If you are an inventor, it helps to think like a USPTO patent examiner. Get a better understanding of how examiners make decisions by attending the Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) inventor four-day course, August 5-8, 2025. Register now Registration for this interactive, virtual course will be open until Friday, August 1, […]
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 […]
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. Demo/Loan Community of Practice August 5 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm This community of […]
Join us on Wednesday, August 6, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for a USPTO Hour, hosted by our Office of the Chief Information Officer. Our USPTO teams are driving IT innovation and seizing opportunities to apply new technology in support of our mission. They'll share details on the major efforts underway to modernize IT systems, and […]
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. We'll focus on trademark protection in the United States. The event is free, but space is limited so register early. This session will cover: Definitions and types […]
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 […]