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The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support
2025-12-18 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | MA
Are you an inventor? Join us for this session full of important tips on filing a patent application and what to do after you file for a patent.
In the final part of this eight-part recurring series, you will learn about common mistakes to avoid and gain a better understanding of post-filing procedures and support.
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Contact information for participating offices are as follows:

Western Regional Outreach Office: email western@uspto.gov
Southwest Regional Outreach Office: email southwest@uspto.gov
Midwest Elijah J. McCoy Regional Outreach Office: email midwest@uspto.gov
Northeast Regional Outreach Office: email northeast@uspto.gov

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Experienced practitioners: Examination of non-traditional trademarks
2025-12-16 14:00 - 15:30 | MA
Are you filing trademark applications involving three-dimensional configurations or shapes? Are you curious about registering color marks, sound marks, and motion marks?
Learn from our expert attorneys as they discuss case law and the importance of functionality and distinctiveness in the registrability of non-traditional trademarks. They’ll also share tips for crafting mark descriptions and drawings, as well as selecting appropriate specimens.
The webinar will be presented live via Webex from 2-3:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 16, and will conclude with a question-and-answer session. Please register by December 15.
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This webinar will use a high degree of legal terminology and concepts familiar to experienced trademark professionals, but we encourage trademark filers of all experience levels to attend.
Email TMWebinar@uspto.gov to submit your questions or for more information about the event.
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Carrie Genovese, Director for Trademark Petitions

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Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

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Virginia

If a state is not listed, contact your state bar to see if you can obtain credit in your state. Participants who attend the live session will receive a certificate of attendance and presentation materials for acquiring CLE credit in other states.

Tue, Dec 16 Temporary i-lab Closure
2025-12-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
The i-lab will be closed from Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, through Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, for new carpet installation.
During this time, the entire facility — including studios, conference rooms, the lobby, and lockers — will be fully closed.
We look forward to welcoming you back to the space on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026!

Learn to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your patent application
2025-12-16 09:00 - 2025-12-17 16:00 | MA
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 December 16-17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, as we help you jump-start your entrepreneurial innovation journey. We’ll guide you through searching public patent databases to determine if your idea is completely new or has ever been used for the same purpose.
You may also choose to participate in one-on-one assistance — available slots are limited.
Interest form
Capacity for the workshop is limited. Interest forms will be considered until December 12 or until full. Selected participants will receive an email with instructions on how to join the session.
For more information, email setd@uspto.gov.

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Federal trademark searching: Overview
2025-12-11 15:00 - 16:00 | MA
This webinar will introduce you to the fundamental mechanics of using our trademark search system. It’s geared toward new users and those interested in conducting basic searches. We’ll cover:

Why you should search
Basic search strategy
Common searches
Finding help

This information will be presented live via Webex from 3-4 p.m. ET on Friday, December 19, and will conclude with a question-and-answer session.
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For more information, contact TMWebinar@uspto.gov.

Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through
2025-12-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
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.
This module will cover the following topics:

Trademark basics
Trademark Center basics
Application pre-filing checklist
Trademark Center filing demonstration
Finding help

This module will be presented live via Webex from 2-3:30 p.m. ET Tuesday, February 3, 2026, and will conclude with a question-and-answer session. Please register by February 2.
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Be 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.
For questions about the event or the boot camp series, please contact TMWebinar@uspto.gov.

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Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel
2025-11-25 14:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
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 final module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we’ll provide a unique opportunity for you to “meet the trademark experts.” Come prepared with all of your trademark questions to share with our Law Office managing attorneys and other trademark experts. The event is free, but space is limited, so register early.
This module will be presented live via Webex from 2-3:30 p.m. ET Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Please register by November 24.
Register today
Be 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.
For questions about the event or the boot camp series, please contact TMWebinar@uspto.gov.

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EducATe
2025-11-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
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 Jamie Anderson at jamie.anderson@ataporg.org 10 days prior to an AT3 event.

EducATe

November 20 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST

EducATe Community of Practice Meeting
Participants: This meeting is open to all AT Act Program staff and subcontractors interested in education.
Time/Location: 3:00 PM Eastern Time / Zoom Meeting
Contact: Ryan.rausch@ataporg.org
Zoom Registration Required

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Attend DOCX filing training
2025-11-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join us online Thursday, November 20, from 1-2 p.m. ET to learn how to file patent-related documents in DOCX format using Patent Center. You will hear from experts on the USPTO’s eCommerce Modernization (eMod) team, who will provide demonstrations and answer your questions.
This session is one of several free training sessions found on the DOCX filing series page.
Instructions for joining the Webex training session will be provided via email to each registrant.
DOCX 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.
We encourage you to explore DOCX filing using the Patent Center training mode at any time. Training mode does not save or store data in USPTO systems.

