, Part V: Learn how to draft patent claims Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
16
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Application requirements Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class Three Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
17
 Do You Know @USPTO – February edition: Patenting food Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
18
 Learn about recent developments for ex parte appeals Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
18
 Copyright basics and considerations for entrepreneurs and small businesses Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
19
 Utah Bar Association's Annual IP Summit Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
20
 Patent Prosecution Boot Camp, Module Four Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
23
 Learn online how examiners approach petitions practice Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
23
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application filing walk-through Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
23
 Noche de Ciencias 2021 Virtual
5:30 p.m. ET
23
 Intellectual Property (IP) Workshop for K12 Educators Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
24
 Learn online how examiners approach petitions practice Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
24
 K-12 IP Education Office Hours Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
25
 Learn online how examiners approach petitions practice Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
25
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
25
 Wine & IP: A Conversation with Black Wine Professionals Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
25
 Noche de Ciencias 2021 Virtual
5:30 p.m. ET
26
 The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Learn how to protect your IP abroad Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
March 2021
1
 Roundtable on the implementation of the Trademark Modernization Act
1:00 p.m. ET
2
 Small business owners: Learn to contract with the USPTO Virtual
8:30 a.m. ET
2
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
3
 Small business owners: Learn to contract with the USPTO Virtual
8:30 a.m. ET
3
 2021 Women's Entrepreneurship Symposium kickoff Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
4
 Small business owners: Learn to contract with the USPTO Virtual
8:30 a.m. ET
4
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
4
 Protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights in Southeast Asia: what small businesses need to know Virtual
7:00 p.m. ET
5
 Learn to protect your IP on a budget Virtual
12:00 p.m. PT
9
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Registration process overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 Attend online: #USPTOJobs | 2021 Patent examiner recruitment open house Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
10
 2021 Women's Entrepreneurship Symposium: Pathways to invention, entrepreneurship, and STEM careers for K-12 and beyond Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 The Path to a Patent, Part VII: Learn how to file your patent application using EFS-Web Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
12
 Attend the Trademark Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
16
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 2021 Women's Entrepreneurship Symposium: Resources for protecting your intellectual property Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
17
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class Four Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
18
 China IP Basics, Part 2: Enforcing your intellectual property rights Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
18
 PTAB webinar about AIA motions practice Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
19
 Learn about design patents Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
19
 How to prepare for a PTAB oral argument Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
22
 USPTO symposium on entity resolution Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
23
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
24
 USPTO symposium on entity resolution Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
24
 Conducting an effective patent examiner interview Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
24
 2021 Women's Entrepreneurship Symposium: Investing in innovation Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
24
 Wine & IP: Women's History in the Wine Industry Virtual
5:00 p.m. ET
25
 Differing Abilities in STEM Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
26
 USPTO symposium on entity resolution Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
26
 Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and support after filing Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
30
 Trademark specimens overview for experienced filers Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
30
 Intellectual Property (IP) Workshop for K12 Educators Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
31
 Women Veterans Small Business Summit: Learn to contract with the USPTO Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
31
 35 U.S.C. 112(f) Training for Patent Practitioners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
31
 2021 Women's Entrepreneurship Symposium: Lessons from successful innovative women
12:00 p.m. ET
31
 Do You Know @USPTO – March edition: Trademarks in sports Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
31
 K-12 IP education office hours
3:00 p.m. ET
April 2021
1
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
1
 NCEAI Innovation Chat: Creating Innovators Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
2
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: IP basics Virtual
12:00 p.m. CT
5
 The “Perfect” Oral Argument Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
6
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
7
 Attend the TC 2400 Cybersecurity Partnership meeting Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
7
 “A Chance to Survive:” 28th Annual Federal Inter-Agency Holocaust Remembrance Program Virtual
11:30 a.m. ET
7
 Patent Prosecution Boot Camp - Module One Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
9
 2021 National Patent Application Drafting Competition national round Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
13
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
15
 Montana Webinars: Patent and Trademark updates from the USPTO Virtual
12:00 p.m. MT
16
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: How to draft provisional patent applications Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
20
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Application requirements Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
21
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class Five Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
21
 Patent Prosecution Boot Camp - Module Two Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
22
 Learn about remote hearings Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
22
 Attend the 14th Annual Design Day Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
22
 Conducting an effective patent examiner interview - Colorado Bar IP Section Virtual
12:00 p.m. MT
22
 Wine & IP: Green Patents in Vinification Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
26
 World IP Day: Taking your ideas to market Virtual
7:45 a.m. PT
26
 World Intellectual Property Day 2021 Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
26
 California Lawyers for the Arts - World IP Day Patent Workshop and Clinic Virtual
5:00 p.m. PT
27
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application filing walk-through Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
27
 CSU Demo Day Symposium Virtual
12:00 p.m. MT
27
 Intellectual Property (IP) Workshop for K12 Educators Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
28
 Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology for Small Businesses – Virtual Event Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
28
 K-12 IP education office hours
3:00 p.m. ET
29
 Patent Basics: UMass MSBDC Virtual
10:00 a.m. ET
29
 Attend Patent Center and DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
29
 Do You Know @USPTO April edition: plant patents Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
29
 IP strategy is a global business strategy Virtual
2:00 p.m. PT
30
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
May 2021
4
 IP basics for innovators and entrepreneurs
10:00 a.m. ET
4
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
5
 Patent Prosecution Boot Camp - Module Three Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
6
 Introduction to the Federal Trademark Registration Process Virtual
9:00 a.m. CT
6
 Filing a Provisional and Non-Provisional Patent Application Virtual
10:00 a.m. ET
6
 Patent Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
6
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Patent basics Virtual
9:00 a.m. PT
6
 Design Webinar Series: Consumer products and fashion Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
6
 Conducting an effective patent examiner interview - Utah Bar IP Section Virtual
12:00 p.m. MT
11
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Registration process overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
11
 Patents & Prototypes Virtual
4:00 p.m. MT
12
 Innovative Lives: Sarah Will and Mike Schultz Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
13
 Learn about preparing an appeal brief Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
13
 Copyright and the visual arts: Current issues Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
13
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
14
 Meet top Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander inventors Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
14
 The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
18
 LEAP first anniversary event Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
18
 USPTO's Collaborative Search Pilot Program (CSP) information session Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
19
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class One Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
19
 Patent Prosecution Boot Camp - Module Four Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
20
 USPTO Resources for Inventors, Innovators and Entrepreneurs: UMass MSBDC Virtual
10:00 a.m. ET
20
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
20
 Design Webinar Series: Healthcare and fitness Virtual
12:00 p.m. CT
20
 Wine & IP: plant patents and the discovery of adaptable hybrid grapes Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
21
 USPTO at the Kansas Bar Association's Midwest IP Institute Virtual
10:00 a.m. MT
21
 The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
21
 Attend the Trademark Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
24
 USPTO's Collaborative Search Pilot Program (CSP) information session Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
25
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
25
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
25
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
26
 K-12 IP education office hours Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
26
 USPTO's Collaborative Search Pilot Program (CSP) information session Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
27
 An inventor’s journey to the Hall of Fame
1:00 p.m. ET
27
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
27
 Do You Know @USPTO – Celebrate National Inventor’s Month with USPTO Historian Adam Bisno Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
June 2021
1
 Roundtable on the notice of proposed rulemaking on the Trademark Modernization Act
1:00 p.m. ET
1
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
2
 Intellectual Property Fundamentals 2021 - Virtual Conference Virtual
9:30 a.m. MT
2
 National Medal of Technology and Innovation (NMTI) Webinar 2021 Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
2
 History's Hand: Inventor's Mind Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
3
 19th Rocky Mountain IP and Technology Institute - virtual conference Virtual
9:00 a.m. MT
3
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
3
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
3
 Understanding the trademark Post Registration Audit Program Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
4
 19th Rocky Mountain IP and Technology Institute - virtual conference Virtual
9:00 a.m. MT
4
 Learn about design patents Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
8
 Protecting and enforcing your clients’ intellectual property overseas: A conversation with the USPTO’s IP attachés Virtual
9:00 a.m. CT
8
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
8
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 2021 Business Methods Partnership Meeting Virtual
10:00 a.m. ET
9
 The important role of IP attachés: A career panel for law students Virtual
10:30 a.m. CT
9
 History's Hand: Inventor's Mind Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
10
 Design Webinar Series: Vehicles Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
10
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
11
 The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Learn how to protect your IP abroad Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
11
 Trademarks and the Games: A fireside chat about intellectual property and the Olympics
3:00 p.m. ET
14
 Final roundtable on the notice of proposed rulemaking on the Trademark Modernization Act
1:00 p.m. ET
15
 Attend the Biotechnology, Chemical and Pharmaceutical (BCP) Partnership meeting Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
15
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
15
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 Attend the Biotechnology, Chemical and Pharmaceutical (BCP) Partnership meeting Virtual
12:30 p.m. ET
16
 History's Hand: Inventor's Mind Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
17
 Lanham Act 75th anniversary celebration Virtual
9:00 a.m. CT
17
 Mechanics of admission to practice before the PTAB Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
17
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
17
 Launch your career today! Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
17
 Wine & IP: Geographical indications, international policy and the intersection with trademarks Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
18
 Lanham Act 75th anniversary celebration Virtual
9:00 a.m. CT
22
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
22
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
23
 History's Hand: Inventor's Mind Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
24
 Design Webinar Series: Electronics and user interfaces Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
24
 China IP: Quarterly legislation and case law update Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
24
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
25
 The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and support after filing Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
29
 Proud Innovation – Learn from LGBTQ+ innovators Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
29
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
29
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
29
 Intellectual Property (IP) Workshop for K12 Educators Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
30
 The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using EFS-Web and Patent Center Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
30
 Beyond registration: Taking your copyright and trademark rights to the next level Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
30
 History's Hand: Inventor's Mind Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
30
 K-12 IP education office hours Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
July 2021
1
 Learn about the interim Director review process following U.S. v. Arthrex, Inc. Virtual
10:00 a.m. ET
1
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
8
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: IP basics Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
8
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
13
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 Fundamentos de la propiedad intelectual Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
14
 Recursos útiles para inventores y emprendedores Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
15
 Learn about your options after a final rejection Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
15
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications Virtual
12:00 p.m. CT
15
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
15
 Wine & IP: American viticultural area and labeling with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
19
 Don’t burn your brand: intellectual property for restaurants
2:00 p.m. ET
20
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
20
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
21
 New ways of working at the USPTO Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
21
 Fundamentos básicos de las patentes Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
