TODAY! Final sessions of Intro to IP Webinar Series in Spanish and English

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is offering a new Spanish-language intellectual property (IP) webinar series designed for the entrepreneur, startup, and small business communities.  This free virtual five-part series started on October 6 and repeats every quarter.  USPTO experts lead this series that includes the basics of patents and trademarks plus USPTO resources available to the public. 

 Listed below are program dates, registration links, and downloadable flyers for the upcoming IP series to share with the small business community.  Please note, the webinar series will also be presented in English on the same day. The last installment in this series will be held on Wednesday, November 3.

 

USPTO Intellectual Property Series

• Intellectual property 101 – October 6
• Spanish-language program – 1 – 2 p.m. ET
• English-language program – 3 – 4 p.m. ET
• Resources for inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs – October 13
• Spanish-language program – 1 – 2 p.m. ET
• English-language program – 3 – 4 p.m. ET
• Patent basics – October 20
• Spanish-language program – 11 a.m. – noon ET
• English-language program – 1 – 2 p.m. ET
• Trademark basics – October 27
• Spanish-language program – noon – 1 p.m. ET
• English-language program – 2 – 3 p.m. ET
• Learn how to protect your technology abroad – November 3
• Spanish-language program – noon – 2 p.m. ET
• English-language program – 3 – 5 p.m. ET

Spanish-language flyer: https://www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Propiedad_intelectual_101_Octubre_de.pdf

English-language flyer: https://www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Intro_to_IP_series_flyer_October.pdf

 

Trademark Webinar: Preparing an effective letter of protest

 Trademark Alert

Webinar: Preparing an effective letter of protest

Are you a trademark applicant, registrant, or practitioner interested in learning how to prepare letters of protest to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) under the new 37 C.F.R. Section 2.149. Do you want insight into specific requirements for letters of protest? If so, register now for the latest installment of the Trademarks Webinar Series on December 2, from 3-4:30 p.m. ET:

https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/preparing-effective-letter-protest?utm_campaign=subscriptioncenter&utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

Join John Dalier, Attorney Advisor in the Office of the Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Examination Policy, as he provides an overview of letters of protest best practices and highlights key areas, including:

Appropriate subject matter

Strict evidence requirements

Common pitfalls when filing a letter of protest

A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation. You may submit your questions before the event to TMWebinar@uspto.gov.

Find more information about this webinar, including CLE credit and accessibility details, on the event page.

 

Deadline for submission of comments on patent eligibility jurisprudence extended to October 15

September 2, 2021

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has extended the deadline for submitting comments on the state of patent eligibility jurisprudence, and its effect on investment and innovation in the United States, to October 15, 2021.

The comments will assist the USPTO in preparing a report to Congress on how current jurisprudence may impact U.S. investment and innovation, particularly in critical technologies like quantum computing, artificial intelligence, precision medicine, diagnostic methods, and pharmaceutical treatments.

A Federal Register Notice requesting the comments was published on July 9, 2021.

Copyright Office: New Crowdsourcing Campaign Focuses on Early Copyright Records

New Crowdsourcing Campaign Focuses on Early Copyright Records  NewsNet 924 October 7, 2021 By the People, the Library of Congress' crowdsourcing program, and the Rare Book and Special Collections Division, in consultation with the U.S. Copyright Office, have launched a new crowdsourcing transcription campaign, “American Creativity: Early Copyright Title Pages.” We invite the public to help make the Library's collections more accessible by transcribing over 95,000 title pages from the earliest printed works in the United States. From 1790 through 1870, authors registered copyright claims by completing a form at the local federal district court, paying a fee, and depositing of a printed title page with the court clerk. In 1870, with the passage of the second general revision to the Copyright Act, copyright registration was centralized in the Library of Congress, and the earlier records were ordered to be transferred to the Library. In 2020, the Library began digitizing the collection. You might recognize some of the titles in this campaign, but many others have been lost to obscurity or were never actually published. These pages cover every subject imaginable from dramatic plays to religious texts to musical scores, novels, and scientific works. Making these title records more accessible will help historians and book enthusiasts everywhere better understand the printing history of America.  Get started transcribing and reviewing the new campaign. To learn more about digital volunteering or transcribing Library collections, explore By the People's Welcome Guide. Have questions about the campaign or how to get started? Contact By the People community managers at crowd@loc.gov.

