Do you want to grow your intellectual property (IP) knowledge and gain access to resources, business experts, and accomplished innovators? Then join us for the United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) free, flagship conference for inventors, makers, and entrepreneurs.
Don’t miss day one of Invention-Con 2024, coming virtually and in person, August 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET at the USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. Tailored for the independent inventor and entrepreneur community, our marquee event brings inspiration and resources directly to you.
- Learn how accomplished innovators, inventors, entrepreneurs, and business owners use IP to achieve success
- Discover resources available to assist at every stage of your journey
- Connect with experts who can help you develop a strategy for your innovation, from idea to market
Register today to attend the first day of Invention-Con 2024 online or in person.
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Also, don't miss the second day of Invention-Con 2024, happening in person only, August 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the USPTO headquarters. Visit the day two event page for more information and to register.
An agenda and more information about the conference will be posted to this page.
For more information, or if you have any questions or comments, please email us at inventioncon@uspto.gov. View recordings of our past programs on the Invention-Con event series page.
Invention-Con is the USPTO's annual conference for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small business owners whose success depends on guarding their creative work. This program is presented by the USPTO's Innovation Outreach Division.
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If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.