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Trademarks
Published onLearn about the fundamental mechanics of filing for federal trademark registration using the USPTO's new Trademark Center system, including an overview of the important components of your application.
Published onLearn the fundamental mechanics of using the USPTO's trademark search system, including the concept of likelihood of confusion and why it's an essential part of searching.
Published onExperts discuss the differences between filing an application in the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) and Trademark Center; and demonstrate key features within the system. View the event slides.
Published onExperts from the Trademark Classification Policy and Practice Office discuss classification and identification changes under the Nice Classification, 12th edition, version 2024 (Nice 12-2024).
Published onIn this recorded webinar, we introduce you to the fundamental mechanics of using the USPTO's trademark search system, including searching using drop-down menus.
Published onIn this recorded webinar, we introduce you to the mechanics of constructing complex searches in the USPTO's trademark search system, including searching using field tags.
Published onIn this recorded webinar, we introduce you to the mechanics of using field tags and regular expressions to construct complex searches in the USPTO's trademark search system.
Published onIn this recorded listening session, members of the public provide their feedback on whether the USPTO should consider changing the attorney recognition rule regarding the duration of recognition.
Published onExperts from the Registration Protection Office and Office of Enrollment explore common pitfalls to avoid as a trademark attorney and provide tips for protecting trademark clients from bad actors who trick owners into paying unnecessary fees, spoof legitimate...
Published onWatch this free training webinar on the Madrid Protocol, a convenient option for trademark owners worldwide to file one streamlined application to register their trademark in up to 130 countries.
Published onAdministrative Trademark Judges Peter Cataldo and Angela Lykos discuss best practices on navigating the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) process including practical considerations for creating a record, briefing and oral argument.
Published onAn engaging panel discussion providing practical tips for protecting yourself, your brand, and your clients from bad actors.
Published onFailure-to-function refusals and how to respond when your mark fails to indicate the source of your goods or services. We’ll cover ornamentation, title of a single work, names of authors and performing artists, and goods in trade or service for others.
Published onLearn more about registering trademarks for newer technologies, including non-fungible tokens (NFTs), blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and virtual goods. We’ll also cover examples of appropriate specimens and acceptable identifications of goods and services.
Published onIn this recording, we discuss tips to strengthen your nonuse cancellation practice, including new website resources, common petition mistakes, and common evidentiary mistakes.
Published onDid you use an online filing firm to submit your trademark application? If so, you may be the victim of fraud. To find out if you’ve been scammed, and learn what to do next, watch this short video.
We take fraud seriously and are doing everything we can to...
Published onWhat is appropriate subject matter for a trademark letter of protest? How can you avoid some common pitfalls when filing a letter of protest? In this webinar we provide an overview of letters of protest best practices.
Published onThis video covers the ID.me process. Trademark filers can verify their identity with the USPTO online through ID.me.
Published onAn overview of the initiatives and programs the USPTO is doing to protect the accuracy of the U.S. trademark register, provided by Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Examination Policy Amy Cotton.
Published onGet an overview of trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets in the food service industry. With a particular focus on trademarks, you will learn how to use these intellectual property rights to protect what makes your restaurant special.
Published onIn this video, you will learn about the importance of maintaining and protecting your trademark following registration, and what to do if you encounter infringement, from Asha Allan, partner at Adducci, Mastraini & Schaumberg. This session was part of the USPTO and...
Published onOn Tuesday, July 27, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Lanham Act, the federal statute establishing modern U.S. trademark law. This exciting virtual program brought together a lineup of distinguished...
Published onThe USPTO held a final virtual roundtable on June 14, 2021 to take comments and answer questions regarding the notice of proposed rulemaking to implement the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (TMA). After a brief overview of the TMA, members of the public were...
Published onCommissioner for Trademarks David Gooder hosts Associate General Counsel for Intellectual Property with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) Dana Jozefczyk for a lively fireside chat about trademarks and the Olympics. They discuss the essential and...
Published onWant to learn more about the trademark Post Registration Audit Program? In this webinar intended for experienced trademark filers, we cover the significance of “use in commerce,” the history of the Post Registration Audit Program, what happens during and audit, as...
Published onThe USPTO held a virtual roundtable on June 1, 2021 to take comments and answer questions regarding the notice of proposed rulemaking to implement the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (TMA). After a brief overview of the TMA, members of the public were invited...