Federal Register:International Trademark Classification Changes and Matters Related to First Inventor to File

 Federal Register

Vol. 86, No. 191

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Patent and Trademark Office

RULES

International Trademark Classification Changes,

55498–55501 [2021–21495]                                                 [TEXT]  [PDF]

Federal Register

Vol. 86, No. 190

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Patent and Trademark Office

NOTICES

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:

Matters Related to First Inventor to File,

54946–54947 [2021–21724]                                                 [TEXT]  [PDF]

 

Copyright Office Proposes Rules for Initiating Copyright Claims Board Proceedings

NewsNet 922
September 29, 2021

The U.S. Copyright Office has issued a proposed rule to establish procedures governing the initial stages of proceedings before the Copyright Claims Board (CCB). The proposed rule also establishes requirements regarding the directory for designated service agents. Initial public comments are due on October 29, 2021. Reply comments are due on November 15, 2021.

The Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act of 2020 directs the Register of Copyrights to establish regulations for all stages of a proceeding before the CCB. The proposed rule includes procedures for the initial stages of the proceeding, including the following:

• Filing an initial claim,
• Compliance review by a copyright claims attorney,
• Service and waiver of service,
• CCB issuance of a second notice,
• Opting out, and
• Filing a response and any counterclaims.

The Copyright Office welcomes comments on the proposed procedures, which were developed in light of the statutory mandate to create an efficient and user-friendly forum for small copyright claims.

For additional information, please visit the Office’s website.

 

Patent Trial and Appeal Board

Learn about common arguments before the PTAB

Join the next Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Boardside Chat webinar on Thursday, September 30, from noon to 1 p.m. ET, for a discussion about common arguments before the PTAB. Judge John Jeffery and Patent Attorney Andreas Baltatzis will focus primarily on arguments in ex parte appeals cases. Register in advance. The webinar is free and open to all. Captioning service will be provided. There will be a Q&A session at the end. Please send questions in advance or during the webinar to PTABBoardsideChat@uspto.gov. More information is available on the PTAB Boardside Chat page of the USPTO website.

Notices in the Federal Register relevant to USPTO

 Federal Register

Vol. 86, No. 184

Monday, September 27, 2021

Patent and Trademark Office

NOTICES

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:

Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery,

53287–53288 [2021–20949]                                                 [TEXT]  [PDF]

 

Federal Register

Vol. 86, No. 183

Friday, September 24, 2021

Patent and Trademark Office

RULES

2021 Increase of the Annual Limit on Accepted Requests for Track One Prioritized

Examination,

52988–52991 [2021–20530]                                                 [TEXT]  [PDF]

NOTICES

Term of Patent; Grant of Interim Extension:

No. 7,057,053; Vernakalant Hydrochloride,

53036–53037 [2021–20761]                                                 [TEXT]  [PDF]

No. 7,259,184; Vernakalant Hydrochloride

53036 [2021–20764]                                                            [TEXT]  [PDF]

No. 7,524,879; Vernakalant Hydrochloride,

53036 [2021–20765]                                                            [TEXT]  [PDF]

Federal Register, Vol. 86, No. 180 Tuesday, September 21, 2021, USPTO

 Federal Register

Vol. 86, No. 180

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

 

Patent and Trademark Office

 

NOTICES

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Approvals:

Rules for Patent Maintenance Fees,

52446–52447 [2021–20340]                                                 [TEXT]  [PDF]

 

Federal Register

Vol. 86, No. 181

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

 

NOTICES

Administrative Updates to the General Requirements Bulletin for Admission to the Examination for Registration to Practice in Patent Cases,

52652–52653 [2021–20378]                                                 [TEXT]  [PDF]

 

The Eastern Regional Outreach Office is delighted to share information about FREE upcoming USPTO virtual events.

