What is a design patent? How does a design patent differ from a utility patent? Learn the basics of the design patent system from a USPTO design supervisory patent examiner. This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited, so register early.

This session is geared toward inventors, entrepreneurs, and all those who would like to learn more about design patents and have a beginning to intermediate knowledge of the patent system.

The March 19 session will be offered virtually via WebEx to those registered for the event. For accessibility requests, please email rockymountain@uspto.gov or call 303-297-4600. Please register by March 18.

Contact information for participating USPTO regional offices, as well as local start times for this event, are as follows:

•Silicon Valley Regional USPTO: Email siliconvalley@uspto.gov or call 408-918-9900. Event time: 10 a.m. PST

•Rocky Mountain Regional USPTO: Email rockymountain@uspto.gov or call 303-297-4600. Event time: 11 a.m. MST

•Texas Regional USPTO: Email TXROevents@uspto.gov or call 469-295-9000. Event time: 12 p.m. CST

•Eastern Regional USPTO: Email easternregionaloutreachoffice@uspto.gov or call 571-272-2243. Event time: 1 p.m. EST

•Midwest Regional USPTO: Email MidwestRegion@uspto.gov or call 313-446-4800. Event time: 1 p.m. EST