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SUMMARY:Trademark Basics Boot Camp\, Module 3: Searching
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so\, this event is a must-attend. In this third module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp\, we’ll focus on important principles related to federal trademark clearance searching and effective use of the USPTO’s trademark database. The event is free\, but space is limited\, so register early. \nThis module will cover the following topics: \n\nTrademark basics\nLikelihood of confusion\nFederal trademark searching\nFinding help\n\nThis module will be presented live via Webex from 2-3:30 p.m. ET Tuesday\, October 20\, 2026\, and will conclude with a question-and-answer session. Please register by October 19. \nRegister today \nBe sure to check out our other boot camp modules running consecutively every week for the eight-week duration. You can attend the whole series or just the specific modules that best meet your needs. Separate registration is required for each module. After each event\, we’ll email attendees links to a video recording of the module and a PDF of the presentation materials. You will only receive access to the recording if you attend that module. \nFor questions about the event or the boot camp series\, please contact TMWebinar@uspto.gov. \n\nAccessibility accommodation\n\nAccessibility\n\nIf you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation\, please submit your request to the contact information listed above. \n\n\n\nCLE Header
URL:https://www.idea2impact.org/event/trademark-basics-boot-camp-module-3-searching/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:B2C Hackathon: Concept Testing with AI (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Tue\, Oct 20 \n\n\nVirtual \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\nDate \nTuesday\, Oct 20\, 2026 \n\n\nTime \n4:00pm \n\n\nCohort \nBusiness to Consumer (B2C) \n\n\nAudience \nHarvard Students\, i-lab Members \n\n\nLocation \nOnline \n\n\nAdd To Calendar \nGoogle(opens in new tab)Outlook(opens in new tab)iCal(opens in new tab)\n\n\nYou must log in to register\n\n\n\n\n\nLeverage AI to generate\, research\, prototype\, and validate a business idea to disrupt the consumer market! \nIn part two of this hands-on hackathon\, you’ll showcase your AI-assisted prototypes. \nEven if you didn’t participate in Part 1 on Oct. 15\, you’re still welcome to join us. \nWhether you’re starting with a rough concept or a blank page\, you’ll use AI to identify opportunities\, research customer needs\, develop a value proposition\, and create a simple prototype or experiment. \nBy the end of the session\, you’ll have a validated problem area\, an AI-assisted prototype\, and a real-world test designed to gather feedback from potential customers. \nMORE ON THIS TOPIC \nIf you can’t make this event or want a refresher on related topics\, browse our on-demand videos and blog posts featuring i-lab experts and advisors at innovationlabs.harvard.edu/resources/how-to \nACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT \nThe Harvard Innovation Labs welcomes attendees of all abilities to our events\, both in person and online. \nRequests for American Sign Language interpreters and/or CART providers should be made at least two weeks in advance\, if possible. Please note that the University will make every effort to secure services\, but that services are subject to availability. \nIf you would like to request accommodations or have questions about physical access\, please contact i-lab@harvard.edu in advance of the event. \nFUTURE COMMUNICATIONS \nPlease note: By registering\, you agree to receive emails about this event and future communications from the Harvard Innovation Labs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelated Events
URL:https://www.idea2impact.org/event/b2c-hackathon-concept-testing-with-ai-part-2/
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SUMMARY:Attend Patent Center and DOCX training
DESCRIPTION:Join us online Thursday\, October 22\, from 2-3 p.m. ET to learn how to file in Patent Center as well as navigating\, filing\, and retrieving documents in DOCX format. You will hear from experts on the USPTO’s eCommerce Modernization (eMod) team\, who will provide demonstrations and answer your questions. \nThis session is one of several free training opportunities available on the DOCX filing series page. \nInstructions for joining the session will be emailed to each registrant. \nDOCX is a word processing file format based on open standards and is supported by many popular word processing applications. As an open standard format\, DOCX offers a safe and stable basis for authoring and processing intellectual property documents. Learn more about filing in DOCX in this hour-long session. \nExplore DOCX filing using Patent Center training mode at any time. Training mode does not save or store data in USPTO systems. \n\nRegister today \nFor more information\, contact eMod@uspto.gov. \n\n\nAccessibility accommodation\n\nAccessibility\n\nIf you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation\, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.
