Trademark Tuesday The Silicon Valley USPTO hosts an interactive question and answer session with the Trademark Assistance Center (TAC). During this virtual meeting with TAC, participants will learn about the trademark registration process and be able to ask questions of experts through our video teleconferencing capability. The Trademark Assistance Center, located in Alexandria, Virginia, provides general information about trademarks. This event is intended for individuals with a beginning to intermediate level of knowledge of trademarks. To get the most out of this…

The Silicon Valley USPTO will host the Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP)program from July 17 - July 19, 2018. Training delivered through STEPP is designed to provide external stakeholders with a better understanding of how and why an examiner makes decisions while examining a patent application. In-person courses are led by USPTO trainers and based on material developed for training employees of the USPTO. Training focuses on how our Examiners review patent applications according to the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP).…

By filing one international patent application under WIPO’s Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), applicants can simultaneously seek protection for an invention in a large number of countries. ePCT is WIPO’s online service that makes the filing and management of international applications easier and more efficient. This event highlights the benefits of using the ePCT system and demonstrates how to make the most of its main features, with a focus on the interests of US applicants using either USPTO or the International…

ePCT – WIPO’s online service for filing and managing applications for international patent protection under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) By filing one international patent application under WIPO’s Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), applicants can simultaneously seek protection for an invention in a large number of countries. ePCT is WIPO’s online service that makes the filing and management of international applications easier and more efficient. This event highlights the benefits of using the ePCT system and demonstrates how to make the…

As part of its Patents Education Curriculum, the Silicon Valley USPTO will host a two-hour workshop on patent searching. Learn to search databases used by patent examiners on the USPTO Universal Public Workstations (UPWS) which are publicly available at the regional office. A supervisory patent examiner will instruct the attendees on the following: What are the benefits of searching? Where can you search? When should you search? How do you search using USPTO search tools? This session is designed for inventors, entrepreneurs,…

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board will host a 2018 PTAB Annual Judicial Conference at the Silicon Valley Regional Office in San Jose, California on Thursday, July 26, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT on the 1st floor. The program will be the same at all locations and is intended to educate the public about aspects of Board practice as well as providing a forum to enhance the dialogue between the public and the Board. In particular, during the morning sessions,…

The Silicon Valley USPTO hosts an informational public tour of its office located in the 3-story Wing building of the San Jose City Hall Complex. Participants tour the office and learn about the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office from USPTO representatives.

Join the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a discussion about what all entrepreneurs, small businesses, and start-ups should know about copyrights. The discussion will involve an overview of copyrights as well as provide insight into things to consider regarding registration and enforcement. Through the USPTO’s Global Intellectual Property Academy, the Office of Policy and International Affairs’ Copyright Team advises the administration and other federal government departments and agencies on domestic and international copyright legal and policy issues and…

William Seidel, President of America Invents, LLC, and author of "Licensing Myths & Mastery: Why Most Ideas Don’t Work and What To Do About It", will discuss his next book Inventrepreneurship where the entrepreneurial inventor does it all. Mr. Seidel is the principal of America Invents that develops, licenses, and markets products and is a consultancy for strategic development. He was an innovator in the solar energy industry in the 70s, the electronic toy industry in the 80s, the appliance, marketing, and…

The Silicon Valley USPTO hosts an interactive question and answer session with the Trademark Assistance Center (TAC). During this virtual meeting with TAC, participants will learn about the trademark registration process and be able to ask questions of experts through our video teleconferencing capability. The Trademark Assistance Center, located in Alexandria, Virginia, provides general information about trademarks. This event is intended for individuals with a beginning to intermediate level of knowledge of trademarks. To get the most out of this event, we…

The Silicon Valley USPTO hosts a monthly Introduction to Design Patents lunch and learn session in its San Jose office from noon to 1:00 p.m. PT. A supervisory patent examiner will give an overview of the design patent system and answer general design patent questions during a live information session. This session is designed for inventors, entrepreneurs, and those who would like to learn more about the patent system and have a beginning to intermediate knowledge of the patent system. This event is free and…

A supervisory patent examiner will give an overview of the intellectual property landscape, with a focus on the patent system, and answer general intellectual property questions during a live information session. This session is designed for inventors, entrepreneurs, and those who would like to learn what types of intellectual property are available to protect their inventions and creations.  Attendees will have a beginning to intermediate knowledge of the intellectual property system.

