3-day START program: Do you have an invention that you would like to patent? Are you unfamiliar with the patent application process? Are you a first-time patent applicant or new to the Patent Center? Not sure where to start?
The USPTO Stakeholder Application Readiness Training (StarT) program will host a free three-day virtual workshop, “Learning the Fundamentals of the Patent Application Process”, January 10-12, 9:00AM-4:00PM ET Knowledge”. Pre-registration is required and seating is limited.
The workshop provides training and one-on-one assistance to independent inventors in preparing and filing patent applications. To get the most out of this workshop, please complete the following prerequisites prior to the workshop:
- Complete the Intellectual Property (IP) Awareness Survey to determine the type of patents best suited to your IP needs.
- Create written descriptions and drawings of your inventions to maximize your learning experience.
- Obtain a customer number to track your application.
- Create a verified MyUSPTO.gov account for better USPTO monitoring, tracking and response throughout the filing process.
For more information, please visit uspto.gov/patents/training/start.
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