URL:https://www.idea2impact.org/event/attend-patent-center-and-docx-training/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Adaptive Gaming
DESCRIPTION:The AT3 Center is committed to providing access\, equal opportunity and\, reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment\, its services\, programs\, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation\, contact Anita Swanson at anita.swanson@ataporg.org 10 days prior to an AT3 event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Series: Adaptive Gaming\n\n\n\nAdaptive Gaming\n\nOctober 22 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT \n\n\n\n\nAdaptive Gaming Community of Practice Meeting \nTitle: Focusing on Eye Gaze\nDescription: This month’s meeting will be a discussion on gaming using eye gaze. This topic doesn’t get much attention in the adaptive gaming community and can be intimidating\, so let’s change that together! We’ll provide an overview of different ways for eye gaze users to game\, from simple to complex. This will be an interactive session – please bring your questions and be ready to share your experiences with the group.Got an idea for a future discussion/meeting topic? Know someone we should spotlight? Have other feedback for us? Fill out the survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/6t4D6kLbBk.\n\nParticipants: This meeting is open to all AT Act Program staff and subcontractors interested in adaptive gaming.\nTime: 3:00 PM Eastern Time\nLocation: Zoom Meeting\nContact: ryan.rausch@ataporg.org\nZoom Registration Required \n\n\n\n\nAdd to calendar
URL:https://www.idea2impact.org/event/adaptive-gaming-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Trademark Basics Boot Camp\, Module 4: Application requirements
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so\, this event is a must-attend. In this fourth module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp\, we’ll focus on the requirements for an initial trademark application. Knowing what is needed up front will help your filing process go more smoothly. The event is free\, but space is limited\, so register early.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis module will cover the following topics: \n\nTrademark basics\nDrawings\nIdentifications of goods and services\nFiling bases\nSpecimens and ornamentation\nFinding help\n\nThis module will be presented live via Webex from 2-3:30 p.m. ET Tuesday\, October 27\, 2026\, and will conclude with a question-and-answer session. Please register by October 26. \nRegister today \nBe sure to check out our other boot camp modules running consecutively every week for the eight-week duration. You can attend the whole series or just the specific modules that best meet your needs. Separate registration is required for each module. After each event\, we’ll email attendees links to a video recording of the module and a PDF of the presentation materials. You will only receive access to the recording if you attend that module. \nFor questions about the event or the boot camp series\, please contact TMWebinar@uspto.gov. \n\nAccessibility accommodation\n\nAccessibility\n\nIf you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation\, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.
URL:https://www.idea2impact.org/event/trademark-basics-boot-camp-module-4-application-requirements/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Founder Clinic: Build Your MVP
DESCRIPTION:Thu\, Oct 29 \n\n\nVirtual \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\nDate \nThursday\, Oct 29\, 2026 \n\n\nTime \n3:00pm \n\n\nStage \nBuild MVP\, Test \n\n\nAudience \nHarvard Students\, i-lab Members \n\n\nLocation \nOnline \n\n\nAdd To Calendar \nGoogle(opens in new tab)Outlook(opens in new tab)iCal(opens in new tab)\n\n\nYou must log in to register\n\n\n\n\n\nBuilding your MVP? Bring your questions\, roadblocks\, and works-in-progress\, and get expert guidance in this open founder clinic. \nKeep the momentum going from the No-Code MVP Sprint Kickoff in this interactive\, 45-minute check-in with i-lab advisors. \nWhether you’re deciding which no-code tools to use\, figuring out how to build a specific feature\, preparing to test with customers\, or working through what you’ve learned so far\, bring your questions and challenges. i-lab advisors will help you troubleshoot roadblocks\, refine your approach\, and identify practical next steps to keep your MVP moving forward. \nNo pre-work is required—just come ready to share what you’re working on\, ask questions\, and keep building. \nMORE ON THIS TOPIC \nIf you can’t make this event or want a refresher on related topics\, browse our on-demand videos and blog posts featuring i-lab experts and advisors at innovationlabs.harvard.edu/resources/how-to \nACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT \nThe Harvard Innovation Labs welcomes attendees of all abilities to our events\, both in person and online. \nRequests for American Sign Language interpreters and/or CART providers should be made at least two weeks in advance\, if possible. Please note that the University will make every effort to secure services\, but that services are subject to availability. \nIf you would like to request accommodations or have questions about physical access\, please contact i-lab@harvard.edu in advance of the event. \nFUTURE COMMUNICATIONS \nPlease note: By registering\, you agree to receive emails about this event and future communications from the Harvard Innovation Labs.