 

The Eastern Regional Outreach Office is delighted to share information about FREE upcoming USPTO virtual events. Register soon because space is limited. We hope you’re able to join us!

 

Thursday, September 23, 2021 4:00 PM Do You Know @USPTO – Back to school with the USPTO’s Office of Education Register

 

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 12:00 PM Women Athletes Inspiring Your Entrepreneurship & IP Journey Register

This Thursday, September 23: PTAB Inventor Hour webinar

 

This Thursday: PTAB Inventor Hour webinar

Are you an inventor or new to Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB or Board) proceedings? Join us this Thursday, September 23, at noon ET, to learn more about all aspects of ex parte appeals, America Invents Act (AIA) proceedings, and PTAB operations. Register now.  Each Inventor Hour webinar covers the basics about some aspect of an ex parte appeal or an AIA proceeding. Sessions feature useful and interesting information, such as practice tips, case studies, and Board history. The webinars also introduce an administrative patent judge or a PTAB staff member, so you can learn more about the Board’s decision-makers and those working behind the scenes. In short, Inventor Hour webinars offer something for everyone.   Episode 2 will cover these topics: Meet a member of the Board Operations Division Appeal byte (information on ex parte appeals) Explore the PTAB webpage Trial byte (information on AIA proceedings) Hearing byte (information on oral hearings) Case study (a closer look at an AIA proceeding) Join us and see how this webinar series can enrich your understanding of the PTAB. You can send questions in advance or during the webinar to PTABInventorHour@uspto.gov.  Register in advance. The event is free and open to all. Captioning service will be provided.

2021 Hispanic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program

USPTO Alert

Attend the 2021 Hispanic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program

Hispanic innovation and entrepreneurship

Don’t miss the United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) 2021 Hispanic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program on Wednesday, October 13, from 1–4 p.m. ET. This free event is a great chance for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and intellectual property (IP) professionals to learn about resources available to the Hispanic innovation community.

Register early for this special online event: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../2021-hispanic-innovation...

Take this opportunity to:

Hear from a successful inventor about how IP can be a key to your success.

Learn about building networks in your community and finding mentors.

Discover USPTO resources for inventors and entrepreneurs.

View the agenda on the USPTO website: https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/general-help/2021-hispanic-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-program?utm_campaign=subscriptioncenter&utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

This program is presented by the Office of Innovation Outreach. For more information, please contact InnovationOutreach@USPTO.gov.

USPTO Notice in Federal Register, Vol. 86 No. 162

  Patent and Trademark Office

Federal Register

Vol. 86, No. 162
Wednesday, August 25, 2021

 

NOTICES

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:

Fee Deficiency Submissions,

47478-47480 [2021-18231]                     [TEXT]  [PDF]

Upcoming USPTO Events

August 26

Inside PTAB–an educational webinar, 11 a.m. ET

Inaugural Inventor Hour webinar, noon ET

The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Learn how to protect your IP abroad, 10 a.m. PT

Attend DOCX filing training, 2 p.m. ET

Do You Know @USPTO - August edition: Office of Patents Stakeholder Experience, 3 p.m. ET

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Next week

August 31

Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through, 2 p.m. ET 

September 2

Innovators and entrepreneurs: Learn about IP basics and helpful resources, noon ET

Looking for more? View all upcoming USPTO events at https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events 

August 5: Webinar on IP enforcement for artists and creative organizations

 August 5: Webinar on IP enforcement for artists and creative organizations

Register to attend (https://www.uspto.gov/ip-policy/enforcement-policy/ip-enforcement-overview-artists-and-creative-organizations?utm_campaign=subscriptioncenter&utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=) a free webinar on Thursday, August 5, from 1-3 p.m. ET, to hear about ways artists and creative organizations can protect their creative works and trademarks. Discover no-cost and low-cost options that may be available when encountering instances of online intellectual property (IP) infringement.

The program will feature presentations by IP specialists from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

For more information, visit the event page (https://www.uspto.gov/ip-policy/enforcement-policy/ip-enforcement-overview-artists-and-creative-organizations?utm_campaign=subscriptioncenter&utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=) on the USPTO website.