22
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
22
 Fundamentos básicos de las marcas registradas Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
27
 Lanham Act 75th anniversary celebration Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
27
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
27
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
29
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
29
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
29
 Do You Know @USPTO – July edition: Patent and Trademark Resource Centers Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
30
 Attend the Trademark Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
August 2021
3
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
3
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
5
 Patent Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
5
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
5
 The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
5
 IP enforcement: Overview for artists and creative organizations Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
5
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
10
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
10
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
12
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
12
 Wine & IP: Resources and policy from the United States Department of Agriculture Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
17
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
17
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
18
 Invention-Con 2021: Capitalizing on your intellectual property Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
18
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class Two Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
18
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
19
 Invention-Con 2021: Capitalizing on your intellectual property Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
19
 Learn about the PTAB Judicial Law Clerk Program Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
19
 The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
19
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
20
 Fourteenth Annual Conference on Innovation Economics Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
20
 Invention-Con 2021: Capitalizing on your intellectual property Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
20
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
1:00 p.m. MT
24
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
24
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
26
 Inside PTAB–an educational webinar Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
26
 Inaugural Inventor Hour webinar Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
26
 The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Learn how to protect your IP abroad Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
26
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
26
 Do You Know @USPTO - August edition: Office of Patents Stakeholder Experience Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
31
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
31
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
September 2021
2
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
2
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
7
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
1:00 p.m. UTC +1
7
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
8
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
1:00 p.m. UTC +1
8
 LEAP webinar: Preparing for your AIA argument Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
9
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
1:00 p.m. UTC +1
9
 The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using EFS-Web Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
9
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
10
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
1:00 p.m. UTC +1
10
 LEAP AIA trials mock argument
1:00 p.m. ET
14
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
14
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
15
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class Three Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
16
 The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and support after filing Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
16
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 LEAP webinar: AIA oral argument encore Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
21
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
21
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
23
 PTAB Inventor Hour webinar - Episode 2 Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
23
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
23
 Learn about design patents Virtual
12:00 p.m. MT
23
 Overview of the USPTO's trademark register protection initiatives
3:00 p.m. ET
23
 Do You Know @USPTO – September edition: Back to school with the USPTO’s Office of Education Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
28
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
28
 Intellectual Property (IP) Workshop for K12 Educators Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
29
 Women Athletes Inspiring your Entrepreneurship & IP Journey Virtual and
Dallas, TX US
12:00 p.m. CT
30
 PTAB Boardside Chat: Evaluating common arguments Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
30
 China IP: Quarterly legislation and case law update Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
30
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
October 2021
5
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
5
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
6
 Fundamentos de la propiedad intelectual Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
6
 Intellectual property fundamentals Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
7
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: IP basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
7
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
12
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 Recursos útiles para inventores y emprendedores Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
13
 2021 Hispanic Innovation and Entrepreneurship program Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
13
 USPTO resources for inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
14
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
14
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
15
 Attend the Trademark Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual
10:00 a.m. ET
19
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
19
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
20
 Fundamentos básicos de las patentes Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
20
 Patent basics Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
20
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class Four Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
20
 Wine & IP: Office of Policy and International Affairs on China IP & wine Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
21
 Learn about the Office of the Solicitor at the USPTO
12:00 p.m. ET
21
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
21
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
26
 Copyright law and machine learning for AI: Where are we and where are we going? Washington, DC US
10:00 a.m. ET
26
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
26
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
26
 Intellectual Property (IP) Workshop for K12 Educators Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
27
 Fundamentos básicos de las marcas registradas Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
27
 Trademark basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
27
 K-12 IP education office hours Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
28
 E-commerce and China: Strategies for fighting online counterfeits, Part 1 Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
28
 PTAB Inventor Hour webinar - Episode 3 Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
28
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
28
 USPTO resources for SBIR/STTR applicants
3:00 p.m. ET
31
 2022 National Patent Application Drafting Competition
8:00 a.m. ET
November 2021
2
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
2
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
3
 Aprenda como proteger su tecnología en el extranjero Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
3
 Learn how to protect your technology abroad Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
4
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
4
 The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
9
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 2021 Veterans Innovation and Entrepreneurship program Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 International exchange: Promoting the inclusion of women in intellectual property Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
17
 Meet the Patent Experts: Class Five Virtual
12:30 p.m. CT
17
 Wine & IP: Trademark your winery brand Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
18
 Patent Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
18
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
18
 Do You Know @USPTO – November edition: Anti-counterfeiting campaign Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
23
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
23
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
30
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
30
 Intellectual Property (IP) Workshop for K-12 Educators Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
December 2021
1
 K-12 IP education office hours Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
2
 E-commerce and China: Strategies for fighting online counterfeits, Part 2 Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
2
 Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
2
 The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Learn how to protect your IP abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
2
 Preparing an effective letter of protest
3:00 p.m. ET
7
 Diversity in innovation: Best practices Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 Learn about design patents Virtual
12:00 p.m. MT
9
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
9
 The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 Wine & IP: Copyright and publications Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
14
 15th annual USPTO-GIPC IP attaché roundtable Virtual
8:30 a.m. ET
14
 Discussions on diversity in innovation Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
14
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 Learn about upcoming identity verification for trademark filers
3:00 p.m. ET
16
 The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
January 2022
1
 Your ideas matter: Together in Innovation
9:25 a.m. ET
6
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: IP basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
11
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
11
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
13
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
18
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
20
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
20
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
8:00 p.m. ET
25
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
25
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
25
 Intellectual property (IP) workshop for K-12 educators Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
26
 USPTO's liquid capital: Data resources for inventors Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
26
 Together in Innovation: Inner space and outer space Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
26
 K-12 IP education office hours Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
27
 PTAB Inventor Hour webinar - Episode 4 Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
27
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
27
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
28
 Attend the Trademark Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual
10:00 a.m. ET
February 2022
1
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
1
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
3
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
3
 The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
3
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
8
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
8
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
10
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
10
 Getting started with Patent Public Search: An overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
10
 What you need to sell your arts and crafts online: An introduction to entrepreneurship for Native American visual artists (Session 1)
3:00 p.m. ET
15
 USPTO guidance and policy: Subject matter eligibility Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
15
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
15
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
15
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
17
 The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 2022 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship program, part one: Defining tomorrow Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
18
 Patent Public Search: Advanced features for frequent searchers Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
22
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
22
 IPR protection beyond U.S. borders: Preventing infringing exports from China Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
22
 Intellectual property (IP) workshop for K-12 educators Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
23
 K-12 IP education office hours Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
24
 Biopharma patents in China: Litigation, licensing, and patent linkage Virtual
9:30 a.m. ET
24
 PTAB Inventor Hour webinar - Episode 5 Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
24
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
24
 2022 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship program, part two: Invest in ideas
3:00 p.m. ET
24
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
March 2022
1
 Fundamentos de la propiedad intelectual Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
1
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
1
 Attend 2022 patent examiner virtual recruitment open house Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
1
 Intellectual property fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
2
 Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium, part one: Educate and innovate
2:00 p.m. ET
2
 Noche de Ciencias 2022 Virtual
5:30 p.m. ET
3
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
3
 The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Learn how to protect your IP abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
3
 Noche de Ciencias 2022 Virtual
5:30 p.m. ET
8
 Recursos útiles para inventores y emprendedores Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
8
 USPTO resources for inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
8
 Getting started with Patent Public Search: An overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 National Medal of Technology and Innovation webinar 2022 Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
10
 Patent Public Advisory Committee public meeting Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
10
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
10
 The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
10
 Patent Public Search: Advanced features for frequent searchers Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
15
 Fundamentos básicos de las patentes Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
15
 Patent basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
15
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium, part two: Trends and opportunities Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 Behind the scenes at PTAB: Board Operations Division
12:00 p.m. ET
17
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
17
 The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
7:00 p.m. ET
22
 Fundamentos básicos de las marcas registradas Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
22
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
22
 Trademark basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
23
 Diversifying your market or supply chain: Trademarks Virtual
12:00 p.m. MT
23
 Mexico IP Series: Rethinking your US supply chain Virtual
1:00 p.m. CT
24
 PTAB Inventor Hour webinar - Episode 6
12:00 p.m. ET
24
 China IP: Quarterly legislation and case law update Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
24
 Accessing publicly available documents training using Patent Center Virtual
2:30 p.m. ET
29
 Attend the Biotechnology, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical Customer Partnership meeting Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
29
