Invention-Con 2018

Protect Your Innovations: Learn from the Experts

If you are an inventor or business owner, make sure to register for Invention-Con 2018, coming August 17 – 18. This free two day conference will be held at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in Alexandria, VA and will run from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day.

You’ll hear from successful entrepreneurs and inventors about bringing ideas to market. You’ll also get practical advice on:

•  Navigating intellectual property protection processes.

•  Strategies to protect your innovations with patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

This year’s theme is From Concept to Commercialization. Don’t miss your chance to learn from public, private, and academic sector specialists how intellectual property rights can benefit you.

Registration is required.  For more information, email oidevents@uspto.gov or call 571-272-8033.


For details and registration: https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/invention-con-2018

Independent Inventors Conference, Alexandria, VA, Aug. 11-12, 2017

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is hosting INVENTION-CON 2017 (Independent Inventors Conference in Alexandria, VA on Aug. 11-12, 2017.

Who Should Attend?
If you are an independent inventor, entrepreneur, small business owner, or an IP professional who works with them, this conference is for you. Attendees will have an opportunity to:

• Learn from successful business owners and inventors who will relate their personal experiences of bringing their ideas to market.
• Attend a variety of breakout sessions and workshops designed to cover a range of information from
• IP basics to detailed explanations on how to prepare and file a patent or trademark application.
• Network with other attendees and presenters who will share ideas and provide useful advice.

Patents Topics:

• Types of patent applications that you may file, including search tips prior to filing, requirements for claims and drawings, filing requirements and how to file electronically with our Electronic Filing System (EFS).
• Overview of the patent examination process.
• Resources to assist applicants with the patent process.

Trademarks Topics

• Trademark basics and fundamentals.
• Highlights of trademark-specific resources and tools.
• Summary of requirements for application filing and demonstration of how to file on-line using our Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).
• Responding to trademark Office action from examining attorney and appeal process.

See more at Invention-Con 2017

USPTO Texas Regional Inventors Conference

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host its first Texas Regional Inventors Conference on  January 29, 2016, at its Texas Regional Office in Dallas, Texas.
Representatives from the Texas Regional Office and the USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia will be on hand to conduct an all-day workshop for inventors and entrepreneurs. This free event will provide valuable information about various types of intellectual property protection, the patent process, patent searching, electronic filing, and various public and private resources available to inventors and entrepreneurs.

There is no fee to register, but space is limited to registered 50 attendees. To register, visit www.uspto-texas-regional-inventor-conference.eventbrite.com 

For additional information or questions about the conference, please call 469-295-9000 or email to Texas Regional USPTO Events .

Agenda

09:30 AM - 10:00 AM      Registration and Mingle
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM      Welcome Remark, Regional Director
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM      IP- Overview – Speaker from Alexandria
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM      Patent Process - Speaker from Alexandria
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM      Break
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM       Searching- Speaker from the Regional Office
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM       Lunch on your own
01:00 PM - 01:30 PM       Application filing – Speaker from Alexandria                      
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM       Pro-Se application vs Counsel - Local Attorney
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM       Pro-Bono program
02:30 PM - 02:45 PM       Break
02:45 PM - 03:15 PM       Inventor Resources at the USPTO- Speaker from the Regional Office
03:15 PM - 03:45 PM       Panel/Open forum
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM       One-on-one consultation with USPTO Officials (20 minute sessions)

See the announcement on USPTO's website:
http://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/uspto-texas-regional-inventors-conference