Attend an interactive Q&A session with patent experts at the USPTO Texas Regional Office (TXRO). The TXRO will continue its 5-class curriculum on patents.

• Class 1 is an overview of intellectual property with a focus on patents, EFS-Web, and USPTO resources.
• Class 2 discusses key aspects of provisional applications.
• Class 3 discusses key aspects of non-provisional applications.
• Class 4 covers the components of non-provisional applications and includes a discussion on claim interpretation and common pitfalls.
• Class 5 covers the basics of patent searching and an introduction to searching strategies.

Current Schedule:

Class 2: August 18, 2021

Class 3: September 15, 2021

Class 4: October 20, 2021

Class 5: November 17, 2021

If you have questions about your current patent application, if you are looking to pursue one, or if you are just interested in the subject, please join us.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is recommended since space is limited. Register now to secure your seat.

For inquiries about the event: please email TXROevents@uspto.gov, visit us at the Texas Regional Office home page, or call us at 469-295-9000.

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