 Patent Trial and Appeal Board presents Appeals 101 Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
29
 Aprenda como proteger su tecnología en el extranjero Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
29
 Innovation through the unexpected: Creating butterflies from pebbles Virtual
12:00 p.m. CT
29
 Learn how to protect your technology abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
29
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
29
 Insights into nonuse cancellation petitions
2:00 p.m. ET
29
 Intellectual property (IP) workshop for K-12 educators Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
30
 Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium, part three: From inspiration to commercialization
2:00 p.m. ET
30
 K-12 IP education office hours Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
31
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
April 2022
5
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
5
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
6
 Using petitions effectively in patent prosecution Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
6
 Accessing publicly available documents training using Patent Center Virtual
1:30 p.m. ET
6
 Diversifying your market or supply chain: Patent protection Virtual
12:00 p.m. MT
7
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: IP basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
7
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
8
 Trademark Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
8
 2022 National Patent Application Drafting Competition national round Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
12
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
12
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 Trade secret protection in the United States Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
14
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
14
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 What you need to sell your arts and crafts online: An e-commerce primer for Native American visual artists and craftspeople
3:00 p.m. ET
19
 Learn how examiners approach 35 U.S.C. § 103 obviousness rejections Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
19
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
19
 Getting started with Patent Public Search: An overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
19
 Accessing publicly available documents training using Patent Center Virtual
2:30 p.m. ET
20
 Learn how examiners approach 35 U.S.C. § 103 obviousness rejections Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
20
 Diversifying your market or supply chain: Copyright protection Virtual
12:00 p.m. MT
21
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
21
 Attend the 15th annual Design Day Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
21
 Patent Public Search: Tips for frequent searchers Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
21
 Learn how examiners approach 35 U.S.C. § 103 obviousness rejections Virtual
5:00 p.m. ET
21
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
7:00 p.m. ET
26
 World Intellectual Property Day 2022 Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
26
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
26
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
26
 Intellectual property (IP) workshop for K-12 educators Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
27
 Learn how to register your industrial designs internationally using the Hague System. Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
27
 K-12 IP education office hours Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
28
 PTAB Inventor Hour - Episode 7
12:00 p.m. ET
28
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
28
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
May 2022
3
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
3
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
5
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
5
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
5
 The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
6
 PTAB LEAP: Preparing for your AIA argument Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
10
 Patent Public Advisory Committee public meeting Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
10
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
10
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
11
 USPTO Trade Secrets Symposium 2022: Trending cross-border issues Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
11
 Learn about current patent application pilot programs and initiatives Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
12
 USPTO Trade Secrets Symposium 2022: Trending cross-border issues Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
12
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
12
 The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
12
 What you need to sell your arts and crafts online: Building your identity, for Native American visual artists and craftspeople
3:00 p.m. ET
13
 PTAB LEAP: AIA mock oral argument practicum
1:30 p.m. ET
17
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
17
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2022, part one: Find pathways to breakthroughs
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 Blockchain & IP: Introduction to Blockchain & IP Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
18
 Utah listening session with Director Kathi Vidal Virtual
10:00 a.m. MT
18
 Diversifying your market or supply chain: Enforcement Virtual
12:00 p.m. MT
18
 Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2022, part two: Innovating for real-world solutions Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
19
 The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Learn how to protect your IP abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
19
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
19
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
7:00 p.m. ET
20
 PTAB LEAP: AIA oral argument encore Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
24
 Learn how examiners approach 35 U.S.C. § 103 writing rejections Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
24
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
24
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
25
 Learn how examiners approach 35 U.S.C. § 103 writing rejections Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
25
 Silicon Valley listening session with Director Kathi Vidal Virtual and
San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
26
 PTAB Inventor Hour webinar – Episode 8
12:00 p.m. ET
26
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
26
 Learn how examiners approach 35 U.S.C. § 103 writing rejections Virtual
5:00 p.m. ET
31
 Fundamentos de la propiedad intelectual Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
31
 Intellectual property fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
31
 Intellectual property webinar for K-12 educators Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
June 2022
1
 K-12 IP education office hours Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
2
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
2
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
7
 Boston listening session with Director Kathi Vidal Virtual and
Boston, MA US
11:30 a.m. ET
7
 Recursos útiles para inventores y emprendedores Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 Resources for inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
7
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
7
 The Hand of History-The Mind of the Inventor Session 1: Wireless Telecommunications Networks Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
8
 Everything Design: A regional exploration of design patent strategy Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
8
 Getting started with Patent Public Search: An overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 Learn about pro bono programs available at the USPTO
12:00 p.m. ET
9
 Texas listening session with Director Kathi Vidal Virtual and
Dallas, TX US
11:20 a.m. CT
9
 Commercializing intellectual property, part 1: Licensing technical IP in China Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
9
 The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 Patent Public Search: Tips for frequent searchers Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 What you need to sell your arts and crafts online: Pricing your art products online, for Native American visual artists and craftspeople
3:00 p.m. ET
14
 Fundamentos básicos de las patentes Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
14
 PPAC fireside chat with Director Kathi Vidal Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
14
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
14
 Patent basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 The Hand of History-The Mind of the Inventor Session 2: Television Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
15
 Learn how to conduct a patent search Dallas, TX US
10:00 a.m. CT
15
 Patent Quality Chat: Sequence listings under ST.26 and new USPTO rules Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
15
 Proud Innovation 2022, part one: From ideas to innovations
3:00 p.m. ET
16
 Conducting an effective patent examiner interview Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
16
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
16
 The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
21
 Fundamentos básicos de las marcas registradas Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
21
 Trademark basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
21
 The Hand of History-The Mind of the Inventor Session 3: Automobiles and Aviation Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
21
 Blockchain & IP: Tokenization of patents with IPwe Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
22
 Everything Design: A regional exploration of design patent strategy Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
22
 Proud Innovation 2022, part two: From enthusiasm to entrepreneurship Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
23
 PTAB Inventor Hour webinar: Episode 9 Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
23
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
28
 Learn how examiners approach 35 U.S.C. § 103 examining evidence Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
28
 Aprenda como proteger su tecnología en el extranjero Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
28
 Agents and attorneys: Professional responsibility and practice before the USPTO Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
28
 Learn how to protect your technology abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
28
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
28
 The Hand of History-The Mind of the Inventor Session 4: Toys, umbrellas, and more Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
28
 Intellectual property webinar for K-12 educators Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
29
 AI/ET Partnership Series #1: Kickoff – USPTO AI/ET activities and patent policy
1:00 p.m. ET
29
 Learn how examiners approach 35 U.S.C. § 103 examining evidence Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
29
 K-12 IP education office hours Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
30
 Learn about the future of PTAB hearings
12:00 p.m. ET
30
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
30
 Learn how examiners approach 35 U.S.C. § 103 examining evidence Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
July 2022
5
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
6
 Silicon Valley listening session with Director Kathi Vidal Virtual and
San Jose, CA US
2:00 p.m. PT
7
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 Learn about discretionary denials in AIA post-grant proceedings with parallel litigation Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
12
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
12
 Detroit listening session with Director Kathi Vidal Virtual and
Detroit, MI US
4:30 p.m. ET
13
 Training for accessing publicly available documents using Patent Center Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
13
 Patent Trial and Appeal Board presents Appeals 101 Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
13
 Everything Design: A regional exploration of design patent strategy Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
13
 Mandatory trademark identity verification: new options and choosing user roles
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 Getting started with Patent Public Search: An overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 Learn about the PTAB Judicial Law Clerk Program
12:00 p.m. ET
14
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 Patent Public Search: Advanced tips for frequent searchers Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 What you need to sell your arts and crafts online: Developing a marketing plan for your art business for Native American visual artists and craftspeople
3:00 p.m. ET
18
 Training for accessing publicly available documents using Patent Center Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
18
 Southeast Asia intellectual property roadshow
7:00 p.m. ET
19
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
19
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
19
 Blockchain & IP: Intellectual Property Investigation of Protection in the Metaverse Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
21
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
21
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
26
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
26
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
27
 Everything Design: A regional exploration of design patent strategy Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
28
 PTAB Inventor Hour webinar: Episode 10 Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
28
 Training for accessing publicly available documents using Patent Center Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
28
 China IP: Quarterly legislation and case law update Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
28
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
28
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
29
 Trademark Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual
11:30 a.m. ET
August 2022
1
 2022 Patent Public Advisory Committee annual report discussion Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
2
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
2
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
4
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
4
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
4
 The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 Subject matter eligibility under 35 U.S.C. 101 Virtual
11:00 a.m. CT
9
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
9
 Youth Day for student innovators, creators, and aspiring entrepreneurs Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
1:00 p.m. ET
9
 Patent Public Advisory Committee public meeting Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
9
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
10
 Invention-Con 2022: Inspiring and redefining the innovative mindset Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
10
 Everything Design: A regional exploration of design patent strategy Virtual
11:00 a.m. MT
11
 Invention-Con 2022: Inspiring and redefining the innovative mindset Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 Learn about the Request for Comments on Director review, Precedential Opinion Panel Review, and internal circulation and review of Patent Trial and Appeal Board decisions
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
11
 What you need to sell your arts and crafts online: Social media and photography
3:00 p.m. ET
11
 LEAP 2nd anniversary and recognition event Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
12
 Invention-Con 2022: Inspiring and redefining the innovative mindset Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 Inventor Hour, Episode 11 – Live from Invention-Con 2022
2:00 p.m. ET
15
 Roundtable with USPTO IP attachés for trade organizations Virtual
12:00 p.m. CT
16
 Roundtable with USPTO IP attachés for law schools (law students and staff) Virtual
12:00 p.m. CT
16
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 Blockchain & IP: Cross section of blockchain, patents, and open source Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
17
 Roundtable with USPTO IP attachés for tech transfer, licensing, and commercialization groups Virtual
12:00 p.m. CT
17
 2022 Patent Public Advisory Committee annual report discussion Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
18
 Learn about improving ex parte appeal briefs
12:00 p.m. ET
18
 Conducting an effective patent examiner interview Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
18
 Roundtable with USPTO IP attachés for Bar Associations Virtual
12:00 p.m. CT
18
 The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
18
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
18
 Getting started with Patent Public Search: An overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
19
 Patent Public Search: Advanced tips for frequent searchers Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
