• Intellectual property basics and helpful resources

    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 […]

  • Idea to Impact – Coffee & Conversation – November

    Big Idea Center 3601 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Tuesday, November 11, 2025 9:00am to 10:00am I'm Interested Register SHARE IDEA TO IMPACT – COFFEE & CONVERSATION - NOVEMBER 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 […]

  • Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action

    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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • ICT Community of Practice

    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 […]

  • The impact of a USPTO patent examiner

    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 […]

  • Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive

    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. […]

  • Device Demonstration and Loan Community of Practice

    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 […]

  • OIE Webinar: NCI SBIR/STTR Programs: Funding & Commercialization Support for Scientist Entrepreneurs and Early-Stage Startups

    Virtual

    Wednesday, November 19, 2025 1:00pm to 2:00pm I'm Interested Register SHARE OIE WEBINAR: NCI SBIR/STTR PROGRAMS: FUNDING & COMMERCIALIZATION SUPPORT FOR SCIENTIST ENTREPRENEURS AND EARLY-STAGE STARTUPS ABOUT THIS EVENT Virtual EventView stream information Add to calendar The federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are a critical source of […]

  • Attend DOCX filing training

    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 […]

  • EducATe

    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 […]

  • Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel

    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 […]