The Path to a Patent, Part II: How to draft provisional patent applications Join us on April 16 to learn from USPTO experts about the key differences between provisional and non-provisional patent applications, filing requirements and fees, the different ways available to file a provisional application, and more. Register early for this virtual event. The April 16 session will […]
Module 3: Application requirements 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 third module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we’ll focus on the requirements for an initial trademark application. Knowing […]
As a business owner, artist, or creator, you try to do things that set you apart from the competition. Usually, you do not want the competition to know your important business information, and you don’t want them to profit from your creative expressions and original works. In this class, learn how to protect the information […]
14th Annual Virtual Design Day About this Event Join us for an afternoon of lively and thought-provoking discussion about various aspects of design patents, hosted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Get insights from USPTO design examiners and managers, design patent practitioners, and industrial designers. No CLE credit is offered for attendance. […]
Every April 26, we celebrate World Intellectual Property Day to learn about the role that intellectual property (IP) rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity. This year's theme is IP & SMEs: Taking your ideas to market. World IP Day highlights the key role IP rights play in helping SMEs build stronger, more competitive businesses. […]
On April 26, 2021, at noon eastern time, the Copyright Office will celebrate World Intellectual Property Day with The Creative Business: Celebrating World IP Day and Taking Your Ideas to Market, which reflects the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 2021 theme IP & SMEs: Taking your ideas to market. The Copyright Office event will feature a […]
In 2000, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) designated April 26 as World Intellectual Property (IP) Day. Each year, we celebrate World IP Day with the aim to increase general understanding of IP and about the role that IP rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity. This year, join IPO Education Foundation for a webinar […]
In honor of World IP Day on April 26th, The Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property (michelsonip.com) and inventRight (inventright.com), will co-host a virtual Ask Me Anything (AMA) event on YouTube Live. Ocean Tomo chief executive, James E. Malackowski has been invited to join inventRight's co-founder Andrew Krauss to address attendees' questions around topics related to […]
Join the USPTO Office of Education as we welcome colleagues from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center for the April K12 monthly webinar. Learn how patented NASA technology is used as a teaching tool to inspire students. Explore the nexus between space, intellectual property, and invention education. Discover NASA resources to engage young learners including information on […]
The fourth annual Intellectual Property Awareness Summit (IPAS 2021) is being held virtually this year, April 28th-29th. IPAS 2021 is an international gathering of IP owners, creators, educators, lawyers, students, organizations and investors, all with a common goal – to explore ways to make IP rights and their benefits meaningful to diverse audiences. IPAS 2021 […]
Due to the pandemic, we have pivoted make/SHIFT 2.0, the Makerspace Ecosystem Summit, to be 100% virtual. This week-long virtual event will take place Monday, May 3-Friday, May 7, 2021. There will be two daily webinars, 12 PM and 3 PM EASTERN, with a networking session in-between. Featuring Insight & Best Practices on: Involving K-Gray in […]
National Inventors Month celebrates human ingenuity and honors innovation and creativity. This May, take the opportunity to ignite an interest in learning and preserving intellectual property history. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has been recognizing inventors through the issuance of U.S. patents since the inception of the U.S. patent system and the […]
