The Path to a Patent quarterly series covers everything from intellectual property basics, to patent searching, to what you’ll need to draft and submit your patent application. The series is part of our ongoing intellectual property training for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.
Jun 18, 2026 - Virtual Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching
Hear about preliminary searching in part three of this eight-part recurring series.
Jun 25, 2026 - Virtual Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application
USPTO experts discuss the formalities and requirements of drafting a patent application, as well as how to avoid common mistakes.
Jul 2, 2026 - Virtual Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application
USPTO experts discuss parts of the claim in a patent application, show examples of claim illustrations from issued U.S. patents, and help participants develop a better appreciation of how a patent examiner views a claim.
Jul 9, 2026 - Virtual Path to a Patent, Part VI: Pursuing patent protection abroad
USPTO International Patent Legal Administration experts will discuss considerations and options for filing foreign patent applications and overview of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
Approved for CLE credit in: California Jul 16, 2026 - Virtual Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center
USPTO experts will teach participants how to use Patent Center to file and manage patent documents online, including using training mode to practice filing.
Jul 23, 2026 - Virtual Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support
USPTO experts share important tips on filing a patent application and what to do after you filed for a patent. Learn about common mistakes to avoid and gain a better understanding of post-filing procedures and support.
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