Successful Inventing Webinar Series: Market Research 2/11/26

Wednesday, February 11, from 4-5:30 p.m. PT (7-8:30 p.m. ET), session about Marketing Research to understand your customers, analyze your competition, and uncover the opportunities that matter most.

Three industry leaders will break down practical, real-world approaches to market research that every inventor and entrepreneur should know.

Whether you are evaluating a new concept, preparing to pitch investors, or looking to strengthen your go-to-market strategy, this session will give you the insights and tools to make smarter decisions and move forward with confidence.

Featured speakers

• Gwen Edwards, Global Innovation and Market Strategy Leader, supporting National Health Foundation, Golden Seeds, and Astia

• Sam Wiley, Managing Director and Patent Intelligence Leader, Ocean Tomo

• William ‘Bill’ Seidel, President and CEO, America Invents

Please register in advance. For questions, please contact the Western Regional Outreach Office at western@uspto.gov.

This free webinar series is designed to help innovators navigate the earliest and most critical stages of the invention process. Each session will occur on the second Wednesday of every month.

Other upcoming events

Learn to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your patent applicationFeb 10 - 11, 2026
A day in the life of a USPTO patent examiner Feb 10, 2026
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action Feb 10, 2026

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