23
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
23
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
25
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
25
 The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Learn how to protect your IP abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
26
 Advancing research on inventor demographics Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
30
 Learn how to conduct a patent search at the USPTO Texas Regional Office Dallas, TX US
10:00 a.m. CT
30
 Fundamentos de la propiedad intelectual Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
30
 Intellectual property fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
30
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
30
 Inspire your students to invent - learn about the Congressional App Challenge Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
31
 K-12 IP education office hours Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
September 2022
1
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
1
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
6
 Recursos útiles para inventores y emprendedores Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Resources for inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
8
 Strategies for biotech and medtech startups: Successfully navigating the USPTO and FDA Virtual
10:00 a.m. PT
8
 Getting started with Patent Public Search: An overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
8
 What you need to sell your arts and crafts online: Conflict management and contracts for visual artists
3:00 p.m. ET
8
 U.S.–China 2022 developments in trademark law and practice perspectives Virtual
8:00 p.m. ET
9
 Patent Public Search: Advanced tips for frequent searchers Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
12
 2022 Patent Public Advisory Committee annual report discussion Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 International agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
8:00 a.m. ET
13
 2022 Business Methods partnership meeting Virtual
10:00 a.m. ET
13
 Fundamentos básicos de las patentes Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
13
 Patent basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 International agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
8:00 a.m. ET
14
 Protecting your trademarks and designs abroad Virtual and
San Jose, CA US
1:00 p.m. PT
15
 International agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
8:00 a.m. ET
15
 Learn about the use of expert testimony in AIA proceedings Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
15
 Learn about Patent Center and the Patent Public Search tool Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
15
 The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 International agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
8:00 a.m. ET
16
 USPTO-FDA Cross-Training
9:00 a.m. ET
16
 USPTO PTAB/TTAB Stadium Tour at the University of Oregon School of Law – UO Portland Campus Portland, OR US
10:00 a.m. PT
20
 Fundamentos básicos de las marcas registradas Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
20
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
20
 Trademark basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
20
 Blockchain & IP: Advancing patient-centered precision health Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
21
 2023 National Patent Application Drafting Competition overview webinar Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
22
 PTAB Inventor Hour - Episode 12
12:00 p.m. ET
22
 AI/ET Partnership Series #2: AI & Biotech Virtual and
San Jose, CA US
9:30 a.m. PT
22
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
22
 The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
22
 Learn about the Master Teacher of Invention Education Program Virtual
7:00 p.m. ET
23
 Trademark protection for your winery brand Virtual and
Traverse City, MI US
10:00 a.m. ET
27
 Aprenda como proteger su tecnología en el extranjero Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
27
 Learn how to protect your technology abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
27
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
27
 Patent Public Advisory Committee public meeting Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
27
 Advanced trademark searching
2:00 p.m. ET
27
 Learn how to teach invention by following the news Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
28
 Central Reexamination Unit discussion: Reexamination, reissue, and supplemental examination Virtual and
Detroit, MI US
1:00 p.m. ET
28
 K-12 IP education office hours Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
28
 Together in Innovation: Mentoring the innovators of tomorrow Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
29
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
29
 Learn about the Master Teacher of Invention Education Program Virtual
3:30 p.m. ET
October 2022
4
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
4
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
6
 Standard essential patents (SEPs): Use of alternative dispute resolution for SEP disputes Virtual
10:00 a.m. ET
6
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
6
 What you need to sell your arts and crafts online: Seasonal marketing
3:00 p.m. ET
11
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
12
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
12
 2022 Hispanic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
13
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
13
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: IP basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 Getting started with Patent Public Search: An overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 What you need to sell your arts and crafts online: Protecting your business: Intellectual Property and the Indian Arts and Crafts Act
3:00 p.m. ET
14
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
14
 Patent Public Search: Advanced tips for frequent searchers Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
15
 APP-LY YOURSELF: A coding program to support the 2022 Congressional App Challenge Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
15
 Successful inventing: What inventors need to know Virtual and
San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
18
 Innovating ideas around standard essential patents - POSTPONED Alexandria, VA US
1:00 p.m. ET
18
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
18
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
18
 2023 National Patent Application Drafting Competition overview webinar Virtual
2:30 p.m. ET
18
 Blockchain & IP: USC 101 patent eligibility in blockchain Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
19
 2022 Patent Public Advisory Committee annual report discussion Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
20
 Fundamentos de la propiedad intelectual - POSPUESTO
10:30 a.m. ET
20
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
20
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
25
 China IP: Quarterly legislation and case law update Virtual
10:00 a.m. ET
25
 SOaR presents “Joint Voices” training and IP education seminar: Featuring highlights from the USPTO Midwest Regional Office Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
25
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
25
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
25
 Inspire students to solve real-world problems Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
26
 K-12 IP education office hours Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
27
 PTAB Inventor Hour - Episode 13 Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
27
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
27
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
November 2022
1
 National Veterans Small Business Week lunch and learn Virtual
11:00 a.m. CT
1
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
1
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
3
 One-day trademarks boot camp De Queen, AR US
9:00 a.m. CT
3
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
3
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
3
 The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
4
 Trademark Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual
10:00 a.m. ET
4
 Webinar on the Request for Comments on Initiatives to Ensure the Robustness and Reliability of Patent Rights Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
7
 Getting started with Patent Public Search: An overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
8
 International perspectives: Intellectual property, small and medium-sized enterprises, and global markets Durham, NC US
10:00 a.m. ET
8
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
8
 Patent Public Search: Advanced tips for frequent searchers Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 LEAP to Chambers
10:00 a.m. ET
10
 Learn how to use the new P-TACTS external portal for practitioners
12:00 p.m. ET
10
 The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
10
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
10
 What you need to sell your arts and crafts online: Growing sales internationally
3:00 p.m. ET
14
 One-day patents boot camp Oneonta, AL US
9:00 a.m. CT
15
 International agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
8:00 a.m. ET
15
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
15
 An overview of patent enforcement in the U.S. system Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
15
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 International agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
8:00 a.m. ET
16
 Patent Public Advisory Committee public meeting Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
17
 International agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
8:00 a.m. ET
17
 Learn about presenting technology in America Invents Act (AIA) proceedings
12:00 p.m. ET
17
 The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Learn how to protect your IP abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
18
 International agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
8:00 a.m. ET
18
 Innovator Diversity Pilots Conference Virtual and
Santa Clara, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
21
 One-day trademarks boot camp Oneonta, AL US
9:00 a.m. CT
22
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
29
 SOaR hosts training on patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101 Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
29
 Native American STEM educational outreach initiatives Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
30
 Women's Entrepreneurship (WE) initiative launch Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
12:00 p.m. ET
30
 2022 Veterans Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
30
 SOaR hosts training on patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101 Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
30
 K-12 IP education office hours Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
December 2022
1
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
1
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
1
 SOaR hosts training on patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101 Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
7
 Learn how to conduct a patent search at the USPTO Texas Regional Office Dallas, TX US
10:00 a.m. CT
8
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
8
 The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
8
 Getting started with Patent Public Search: An overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
8
 What you need to sell your arts and crafts online: Create new products and expand your sales through merchandising
3:00 p.m. ET
9
 Patent Public Search: Advanced tips for frequent searchers Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
12
 Fundamentos de la propiedad intelectual Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 Intellectual property fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 16th annual USPTO-GIPC IP attaché roundtable Virtual
8:30 a.m. ET
13
 Recursos útiles para inventores, innovadores y emprendedores Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
13
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 Resources for inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 Registering trademarks for newer technologies: NFTs, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and virtual goods
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 Blockchain & IP: Stakeholder spotlight Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
14
 Fundamentos básicos de las patentes Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
14
 Patent basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 Successful Inventing: Researching and applying for a patent Virtual
4:00 p.m. PT
15
 Strategies for IP protection in China: What upstate South Carolina businesses need to know Greenville, SC US
9:00 a.m. ET
15
 Fundamentos básicos de las marcas registradas Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
15
 Meet the USPTO Deputy Director and learn more about eligibility to practice before the USPTO
12:00 p.m. ET
15
 The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
15
 Trademark basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 Aprenda cómo proteger su tecnología en el extranjero Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
16
 Learn how to protect your technology abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
January 2023
10
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
10
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
10
 Promoting a culture of DEIA in the workplace and in inventorship Virtual and
Minneapolis, MN US
2:30 p.m. CT
11
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
11
 Successful Inventing: Marketing research Virtual
4:00 p.m. PT
12
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
12
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
12
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: IP basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 Getting started with the Patent Public Search tool: An overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 China IP developments: A view from the ground
7:00 p.m. ET
18
 Women's Entrepreneurship event: How to identify and protect your intellectual property (IP) for business success Naples, FL US
12:00 p.m. ET
18
 Patent Public Search tool: Advanced tips for frequent searchers Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
19
 Joint USPTO-FDA Public Listening Session on Collaboration Initiatives Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
10:00 a.m. ET
19
 Fireside Chat with Chief Judge Clark Cheney of the International Trade Commission
12:00 p.m. ET
19
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
19
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
24
 Roundtable: Trademarks and non-fungible tokens
10:00 a.m. ET
24
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
24
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
24
 SOaR Joint Voices: Featuring the patents appeal process and highlights from the USPTO Texas Regional Office (TXRO) Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
25
 Trademark basics: What every small business should know now, not later Virtual
1:30 p.m. CT
26
 Roundtable: Patents and non-fungible tokens
10:00 a.m. ET
26
 PTAB Inventor Hour – Episode 14 Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
26
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
26
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
31
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
31
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
31
 One teacher's story: Integrating invention education and intellectual property in the classroom Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
February 2023
1
 K-12 education office hours Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
2
 Intellectual Property Basics and Helpful Resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
2
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
3
 One-day trademarks boot camp Doral, FL US
9:00 a.m. ET
7
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course
8:00 a.m. ET
7
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
7
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
8
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course
8:00 a.m. ET
8
 Learn how to conduct a patent search at the USPTO Texas Regional Office Dallas, TX US
10:00 a.m. CT
8
 AI/ET Partnership Series #3: AI-driven innovation Virtual and
Dallas , TX US
11:00 a.m. CT
8
 LEAP to Chambers - Silicon Valley San Jose, CA US
1:00 p.m. PT
9
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course
8:00 a.m. ET
9
 China IP: Quarterly legislation and case law update
10:00 a.m. ET
9
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
9
 The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 Getting started with the Patent Public Search tool: An overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
10
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course
8:00 a.m. ET
10
 Patent Public Search tool: Advanced tips for frequent searchers Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
10