URL:https://www.idea2impact.org/event/founder-clinic-build-your-mvp/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Founder Clinic: Customer Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Thu\, Oct 29 \n\n\nVirtual \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\nDate \nThursday\, Oct 29\, 2026 \n\n\nTime \n4:00pm \n\n\nStage \nCustomer Discovery\, Test \n\n\nAudience \nHarvard Students\, i-lab Members \n\n\nLocation \nOnline \n\n\nAdd To Calendar \nGoogle(opens in new tab)Outlook(opens in new tab)iCal(opens in new tab)\n\n\nYou must log in to register\n\n\n\n\nShare what you’re learning\, get feedback on your discoveries\, and decide what to test next.\n\n\n\nShare what you’re learning\, get feedback on your discoveries\, and decide what to test next. \nCome together with others founders to reflect on your experience interviewing customers\, discuss key insights\, and learn from one another’s experiences. After testing assumptions and gathering feedback\, this session is an opportunity to compare notes\, identify patterns\, and make sense of what you’re hearing from potential customers. \nThrough guided breakout discussions and peer feedback\, founders will share what they learned\, where they’re finding traction\, and what questions still remain. Advisors and fellow sprint participants will help you identify patterns\, refine your target customer\, strengthen your problem hypothesis\, and determine your next steps. \nCome prepared to share your progress\, contribute to the conversation\, and turn customer conversations into actionable insights. \nMORE ON THIS TOPIC \nIf you can’t make this event or want a refresher on related topics\, browse our on-demand videos and blog posts featuring i-lab experts and advisors at innovationlabs.harvard.edu/resources/how-to \nACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT \nThe Harvard Innovation Labs welcomes attendees of all abilities to our events\, both in person and online. \nRequests for American Sign Language interpreters and/or CART providers should be made at least two weeks in advance\, if possible. Please note that the University will make every effort to secure services\, but that services are subject to availability. \nIf you would like to request accommodations or have questions about physical access\, please contact i-lab@harvard.edu in advance of the event. \nFUTURE COMMUNICATIONS \nPlease note: By registering\, you agree to receive emails about this event and future communications from the Harvard Innovation Labs.
URL:https://www.idea2impact.org/event/founder-clinic-customer-discovery-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:SALES MASTERCLASS: HOW BUYING HAS CHANGED
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 29\, 2026\n6:00 PM 8:30 PM\n\n\nAscender 6401 Penn AvenuePittsburgh\, PA\, 15206United States (map)(opens in new tab)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession #7: How Buying Has Changed \nFacilitator: Scot McTaggart(opens in new tab) & Maddi Love(opens in new tab) \nThe self-educated buyer and what it means for the sales conversation. Digital touchpoints as pre-sales. Social proof at every stage and how to build and deploy it early. Contrarian and emerging viewpoints on what the old sales playbook gets wrong. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS(opens in new tab)
URL:https://www.idea2impact.org/event/sales-masterclass-how-buying-has-changed/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Trademark Basics Boot Camp\, Module 5: Application filing walk-through
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so\, this event is a must-attend. In this fifth module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp\, we’ll focus on filing for registration through Trademark Center\, including a live demonstration of a trademark filing. Trademark Center is the required system for filing an application with the USPTO. The event is free\, but space is limited\, so register early. \nThis module will cover the following topics: \n\nTrademark basics\nTrademark Center basics\nApplication pre-filing checklist\nTrademark Center filing demonstration\nFinding help\n\nThis module will be presented live via Webex from 2-3:30 p.m. ET Tuesday\, November 3\, 2026\, and will conclude with a question-and-answer session. Please register by November 2. \nRegister today \nBe sure to check out our other boot camp modules running consecutively every week for the eight-week duration. You can attend the whole series or just the specific modules that best meet your needs. Separate registration is required for each module. After each event\, we’ll email attendees links to a video recording of the module and a PDF of the presentation materials. You will only receive access to the recording if you attend that module. \nFor questions about the event or the boot camp series\, please contact TMWebinar@uspto.gov. \n\nAccessibility accommodation\n\nAccessibility\n\nIf you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation\, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.
URL:https://www.idea2impact.org/event/trademark-basics-boot-camp-module-5-application-filing-walk-through/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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