• Learn to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your patent application

    Virtual

    Do you have a concept or invention you want to patent? Are you a potential first-time utility patent applicant? Are you interested in learning how to search public patent databases to find patent literature similar to your invention? Join our free, two-day virtual workshop as we help you jump-start your entrepreneurial innovation journey. We’ll guide you through searching […]

  • World Intellectual Property Day 2025 on Capitol Hill

    IP and Music: Feel the beat of IP Join the USPTO, the American Intellectual Property Law Association, the U.S. Copyright Office, and other supporting organizations for a special program on April 30 at the U.S. Capitol to celebrate World Intellectual Property Day 2025. World Intellectual Property Day is an annual international observance, traditionally celebrated on […]

  • Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process

    Virtual Online

    Are you unfamiliar with the patent filing process? Are you a first-time utility application filer or new to Patent Center? Are you unsure where to start? Get a “head StART” and learn the fundamentals of the patent application process during a free, virtual three-day workshop held August 19-21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET […]

  • Community of Innovators

    Big Idea Center 3601 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Wednesday, October 8, 2025 4:00pm to 5:30pm I'm Interested Register SHARE COMMUNITY OF INNOVATORS ABOUT THIS EVENT Big Idea Center View map Add to calendar 3601 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213   Session Topic: Earflo - Taking a product from academia from need to commercialization Presenters: Intan Oldakowska, CEO, Earflo and Matt Oldakowski, CTO, Earflo […]

  • Idea to Impact – Coffee & Conversation – October

    Big Idea Center 3601 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Tuesday, October 14, 2025 9:00am to 10:00am I'm Interested Register SHARE IDEA TO IMPACT – COFFEE & CONVERSATION - OCTOBER ABOUT THIS EVENT Big Idea Center View map Add to calendar 3601 Forbes Ave Do you have an idea or innovation you want to bring to market? Join staff from the University of Pittsburgh's Office […]

  • Community of Innovators

    Big Idea Center 3601 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Wednesday, October 22, 2025 4:00pm to 5:30pm I'm Interested Register SHARE COMMUNITY OF INNOVATORS ABOUT THIS EVENT Big Idea Center View map Add to calendar 3601 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 In response to a growing need across the University, Pitt is introducing a new community to support early-stage innovators working in life sciences-related fields […]