As part of its Patents Education Curriculum, the Silicon Valley USPTO will host a two-hour workshop on patent searching. Learn to search databases used by patent examiners on the USPTO Universal Public Workstations (UPWS) which are publicly available at the regional office. A supervisory patent examiner will instruct the attendees on the following: What are the benefits of searching? Where can you search? When should you search? How do you search using USPTO search tools? This session is designed for inventors, entrepreneurs,…

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Mary Boney Denison USPTO Commissioner for Trademarks Sharon Marsh USPTO Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Examination Policy John Cabeca USPTO Silicon Valley Director DATE: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 Please note: day of week changed for September only. LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Hotel 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (just north of San Antonio Road) TIME: Note time change  5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. – Registration, Networking, Appetizers and Cash Bar 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. – Program NEW REGISTRATION FEES: Member - $40 Non-Member -…

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Future-proof your licensing strategy so that it thrives in an uncertain market.  As the licensing landscape remains uncertain in many of the world’s major markets, it has never been more important for licensors and licensees to stay up to speed on deal-making best practices and the changing legal and regulatory environments. Returning for the 4th year, IAM’s Patent Licensing 2018 will provide delegates with indispensable insight into the key domestic U.S. and global licensing trends. Hear the latest updates, insights,…

Program: Data in various forms, along with innovative business models and strategies, form the core assets of most business. Protecting this information from loss and contamination is a critical responsibility of management. This discussion, led by Silicon Valley veteran Jim Pooley, will draw lessons from recent cases like Waymo v. Uber and a $706 million verdict in Texas. Topics to include: Three factors affecting “reasonable efforts” to protect confidential information Major areas of information security risk and how to reduce them How…

Do you have questions about patents, trademarks, and other ways to protect intellectual property? Come and meet West Coast Regional U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director John Cabeca as he leads a discussion on intellectual property (IP) strategies and why startups should consider them. Overview of intellectual property types:  patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets Why should innovators and entrepreneurs consider protecting their IP? Understanding the risks of early disclosure What types of resources and assistance are available through the USPTO?

As part of its Patents Education Curriculum, the Silicon Valley USPTO will host a two-hour workshop on patent searching. Learn to search databases used by patent examiners on the USPTO Universal Public Workstations (UPWS) which are publicly available at the regional office. A supervisory patent examiner will instruct the attendees on the following: What are the benefits of searching? Where can you search? When should you search? How do you search using USPTO search tools? This session is designed for inventors, entrepreneurs,…

The Forum will feature interactive discussions on the emerging issues, opportunities and challenges in the advancing trade secrets landscape. To find out more information – View the agenda. FREE attendance for in-house IP counsel, general counsel. SVIPLA private practice email recipients receive 20% off the standard rate. Register here.

Geared toward business start-ups and new entrepreneurs, this program starts by identifying how trademarks, domain names, and business name registrations all differ. It explains why selecting a strong mark (one that is both federally registerable and legally protectable) is important. The program highlights why doing a complete search to avoid a likelihood of confusion is critical and whether an attorney should be used. You will learn about what may happen if another trademark owner believes they have stronger rights in a mark and sends a "cease-and-desist" letter.…

This program is specifically tailored for graphic designers and highlights the fundamentals of both trademarks and copyrights. It explains the potential pitfalls of infringement and how to help avoid possible problems by searching the USPTO database (with a practical demonstration of the necessary steps to conduct a search for pictorial elements rather than words). The overall program focuses on how success as a graphic designer has as much to do with legal and ethical considerations as it does about being creative.…

Do you have questions about patents, trademarks, and other ways to protect intellectual property?   Come and meet West Coast Regional U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Assistant Director Stephen Koziol as he leads a discussion on intellectual property (IP) strategies and why startups should consider them. Overview of intellectual property types:  patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets Why should innovators and entrepreneurs consider protecting their IP? Understanding the risks of early disclosure What types of resources and assistance are available through the…

Bismarck Myrick, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will join us to define implicit bias and discuss how to spot it and how to reduce its impact in the workplace. Mr. Myrick will also discuss the laws that prohibit employment discrimination, provide an overview of the American Bar Association (ABA) model rules related to prohibited employment discrimination in the practice of law and discuss cutting edge diversity and…

A supervisory patent examiner will give an overview of the intellectual property landscape, with a focus on the patent system, and answer general intellectual property questions during a live information session. This session is designed for inventors, entrepreneurs, and those who would like to learn what types of intellectual property are available to protect their inventions and creations.  Attendees will have a beginning to intermediate knowledge of the intellectual property system. This event is free and open to the public. Space…

