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The US Patent & Trademark office has an ongoing schedule of free online webinars to aid in the process of filing for patent and/or trademark protection of your idea and design!
This week
April 1
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals 2 p.m. ET
In this module, we’ll cover definitions and types of trademarks, benefits of federal registration, selecting a trademark, filing and registration, and how to find help.
Be sure to check out our other boot camp modules running consecutively every week for the eight-week duration. You can attend the whole series or just the specific modules that best meet your needs. Separate registration is required for each module. After each event, we'll email registrants links to a video recording of the module and a PDF of the presentation materials. You will only receive access to the recording if you are signed up for that module.
April 2
How to use Patent Public Search tool to search like an examiner 1 p.m. ET
This virtual training will include live search demonstrations from an expert and highlight techniques examiners use.
April 3
Intellectual property basics and helpful resources noon ET
Join this introductory webinar for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators to learn about potential ways to protect your intellectual property as you transition from idea to product.
April 4
2025 National Patent Application Drafting Competition finals 9 a.m. ET
This team competition introduces law students to U.S. patent laws and regulations, and seeks to develop each competitor's patent application drafting skills.
Federal trademark searching: Overview 3 p.m. ET
This webinar will introduce attendees to the fundamental mechanics of the trademark search tool.
Next week
April 8
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview 2 p.m. ET
In this module, we'll focus on the overall trademark registration process, from filing to registration, with an overview of the application and post-registration workflow.
April 10
Attend DOCX filing training 1 p.m. ET
This event is a must for patent applicants learning to file and retrieve their documents in DOCX format. We'll provide information, conduct a demo, and answer any questions.
The Path to a Patent, Part I: Intellectual property basics 2 p.m. ET
USPTO experts will provide an overview of the different types of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights, and an introduction to the patent process.
April 11
Federal trademark filing: Overview 3 p.m. ET
If you're a small business owner preparing to file an application to federally register your trademark or an experienced trademark attorney or paralegal interested in a new way of filing, join this webinar to learn the fundamentals of our new filing system in Trademark Center.
April 12
Successful Inventing: Legal protection and early-stage funding 1:30 p.m. ET
This monthly, virtual series covers various aspects of the invention process. In this session, our experts will discuss the advantage of a provisional patent application, what to consider when deciding whether to hire a patent attorney, and costs and timing of granting a utility patent.
To invite a USPTO official to speak at your event, please complete our speaker request form.
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