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For more information, please contact eMod@uspto.gov.

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OIE Webinar: NCI SBIR/STTR Programs: Funding & Commercialization Support for Scientist Entrepreneurs and Early-Stage Startups
2025-11-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 1:00pm to 2:00pm

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SHARE OIE WEBINAR: NCI SBIR/STTR PROGRAMS: FUNDING & COMMERCIALIZATION SUPPORT FOR SCIENTIST ENTREPRENEURS AND EARLY-STAGE STARTUPS

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The federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are a critical source of non-dilutive funding for early-stage companies. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) SBIR and STTR programs provide approximately $200 million annually to U.S. small businesses for developing and commercializing novel cancer technologies. Besides funding, the NCI SBIR Development Center offers various commercialization resources to support small businesses in bringing their products to market.

Join this webinar to learn about:
• An overview of federal SBIR/STTR programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with specifics relating to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the largest NIH Institute.
• Funding opportunities for startups, academic spinout companies, and early-stage academic entrepreneurs (e.g., postdoctoral fellows), such as the NCI SBIR Innovative Concept Award and the Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs.
• Tips for writing competitive SBIR/STTR grant proposals.
• Commercialization resources for applicants and awardees.

Teams link:

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Device Demonstration and Loan Community of Practice
2025-11-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
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 Jamie Anderson at jamie.anderson@ataporg.org 10 days prior to an AT3 event.

Device Demonstration and Loan Community of Practice

November 18 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST

This community of practice discusses topics related to device demonstration and short-term device loan. Topics include strategies for inventory management, challenges with device maintenance and security, new AT products and other relevant topics.
Subject: TBD
Description: TBD
Participants: This CoP is open to all AT Act Program staff and subcontractors interested in device demonstration and short-term device loan activities.
Time/Location: 3:00 PM Eastern Time / Zoom
Contact: ryan.rausch@ataporg.org
Zoom Registration Required

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Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive
2025-11-18 14:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
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 seventh module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we’ll focus on what happens after registration, including mandatory filings to keep your registration alive. The event is free, but space is limited, so register early.
This module will cover the following topics:

Trademark basics
Required post-registration filings
Optional post-registration filings
Examination of post-registration filings
Finding help

This module will be presented live via Webex from 2-3:30 p.m. ET Tuesday, November 18, 2025, and will conclude with a question-and-answer session. Please register by November 17.
Register today
Be 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.
For questions about the event or the boot camp series, please contact TMWebinar@uspto.gov.

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The impact of a USPTO patent examiner
2025-11-18 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
From the mobile phones in our pockets to the cars we drive, the products and services we use on a daily basis are protected by intellectual property (IP) rights.
Patent examiners at the USPTO play a key role in the protection of IP and advance the USPTO’s mission of driving U.S. innovation and global competitiveness for the benefit of all Americans. The patent applications they examine today are the technological advances of tomorrow.
Attend our live virtual event on Tuesday, November 18, from 1-1:30 p.m. ET to hear the story of one of our USPTO team members, learn more about inventions they have examined, and explore the impact their work has made on the IP system.
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Inspired to start your next chapter at America’s Innovation Agency? Submit your application on USAJOBS.
For more information, contact recruitment@uspto.gov.
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ICT Community of Practice
2025-11-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
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 Jamie Anderson at jamie.anderson@ataporg.org 10 days prior to an AT3 event.

ICT Community of Practice

November 13 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST

This CoP supports AT Act Program staff, subcontractors, and other external partners responsible for implementing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility initiatives.
Subject: TBD
Description: TBD
Participants: This meeting is open to all AT Act Program staff and subcontractors.
Time/Location: 3:00 PM Eastern Time / Zoom Meeting
Contact: ryan.rausch@ataporg.org
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A day in the life of a USPTO patent examiner
2025-11-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Do you want a rewarding career? Do you want to use your STEM background to make an impact on the protection of intellectual property and bring ideas to market? Are you interested in public service while shaping the future of patent examination and advancing key processes?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may belong at the USPTO as a patent examiner!
We recruit the most promising at America’s Innovation Agency, and we encourage you to take the step forward in your journey today by joining us on November 13, from 1-2 p.m. ET for a live virtual event on becoming a patent examiner.
Register today
You’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the USPTO and the patent examiner position, meet with the USPTO team, and how to apply.
When you are ready to apply, submit your application via USAJOBS.
For more information, contact recruitment@uspto.gov.
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Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action
2025-11-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
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 sixth module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we’ll focus on responding to office actions, the official letters that USPTO examining attorneys issue after reviewing your trademark application. The event is free, but space is limited, so register early.
This module will cover the following topics:

Trademark basics
Office action basics
Response timeframes and deadlines
Filing a response
Tips for a successful response
Finding help

This module will be presented live via Webex from 2-3:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, November 12, 2025, and will conclude with a question-and-answer session. Please register by November 11.
Register today
Be 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.
For questions about the event or the boot camp series, please contact TMWebinar@uspto.gov.

