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SUMMARY:Trademark Basics Boot Camp\, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel
DESCRIPTION:Get direct\, standard-setting answers to your intellectual property questions straight from USPTO Law Office managing attorneys and trademark experts. The LA Regional VBOC invites Veteran small business owners and entrepreneurs to the USPTO’s interactive finale of the eight-part Trademark Basics Boot Camp series. \nWhat to Expect \n\n“Meet the Experts” Panel: Connect live with USPTO Law Office managing attorneys and senior trademark professionals.\nOPen Q & A: Bring your specific questions about application hurdles\, federal registration\, trademark searches\, or post-registration maintenance.\nPractical Advice: Learn directly from the legal authority that reviews federal trademark applications every day.\n\nWhether you have followed the entire boot camp series or simply need tailored guidance from USPTO experts before submitting your trademark application\, this virtual panel is built for you. Space is limited—reserve your spot today!
URL:https://lavboc.org/training/trademark-basics-boot-camp-module-8-question-and-answer-panel/
CATEGORIES:Patent and Trademark
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SUMMARY:Learn to Assess the Strengths and Weaknesses of your Patent Application
DESCRIPTION:Veteran entrepreneurs with a new product concept or invention can take advantage of a free\, two-day virtual workshop presented directly by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Learn how to search public databases and evaluate the legal novelty of your idea before applying for a utility patent. \nEvent Details \n\nDates: Tuesday\, September 1 & Wednesday\, September 2\, 2026\nTime: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET) both days\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: Free (Interest form approval required)\nApplication Deadline: Tuesday\, August 25\, 2026 (or until full capacity is reached)\n\nWorkshop Highlights \n\nPatent Database Searching: Learn step-by-step techniques to search public databases and discover existing patent literature related to your concept.\nEvaluating Novelty: Understand the legal criteria used to determine whether your invention is truly unique.\nApplication Strength: Assess the overall strengths and potential weaknesses of your idea prior to filing a first-time utility patent application.\n1-on-1 Mentorship Opportunity: A select number of approved participants will be chosen to receive personalized\, one-on-one assistance during the event.\n\nHow to Request a Spot Submission of a USPTO interest form is required to participate. Requests are considered on a rolling\, approval-only basis through August 25. If your participation request is approved\, the USPTO will email you instructions on how to complete your final registration. Submit your interest form early to secure consideration!
URL:https://lavboc.org/training/patent-application-assessment-09-01-2026/2026-09-01/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Patent and Trademark
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SUMMARY:Learn to Assess the Strengths and Weaknesses of your Patent Application
DESCRIPTION:Veteran entrepreneurs with a new product concept or invention can take advantage of a free\, two-day virtual workshop presented directly by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Learn how to search public databases and evaluate the legal novelty of your idea before applying for a utility patent. \nEvent Details \n\nDates: Tuesday\, September 1 & Wednesday\, September 2\, 2026\nTime: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET) both days\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: Free (Interest form approval required)\nApplication Deadline: Tuesday\, August 25\, 2026 (or until full capacity is reached)\n\nWorkshop Highlights \n\nPatent Database Searching: Learn step-by-step techniques to search public databases and discover existing patent literature related to your concept.\nEvaluating Novelty: Understand the legal criteria used to determine whether your invention is truly unique.\nApplication Strength: Assess the overall strengths and potential weaknesses of your idea prior to filing a first-time utility patent application.\n1-on-1 Mentorship Opportunity: A select number of approved participants will be chosen to receive personalized\, one-on-one assistance during the event.\n\nHow to Request a Spot Submission of a USPTO interest form is required to participate. Requests are considered on a rolling\, approval-only basis through August 25. If your participation request is approved\, the USPTO will email you instructions on how to complete your final registration. Submit your interest form early to secure consideration!
URL:https://lavboc.org/training/patent-application-assessment-09-01-2026/2026-09-02/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Patent and Trademark
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T110000
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SUMMARY:Attend Patent Center and DOCX training
DESCRIPTION:Veteran entrepreneurs looking to streamline their patent filings can join a free\, one-hour virtual training presented directly by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) eCommerce Modernization (eMod) team to master the Patent Center and DOCX document submission process. \nWhat to Expect \n\nPatent Center Navigation: How to navigate\, submit\, and retrieve application files using the USPTO’s Patent Center interface.\nDOCX Filing Best Practices: Why preparing documents in DOCX format provides a safe\, stable standard for processing intellectual property files.\nLive System Demos: Step-by-step walk-throughs led by official USPTO software and technical experts.\nHands-on Practice Tools: How to use the Patent Center’s risk-free training mode to practice formatting documents without saving data to USPTO systems.\nLive Q&A: Direct answers to your technical filing and system questions.\n\nWhether you have followed the entire boot camp series or simply need tailored guidance from USPTO experts before submitting your trademark application\, this virtual panel is built for you. Space is limited—reserve your spot today!
URL:https://lavboc.org/training/patent-center-docx-training-09-15-2026/
CATEGORIES:Patent and Trademark
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