 2023 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship program, part one: Protecting your IP
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 2023 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship program, part two: Intergenerational conversations Baltimore, MD US
11:00 a.m. ET
14
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
15
 Don't burn your brand: Intellectual property for food businesses Virtual
10:30 a.m. HT
15
 Successful Inventing: Licensing your product or concept Virtual
4:00 p.m. PT
16
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
16
 Watch the Patents for Humanity COVID-19 awards ceremony
1:00 p.m. ET
16
 The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
21
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
22
 #WeWednesday from Phoenix: Finding options to fund your business Phoenix, AZ US
11:30 a.m. MT
23
 USPTO PTAB/TTAB Stadium Tour – Live at ASU Phoenix, AZ US
9:30 a.m. MT
23
 PTAB Inventor Hour - Episode 15
12:00 p.m. ET
23
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
23
 USPTO hosted a virtual panel discussion on the duty of disclosure and duty of reasonable inquiry
3:00 p.m. ET
24
 2023 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship, part three: Learning from leading Black innovators Baltimore, MD US
2:00 p.m. ET
28
 Become a Patent Examiner Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
28
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
28
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
28
 Together in Innovation: Agricultural advances
3:00 p.m. ET
28
 EquIP HQ: A new and exciting resource for learners and educators Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
March 2023
1
 2023 Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium, part one: Leading change
2:00 p.m. ET
1
 K-12 education office hours Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
2
 The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Learn how to protect your IP abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
7
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
9
 Patent Pro Bono Program: Pathways to inclusive innovation Minneapolis, MN US
9:00 a.m. CT
9
 The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 Getting started with the Patent Public Search tool: An overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
10
 Patent Public Search tool: Advanced tips for frequent searchers Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 Fundamentos de la propiedad intelectual Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
13
 Intellectual property fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 Recursos útiles para inventores, innovadores y emprendedores Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
14
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 Resources for inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
15
 Fundamentos básicos de las patentes Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
15
 2023 Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium, part two: Finding mentors and opportunities
2:00 p.m. ET
15
 Patent basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
15
 Successful Inventing: What's in a royalty Virtual
4:00 p.m. PT
16
 USPTO-FDA Cross-Training - March 16, 2023
9:00 a.m. ET
16
 Fundamentos básicos de las marcas registradas Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
16
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
16
 The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 Trademark basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 National Medal of Technology and Innovation webinar 2023 Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
17
 Aprenda cómo proteger su tecnología en el extranjero Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
17
 Learn how to protect your technology abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
20
 Become a Patent Examiner Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
21
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
23
 One-day trademarks boot camp London, KY US
9:00 a.m. ET
23
 China IP Road Show in Minnesota: Strategies for protecting intellectual property in China Minneapolis, MN US
8:30 a.m. CT
23
 PTAB Inventor Hour - Episode 16 Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
23
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
28
 Attend the Biotechnology, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical (BCP) Partnership Meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
10:00 a.m. ET
28
 Entrepreneurship Essentials Workshop and Resource Fair Virtual and
MacDill AFB, FL US
10:00 a.m. ET
28
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
28
 Overview of common failure-to-function refusals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
28
 Search like an examiner with Patents Public Search Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
28
 Inspiring children to innovate for success: Lucie Howell and The Henry Ford museum Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
29
 2023 Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium, part three: Technology and funding
2:00 p.m. ET
29
 K-12 education office hours Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
30
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
April 2023
4
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
4
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
5
 Intellectual Property (IP) strategy is a business strategy Virtual
9:00 a.m. PT
6
 Intellectual Property Basics and Helpful Resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
6
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: IP basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
11
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
11
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
12
 Become a design patent examiner Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 Noche de Ciencias “Night of Science” STEM event Alexandria, VA US
5:30 p.m. ET
13
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
13
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 2023 National Patent Application Drafting Competition national round Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
17
 Become a Patent Examiner Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
18
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course
12:00 p.m. ET
18
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
18
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
19
 Strategies for protecting intellectual property in China: What Nebraska businesses need to know Omaha, NE US
8:30 a.m. CT
19
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course
12:00 p.m. ET
19
 Entrepreneur Support Network of Charlottesville Virtual
4:45 p.m. ET
20
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course
12:00 p.m. ET
20
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
20
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
21
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course
12:00 p.m. ET
21
 One-day trademarks boot camp Roseville, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
22
 Successful Inventing: Product development Virtual and
San Jose, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
24
 One-day trademarks boot camp Gonzales, LA US
9:00 a.m. CT
25
 One-day patents boot camp Gonzales, LA US
9:00 a.m. CT
25
 AI Inventorship Listening Session - East Coast Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
10:30 a.m. ET
25
 Intellectual Property (IP) strategy is a business strategy Virtual
1:30 p.m. ET
25
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
25
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
25
 Celebrating World Intellectual Property Day: The value of her IP Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
26
 MentorshIP: The secret sauce for women entrepreneurs Alexandria, VA US
12:00 p.m. ET
26
 Intellectual Property (IP) strategy is a business strategy Virtual
11:00 a.m. PT
26
 K-12 education office hours Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
26
 World Intellectual Property (IP) Day 2023 – Capitol Hill Washington, DC US
4:30 p.m. ET
27
 PTAB Inventor Hour - Episode 17 Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
27
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
27
 Trademark scams: How to avoid them and what to do if you get fooled
2:00 p.m. ET
28
 Trademark Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
1:00 p.m. ET
May 2023
2
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
2
 Innovation to impact: USPTO resources for K-12 and university outreach Virtual
12:00 p.m. CT
2
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
3
 One-day patents boot camp Chico, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
4
 Attend the 16th annual Design Day Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
10:00 a.m. ET
4
 Standard essential patent (SEP)/FRAND disputes: How SMEs can utilize mediation
11:30 a.m. ET
4
 One-day trademarks boot camp Chico, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
4
 Intellectual Property Basics and Helpful Resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
4
 The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
4
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
5
 One-day patents boot camp Roseville, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
5
 PTAB LEAP: Preparing for your ex parte appeal oral argument
12:00 p.m. ET
5
 Las Vegas World IP Day Las Vegas, NV US
10:00 a.m. PT
8
 AI Inventorship Listening Session - West Coast Virtual and
Stanford, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
9
 Learn about the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for AIA Proceedings before the PTAB
12:00 p.m. ET
9
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
10
 Invention-Con 2023: Building tomorrow's innovation Alexandria, VA US
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 China IP: Quarterly legislation and case law update
10:00 a.m. ET
11
 Invention-Con 2023: Building tomorrow's innovation Alexandria, VA US
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
12
 Invention-Con 2023: Building tomorrow's innovation Alexandria, VA US
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 PTAB LEAP: Appeal mock oral argument practicum
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 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 International agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
14
 Federal trademark searching: Getting started Virtual
10:00 a.m. ET
14
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
14
 Federal trademark searching: Field tag searching Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
14
 Federal trademark searching: Field tag searching with regular expressions Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
15
 International agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
15
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
15
 The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 International agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
16
 Federal trademark searching: Getting started Virtual
10:00 a.m. ET
16
 Federal trademark searching: Field tag searching Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
16
 Federal trademark searching: Field tag searching with regular expressions Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
20
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
20
 Trademarks for librarians Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
21
 One-day trademarks boot camp Towson, MD US
9:00 a.m. ET
21
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
21
 Patents for librarians Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
21
 Women's Entrepreneurship Series – Leading with purpose: Women making a difference St. Louis, MO US
5:00 p.m. CT
22
 PTAB Inventor Hour – Episode 25
12:00 p.m. ET
22
 The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Learn how to protect your IP abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
22
 2024 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship program: Innovate, elevate, and empower St. Louis, MO US
1:00 p.m. CT
27
 Learn how to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a potential patent application
9:00 a.m. ET
27
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
27
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
27
 Foster a culture of creativity in the classroom with invention and intellectual property education Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
28
 Learn how to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a potential patent application
9:00 a.m. ET
28
 One-day trademarks boot camp Hammond, LA US
9:00 a.m. CT
28
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
29
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
29
 The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
29
 Getting started with Patent Public Search Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
29
 Fashion, Beauty, and Intellectual Property: Trademarks Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
March 2024
1
 Attend the Public Engagement Partnership meeting Alexandria, VA US
1:00 p.m. ET
1
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
5
 Inventorship guidance for AI-assisted inventions webinar Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
5
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
6
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Women's Entrepreneurship - Global initiatives and opportunities for women Alexandria, VA US
1:45 p.m. ET
7
 The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
11
 Fundamentos de la propiedad intelectual Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 Recursos útiles para inventores, innovadores y emprendedores Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 National Medal of Technology and Innovation Webinar 2024 Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
13
 Fundamentos básicos de las patentes Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
14
 One-day trademarks boot camp Princess Anne, MD US
9:00 a.m. ET
14
 Fundamentos básicos de las marcas registradas Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
14
 Formerly Incarcerated Innovation and Entrepreneurship program: Overcoming challenge with innovation
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
15
 Aprenda cómo proteger su tecnología en el extranjero Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
15
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
16
 Entrepreneurship Essentials Roadshow and Resource Fair Fort Buchanan, PR US
9:30 a.m. AT
16
 Feria de Recursos Esenciales para Emprendedores
9:30 a.m. AT
19
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
19
 Attend the Biotechnology, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical (BCP) Customer Partnership Meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
12:00 p.m. ET
19
 Patents for librarians Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
19
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
19
 Trademark practitioners: Avoid attorney scams and bad behavior Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
20
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
20
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
20
 Trademarks for librarians Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
21
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
21
 Learn about hearings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board
12:00 p.m. ET
21
 Igniting innovation: Empowering students through STEAM Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
21
 Getting started with Patent Public Search Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
26
 Strategies for protecting and enforcing intellectual property in China: What Illinois businesses need to know Chicago, IL US
8:30 a.m. CT
26
 Learn how to conduct a patent search at the USPTO Texas Regional Office Dallas, TX US
10:00 a.m. CT
26
 SOaR presents -- How to use Patent Public Search tool (PPUBS) to search like an examiner Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
27
 Public Symposium on AI and IP Virtual and
Los Angeles, CA US
10:00 a.m. PT
27
 2024 Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium: Understanding the global impact of women in IP
1:00 p.m. ET
28
 USPTO PTAB/TTAB Stadium Tour – Live at Southern University Baton Rouge, LA US
10:00 a.m. CT
28
 A day in the life of a USPTO patent examiner Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
28
 PTAB Inventor Hour – Episode 26 Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
28
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
29
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
April 2024
2
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
3
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
4
 One-day patents boot camp Bowling Green, KY US
9:00 a.m. CT
4
 Ex Parte Appeal Roadshows - Indianapolis, Indiana Indianapolis, IN US
1:00 p.m. ET
4
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: IP basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
5
 One-day trademarks boot camp Bowling Green, KY US
9:00 a.m. CT
8
 Green energy, intellectual property, and a solar eclipse panel discussion Dallas, TX US
12:00 p.m. CT
9
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
10
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
11
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
