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Northwest Frontier Community Engagement Office
The USPTO's Northwest Frontier Community Engagement Office serves Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
Getting Started with Patent Public Search
Librarians from the Patent and Trademark Resource Center Program will demonstrate Patent Public Search features for new patent searchers.
Successful Inventing 2026: Market Research
Join us for the launch of new virtual series Successful Inventing 2026! This series will be offered every second Wednesday of every month. Our second session on focuses market research.
Mountain West Community Engagement Office
The USPTO's Mountain West Community Engagement Office in Salt Lake City, Utah serves Colorado, Nebraska, and Utah.
Getting Started with Patent Public Search
Librarians from the Patent and Trademark Resource Center Program will demonstrate Patent Public Search features for new patent searchers.
Successful Inventing 2026: Legal protection and early-stage funding
During each virtual session, participants will hear experts discuss topics that include intellectual property, creating a prototype, licensing, funding, and more.
Successful Inventing 2026: Licensing your product or concept
During each virtual session, participants will hear experts discuss topics that include intellectual property, creating a prototype, licensing, funding, and more.
Successful Inventing 2026: Manufacture
During each virtual session, participants will hear experts discuss topics that include intellectual property, creating a prototype, licensing, funding, and more.
Licensing your IP: The why, when, and how to get started
The virtual panel discussion "Licensing your IP: The why, when, and how to get started" will cover why licensing may be an option for your IP and the value it can provide for your business.
Path to a Patent, Part I: Intellectual property basics
USPTO experts provide an overview of the different types of intellectual property (IP) that includes patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights as well as an introduction to the patent process.
Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications
Learn key differences between provisional and nonprovisional patent applications in part two of this eight-part series.
Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application
USPTO experts discuss the formalities and requirements of drafting a patent application, as well as how to avoid common mistakes.
Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application
USPTO experts discuss parts of the claim in a patent application, show examples of claim illustrations from issued U.S. patents, and help participants develop a better appreciation of how a patent examiner views a claim.
Path to a Patent, Part VI: Pursuing patent protection abroad
USPTO International Patent Legal Administration experts will discuss considerations and options for filing foreign patent applications and overview of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center
USPTO experts will teach participants how to use Patent Center to file and manage patent documents online, including using training mode to practice filing.
Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support
USPTO experts share important tips on filing a patent application and what to do after you filed for a patent. Learn about common mistakes to avoid and gain a better understanding of post-filing procedures and support.
Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching
Hear about preliminary searching in part three of this eight-part recurring series.
2026 Innovation Expo
Innovation Expo is connecting entrepreneurs, inventors, and startups to resources for commercialization
Successful Inventing 2026: Early-stage funding and informal plans
Ready to fund your invention? Learn strategies for early-stage financing. Attend our virtual workshop July 8 and explore funding from founders, agencies, and equity investors.
Getting Started with Patent Public Search
Librarians from the Patent and Trademark Resource Center Program will demonstrate Patent Public Search features for new patent searchers.