Published onIn this presentation, our expert attorneys discuss recent changes to requirements for specimen of use, common issues with specimens, and what trademark examining attorneys look for when reviewing specimens.
Published onThe USPTO held a virtual roundtable on March 1, 2021 to gather input on issues relating to the implementation of the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (TMA). After a brief overview of the TMA, members of the public were invited to provide comments. The TMA, which...
Published onWhat are the USPTO’s rules covering trademark practitioner recognition, signatures, and declarations? What steps does the USPTO take when we suspect the rules are violated? In this webinar, learn from our expert attorneys as they cover relevant case law and discuss...
Published onThe Madrid Protocol is an international treaty that businesses and individuals can use to protect their trademarks simultaneously in multiple countries using a single application. It allows applicants to file with a single office, using one currency, and in a...
Published onLearn about the new mandatory electronic filing requirement and how this affects specimens, the petition process, outage procedures, and TEAS forms. Beginning February 15, 2020, trademark applicants and registrants will be required to file trademark applications...
Published onWhat happens if your trademark registration is audited? Learn what proof of use in commerce looks like and what happens during the Post Registration Proof of Use Audit Program. Trademarks that aren't in use on all registered goods and services may unnecessarily...
Published onThe importance of the decisions made during life can impact intellectual property after death, including postmortem rights of publicity. Celebrities face additional considerations regarding the right to publicity, social media, digital media, economic and tax...
Published onOn July 27, 2018, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History (NMAH) kicked off the 2018 National Trademark Exposition with keynote speaker Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. NMAH Interim...
Published onThis video explains how to fill out the Validation page of the USPTO’s federal trademark registration application. The information applies to TEAS Plus and TEAS Standard applications.
Published onThis video explains how to fill out the Fee/Signature Information page of the USPTO’s federal trademark registration application. The information applies to TEAS Plus and TEAS Standard applications.
Published onThis video explains how to fill out the Correspondence Information page of the USPTO’s federal trademark registration application. The information applies to TEAS Plus and TEAS Standard applications.
Published onThis video explains how to fill out the Filing Basis page of the USPTO’s federal trademark registration application. The information applies to TEAS Plus and TEAS Standard applications.
Published onThis video explains how to fill out the Goods and Services page of the USPTO’s federal trademark registration application. The information applies to TEAS Standard applications only.
Published onThis video explains how to fill out the Goods and Services page of the USPTO’s federal trademark registration application. The information applies to TEAS Plus applications only.
Published onThis video explains how to fill out the Additional Statements section of the USPTO’s federal trademark registration application. The information applies to TEAS Plus and TEAS Standard applications.
Published onThis video explains how to fill out the Mark Drawing page of the USPTO’s federal trademark registration application. The information applies to TEAS Plus and TEAS Standard applications.
Published onThis video explains how to fill out the Applicant Information page of the USPTO’s federal trademark registration application. The information applies to TEAS Plus and TEAS Standard applications.
Published onThis video compares and contrasts the two versions of the USPTO’s federal trademark registration application: TEAS Plus and TEAS Standard. It highlights the TEAS Plus filing requirements, which allow for a less expensive filing fee and a more streamlined...
Patents
Published on2025 National Patent Application Drafting Competition Overview
Published onThis USPTO training session provides a comprehensive overview of how to file and retrieve DOCX files in Patent Center. Visit the DOCX information page for user guides and resources.
Published onThe USPTO’s Legal Experience and Advancement Program (LEAP) gives junior lawyers and practitioners the opportunity to build oral advocacy skills to participate in Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceedings. Learn more about how you can participate.
Published onIn this video, you’ll learn how to limit a variety of searches using Patent Public Search by adding a date or date range, such as combining a title keyword search or an assignee search with a search of publication dates.
Published onThis microtutorial for Patent Public Search will show you how to locate U.S. patents and published patent applications assigned to particular companies and other entities. You can search by assignee name, city, and state.
Published onLearn how to use the Document Viewer on Patent Public Search to navigate through the patents and published patent applications retrieved by your search.
Published onThis video includes a discussion of U.S. patent families and shows how to expand families in your search results using Patent Public Search.
Published onThis microtutorial for Patent Public Search walks you through the steps of finding U.S. patents and published patent applications from particular inventors.
Published onThis Patent Public Search tutorial will show you how to print a summary table of your search results and how to print individual U.S. patents or published patent applications.