12
 Patent Pro Bono Program: Pathways to Inclusive Innovation Atlanta, GA US
9:00 a.m. ET
12
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
16
 SOaR webinar: Federal Circuit decision case studies impacting design application examination Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
16
 Attend the Technology Center 2600 Customer Partnership Meeting
1:00 p.m. ET
16
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 A fireside chat with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
17
 SOaR webinar: Federal Circuit decision case studies impacting design application examination Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
18
 One-day patents boot camp Frostburg, MD US
9:00 a.m. ET
18
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
22
 Military entrepreneurship summit Alexandria, VA US
8:30 a.m. ET
23
 Entrepreneurship Essentials Roadshow and Resource Fair Eielson Air Force Base, AK US
9:00 a.m. AKT
23
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
24
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
24
 Women transforming industries: Recognizing the power of intellectual property Fairfax, VA US
12:00 p.m. ET
25
 PTAB Inventor Hour - Episode 27
12:00 p.m. ET
25
 The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
25
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
25
 World IP Day with the USPTO’s work-based learners Alexandria, VA US
3:30 p.m. ET
25
 Fashion, Beauty, and Intellectual Property: Fashion History Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
26
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
30
 Learn how to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a potential patent application
9:00 a.m. ET
30
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
30
 Kickstart your federal career: Navigating USAJOBS and the federal resume Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
30
 Exploring invention and intellectual property with Rory Cooper’s adaptive technology lesson plan Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
May 2024
1
 Learn how to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a potential patent application
9:00 a.m. ET
1
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
1
 Invention-Con San Jose San Jose, CA US
12:45 p.m. PT
1
 World Intellectual Property Day 2024—Capitol Hill Washington, DC US
4:00 p.m. ET
1
 Trademark basics: Learn the fundamentals Virtual
7:00 p.m. ET
2
 One-day trademarks boot camp Frostburg, MD US
9:00 a.m. ET
2
 Ex Parte Appeal Roadshows - Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA US
1:00 p.m. ET
3
 PTAB LEAP: Preparing for your AIA oral hearing
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
8
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
9
 One-day patents boot camp North East, MD US
9:00 a.m. ET
9
 Attend the 17th annual Design Day Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
10:00 a.m. ET
9
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
9
 The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
10
 Industrial design protection in the United States and Europe: A primer for small businesses
10:00 a.m. ET
10
 Trademark Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
11:00 a.m. ET
10
 PTAB LEAP: AIA mock oral argument practicum
1:00 p.m. ET
10
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
13
 Patents for librarians Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 One-day trademarks boot camp North East, MD US
9:00 a.m. ET
14
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course
9:00 a.m. ET
14
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 Trademarks for librarians Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
15
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course
9:00 a.m. ET
15
 A day in the life of a USPTO patent examiner Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
15
 Public webinar on recent Guidance on Use of Artificial Intelligence-Based Tools in Practice Before the USPTO Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
16
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course
9:00 a.m. ET
16
 Regional innovation roundtable: IP, manufacturing, and export markets—a discussion with the USPTO’s IP attachés Orlando, FL US
9:00 a.m. ET
16
 Boardside Chat webinar – Learn about the latest notices of proposed rulemaking before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board
12:00 p.m. ET
16
 The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Learn how to protect your IP abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course
9:00 a.m. ET
17
 PTAB LEAP: AIA oral hearing encore Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
20
 Fundamentos de la propiedad intelectual Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
21
 Recursos útiles para inventores y emprendedores Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
21
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
22
 Dialogue on intellectual property and space commercialization Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
22
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
23
 Fundamentos de las marcas registradas Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
23
 PTAB Inventor Hour - Episode 28
12:00 p.m. ET
23
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
23
 Getting started with Patent Public Search Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
24
 Aprenda cómo proteger su tecnología en el extranjero Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
24
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
28
 Ignite Innovation: A mini invention challenge to enrich learning experiences across content areas Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
29
 Standard essential patent/FRAND disputes: Deal mediation Virtual
10:00 a.m. ET
29
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
29
 SOaR presents: How to use Patent Public Search tool to search like an examiner Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
29
 Successful Inventing: Research Virtual
11:00 a.m. PT
June 2024
5
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
5
 Trademark basics: Learn the fundamentals Virtual
7:00 p.m. ET
6
 One-day patents boot camp Hammond, LA US
9:00 a.m. CT
6
 Exploring your options: USPTO resources and Small Business Innovation Research or Small Business Technology Transfer programs
10:30 a.m. ET
6
 The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
7
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
8
 One-day trademarks boot camp Chicago, IL US
9:00 a.m. CT
10
 Attend the Public Engagement Partnership meeting: Learn how to search for prior art and file a third-party submission Alexandria, VA US
11:00 a.m. ET
10
 Intellectual property fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
11
 One-day patents boot camp Chicago, IL US
9:00 a.m. CT
11
 Learn how to conduct a patent search at the USPTO Texas Regional Office Dallas, TX US
10:00 a.m. CT
11
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
11
 Federal trademark searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
11
 Resources for inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
12
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 Fundamentos de las patentes Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 LEAP to Chambers – Detroit Detroit, MI US
2:00 p.m. ET
12
 Successful Inventing: Protection for your innovation Virtual
11:00 a.m. PT
12
 Patent basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
12
 Proud Innovation 2024: Getting your products to market
3:00 p.m. ET
12
 Design patents: Updates and trends Virtual and
Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
13
 Virtual office hour with USPTO trademark examining attorneys Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
13
 The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 Trademark basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 Federal trademark searching Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
14
 Learn how to protect your technology abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 Learn how to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a potential patent application
9:00 a.m. ET
17
 Patents for librarians Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
18
 Learn how to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a potential patent application
9:00 a.m. ET
18
 From vision to value: Women impacting STEM through intellectual property
1:30 p.m. ET
18
 Trademarks for librarians Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
20
 A fireside chat with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
21
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
25
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
25
 Entrepreneurship Essentials Roadshow and Resource Fair Oklahoma City, OK US
8:30 a.m. CT
25
 Trademark identification and classification practice updates: 2024 Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
25
 Invention Education: Tools and strategies to bring innovative resources to your classroom Virtual
5:00 p.m. ET
26
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
26
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
26
 Successful Inventing: License or manufacture Virtual
11:00 a.m. PT
27
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
27
 Together in Innovation: Opportunity is knocking – are you ready? Virtual
9:30 a.m. ET
27
 PTAB Inventor Hour - Episode 29 Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
27
 Getting started with Patent Public Search Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
27
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
28
 Trade secrets protection and enforcement practice in China Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
July 2024
9
 A day in the life of a USPTO patent examiner Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
9
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
10
 Successful Inventing: Product development Virtual
11:00 a.m. PT
11
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: IP basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
11
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
11
 The Gelatine Gentleman Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
12
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
16
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 SOaR presents: How to use Patent Public Search tool to search like an examiner Virtual
11:30 a.m. ET
17
 Women Entrepreneurs: Leading women share their journeys to success Memphis, TN US
5:30 p.m. CT
18
 Learn about AIA Motion Practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board
12:00 p.m. ET
18
 SOaR presents: learn about the Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) system's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
18
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
22
 Patents for librarians Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
23
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
23
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
23
 Trademarks for librarians Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
24
 Successful Inventing: Your elevator pitch and plan Virtual
11:00 a.m. PT
24
 Cancer Moonshot Expedited Examination Pilot Program webinar Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
25
 Impact of the proliferation of AI on prior art and PHOSITA listening session Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
10:00 a.m. ET
25
 PTAB Inventor Hour - Episode 30
12:00 p.m. ET
25
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
25
 Getting started with Patent Public Search Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
26
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
30
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
30
 The perfect shot: Learn about one young inventor’s journey through the pro se patent process Virtual
5:00 p.m. ET
August 2024
1
 The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
2
 Trademark Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
11:00 a.m. ET
2
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
5
 Public roundtable: AI and protections for use of an individual’s name, image, likeness, or reputation Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
6
 Inventors: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course - RESCHEDULED
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
6
 SOaR Presents: Learn about Cooperative Patent Classification basics for Blockchain technology Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
6
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
7
 Inventors: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course - RESCHEDULED
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 Successful Inventing: Early-stage funding Virtual
11:00 a.m. PT
7
 Trademark basics: Learn the fundamentals Virtual
7:00 p.m. ET
8
 Inventors: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course - RESCHEDULED
12:00 p.m. ET
8
 Fashion, Beauty, and Intellectual Property: Handbags Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
8
 The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 Inventors: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course - RESCHEDULED
12:00 p.m. ET
9
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
13
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 Invention-Con 2024: Expanding your intellectual property potential – Day one Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
11:30 a.m. ET
16
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
17
 Invention-Con 2024: Expanding your intellectual property potential – Day two Alexandria, VA US
10:00 a.m. ET
17
 One-day trademarks boot camp Lihue, HI US
9:00 a.m. HT
19
 One-day trademarks boot camp Kailua-Kona, HI US
9:00 a.m. HT
19
 One-day patents boot camp Kahului, HI US
9:00 a.m. HT
20
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
20
 One-day patents boot camp Kailua-Kona, HI US
9:00 a.m. HT
20
 One-day trademarks boot camp Kahului, HI US
9:00 a.m. HT
20
 Learn how to search like a patent examiner at this in-person seminar in Hilo, Hawaii
11:00 a.m. HT
21
 One-day trademarks boot camp Honolulu, HI US
9:00 a.m. HT
21
 One-day patents boot camp Kaunakakai, HI US
9:00 a.m. HT
21
 Women's Entrepreneurship: Collaborating for success and navigating the innovation ecosystem Virtual and
Denver, CO US
2:00 p.m. MT
21
 Attorneys, agents, and inventors: Think like a patent examiner Honolulu, HI US
1:00 p.m. HT
22
 PTAB Inventor Hour - Episode 31 Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
22
 The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Learn how to protect your IP abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
22
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
22
 One-day patents boot camp Honolulu, HI US
9:00 a.m. HT
22
 One-day trademarks boot camp Kaunakakai, HI US
9:00 a.m. HT
22
 Attorneys, agents, and inventors: Think like a patent examiner Honolulu, HI US
1:00 p.m. HT
23
 Celebrating 10 years of the USPTO's Rocky Mountain Regional Outreach Office Denver, CO US
1:00 p.m. MT
23
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
23
 Attorneys, agents, and inventors: Think like a patent examiner Honolulu, HI US
1:00 p.m. HT
24
 One-day patents boot camp Lihue, HI US
9:00 a.m. HT
27
 Kickstart your federal career: Interviewing techniques Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
27
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
29
 The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
29
 Don't roll the dice on IP: Protecting creativity in the tabletop world Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
30
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
September 2024
4
 Public Engagement Partnership Meeting: Discussing the patent challenge process before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
4
 Trademark basics: Learn the fundamentals Virtual
7:00 p.m. ET
5
 Patent Public Advisory Committee meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
11:00 a.m. ET
5
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
10
 Join an interactive discussion of Business Methods Virtual
10:30 a.m. ET
12
 The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
12
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
18
 Attend the Biotechnology, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical (BCP) Customer Partnership Meeting Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
19
 One-day patents boot camp Columbus, OH US
9:00 a.m. ET
19
 Learn about discovery in AIA proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board
12:00 p.m. ET
20
 One-day trademarks boot camp Columbus, OH US
9:00 a.m. ET
20
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
24
 Women in intellectual property, tech, and leadership Salt Lake City, UT US
10:30 a.m. MT
24
 Transitioning from TEAS to Trademark Center Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
24
 40th anniversary of the University of Utah's Patent and Trademark Resource Center Virtual and
Salt Lake City, UT US
1:00 p.m. MT
24
 Spark innovation with the "Two patents and an invention" lesson plan Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
25
 Strategies for protecting and enforcing intellectual property in the PRC: What Utah businesses need to know Salt Lake City, UT US
8:00 a.m. MT
25
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
26
