Patent Pro Bono Program events

Want to learn about the Patent Pro Bono Program and related resources for inventors and small businesses? We're always adding new events to this calendar, so check back often to find something happening in your region. 

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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
 Powering Change: Women in Innovation and Creativity Chicago, IL US
5:00 p.m. CT
26
 State Bar of Texas Asian Pacific Interest Section Annual Conference Austin, TX US
6:00 p.m. CT
26
 World Intellectual Property Day Event and Reception Denver, CO US
5:00 p.m. MT
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
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 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
12
 Federal trademark searching: Getting started Virtual
10:00 a.m. ET
12
 Federal trademark searching: Field tag searching Virtual
1:00 p.m. ET
12
 Federal trademark searching: Field tag searching with regular expressions Virtual
4:00 p.m. ET
13
 International agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course Virtual
9:00 a.m. ET
13
 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
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
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25
 Patent basics Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
26
 Fundamentos de las marcas registradas Virtual
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 The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support Virtual
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26
 Trademark basics Virtual
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27
 Aprenda cómo proteger su tecnología en el extranjero Virtual
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27
 Learn how to protect your technology abroad Virtual
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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
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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
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27
 USPTO Hour: Starting a career at America’s Innovation Agency - Rescheduled Virtual
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September 2025
4
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources - Canceled
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9
 A day in the life of a USPTO patent examiner Virtual
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 Invention-Con 2025: Empowering American ingenuity and innovation Virtual
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10
 USPTO Hour: International perspectives on intellectual property Virtual
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 Invention-Con 2025: Empowering American ingenuity and innovation Virtual
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10
 Cooperative Patent Classification for the Internet of Things Virtual
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 The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center Virtual
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12
 Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and ePCT seminar Virtual and
San Jose, CA US
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12
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
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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
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17
 From garage to shelf: The USPTO at Colorado Startup Week Denver, CO US
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 China IP legislative and case law update Virtual
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 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
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 The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
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 Trade secrets and AI Alexandria, VA US
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23
 Acing the interview: The journey to becoming a patent examiner - Rescheduled Virtual
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23
 The impact of a USPTO patent examiner - Canceled Virtual
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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
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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
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 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
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7
 Getting started with Patent Public Search Virtual
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8
 Public PTAB mock hearing San Jose, CA US
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8
 USPTO Hour: Patent Trial and Appeal Board updates
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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
6
 Intellectual property basics and helpful resources Virtual
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6
 The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching Virtual
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7
 Federal trademark filing: Overview Virtual
3:00 p.m. ET
12
 Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action Virtual
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13
 A day in the life of a USPTO patent examiner Virtual
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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
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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
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11
 The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center Virtual
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16
 Acing the interview: The journey to becoming a patent examiner Virtual
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16
 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
2:00 p.m. ET
January 2026
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 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
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February 2026
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 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
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March 2026
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 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
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April 2026
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 Attend DOCX filing training Virtual
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May 2026
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