Published onLearn how to find all U.S. patent documents published on, before, or after a particular date, or within a range of two dates using Patent Public Search.
Published onOn November 15, 2023, we retired the EFS-Web system and Private Patent Application Information Retrieval tool, also known as "Private PAIR," and directed customers to Patent Center. To learn more, watch this video and check out our Patent Center webpage.
Published onThis USPTO training session provides a comprehensive overview of how to file, retrieve and manage applications in Patent Center. Visit the Patent Center information page for user guides and resources.
Published onLearn how to use Patent Public Search (PPUBS) Advanced in this recorded demonstration with emphasis on design patent searching.
Published onWatch the video to hear from inventor Abenezer Ayana and the patent practitioners who worked with him as part the USPTO’s Patent Pro Bono Program. Ayana is the founder and CEO of Braille Easy, a company that helps blind individuals learn and use braille. Learn more...
Published onOn July 31, 2022, we will retire the Public Patent Application Information Retrieval tool, also known as "Public PAIR," and begin directing customers to Patent Center. To learn more, watch this video and check out our Patent Center webpage.
Published onThis video shows how to file DOCX documents in the Patent Center training mode.
Published onDr. Marian Croak holds more than 200 patents and has more than 100 pending applications. Her many achievements include pioneering work advancing the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), developing text-to-donate technology, and work on the telephone network and...
Published onInventor Dean Kamen and USPTO Director Andrei Iancu discussed Kamen's career and passion for inventing, as well as his dedication to the world’s youth through STEM education. Kamen is the inventor of the Segway and Auto Syringe. He is also an entrepreneur, and a...
Published onOn December 4, 2019, USPTO Director Andrei Iancu and the creator of SiriusXM Satellite Radio, former CEO of GeoStar, and the founder and chairwoman of the Board of United Therapeutics Dr. Martine Rothblatt discussed her successes in areas ranging from...
Published onOne of the "fathers of the internet," Vinton G. Cerf is the co-designer of the TCP/IP protocols and the original architecture of the online world. Currently vice president and chief internet evangelist for Google, he contributes to global policy development and the...
Published onDr. Temple Grandin is an inventor and pioneer in improving the welfare of livestock. Her work on animal handling methods and facilities design has fundamentally changed the industry around the world. A best-selling author and popular TED Talk speaker, Grandin is...
Published onDr. Lonnie Johnson, holder of more than 100 U.S. patents, spacecraft systems designer, energy innovator, and inventor of the Super Soaker®, joined USPTO Director Andrei Iancu for a talk on his work and journey of innovation. Johnson worked on the stealth bomber...
Published onUSPTO welcomed Dr. Joseph Marron, the named inventor of the historic patent number 10 million, to share his insights about the milestone on August 8, 2018.
Published onBenefits of interviews from the viewpoints of an examiner, Supervisory Patent Examiner (SPE), and director.
Published onPatents for Humanity is the USPTO's awards competition recognizing innovators who use game-changing technology to meet global humanitarian challenges. The program provides business incentives for reaching those in need: winners receive an acceleration certificate...
Published onCalifornia's inventor assistance program administrator discusses who can qualify for the program and what inventors should do before applying.
Published onAn interview with a small business owner describing how she applied to the program and the benefits of participating.
Published onAn interview with an attorney on how to apply to volunteer and what to expect.
Published onLearn the 3 requirements for inventors to participate in a program offering free legal help in applying for a patent to protect an invention.
Published onThere are two ways to request free legal help through the program -- by region or directly.
Published onThis program for free legal help is available in all 50 states. Each region decides the standards for inventor participation.
Published onInventors and small business may qualify for free legal help in applying for a patent or to protect an invention.
Published onGlobal Dossier is a set of business services that provides IP stakeholders free, secure, one-stop access to related patent applications from all participating IP offices.
Published onThis is the fourth video in a series of four that cover the change in patent law to first-inventor-to-file.
Published onThis is the third video in a series of four that cover the change in patent law to first-inventor-to-file.
Published onThis is the second video in a series of four that cover the change in patent law to first-inventor-to-file.
Published onOn March 16, a major change occurs in U.S. patent law.
USPTO for Kids & Teachers
Published onHave you ever thought about all the inventors that make our Thanksgiving celebration possible? Get ready to meet these innovators on our Thanksgiving Day parade across your plate. Our first stop is pretty corny...because we’re talking all about corn! How we use...
