• VPAT® 101: Introduction to the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template

    Virtual Online

    Presented on August 21, 2025 at 12pm ET Presenter: Brian Elton, Practice Manager, Training A Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) is a great way to document your product’s accessibility, but many companies are unaware of their existence and how to use them. Join Brian Elton, Practice Manager, Training from TPGi for answers to questions such […]

  • Directors’ Affinity Group Meeting

    Virtual Online

    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. Directors’ Affinity Group Meeting August 21 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm This meeting gives […]

  • Federal trademark searching: Overview

    Virtual Online

    This webinar will introduce you to the fundamental mechanics of using our trademark search system. It’s geared toward new users and those interested in conducting basic searches. We’ll cover: Why you should search Basic search strategy Common searches Finding help This information will be presented live via Webex from 3-4 p.m. ET on Friday, August […]

  • Webinar: Commercialization Gap Fund

    Virtual Online

    Webinar: Commercialization Gap Fund Wednesday, August 27, 2025 4:00pm I'm Interested SHARE WEBINAR: COMMERCIALIZATION GAP FUND  ABOUT THIS EVENT Virtual EventView stream information Add to calendar Join us for a Commercialization Gap Fund Webinar to learn how University of Pittsburgh investigators can access up to $75,000 in funding to advance promising technologies toward commercialization. This […]

  • Intellectual property basics and helpful resources

    Virtual Online

    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 […]

  • Attend DOCX filing training

    Virtual Online

    Join us online Thursday, September 18, 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 […]

  • Application Deadline: ‘An Evening with the Sharks’ Pitch Competition

    Virtual

    Calling all Harvard undergraduate and grad students: Apply for the opportunity to pitch and receive feedback from Kevin O'Leary (Mr. Wonderful, Shark Tank), Oliver Haarmann, MBA'96 (founder of Searchlight Capital), and Janelle Teng, MBA'20 (partner at Bessemer Venture Partners)! Five founders from across Harvard will be selected to pitch their startup to the Sharks in […]

  • Getting started with Patent Public Search

    Virtual

    Are you puzzled by patent searching or confused by the patent searching options available on the internet? Whether you are a novice searcher or an experienced one, the USPTO is here to help. Both the Patent and Trademark Resource Center Program and the Public Search Facility are experienced with educating users on USPTO search tools and […]

  • Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals

    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 first module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we’ll focus on trademark protection in the United States. The event is free, but space […]

  • Community of Innovators

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

    Wednesday, October 8, 2025 4:00pm to 5:30pm I'm Interested Register SHARE COMMUNITY OF INNOVATORS ABOUT THIS EVENT Big Idea Center View map Add to calendar 3601 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213   Session Topic: Earflo - Taking a product from academia from need to commercialization Presenters: Intan Oldakowska, CEO, Earflo and Matt Oldakowski, CTO, Earflo […]

  • NSF I-Corps Regional Short Course

    Virtual

    Monday, October 13, 2025 10:00am to 12:00pm + 1 dates I'm Interested SHARE NSF I-CORPS REGIONAL SHORT COURSE ABOUT THIS EVENT Virtual Event Add to calendar In this month-long I-Corps regional course, researchers and aspiring entrepreneurs “get out of the building” and learn from potential customers. The goal is to determine if they are solving […]

  • 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 […]