Join IPOEF for a conversation with three prolific inventors who have more than 800 patents among them! They will talk about their journeys, obstacles they faced in their careers, and their views on the importance of diversity in innovation.
Join the largest gathering in the world of academic technology transfer professionals at AUTM’s 2021 Annual Meeting, to be held virtually March 15-18. Open to both AUTM Members and non-members—new to the industry or veterans—the Annual Meeting provides unparalleled opportunities to connect, learn and collaborate with world-class speakers and more than 60 educational sessions and […]
OPEN 2021 will feature a dynamic mix of leading-edge content on the most pressing topics in I&E education, like engaging and supporting underrepresented student innovators, growing your on-campus entrepreneurial ecosystem, overcoming the challenges of teaching during the pandemic, environmental and socially responsible innovation, proven practices for teaching I&E, and more!
This webinar is the second in the series about IP for business startups. You've gotten your patent and/or trademark, now how do you defend it? What you can do when someone tries to steal your IP. Join IP Attorneys Rick Kosakowski and Mary Bonzagni as they share real life examples of IP infringement and strategies […]
View the event flyer here. The Office of Education at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) hosts a monthly virtual professional development workshop for K-12 educators interested in integrating intellectual property (IP), innovation, and invention activities into their STEM/STEAM curriculum. Educators will learn about different types of IP including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade […]
Reinventing Entrepreneurship for the Future April 15th - 16th, 2021 In 2020, our California Entrepreneurship Educators Conference was a record-setting online entrepreneurship education conference. More than 1,100 registrants, 925 attendees, representing 65 countries, 28 states, and 875 universities and organizations, connected to learn and advance the field of entrepreneurship education. Now in 2021, we're striving […]
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 […]