Published onKatia Avila Pinedo talks about the Heart & Sole, a device she invented to help diabetic people as part of the Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam. Grades K-5.
Published onThis video is from USPTO's free Youth Day Program for student innovators, creators, and aspiring entrepreneurs. Students learn about app development and intellectual property by exploring the Congressional App Challenge. Student moderator Elvisa Ofori, a...
Published onThe National Summer Teacher Institute (NSTI) on innovation, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) combines experiential training tools, practices, and project-based learning models to support elementary, middle, and high school teachers and...
Published onWhether it happens among students in a classroom, or engineers in a laboratory, innovation is a process, a series of steps that begins with imagination, and results in the creation of something of value for society.
Published on3-D printing is an innovative manufacturing technique developed by Professors Michael Cima and Emanuel Sachs from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Published onElectronics, apparel, and pharmaceuticals are only some of the products counterfeiters try to fake.
Published onIn a science known as biometrics, physical or behavioral characteristics are used for personal identification.
Published onProfessor Homayoon Kazerooni is a robotics engineer at the University of California, Berkeley with more than 40 patents to his name.
Published onAt Google headquarters in Mountain View, California, computer scientist Sebastian Thrun and his team of software engineers are creating a fleet of self-driving cars.
Published onProfessors John Rogers and Yonggang Huang have collaborated to design and engineer an electronic tattoo.
Published onProfessor Steve Hutcheson at the University of Maryland is developing a new approach to producing biofuels from cellulosic biomass, using a bacterium discovered in the Chesapeake Bay.
Published onConcrete is one of the most common construction materials in the world, with its basic technology dating back to the ancient Romans.
Published onAs an alternative to finding diamonds in nature for his scientific experiments, Professor Russell Hemley of the Geographical Laboratory at the Carnegie Institute of Washington creates an innovative method of making large synthetic diamonds in the laboratory.
Published onProfessors Reginald Farrow and Zafar Iqbal at the New Jersey Institute of Technology have collaborated on a series of innovations to make the energy conversion process that occurs within fuel cells as efficient as possible.
Published onWelding has long been used to join pieces of metal together.
Published onWilliam Provancher of Tactical Haptics has developed a device that combines the sense of touch with technology.
Published onAngelique Johnson is the CEO of MEMStim, a company that is innovating how electrode arrays in cochlear implants are manufactured.
Published onWhile most people see viruses as harmful, Angela Belcher at MIT sees the future of energy.
Published onOrigami is the ancient Japanese art of paper folding.
Published onAdam Feinberg at Carnegie Mellon University has come up with a technique that expands the use of 3-D printing technology and could one day allow researchers to print heart tissue.
Published onA day with students at a unique Camp Invention session. Camp Invention is a program run by the National Inventors Hall of Fame in conjunction with the United States Patent and Trademark office (USPTO)
Intellectual Property Basics
Published onWhy do Patent and Trademark Resource Centers (PTRCs) exist?
Published onWhat services do Patent and Trademark Resource Centers (PTRCs) offer?
Published onHow do Patent and Trademark Resource Centers (PTRCs) help the public?
Published onWhat is a Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC)?
Published onOn May 15, 2024, the we hosted a webinar providing an overview and a question and answer session about our Guidance on Use of Artificial Intelligence-Based Tools in Practice Before the USPTO (issued in the Federal Register on April 11, 2024).
Published onReady to move your idea from concept to market? Register today for our free conference, Invention-Con 2023: Building tomorrow's innovation, coming May 10-12. Learn how to build a business plan, promote your brand, and craft the perfect pitch.
Published onA collaboration between USPTO and the Smithsonian Institution, the Innovation Festival engages the public, scholars, thought leaders, inventors, and innovators in a dialogue about the critical role invention and innovation play in our society. Footage of the...
Transferring Ownership / Assignments
Published onLearn how to resubmit a trademark request in Assignment Center. Assignment Center is a publicly available USPTO system for recording assignments and other documents relating to interests in patents and trademarks.
Published onLearn how to start a trademark request in Assignment Center. Assignment Center is a publicly available USPTO system for recording assignments and other documents relating to interests in patents and trademarks.
