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Learn about IP protection for your creative business- USPTO Officials will conduct an all-day workshop alongside intellectual property (IP) experts in providing attendees valuable information about the different types of IP protection and the patent and trademark application process.
Event Details
As part of its ongoing outreach to independent inventors, entrepreneurs and businesses, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), in cooperation with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, are hosting a Saturday Seminar.
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Subject-matter experts from various government, non-profit and private entities will be discussing best practices and the resources and services offered by their organizations. The experts anticipated to share their knowledge and experience include:
- Congressman Hakeem Jeffries
- Mindy Bickel, Innovation and Outreach Coordinator for the Greater New York Region (USPTO)
- Elizabeth Dougherty, Director of Inventor Education, Outreach & Recognition (USPTO)
- Craig Morris (USPTO)
- Cathie Kirik (USPTO)
- Brian Fried, Inventor/Host (Got Invention Radio)
- David Leason, Attorney (Leason Ellis)
- Linda Shudy Lecomte, Attorney (Kenyon & Kenyon)
- David Postolski, Attorney (Day Pitney)
Whether you have a great idea for an invention or currently operate a small business, the Saturday Seminar will provide you with the tools to help jumpstart your creative endeavors and to help protect your interests. Below are some of the seminars that will be provided:
- Patents – what are they and why are they important
- Design Patents – not just for fashion
- Backyard Resources (pro bono)
- The Role of the Patent Attorney
- Requirements of a Provisional Patent Application
- What to Expect During the Patent Process – obtaining the filing date, the first Office action, a rejection and an allowance
- Trademarks – the value of branding your invention
- Town Hall Session – open forum for questions
May 17th from 8:30AM – 4:30PM:
New York: USPTO Saturday Seminar
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-york-uspto-saturday-seminar-tickets-11465338135