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Idea to Impact – Coffee & Conversation - November
2025-11-11 09:00 - 22:00 | Big Idea Center, 3601 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 9:00am to 10:00am

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SHARE IDEA TO IMPACT – COFFEE & CONVERSATION – NOVEMBER

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Do you have an idea or innovation you want to bring to market? Join staff from the University of Pittsburgh’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE) every 2nd Tuesday of the month to discuss it and learn about the programs and resources across OIE that can help you realize its potential.
Walk-ins are also welcome.

Intellectual property basics and helpful resources
2025-11-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from USPTO experts about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovation as you transition from idea to product.
The USPTO’s Midwest Elijah J. McCoy Regional Outreach Office offers this session for aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and students the first Thursday of each month. Space is limited, so register early.
Register today
The discussion will cover:

An overview of intellectual property types: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
Why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP
Local resources and assistance available through the USPTO and other agencies

For more information, contact the Midwest Office by email at midwest@uspto.gov or call 313-446-4800.

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3D Printing and Fabrication Community of Practice
2025-11-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
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 Jamie Anderson at jamie.anderson@ataporg.org 10 days prior to an AT3 event.

3D Printing and Fabrication Community of Practice

November 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST

3D Printing and Fabrication Community of Practice

The 3D Printing and Fabrication CoP, facilitated by TechOWL staff, focuses on exploring how 3D printing can enhance Assistive Technology Act Program services. Discussions include sharing resources, strategies, and innovations to support individuals with disabilities through custom fabrication. This group meets six times a year to exchange ideas and collaborate on best practices.

Who Should Attend:
This meeting is open to all AT Act Program staff and subcontractors with an interest in 3D printing and its applications in assistive technology.

Details:

Time: 4:00 PM Eastern Time
Location: Zoom Meeting
Contact: ryan.rausch@ataporg.org

Registration:
Zoom registration is required to attend.

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Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through
2025-11-04 14:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
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.
This module will cover the following topics:

Trademark basics
Trademark Center basics
Application pre-filing checklist
Trademark Center filing demonstration
Finding help

This module will be presented live via Webex from 2-3:30 p.m. ET Tuesday, November 4, 2025, and will conclude with a question-and-answer session. Please register by November 3.
Register today
Be 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.
For questions about the event or the boot camp series, please contact TMWebinar@uspto.gov.

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Adaptive Gaming
2025-10-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
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 Jamie Anderson at jamie.anderson@ataporg.org 10 days prior to an AT3 event.

Adaptive Gaming

October 29 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT

Adaptive Gaming Interest Group Meeting #3
October 29, 3:00-4:00 PM (ET)
Description: Join us for another adaptive gaming interest group on August 27th at 3pm ET. This month we will be focusing on adaptive controllers — how to connect them, who can use them, and special features to enhance their functionality. Learn from other AT Act programs and share your own insights and challenges. All knowledge/experience levels are welcome.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Even if you registered for Meeting #1, you must register again for this meeting using the unique link below. Each meeting requires separate registration. If you plan to attend Meeting #3 (October 29), you will also need to register separately for that session.
Registration link for Meeting #3

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OIE Webinar: Protecting Your Invention: Invention Disclosure & Intellectual Property
2025-10-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 1:00pm to 2:00pm

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SHARE OIE WEBINAR: PROTECTING YOUR INVENTION: INVENTION DISCLOSURE & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

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Join us for an insightful session on Protecting Your Invention: Invention Disclosure & Intellectual Property. This webinar, hosted by the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, will cover the must-know, introductory details around Invention Disclosure and Intellectual Property, ensuring you have the foundational knowledge to protect your innovative work.

What You’ll Learn:
• When to Submit an Invention Disclosure (ID): Understand the optimal timing for submitting an ID to protect your innovation.
• Why Submit an ID: Learn the critical reasons behind submitting an ID and how it benefits your invention.
• What Can Be Covered by an ID: Discover the types of innovations and intellectual property that can be protected through an ID.
•Intellectual Property Considerations: Gain insights into patents, copyrights, and other IP aspects crucial for safeguarding your innovation. Special consideration will also be given regarding student IP.

