• 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 […]