Registration closing soon for double patenting course

Want to be briefed on recent examination practice and procedure guidance on double patenting? Attend our Virtual Instructor Led Training (vILT) course "Double Patenting" on June 9, 10, or 11.

Our trainers will lead this course based on recent training delivered to patent examiners. The course has limited capacity, and selection for attendance is based on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sign up by Monday, May 25 to attend.

The USPTO is applying for two hours of CLE credit in Virginia for this course.

Visit the vILT page of the USPTO website to learn more about the program and upcoming sessions.

Learn how USPTO approach examination of ranges

Want to be briefed on recent examination practice and procedure guidance related to examination of ranges? Attend our Virtual Instructor Led Training (vILT) course Examination of Ranges on February 11, 12, or 13.

Our trainers will lead this course based on recent patent examiner training. The course has limited capacity, and selection for attendance is based on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up by Sunday, February 26 to attend.

The USPTO is applying for two hours of CLE credit in Virginia for this course.

Visit the vILT page of the USPTO website to learn more about the program and upcoming sessions.

Learn how examiners approach unity of invention

Interested in learning more on recent examination practice and procedure guidance related to unity of invention? Attend our Virtual Instructor Led Training (vILT) course “Unity of Invention” on December 10, 11, and 12, 2019. This course is based on recent training delivered to patent examiners.

Due to limited capacity, selection for attendance is based on a first-come, first-served basis. Use our sign-up form to register.

The USPTO is applying for two hours of CLE credit in Virginia for this course.

You can learn more about the program and upcoming sessions on the vILT page of the USPTO website.

Learn online how examiners approach restriction practice

Want to be briefed on recent examination practice and procedure guidance related to restriction practice? Attend our Virtual Instructor Led Training (vILT) course titled “Restriction Practice” on August 6. This course will be led by USPTO trainers and is based on recent training delivered to patent examiners.

This course has limited capacity, and selection for attendance is based on a first-come, first-served basis. Use our sign-up form to register.

The USPTO is applying for three hours of CLE credit in Virginia for this course.

You can learn more about the program, and upcoming sessions, on the USPTO vILT page.

Learn online how examiners approach claim interpretation

Do you want to learn about recent examination practice and procedure guidance? Attend our virtual instructor lead (vILT) course titled “Claim Interpretation” on June 4 and 5. 

Sign up by May 19 to attend.

The USPTO is applying for CLE credit in Virginia for this course. USPTO trainers will lead the course and have based the curriculum on recent patent examiner training. Class size is limited and selection for attendance is based on a first-come, first-served basis.

You can learn more about the program and upcoming sessions on the USPTO vILT page.

Sign up for virtual training in September -- Clear Obviousness Rejections

Sign up to attend the Sept. 5 virtual training course entitled “Clear Obviousness Rejections: Important Lessons from Outdry v. Geox.” USPTO trainers will lead this course based on recent training delivered to patent examiners.

This course has limited capacity, and selection for attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis. The USPTO is applying for CLE credit in Virginia for this course.

Information on upcoming training courses is available on the Virtual Instructor Led Training webpage on the USPTO website.

Virtual Instructor Led Training (vILT) -- Proper Anticipation Rejections

Sign-up is now open for the Aug. 7, virtual instructor led training (vILT) course “Proper Anticipation Rejections: Reminders from Recent Case Law.” The online program is led by experienced USPTO staff and is based on material developed for training patent examiners and other employees.

This limited capacity course is first come, first served, and selection is required to attend. 

If you are interested in attending, please register using our sign-up form. More information, including a proposed upcoming course schedule, is available on the vILT page of the USPTO website.