• 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 […]

  • Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process

    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 […]

  • A day in the life of a USPTO patent examiner

    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, […]

  • Federal trademark filing: Overview

    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: […]

  • Attend DOCX filing training

    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 […]

  • Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching

    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 […]