 PTAB Inventor Hour - Episode 32
12:00 p.m. ET
26
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
26
 Voices of resilience: Inclusion, diversity, and accessibility in the marketplace Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
27
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
October 2024
1
 One-day patents boot camp Princess Anne, MD US
9:00 a.m. ET
1
 2024 Veterans Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
1
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
2
 Grand opening of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Patent and Trademark Resource Center Princess Anne, MD US
12:00 p.m. ET
2
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
3
 Entrepreneurship Essentials Workshop and Resource Fair Virtual and
Dayton, OH US
8:30 a.m. ET
3
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
3
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: IP basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
3
 China IP legislation and case law update Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
4
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
8
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
8
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
10
 Name, Image, Likeness for student-athletes Phoenix, AZ US
9:30 a.m. PT
10
 Grand opening of Arizona State University’s Patent and Trademark Resource Center Tempe, AZ US
1:00 p.m. MT
11
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
11
 Grand opening of Northern Arizona University’s Patent and Trademark Resource Center Flagstaff, AZ US
1:00 p.m. MT
15
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
15
 Learn about the Master Teacher of Invention Education Program Virtual
7:00 p.m. ET
16
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
17
 Learn about new final rules announced for AIA proceedings
12:00 p.m. ET
18
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
19
 One-day trademarks boot camp Chicago, IL US
9:00 a.m. CT
22
 Learn to search for patents at the Southwest Office Virtual and
Dallas, TX US
10:00 a.m. CT
22
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
22
 Innovation Unleashed: A hands-on invention challenge with interactive technology Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
23
 One-day trademarks boot camp Georgetown , IN US
9:00 a.m. ET
23
 Trademark enforcement: Basics for new registrants Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
23
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
24
 Data modernization industry communication and engagement Virtual
10:00 a.m. ET
24
 PTAB Inventor Hour - Episode 33
12:00 p.m. ET
24
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
24
 SOaR Presents: Cooperative Patent Classification for Artificial Intelligence Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
25
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
29
 Promoción de la innovación y el emprendimiento hispanos Mayagüez, PR US
1:30 p.m. AT
29
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
30
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
30
 2025 National Patent Application Drafting Competition overview webinar Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
31
 Inspiring Hispanic Innovation and Entrepreneurship San Juan, PR US
1:00 p.m. AT
31
 The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
November 2024
1
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
4
 Getting started with Patent Public Search Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
5
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
6
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Get equipped with the latest Patent Trial and Appeal Board resources  Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Patents for librarians Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
6
 Trademark basics: Learn the fundamentals Virtual
7:00 p.m. ET
7
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 Virtual office hour with USPTO trademark examining attorneys Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
7
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
7
 Trademarks for librarians Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
8
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
12
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 Learn about mechanical disciplines at the Technology Centers 3600 and 3700 Customer Partnership Meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
8:30 a.m. ET
13
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
14
 Join us for Noche de Ciencias (Night of Science) 2024 Alexandria, VA US
5:30 p.m. ET
15
 Name, Image, Likeness for student-athletes San Francisco, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
15
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
19
 Grand opening of Mississippi State University’s Patent and Trademark Resource Center Starkville, MS US
9:00 a.m. CT
19
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
20
 Learn patent and trademark basics in person Rochester, NY US
11:00 a.m. ET
20
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
21
 Patent Public Advisory Committee meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
10:00 a.m. ET
21
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
21
 Women's Entrepreneurship: Navigating the small business innovation research journey Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
22
 Trademark Public Advisory Committee quarterly meeting Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
11:00 a.m. ET
22
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
December 2024
3
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process
9:00 a.m. ET
3
 2024 Patents for Humanity and Trademarks for Humanity awards ceremony Virtual
9:30 a.m. ET
4
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process
9:00 a.m. ET
4
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
4
 Cooperative Patent Classification for cross-cutting technologies Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
4
 Trademark basics: Learn the fundamentals Virtual
7:00 p.m. ET
5
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process
9:00 a.m. ET
5
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
5
 Ex Parte Appeal Roadshows - Rice University Houston, TX US
1:00 p.m. CT
6
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
9
 Getting started with Patent Public Search Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
10
 18th annual USPTO-GIPC IP attaché roundtable Washington, DC US
9:00 a.m. ET
10
 Learn to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your patent application
9:00 a.m. ET
10
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course - Postponed
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 Learn to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your patent application
9:00 a.m. ET
11
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course - Postponed
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 Patents for librarians Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
12
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course - Postponed
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 Trademarks for librarians Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
12
 Don't roll the dice on intellectual property: Battling fakes in the tabletop industry Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
13
 Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course - Postponed
12:00 p.m. ET
13
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
14
 One-day trademarks boot camp Long Beach, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
17
 Attorney practitioners: Failure-to-function refusals before the TTAB Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
18
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
20
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
27
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
January 2025
7
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
7
 POSTPONED: Grand opening of University of Louisville's Patent and Trademark Resource Center Louisville, KY US
3:00 p.m. ET
8
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
10
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
11
 Successful Inventing: Idea Development: Ideas, Feasibility, Evaluation
1:30 p.m. ET
14
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 Patents for librarians Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 Name, Image, Likeness tips and strategies all student-athletes should know Alexandria, VA US
5:30 p.m. ET
15
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
15
 Getting started with Patent Public Search Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: Intellectual Property (IP) basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
17
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
21
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
22
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners -CANCELED Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
22
 Get the latest key findings on patent quality Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
23
 Anti-piracy symposium Virtual and
Alexandria, VA US
8:30 a.m. ET
23
 PTAB Inventor Hour - Episode 34
12:00 p.m. ET
23
 Kickstart your federal career: Hiring paths -CANCELED Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
23
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
24
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
28
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process
9:00 a.m. ET
28
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
28
 Learn about the USPTO's National Summer Teacher Institute on Innovation Virtual
6:00 p.m. ET
28
 Invention-Con on the Road: San Francisco Innovation & Funding (Canceled) San Francisco, CA US
4:00 p.m. PT
29
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process
9:00 a.m. ET
29
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners -CANCELED Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
30
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process
9:00 a.m. ET
30
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
31
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
February 2025
4
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
5
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners -CANCELED Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
5
 Busque como un examinador Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
5
 Trademark basics: Learn the fundamentals Virtual
7:00 p.m. ET
6
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
7
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
8
 Successful Inventing: Market Research Virtual
1:30 p.m. ET
11
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
11
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
15
 Game Changers: Invention, sports, and style Washington, DC US
10:00 a.m. ET
18
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
19
 Attend the Technology Center 2600 Customer Partnership Meeting - Postponed
1:00 p.m. ET
20
 Cultural Creativity, Global Impact: Highlighting unique perspectives HBCU students bring to the global stage -- POSTPONED
1:00 p.m. ET
20
 Grand opening of Prairie View A&M University's Patent and Trademark Resource Center Virtual and
Prairie View, TX US
12:00 p.m. CT
21
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
25
 Learn to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your patent application
9:00 a.m. ET
25
 Learn how to conduct a patent search at the USPTO Southwest Regional Outreach Office Dallas, TX US
10:00 a.m. CT
25
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
26
 Learn to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your patent application
9:00 a.m. ET
26
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners — Canceled Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
27
 The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
27
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
28
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
March 2025
4
 International agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
5
 International agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
5
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners — Canceled Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
5
 Trademark basics: Learn the fundamentals Virtual
7:00 p.m. ET
6
 International agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Ex Parte Appeal Roadshows - Boston Public Library- POSTPONED Boston, MA US
1:00 p.m. ET
6
 The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Pursuing patent protection abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
7
 International agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
8
 Successful Inventing: Product design, development, and prototypes Virtual
1:30 p.m. ET
12
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners — Canceled Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
13
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
17
 Fundamentos de la propiedad intelectual Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
17
 Intellectual property fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
18
 Recursos útiles para inventores y emprendedores Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
18
 Resources for inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
18
 Trademarks for librarians Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
19
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners — Canceled Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
19
 Fundamentos de las patentes Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
19
 Patent basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
20
 Fundamentos de las marcas registradas Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
20
 The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
20
 Trademark basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
20
 Getting started with Patent Public Search Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
21
 Aprenda cómo proteger su tecnología en el extranjero Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
21
 Learn how to protect your technology abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
21
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
22
 One-day trademarks boot camp - Canceled Las Cruces, NM US
9:00 a.m. MT
25
 One-day trademarks boot camp - Canceled Princess Anne, MD US
9:00 a.m. ET
25
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process
9:00 a.m. ET
25
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
25
 Trademark attorneys: Mastering the Trademark Center application filing system Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
26
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process
9:00 a.m. ET
26
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners — Canceled Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
27
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process
9:00 a.m. ET
27
 The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
27
 Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium: Necessity-driven innovation Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
28
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
April 2025
1
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
2
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners — Canceled Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
2
 SOaR presents: How to use Patent Public Search tool to search like an examiner
1:00 p.m. ET
3
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
3
 Ex Parte Appeal Roadshows - North Carolina State University- POSTPONED Raleigh, NC US
1:00 p.m. ET
4
 2025 National Patent Application Drafting Competition finals
9:00 a.m. ET
4
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
8
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners — Canceled Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
10
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
10
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: Intellectual property (IP) basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
11
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
12
 Successful Inventing: Legal protection and early-stage funding Virtual
1:30 p.m. ET
15
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners — Canceled Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
16
 USPTO Hour: Patents priorities for FY2025 and fraud and threat mitigation Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
17
 Learn about the new interim processes relating to institution in AIA proceedings Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
17
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
18
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
21
 One-day trademarks boot camp - Canceled Grand Island, NE US
8:30 a.m. CT
22
 Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course
12:00 p.m. ET
22
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
23
 Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course
12:00 p.m. ET
23
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners — Canceled Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
23
 USPTO Hour: Trademark pendency and preventing fraudulent filings Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
23
 Getting started with Patent Public Search Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
