2022 Veterans Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)is the federal agency for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks. In doing this, the USPTO fulfills the mandate of Article I, Section 8, Clause 8, of the Constitution that the legislative branch "promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries." The USPTO registers trademarks based on the commerce clause of the Constitution (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3). Under this system of protection, American industry has flourished. New products have been invented, new uses for old ones discovered, and employment opportunities created for millions of Americans. The strength and vitality of the U.S. economy depends directly on effective mechanisms that protect new ideas and investments in innovation and creativity. The continued demand for patents and trademarks underscores the ingenuity of American inventors and entrepreneurs. The USPTO is at the cutting edge of the nation's technological progress and achievement.The USPTO advises the president of the United States, the secretary of commerce, and U.S. government agencies on intellectual property (IP) policy, protection, and enforcement; and promotes the stronger and more effective IP protection around the world. The USPTO furthers effective IP protection for U.S. innovators and entrepreneurs worldwide by working with other agencies to secure strong IP provisions in free trade and other international agreements. It also provides training, education, and capacity building programs designed to foster respect for IP and encourage the development of strong IP enforcement regimes by U.S. trading partners.

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Have you ever had a great business idea but didn’t know where to start? Do you need help launching, growing, or protecting your business? Would you like to learn more about raising capital, funding opportunities for research and development, buying inventory, obtaining lines of credit, or building a working prototype? Are you interested in learning how to sell your product or service to federal, state, or local government agencies? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions,<a href="http://clicks.eventbrite.com/f/a/1RUMVqu4goZrANKeqhUmIg~~/AAQxAQA~/RgRlZ3JoP0RKaHR0cHM6Ly91c3B0by53ZWJleC5jb20vdXNwdG8vai5waHA_TVRJRD1tMGQzMDlhZjE4N2VlZWQzOGUzYzljZTU4YmFiYzc0MWJXA3NwY0IKY3foPoZj9IHnFlIbbmF0aGFueWEuZmVyZ3Vzb25AdXNwdG8uZ292WAQAAAAA" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> tune in to the 2022 Veterans Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program Wednesday, November 30, from 1-4:15 p.m., using this link</a>; feel free to share with friends and colleagues. You will not need to register.<ul><li>Webinar number: 2761 034 0705</li><li>Webinar password: virtual (8478825 from phones)</li></ul>This event is open to all, and we encourage everyone who is affiliated with the military to attend. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from innovative veterans about their journeys towards successful entrepreneurship. You’ll also learn about critical resources available to entrepreneurs and inventors including training, counseling, and access to capital from representatives of entrepreneurial organizations such as the U.S. Small Business Administration, Bunker Labs, and the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families at the University of Syracuse.<a href="https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/2022-veterans-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-program#agenda" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">See the agenda and learn about our guests</a> . The event will feature: A fireside chat with Dr. Rory Cooper, U.S. Army veteran and inventor; Founder, Director, and CEO of the Human Engineering Research Laboratories. Cooper will discuss obstacles he’s overcome, specific inventions that have helped veterans and people with disabilities, and his strong desire to continue his service. Veteran innovators and their journeys with intellectual property (IP): Hear directly from veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs about their stories, challenges, best practices, lessons learned, and the importance of protecting their IP. Resources for veterans: Learn about veteran-focused groups that provide critical assistance and resources for inventors and entrepreneurs.

The 2022 Veterans Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program is presented by the Office of Innovation Outreach. For more information, please contact VeteransInnovation@uspto.gov.The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) offers inspirational and educational events, open to all, that feature successful innovators from a wide variety of backgrounds. Come learn about intellectual property, innovation, and valuable resources available to independent inventors, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and underrepresented or underserved populations. Find out more at <a href="https://www.uspto.gov/innovationforall" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.uspto.gov/innovationforall</a>.If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please submit your request to VeteransInnovation@uspto.gov.The content and opinions shared by our guest speakers during this program are neither those of the USPTO nor an endorsement of any persons, products, programs, or policies mentioned therein.

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