Inventor Info Chat: Learn to use USPTO resources

Join the Patent Office for the next live USPTO Inventor Info Chat webinar on USPTO resources on July 18 from 11 a.m. to noon ET. 

The webinar will cover:

• Using the Pro Se Assistance Program for pre-filing questions
• Understanding how to qualify for the Pro Bono Program
• Using Patent Trademark Resource Centers (PTRC) for searching patents
• The September 13-14 Invention-Con 2019:
  "Leveraging your intellectual property in the marketplace"

During the event, you will have an opportunity to ask questions via inventorinfochat@uspto.gov.

Inventor Info Chat in Spanish Language

Join the next live USPTO Inventor Info Chat webinar, "Understanding Trademarks." This event will be a Spanish language broadcast on June 20, from 11 a.m. to noon ET. Applicants will learn how and when to file for a trademark and be able to ask questions about the steps of filing. Please email questions during the chat to inventorinfochat@uspto.gov.

To register for this chat, go to the Inventor Info webinar event page.

For assistance and to view past programs, please contact oidevents@uspto.gov.

EN ESPAÑOL

Únase a la próxima Charla de Información para Inventores de la Oficina de Patentes y Marcas de los Estados Unidos, transmitida en vivo, “Entendiendo las Marcas Comerciales.” Este evento será transmitido en español el 20 de junio, de 11 a.m. a 12 del mediodía, hora del este. solicitantes entenderán cómo y cuándo solicitar una marca comercial y tendrán la oportunidad de hacer preguntas sobre los pasos para presentar la solicitud. Durante la charla, favor de enviar sus preguntas a través del correo electrónico a inventorinfochat@uspto.gov.

Para registrarse para esta charla, visite la página del evento.

Para obtener asistencia y para ver los programas anteriores, comuníquese con oidevents@uspto.gov.

Spanish language Inventor Info Chat

La serie de seminarios de ciber chat de la Oficina de Patentes y Marcas regresa el 18 de abril a las 2 de la tarde hasta las 3 de la tarde, ET con una presentacion informativa titulada, "Cómo presentar una solicitud de patente provisional, o no provisional usando el sistema electrónico de presentación de solicitudes de patentes EFS-Web."

Resumen de la presentación:

• Instrucciones de cómo utilizar EFS para presentar una solicitud provisional
• Instrucciones de cómo utilizar EFS para presentar una solicitud no provisional
• Demostración de como completar formularios
• Uso de PAIR público para comprobar el estado de la solicitud
• Descripción de los requisitos de formularios para diferentes procesos

Puede enviar sus preguntas a inventorinfochat@uspto.gov durante el evento. Para obtener ayuda, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a oidevents@uspto.gov o visite nuestra página web para ver todos los próximos programas.

English translation:

The USPTO’s Inventor Info Chat webinar series returns on April 18, 2 - 3 p.m. ET with an informative presentation, "How to file a provisional or non-provisional patent application using the electronic filing system for EFS-Web patent applications."

Presentation summary:

• Instructions on how to use EFS to file a provisional application
• Instructions on how to use EFS to submit a non-provisional application
• Demonstration of how to complete forms
• Use of public PAIR to check the status of the application
• Understand the requirements of forms for different processes

You can send your questions to inventorinfochat@uspto.gov during the event. For help, please send an email to oidevents@uspto.gov or visit our webpage to see all upcoming programs.

Inventor Info Chat: Learn to file and check the status of provisional and non-provisional patents

Learn to file and check the status of provisional and non-provisional patents at the next USPTO Inventor Info Chat webinar Thursday, March 21, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon ET. Register in advance for a Walk-through for Filing Provisional, Non-Provisional, and Checking Status Using PAIR.

On the day of the program, log in to the event using this link.

This chat will cover: 

·         Live demonstrations of how to use the Electronic Filing System  (EFS) to file a provisional and  non-provisional applications

·         Using PUBLIC PAIR to check status of application

·         Understanding the forms requirements for different processes

You will have an opportunity to ask your questions via email to inventorinfochat@uspto.gov. The Inventor Info Chat webinar series is presented by the Office of Innovation Development, which fosters invention and entrepreneurship by providing full access to the U.S. intellectual property system. 