24
 Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course
12:00 p.m. ET
24
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
25
 Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course
12:00 p.m. ET
25
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
29
 Strategies for protecting and enforcing intellectual property concerning China: What Houston-area businesses need to know Houston, TX US
8:00 a.m. CT
29
 Public Hearing on the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
29
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
30
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners — Canceled Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
30
 World Intellectual Property Day 2025 on Capitol Hill Washington, DC US
4:00 p.m. ET
May 2025
1
 Grand opening of University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's Edinburg Patent and Trademark Resource Center Virtual and
Mission, TX US
10:00 a.m. CT
1
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
1
 Ex Parte Appeal Roadshows - USPTO headquarters - POSTPONED Alexandria, VA US
1:00 p.m. ET
2
 Grand opening of University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's Brownsville Patent and Trademark Resource Center Virtual and
Brownsville, TX US
10:00 a.m. CT
2
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
6
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
7
 Virtual office hour on becoming a patent examiner — Canceled Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 USPTO Hour: Patent Trial and Appeal Board basics and priorities Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 International Design Forum Alexandria, VA US
1:00 p.m. ET
7
 Academic research and inventorship Virtual
1:00 p.m. CT
7
 Trademark basics: Learn the fundamentals Virtual
7:00 p.m. ET
8
 Attend the next Patent Public Advisory Committee meeting - POSTPONED Alexandria, VA US
10:00 a.m. ET
8
 2025 National Small Business Week Detroit, MI US
12:00 p.m. ET
8
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
8
 The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
10
 Successful Inventing: Licensing your product or concept Virtual
1:30 p.m. ET
13
 Learn to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your patent application
9:00 a.m. ET
13
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
14
 Learn to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your patent application
9:00 a.m. ET
14
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners - Canceled Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
14
 USPTO Hour: Agency messaging and innovator recognition Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
20
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
21
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners — Canceled Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
21
 USPTO Hour: Improving patent inventory and pendency Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
22
 The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
23
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
27
 Getting started with Patent Public Search Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
28
 Learn how to conduct a patent search CANCELED Dallas, TX US
10:00 a.m. CT
28
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners — Canceled Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
28
 USPTO Hour: Introduction to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
June 2025
4
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners — Canceled Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
4
 USPTO Hour: Studying applications with large patent families Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
4
 Trademark basics: Learn the fundamentals Virtual
7:00 p.m. ET
5
 Roundtable: OECD online marketplace guidelines Washington, DC US
9:00 a.m. ET
5
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
5
 The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Pursuing patent protection abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
6
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
10
 Attend DOCX filing training - CANCELED
1:00 p.m. ET
11
 One-day trademarks boot camp - Canceled Little Rock, AR US
9:00 a.m. CT
11
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners — Canceled Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
11
 USPTO Hour: Patent value and durability Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
12
 Learn to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your patent application Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
12
 The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 Learn to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your patent application Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
14
 Successful Inventing: Manufacture Virtual
1:30 p.m. ET
17
 USPTO Hour: Artificial intelligence Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
18
 Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners — Canceled Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
18
 USPTO Hour: Congressional inquiries about Patents topics Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
20
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
23
 Fundamentos de la propiedad intelectual Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
23
 Intellectual property fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
24
 Recursos útiles para inventores y emprendedores Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
24
 Resources for inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
24
 Experienced practitioners: Trademark ex parte expungement and reexamination proceedings Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
25
 Grand opening of Tuskegee University's Patent and Trademark Resource Center Virtual and
Tuskegee, AL US
8:45 a.m. CT
25
 Fundamentos de las patentes Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
25
 USPTO Hour: Combating trademark fraud and threats Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
25
 Cooperative Patent Classification for Combination Sets Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
25
 Become a trademark examining attorney Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
25
 Patent basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
26
 Fundamentos de las marcas registradas Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
26
 The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
26
 Trademark basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
27
 Aprenda cómo proteger su tecnología en el extranjero Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
27
 Learn how to protect your technology abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
July 2025
1
 A day in the life of a USPTO patent examiner Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
1
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
2
 USPTO Hour: Patent Prosecution Highway Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
8
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 Using the Patent Public Search tool to search like an examiner Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
11
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
12
 Successful Inventing: Early-stage funding and informal plan Virtual
1:30 p.m. ET
15
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 USPTO Career Day Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
16
 USPTO Hour: An overview and statistical update on design patents Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
16
 China IP: Views from the ground Virtual
8:00 p.m. ET
17
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
17
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: Intellectual property basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
21
 2025 National Summer Teacher Institute Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
22
 2025 National Summer Teacher Institute Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
22
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
23
 2025 National Summer Teacher Institute Virtual
11:00 a.m. ET
23
 USPTO Hour: Trademark "Change Address or Representation" form authorization updates Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
24
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
25
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
29
 Learn to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your patent application Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
29
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
30
 Learn to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your patent application Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
30
 USPTO Hour: Financing the USPTO mission Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
31
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
August 2025
5
 Inventors: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
5
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
6
 Inventors: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 USPTO Hour: IT and innovation Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Trademark basics: Learn the fundamentals Virtual
7:00 p.m. ET
7
 Inventors: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
7
 The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
8
 Inventors: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
8
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
9
 Successful Inventing: Marketing and advertising Virtual
1:30 p.m. ET
12
 A day in the life of a USPTO patent examiner Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
12
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
12
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 USPTO Hour: Patent Trial and Appeal Board updates Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
14
 The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
19
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
19
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
19
 After Hours IP: Innovations on your schedule Virtual
5:00 p.m. PT
20
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
20
 USPTO Hour: New patent examiner hiring and training efforts Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
21
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
21
 The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Pursuing patent protection abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
22
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
26
 Acing the interview: The journey to becoming a patent examiner Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
27
 USPTO Hour: Starting a career at America’s Innovation Agency - Rescheduled Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
September 2025
4
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources - Canceled
12:00 p.m. ET
9
 A day in the life of a USPTO patent examiner Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
9
 Invention-Con 2025: Empowering American ingenuity and innovation Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
10
 USPTO Hour: International perspectives on intellectual property Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
10
 Invention-Con 2025: Empowering American ingenuity and innovation Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
10
 Cooperative Patent Classification for the Internet of Things Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
11
 The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
12
 Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and ePCT seminar Virtual and
San Jose, CA US
8:30 a.m. PT
12
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
13
 Successful Inventing: Marketing plan and presentation Virtual
1:30 p.m. ET
16
 Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and ePCT seminar Virtual and
Denver, CO US
8:30 a.m. MT
16
 After Hours IP: Innovations on your schedule Virtual
5:00 p.m. PT
17
 From garage to shelf: The USPTO at Colorado Startup Week Denver, CO US
9:30 a.m. MT
18
 China IP legislative and case law update Virtual
10:00 a.m. ET
18
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
18
 The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
23
 Trade secrets and AI Alexandria, VA US
8:30 a.m. ET
23
 Acing the interview: The journey to becoming a patent examiner - Rescheduled Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
23
 The impact of a USPTO patent examiner - Canceled Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
24
 USPTO Hour: Updates on pendency and other Patents priorities - Rescheduled Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
24
 2026 National Patent Application Drafting Competition overview webinar Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
26
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
30
 Experienced practitioners: Representation, signatures, and ethics in trademark cases Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
October 2025
2
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
4
 USPTO Career Day - Postponed Alexandria, VA US
9:00 a.m. ET
7
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
7
 Getting started with Patent Public Search Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
8
 Public PTAB mock hearing San Jose, CA US
9:00 a.m. PT
8
 USPTO Hour: Patent Trial and Appeal Board updates
12:00 p.m. ET
9
 Western Regional Outreach Office's 10th Anniversary Celebration Virtual and
San Jose, CA US
1:00 p.m. PT
14
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
14
 A day in the life of a USPTO patent examiner Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
14
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
15
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
15
 USPTO Hour: Understanding a patent examiner’s role in the IP community Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
16
 Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
17
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
21
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
21
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
21
 After Hours IP: Innovations on your schedule Virtual
5:00 p.m. PT
22
 Artificial intelligence and industrial designs Alexandria, VA US
10:00 a.m. ET
22
 USPTO Hour: Trademark FY25 success and FY26 priorities Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
22
 Grand opening of Portland, Oregon's new Patent and Trademark Resource Center Portland, OR US
12:30 p.m. PT
23
 Grand opening of Oregon State University's Patent and Trademark Resource Center Virtual and
Corvallis, OR US
9:00 a.m. PT
23
 The Path to a Patent, Part I: Intellectual property basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
24
 Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and ePCT seminar Virtual and
Dallas, TX US
8:30 a.m. CT
28
 Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and ePCT seminar Virtual and
Detroit, MI US
8:30 a.m. ET
28
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
29
 USPTO Hour: Patent Trial and Appeal Board updates
12:00 p.m. ET
30
 The Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
31
 Federal trademark searching: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
November 2025
3
 USAJOBS and the federal resume: The journey to becoming a patent examiner Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
4
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
5
 USPTO Hour: Updates on Subject Matter Eligibility Under 35 U.S.C. 101 Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
6
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
7
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
12
 Using the Patent Public Search tool to search like an examiner Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
12
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
13
 A day in the life of a USPTO patent examiner Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
13
 The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
18
 The impact of a USPTO patent examiner Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
18
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
18
 After Hours IP: Innovations on your schedule Virtual
5:00 p.m. PT
20
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
20
 The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
25
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
December 2025
4
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
12:00 p.m. ET
4
 The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Pursuing patent protection abroad Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
9
 A day in the life of a USPTO patent examiner Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
11
 The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
16
 Acing the interview: The journey to becoming a patent examiner Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
16
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
January 2026
13
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
February 2026
12
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
March 2026
10
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
April 2026
9
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
May 2026
14
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
June 2026
9
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
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