Fall into innovation with the Midwest Regional USPTO

Our team at the Midwest Regional USPTO is excited to host additional stakeholder services and unique engagement opportunities this fall. Our office is expanding services to include instruction on trademark searching, data analysis, intellectual property considerations for technology startups, and pursuing patent protection abroad through the Patent Cooperation Treaty and the Hague System for Industrial Designs.

News and updates

• All visitors to the USPTO should be aware that as of October 1, 2019, no unauthorized removable storage devices may be connected to USPTO computers or equipment. For more information, please see the removable media policy webpage.
• The USPTO has created a new position for a senior level artificial intelligence (AI) technical expert. The vacancy will be open until October 25. For more information about the USPTO AI position, please see the listing on USAJOBS.gov.

October

Intellectual property basics and Small Business Administration (SBA) resources

October 3, noon – 1:30 p.m. ET

Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit, Michigan

Learn about the differences between copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents along with local SBA resources for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.

Women of color stem conference

October 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET

TCF Center (formerly known as Cobo Center), Detroit, Michigan

Participate in valuable career networking opportunities with the nation’s scientific and technical workforce. Our team will provide information on intellectual property, career and externship information, and a hands-on STEM activity.

Trademark Tuesday

October 8, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET

Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit, Michigan

Learn about trademark registration and ask experts your questions during a virtual meeting with the Trademark Assistance Center (TAC).

Patent Wednesday part 1: patent process

October 16, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET

Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit, Michigan

Learn about the patent searching process and how to determine if your idea is novel.

Patent pro bono round table

October 23, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. ET

Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit, Michigan

We will host a discussion of the Michigan Pro Bono Program with the Intellectual Property Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Attendees will have opportunities to provide feedback about the program.

Parkman library program: learn about IP

October 28, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. ET

Detroit Public Library Parkman Branch, Detroit, Michigan

Learn about the differences between copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.

November

Innovators and entrepreneurs: learn about IP basics and helpful resources

November 7, noon – 1:30 p.m. ET

Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit, Michigan

Learn about the differences between copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents along with local SBA resources for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.

STEMQuest

November 9, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET

Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Join us for a daylong event providing exposure, activities and resources for families interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and Boys Scouts of America activities from over 30 different STEM related programs.

Trademark Tuesday

November 12, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET

Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit, Michigan

Learn about trademark registration and ask experts your questions during a virtual meeting with the Trademark Assistance Center (TAC).

Patent Wednesday part 2: types of patent applications and how to file

November 20, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET

Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit, Michigan

Learn about the patent searching process and how to determine if your idea is novel.

Parkman library program: Learn about IP

November 25, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. ET

Detroit Public Library Parkman Branch, Detroit, Michigan

Learn about the differences between copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.

December

Innovators and entrepreneurs: learn about IP basics and helpful resources

December 5, noon – 1:30 p.m. ET

Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit, Michigan

Learn about the differences between copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents along with local SBA resources for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.

Attorneys: learn how to protect your client’s IP abroad

December 6, 1 – 3 p.m. ET

Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit, Michigan

Learn how to help your clients protect their intellectual property in foreign jurisdictions from an expert with the International Patent Legal Administration during this onsite webinar.

Trademark Tuesday

December 10, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET

Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit, Michigan

Learn about trademark registration and ask experts your questions during a virtual meeting with the Trademark Assistance Center (TAC).

Patent Wednesday part 3: patent searching

December 18, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET

Midwest Regional USPTO, Detroit, Michigan

Learn about the patent searching process and how to determine if your idea is novel.

Parkman library program: Learn about IP

December 23, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. ET

Detroit Public Library, Parkman Branch, Detroit, Michigan

Learn about the differences between copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.

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