For assistance, please contact oidevents@uspto.gov or visit our web page to see all upcoming programs.

Inventor Info Chat

Join the next USPTO Inventor Info Chat webinar, "Trademark: Live demonstration of how to file a trademark application," on February 21 from 11 a.m. to noon ET. Through this live demonstration, you will learn how to effectively file your trademark application using the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS). You will also have an opportunity to ask questions by emailing inventorinfochat@uspto.gov.

To register, visit the Inventor Info webinar event page on the USPTO website.

October Inventor Info Chat

Join the next USPTO Inventor Info Chat webinar on Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to noon ET for an informative discussion on "Responding to Pre-Examination Notices.”

The chat will present tips for more effectively responding to Notices of Missing Parts and Notices of Incomplete Application. One of our patent application processing specialists will be available to answer your questions. Submit questions via email to inventorinfochat@uspto.gov.

To register, visit the Inventor Info Chat webinar event page.

The Inventor Info Chat webinar series is presented by the Office of Innovation Development, which fosters invention and entrepreneurship by providing full access to the U.S. intellectual property system. 

For assistance and to view past programs, please contact oidevents@uspto.gov

September Inventor Info Chat

The next USPTO Inventor Info Chat webinar is Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to noon ET on "Responding to Pre-Examination Notices.”

Learn tips for more effectively responding to Notices of Missing Parts and Notices of Incomplete Application. Please send your questions to inventorinfochat@uspto.gov. One of our patent application processing specialists will answer them during the event.

For more information, including how to register, please visit our InventorInfo Chat - Webinar page on the USPTO website or contact oidevents@uspto.gov.

Inventor Info Chat

On Aug. 16, join USPTO for the next Inventor Info Chat webinar to learn about Global Dossier and how it can benefit you. The webinar will be held from 11 a.m. to noon ET.

Global Dossier is a set of services aimed at modernizing the patent system and delivering benefits to all stakeholders using a single user interface. At the end of the event, you may send questions to our Global Dossier specialist at inventorinfochat@uspto.gov.

More information, including how to attend, is available on our Inventor Info Webinar event page on the USPTO website.

Inventor Info Chat

Join USPTO on July 19 for another Inventor Info Chat webinar, “Considerations and Options for Foreign Filing – Including PCT.” The event is free and online only, from 11 a.m. to noon ET.

During the chat, you will learn about the considerations needed to decide whether to pursue patent protection outside of the United States, filing options, time frames for filing, and common mistakes.

More information, including how to attend, is available on our Inventor Info Chat event page of the USPTO website.

Inventor Info Chat

Join us May 17 from 11 a.m. to noon ET for our Inventor Info Chat webinar “Prior art and its use in determining patentability."

This presentation is for inventors who want to understand what examiners at the USPTO consider to be prior art and how prior art is used in official correspondence to applicants.  

More information, including how to attend, is available on our Inventor Info Chat event page on the USPTO website.

Inventor Info Chat

Join the USPTO on April 19 from 11 a.m. - noon ET for its Inventor Info Chat webinar “Understanding the ADS (Application Data Sheet): Little Things Make a Big Difference."

Learn how to effectively file your patent application. We will cover how to properly use and correct an ADS.

More information, including how to attend, is available on our Inventor Info Chat event page.

April Inventor Info Chat

Join the next USPTO Inventor Info Chat webinar, “Understanding the Application Data Sheet (ADS): Little Things Make a Big Difference” on April 19, 11 a.m. to noon ET.

The chat will present tips for effectively filing your patent application as we focus on how to properly use and correct an ADS.

The Office of Innovation Development (OID) presents the Inventor Info Chat webinar series. OID fosters invention and entrepreneurship by providing full access to the U.S. intellectual property system.

More information, including how to attend, is available on our InventorInfo Chat event page.

Inventor Info Chat, Feb. 15, 11 am ET

The USPTO’s Inventor Info Chat webinar series continues tomorrow, Feb. 15, from 11 a.m. to noon ET, when we provide a presentation on claim drafting.

