Learn to Assess the Strengths and Weaknesses of your Patent Application

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION: This event is hosted by an external organization. Registering or RSVPing through The Perch Events platform does not register you for this event or reserve your spot. This event has an application/interest form rather than direct registration. To be considered for participation, you must complete the official interest form through the USPTO. Final registration instructions will only be provided to applicants who are approved to participate.

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Do you have a concept or invention you want to patent? Are you a potential first-time utility patent applicant? Are you interested in learning how to search public databases to find patent literature similar to your invention?

Join this free, two-day virtual workshop on Tuesday, September 1, and Wednesday, September 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET both days, as we help you jump-start your entrepreneurial innovation journey.

We’ll guide you through searching public patent databases to determine whether or not your idea is completely new (“novel” in legal terms). You may be one of a limited number of participants chosen to receive one-on-one assistance.

Important: Interest forms will be considered and are subject to approval until Tuesday, August 25, or until capacity is reached. You will receive an email with instructions for completing final registration only if your request to participate is approved.

For more information, email setd@uspto.gov.

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