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 […]
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 […]
Join us on Wednesday, June 11, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for our next USPTO Hour, hosted by our Patents organization. In this session, we'll go into detail on patent value and durability, including how we're working to: Ensure every patent meets patentability requirements Maintain rigorous patent examination practices Issue high-quality patents that help patent owners maximize […]
Presented on June 11, 2025 at 12pm ET Presenter: David Sloan, Chief Accessibility Officer and User Experience Practice Manager Public entities have obligations under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to meet requirements for web content and mobile app accessibility. But many entities may find it challenging to implement a strategy to […]
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 June 12-13, from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. ET, as we help you jump-start […]
Register today for the sixth virtual event on Product 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 manufacturing: Preliminary manufacturing Materials, equipment, and workers required Cost/price and financial funds flow Package and ship […]