Published onLearn how to sign in to USPTO Assignment Center
WE Initiative
Published onDirector Kathi Vidal was a special guest for the Tory Burch Foundation’s Small Business webinar series, where she spoke about the significance of protecting intellectual property to help businesses succeed in a competitive marketplace.
Published onHave you ever wanted to bounce your ideas off of someone? Hear from experts who provide tips on what to look for, finding and successfully engaging with a mentor, and the benefits of mentorship when starting, growing, or expanding your business.
Published onThe event in Phoenix, Arizona kicked off with a fireside chat between Director Kathi Vidal and Sally Morton, was followed by a panel of experts sharing stories and tips on how to secure options for funding a small business.
Published onWhy does Cyndi Bray think IP protections are important to business success? “It was important to build an intellectual property wall to fend off copycats-a wall I built even before my product went to market and I continue to shore up as my best defense.”
Published onWomen entrepreneurs: we know there’s a lot to think about when you’re first starting your business. Which is why we’re bringing you advice straight from the experts – the people who have already done it successfully.
Published onLearn more about opportunities for women entrepreneurs to find grants to local communities, business incubators, and leverage government resources with Alejandra Castillo, Assistant Secretary at the Economic Development Administration.
Published onGovernment programs like the USPTO’s Patent Pro Bono program can help you develop your intellectual property (IP) strategy. Hear from Joanna Smith-Griffin, CEO of AllHere, to learn why she thinks IP is vital to growing a business.
Published onYou don’t have to wait for your brand to become a success to protect it. In fact, applying for federal trademark registration as soon as possible can help you avoid costly rebrands and establish a trusted customer base faster.
Published onBuilding a network of support can be just as important as protecting your intellectual property and finding funding when starting a business. Other women have been where you are today, and connecting with others can help guide you through the process.
Published onAt this WE event held January 18, 2023 in Naples, Florida, leaders in the IP community and women entrepreneurs shared their stories and tips on why protecting your IP is key to starting and maintaining a successful business.
Published onHear from leading women at the launch of WE, a community-focused, collaborative, and creative initiative to inspire women and tap their potential to meaningfully increase equity, job creation, and economic prosperity.
Published onWatch this short video with Lisa Jorgenson, Deputy Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization, for tips on how to protect your IP globally.
Published onWatch the video for tips on networking from businesswoman and author Shellye Archambeau, former CEO of MetricStream and current Fortune 500 board member.
Published onSeveral federal agencies offer tools for startups to help secure funding. Hear from Suzanne Borders, CEO and co-founder of BadVR, about her experience with America’s Seed Fund, just one of the great programs available to women entrepreneurs.
Published onWhether you’re a woman entrepreneur just starting out on your journey, or you’ve hit a roadblock and need some advice, others have been where you are today. Building a strong network can help guide you through the process.
Published onProtecting your IP is key to starting and maintaining a successful business. Hear from the Honorable Kate O’Malley, retired judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Published onHear from the Innovation Outreach team on how connecting with other women can help guide you through the process of protecting your intellectual property and launching your business.
Published onSecuring funding is an important step to protecting and growing your business. Hear from Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo about several federal agencies that offer tools for startups.
Published onFinding out what kind of intellectual property you have is an important step in protecting your business idea. Hear about how IP protection can help set you up for success.
Published onFeaturing advice and resources, the WE Initiative aims to lift women up and taps their potential to increase equity, job creation, and economic prosperity through their ideas, insights and innovations.
Journeys of Innovation
Published onWatch an animated demonstration of how Genmoji’s Airmoji wind turbine works.
Published onWatch Genmoji's microgrid turbine in action.
Published onTradition, compassion, and service motivate social entrepreneur and Native Hawaiian Olin Kealoha Lagon.
Published onYoung inventor Damian Earley researched, designed and patented a weighted platform with a locking mechanism for residential garbage cans. The intent of the platform is to prevent litter spillage onto neighborhood streets by in adverse weather conditions.
Published onWho can forget the sinister and “supernaturally steady” film shots of The Shining? Watch inventor Garret Brown discuss how those shots were achieved with his newly-invented Steadicam®, patent no. 4,017,168.
Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum
Published onThis film focuses on Richard F. America, one of the youngest inventors on “Baker's list,” the first repository of Black patent holders compiled by lawyer, assistant patent examiner, and civil rights activist Henry E. Baker. The documentary features an interview...
Published onSince 1990, Camp Invention® has been guiding children to bring their biggest ideas to life through creativity and invention education. To learn more about this STEM program, please visit invent.org/camp.
