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Happy National Inventors’ Day!
February 11, 2024
We celebrate the ingenuity and creativity of inventors nationwide. We wish you a Happy National Inventors Day and invite you to check out the National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees who have made an impact on the world. Their stories…
Read More2024 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship program
February 5, 2024
On Thursday, February 22nd, the USPTO is hosting the 2024 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship program, “Innovate, Elevate, and Empower: Connecting the entrepreneur to the innovation ecosystem.” Special guests and expert panelists will discuss resources and services that can help you…
Read MoreUSPTO to host webinar series for their new trademark search system.
February 2, 2024
The webinars are intended for both new users and experienced practitioners. Each webinar builds upon the prior event and covers more complex subject matter. For information about this event, including CLE credit, accessibility requests, and registration. please visit USPTO.
Read MoreUSPTO establishes new pre-application assessment program to help American inventors
December 22, 2023
The USPTO is accepting candidates until January 31, 2024 for a new pre-application review program called the “Pre-Prosecution Pilot” as part of its continuing commitment to expand access to the innovation ecosystem and support under resourced inventors. The pilot program…
Read MoreU.S. Patent Milestones
October 25, 2023
With intellectual property rights enshrined in the United States Constitution, the patent system is nearly as old as the nation itself. The U.S. government has granted millions of patents since Samuel Hopkins received the first patent in U.S. history on…
Read More2023 Hispanic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program
September 18, 2023
The Hispanic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program offers opportunities for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and intellectual property (IP) professionals to learn about resources available to the Hispanic innovation community. If you are an innovator or aspire to be one,…
Read MorePatent Income Tax Exemption for Taxpayers in Indiana
July 13, 2023
Did you know, the State of Indiana offers tax exemptions for income derived from qualified patents and earned by a taxpayer domiciled in Indiana? For more information, see Indiana Economic Development Corp
Read MoreBeware of spoofed calls that impersonate the USPTO
June 15, 2023
Phone scammers are attempting to fool applicants into providing personal or payment information by falsely claiming to be an employee with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). If you receive a call from someone you suspect is a…
Read MoreThe USPTO has delayed implementation of the DOCX surcharge
June 8, 2023
The USPTO has delayed implementation of the DOCX surcharge until January 17, 2024. It has also extended, until further notice, the option to upload a backup PDF without an additional fee. For more details, please visit: USPTO
Read MoreUSPTO introduces new Patent Basics webpage
May 16, 2023
The complexity of the patent application process may be a barrier for novice inventors. The USPTO’s Council for Inclusive Innovation (CI²) revamped Patent Basics webpage to “demystify the patent process, enabling new innovators to make informed decisions and further broadening…
Read More2023 Asian American Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program
May 1, 2023
The 2023 Asian American Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program offers opportunities for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small business owners to learn about resources available to the AANHPI innovation community. Get inspired by stories of excellence from AANHPI…
Read MoreInvention-Con 2023: Building tomorrow’s innovation
April 25, 2023
Invention-Con is the USPTO’s annual conference for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small business owners whose success depends on guarding their creative work. Do you have a great idea you want to commercialize? Then join the United States Patent and Trademark…
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