Teams link:

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Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements
2025-10-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
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.

This module will cover the following topics:

Trademark basics
Drawings
Identifications of goods and services
Filing bases
Specimens and ornamentation
Finding help

This module will be presented live via Webex from 2-3:30 p.m. ET Tuesday, October 28, 2025, and will conclude with a question-and-answer session. Please register by October 27.
Register today
Be 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.
For questions about the event or the boot camp series, please contact TMWebinar@uspto.gov.

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Community of Innovators
2025-10-22 16:00 - 17:30 | Big Idea Center, 3601 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 4:00pm to 5:30pm

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SHARE COMMUNITY OF INNOVATORS

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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 that address unmet needs or challenges in human health and disease. We are excited to invite you to be part of Pitt Community of Innovators, an initiative from the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE) that brings together researchers, OIE staff and external experts for education and mentorship opportunities. As a member, you’ll have access to resources that can accelerate your translational research and increase your chances of securing future funding and success.
Any Pitt faculty or staff is welcome to attend. Please register.

Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching
2025-10-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
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.
This module will cover the following topics:

Trademark basics
Likelihood of confusion
Federal trademark searching
Finding help

This module will be presented live via Webex from 2-3:30 p.m. ET Tuesday, October 21, 2025, and will conclude with a question-and-answer session. Please register by October 20.
Register today
Be 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.
For questions about the event or the boot camp series, please contact TMWebinar@uspto.gov.

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Attend DOCX filing training
2025-10-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Join us online Tuesday, October 21, from 2-3 p.m. ET to learn how to file patent-related documents in DOCX format using Patent Center. You will hear from experts on the USPTO’s eCommerce Modernization (eMod) team, who will provide demonstrations and answer your questions.
This session is one of several free training sessions found on the DOCX filing series page.
Instructions for joining the Webex training session will be provided via email to each registrant.
DOCX 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.
We encourage you to explore DOCX filing using the Patent Center training mode at any time. Training mode does not save or store data in USPTO systems.

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For more information, please contact eMod@uspto.gov.

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Federal trademark filing: Overview
2025-10-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Are you a small business owner preparing to file an application to federally register your trademark? Or are you an experienced trademark attorney or paralegal interested in learning a new way of filing?
Join our federal trademark filing webinar to learn the fundamentals of our new filing system in Trademark Center.
The webinar will include:

Trademark Center basics
Pre-filing checklist
A filing demonstration
Where to find help

This information will be presented live via Webex from 3-4 p.m. ET Friday, October 17, and will conclude with a question-and-answer session.
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For more information, email TMWebinar@uspto.gov.

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A day in the life of a USPTO patent examiner
2025-10-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Do you want a rewarding career? Do you want to use your STEM background to make an impact on the protection of intellectual property and bring ideas to market? Are you interested in public service while shaping the future of patent examination and advancing key processes?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may belong at the USPTO as a patent examiner!
We recruit the most promising at America’s Innovation Agency, and we encourage you to take the step forward in your journey today by joining us on October 14, from 1-2 p.m. ET for a live virtual event on becoming a patent examiner.
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You’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the USPTO and the patent examiner position, meet with the USPTO team, and how to apply.
When you are ready to apply, submit your application via USAJOBS.
For more information, contact recruitment@uspto.gov.
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If 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.
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Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process
2025-10-14 09:00 - 2025-10-16 16:00 | Virtual
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 October 14-16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET each day.
The Stakeholder Application Readiness Training (StART) is for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and anyone working for or with a small business who wants to file patent applications without assistance from a registered patent agent or attorney.
Register today
StART participants will learn about:

Types of patent applications
Prior art searches
Scope of claims
Formality requirements
Claim writing and drafting
Proper application forms (provisional, design, and non-provisional)
Application data sheet
Patent Center
DOCX files

You may also receive expert assistance during one-on-one breakout sessions.
For more information, email start@uspto.gov.

Accessibility accommodation

Accessibility

If 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.

Idea to Impact – Coffee & Conversation - October
2025-10-14 09:00 - 22:00 | Big Idea Center, 3601 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 9:00am to 10:00am

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SHARE IDEA TO IMPACT – COFFEE & CONVERSATION – OCTOBER

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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 of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE) every 2nd Tuesday of the month to discuss it and learn about the programs and resources across OIE that can help you realize its potential.
Walk-ins are also welcome.
