If
you are a patent attorney or agent, it helps to think like an examiner.
Sunday, February 16, is the last day to sign up for the Stakeholder
Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) agent/attorney three-day course on April 20-22 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Our
trainers will lead this course based on material developed for our
employees. During this event, attendees will have the opportunity to
participate in a roundtable discussion and meet directly with our
Commissioner for Patents Drew Hirshfeld and Deputy Commissioner for Patent Quality Valencia Martin Wallace.
The
training is limited to those who have passed the patent bar. This is
because it will make use of statutes, rules, and guidelines relevant to
practicing before the USPTO. Priority will be given to those who have
most recently passed the patent bar.
The USPTO has received CLE credit in Puerto Rico and Florida for this course.
You can learn more about the program and upcoming sessions on the STEPP page of the USPTO website.