Published onTime lapse of the Higgins Boat arrival and installation at the USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. This particular Higgins Boat was on loan from D-Day Ohio to the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum.
Published onThe National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF) announced the 2019 Inductee Class. The 19 inventors will officially join the world-changing Inductees during the annual Induction Ceremony in May.
International IP
Published onFrom March 7-9, 2023, the USPTO hosted 50 officials in person and online from intellectual property organizations worldwide to share progress and challenges to increasing representation among women and girls in the innovation ecosystem. Listen in as USPTO Director...
Published onHelene Liwinski explains the importance of U.S. representation at the World Intellectual Property Organization and the World Trade Organization.
Published onWatch David Kellis explain his role in Brazil and the surrounding region.
Published onWatch Marina Lamm discuss her work in representing the United States at meetings of the World Intellectual Property Organization in Geneva.
Published onWatch Rachel Bae discuss her work as an IP attaché in Brussels.
Published onE-commerce now accounts for nearly 14% of all retail sales and continues to grow at a healthy rate. But U.S. businesses engaged in e-commerce, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), face a number of challenges in protecting their intellectual...
Published onConrad Wong discusses how he helped a U.S. company regain control of its proprietary molds and dies from a Chinese subcontractor that had filed for bankruptcy.
Published onDuncan Willson talks about what is at the heart of his job: helping U.S. companies with their IP issues in a challenging environment.
Published onPete Mehravari explains the importance of IP protection and enforcement in a region where the concept of intellectual property is still fairly new.
Published onJohn Cabeca talks about his transition from helping U.S. companies on the West Coast of the United States to working on their behalf overseas.
Published onCindy Henderson discusses her interests in Latin America.
Published onThe USPTO’s IP attachés are located in posts around the world. Meet these passionate intellectual property (IP) professionals and learn about their work to support the global IP community in this short video.
Published onTogether with remarks from USPTO Director Andrei Iancu, U.S. inventors showcase their innovations in green technology and discuss the importance of strong intellectual property rights in launching their inventions.
Published onThe United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) Intellectual Property (IP) Attaché Program works to improve IP systems internationally.
Published onThe United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) Intellectual Property (IP) Attaché Program works to improve IP systems internationally.
Published onLearn about the USPTO’s Collaborative Search Pilot (CSP), an initiative with partnering international IP Offices that allows those filing patent applications in partnering Offices to have their application fast-tracked and reviewed concurrently. Its free to file a CSP petition.
GIPA
Published onAs the past two years have shown, the biopharmaceutical industry is more important than ever in producing drugs that improve and save lives. For U.S. biopharmaceutical companies, China continues to be an important market. Securing and enforcing intellectual...
Published onA brief introduction on what Trade Secrets are, why you should protect them, how they can impact a business’s bottom line, and their importance as Intellectual Property.
Published onThis video provides a brief overview of the Global Intellectual Property Academy.
Women's Entrepreneurship Symposium 2021
Published onThe final installment of the 2021 Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium (WES) on March 31 offered attendees an opportunity to learn from women entrepreneurs about launching a business, overcoming challenges, and the vital role of intellectual property (IP) protection.
Published onAt the fourth installment of the 2021 Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium on March 24, 2021, panelists shared information about funding opportunities for women entrepreneurs.
Published onAt the third installment of the 2021 Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium on March 17, 2021, panelists shared information about programs, resources, and information that can help you protect your creative work.
Published onAt the second installment of the 2021 Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium on March 10, 2021, panelists discussed opportunities for girls and women in computer science, invention, and STEM.
Published onAt the kickoff event for the 2021 Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium on March 3, 2021, panelists shared their insights on creating a more inclusive innovation community.
Published onAt the kickoff event for the 2021 Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium on March 3, 2021, panelists discussed when a change in direction may be necessary for a company and some key considerations for a successful pivot.
Published onAt the kickoff event for the 2021 Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium on March 3, 2021, USPTO’s Coke Stewart moderated a fireside chat with Wynn Coggins, Acting Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce. They discussed advancing the role of women in the...
Work at the USPTO
Published onSince 2012, the USPTO has hired more than 800 veterans. Three of these veterans were featured on the show Military Makeover to talk about their transition from military service to the USPTO. They also share insights on work-life balance, flexibility, and career...