Presentation overview:

• Learn about the questions to answer before claiming your invention
• Learn how patent claims can be written, what to emphasize, and what to avoid
• Learn about one possible approach to drafting patent claims

For assistance, please send an email to oidevents@uspto.gov. For more information and registration, please visit our event page on the USPTO website.

Inventor Info Chat

The USPTO’s Inventor Info Chat webinar series continues on Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. to noon ET when we provide a presentation on claim drafting.

Presentation overview:

• Gain awareness of the questions to answer before claiming your invention
• Learn how patent claims can be written, what to emphasize, and what to avoid
• Learn about one possible approach to drafting patent claims

We will discuss the parts of the claim and will include claim illustrations from issued U.S. patents. The presentation will be particularly helpful for those inventors considering filing a patent application and for those who are currently prosecuting their patent application.

For assistance, please send an email to oidevents@uspto.gov. Learn more, including how to attend, at our event page.

Inventor info Chat

The USPTO’s Inventor Info Chat webinar series continues Thursday, Jan. 18, from 11 a.m. - noon ET with an “Overview of the Patent Examination Process.”

Topics will include:

• When to expect a response from the USPTO
• What examiners consider
• Talking to a patent examiner about your invention
• Office actions

For more information, and to register for this free webinar, please visit our Inventor Info webinar event page.

Inventor Info Chat -- Patent Examination Process

The USPTO’s Inventor Info Chat webinar series continues on Jan. 18, 2018 from 11 a.m. to noon ET with an overview of the patent examination process. During the event, you can send questions and comments to inventorinfochat@uspto.gov. 

This is an excellent opportunity for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses to learn about the patent examination process, what communications to expect from the USPTO, and the best way to discuss your invention with the patent examiner assigned to your application.

Learn more and register to attend via our Inventor Info webinar event page. For assistance, please contact oidevents@uspto.gov.

Inventor Info Chat webcast in Spanish

Topic:  Patents Overview - In Spanish (En Española)


Date: Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017


Time: 11 am - Noon Eastern Time


To join the webinar:
https://www.uspto.gov/patents-application-process/inventor-info-chat#step2

Inventor Info Chat – Webinar

Register for Inventor Info Chat – Webinar
Topic: “Office of Petitions – Overview and Helpful Tips”

The USPTO’s Inventor Info Chat webinar series continues on July 20 for a discussion on "Office of Petitions – Overview and Helpful Tips.” 

This presentation will provide an overview of:

• What is a petition?
• What are the 5 components of a petition?
• Decision Types
• Overview of the Office of Petitions
• Types of petitions handled in the Office of Petitions
• Overview of ePetitions
• Types of petitions that can be filed via an ePetition
• Helpful Hints

Register on Eventbrite to receive the presentation in advance of the program.

On the day of the event, attend via join the webinar.

During the event, please send questions to inventorinfochat@uspto.gov.

The Inventor Info Chat webinar series is presented by the Office of Innovation Development, which fosters invention and entrepreneurship by providing full access to the U.S. intellectual property system. For assistance, please send an email to oidevents@uspto.gov or visit our web page to see all upcoming programs. 

Inventor Info Chat

Because inventions are sold to consumers under one or more trademarks, it's important for inventors to understand:

• How to select and protect trademarks
• The different types of trademarks available
• The overall system for trademark protection
• The importance of doing a complete clearance search
• Trademark resources available on the USPTO website

So please join us June 15 from 11 a.m. – noon (Eastern Time) for the Inventor Info Chat on "Trademark Basics", using this link to attend.* 

*This program will be presented using WebEx. Please verify your ability to use WebEx ahead of time.

More information is available on the Inventor Info Chat webpage.

Inventor Info Chat

Join USPTO on May 18, from 11:00 am to noon EST, for an Inventor Info Chat, “How to file a Patent Application electronically", with an overview of:

• The Electronic Filing System (EFS-Web) – including a live demonstration
• Patent Application Information Retrieval
• eCommerce Modernization Project systems

For more information, please visit the event page.