Events

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 […]

Register today for this virtual event on Market Development in the Successful Inventing series for 2025, presented by the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Licensing Executives Society - Silicon Valley Chapter. This session focuses on early-stage funding and informal planning: Preliminary marketing and advertising The message and the media - the value […]

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, […]