From Invention to Patent

Event description

Join us as an Intellectual Property attorney shares with you what is required to obtain a U.S. patent. She will also discuss methods you can implement to make sure your patent is strong, how it can be defended if the situation arises, and the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office’s pro bono patent program available to qualified inventors. 

Highlights:

• The patent process, timeline, and costs in the U.S. 
• Bridging the gap from invention to provisional patent application
• Structuring ownership of patents
• USPTO’s pro bono patent program and available resources

This class is targeted to small business owners wanting to obtain a patent for their invention and to those who have patents and want strategies to protect the patent. 

Prerequisites:

Before attending this session, make sure to watch the Basic Patent Training For Inventors and Small Businesses video. https://www.uspto.gov/video/cbt/certpck/index.htm