Patent Basics (IEEE-USA Free Webinar)

USPTO Copyright, IP, Trademark, and Patent Series This module will cover the basic facts about patents. We will explore the different types of patents, including utility, design, and plant. We will define the difference and use of both provisional patent applications and non-provisional patent applications. Further, we will discuss the process of patent prosecution, the role of the U.S. patent examiner and what to expect when working with the USPTO. Information regarding a number of patent prosecution programs and initiatives available to applicants will also be provided. Livestream Links: – YouTube: https://bit.ly/webinar-6-15-22-yt – LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/webinar-6-15-22-li – Facebook: https://bit.ly/webinar-6-15-22-fb Speaker(s): Bobby Rushing, Jr., Agenda: We are excited to partner again with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to bring you valuable information and advice from Patent, Trademark, IP, and Copyright experts. We hope you can join us for the entire series. USPTO Copyright, IP, Trademark, and Patent Series – (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/309617) – Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 2 PM ET Presenter: Elizabeth Dougherty Livestream / On Demand: https://youtu.be/zxc02ziHhVk – (https://bit.ly/webinar-5-18-22-yt) – Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 2 PM ET Presenter: Robin Hylton Full details/registration: https://bit.ly/webinar-5-18-22-yt – Patent Basics – Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 2 PM ET Presenter: Bobby Rushing, Jr. Full details/registration: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/309625 – (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/310107)- Wednesday, July 20, 2022, 2 PM ET Presenter: Jason Lott Full details/registration: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/310107 – (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/310109) – Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 2 PM ET Presenter: Tomeka Oubichon Full details/registration: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/310109 IEEE-USA’s free webinars/events are designed to help you find your next job, maintain your career, negotiate an appropriate salary, understand ethical considerations in the workplace and learn about other career-building strategies and public policy developments that affect your profession. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/309625