The Silicon Valley USPTO hosts a monthly Introduction to Design Patents lunch and learn session in its San Jose office from noon to 1:00 p.m. PT. A supervisory patent examiner will give an overview of the design patent system and answer general design patent questions during a live information session. This session is designed for inventors, entrepreneurs, and those who would like to learn more about the patent system and have a beginning to intermediate knowledge of the patent system. This event is free and…

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. The European Patent Office (EPO) is holding a seminar for U.S.‑based patent agents, paralegals and their administrative staff. The seminar provides attendees with a unique opportunity to meet EPO experts and become familiar with best practice in its administrative processes. Attendees will learn more about the advantages of using the EPO as the International Searching Authority and will be shown the available online services, including the benefits of using the EPO's electronic payment services,…

Panel Discussion and Networking Lunch REGISTRATION Online registration closes on Monday, October 29, 2018. EARLY BIRD: Prior to October 24: LES Member: $40.00 Non-Member: $45.00 LES Student Member: $25.00 After October 24: LES Member: $50.00 Non-Member: $55.00 LES Student Member: $35.00   Program: Corporations invest billions of dollars in R&D, but not all of the resulting innovation aligns with the corporate strategy. Licensing or selling the resulting IP rights are common ways to generate a return on the R&D investment. However, other creative deal structures such…

The International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI) and the Japan Patent Attorneys Association (JPAA) is pleased to announce its FICPI-Japan Osaka Symposium to be held in Osaka, Japan, November 1-3, 2018. Speakers for the symposium will include representatives from IP5, WIPO, Customs Officers and Court Judges from several countries. IP professionals from various countries will talk about interesting topics relating patents, designs and trademarks. Download complete brochure. To register, click here.

As part of its Patents Education Curriculum, the Silicon Valley USPTO will host a two-hour workshop on patent searching. Learn to search databases used by patent examiners on the USPTO Universal Public Workstations (UPWS) which are publicly available at the regional office. A supervisory patent examiner will instruct the attendees on the following: What are the benefits of searching? Where can you search? When should you search? How do you search using USPTO search tools? This session is designed for inventors, entrepreneurs,…

The Silicon Valley USPTO hosts an informational public tour of its office located in the 3-story Wing building of the San Jose City Hall Complex. Participants tour the office and learn about the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office from USPTO representatives. The event is free and open to the public. Please register by November 1, 2018. Register Now(link is external)

REGISTER Join us on November 8th, as we host Andrei Iancu, the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), for an evening with IP professionals in San Francisco at the Dolby Atrium/Cinema. Under Secretary Iancu will speak about his priorities and efforts to enhance the certainty, reliability and predictability of America’s patent system. A reception, hosted by Dolby will follow the program. We are pleased to present this event…

The Silicon Valley USPTO hosts an interactive question and answer session with the Trademark Assistance Center (TAC). During this virtual meeting with TAC, participants will learn about the trademark registration process and be able to ask questions of experts through our video teleconferencing capability. The Trademark Assistance Center, located in Alexandria, Virginia, provides general information about trademarks. This event is intended for individuals with a beginning to intermediate level of knowledge of trademarks. To get the most out of this event, we…

A Supervisory Patent Examiner will lead a workshop explaining the various parts of a patent application. Attendees will learn about the formalities and requirements of drafting a patent application as well as common pitfalls. Attendees should have an intermediate knowledge of the intellectual property system, and patents specifically. It is recommended that attendees take the previous course “Introduction to IP with an Emphasis on Patents” before taking this workshop. This event is free and open to the public. Please register by November 15,…

Learn about the patent claim drafting process through an interactive workshop led by a Supervisory Patent Examiner.  Attendees will learn about the importance of drafting claims to the success of a patent application, and attendees will develop a better appreciation of how a patent examiner views a claim during the course of examination.  Attendees should have an intermediate knowledge of the intellectual property system, and patents specifically.  It is recommended that attendees take the previous course “Introduction to IP with…

The two-hour seminar will review the considerations and options for filing foreign patent applications, including an overview of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and the use of the Paris Convention for non-PCT countries. This seminar is intended for paralegals, patent attorneys/agents, and anyone who requires a basic understanding of filing patent applications internationally, particularly under the Patent Cooperation Treaty. The event is free and open to the public with limited space, please register by December 6, 2018.

The Silicon Valley USPTO hosts an informational public tour of its office located in the 3-story Wing building of the San Jose City Hall Complex. Participants tour the office and learn about the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office from USPTO representatives. The event is free and open to the public. Please register by December 6, 2018.

The presentation will focus on filing your patent application using the Electronic Filing System-Web (EFS-Web) and managing your patent application online using Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) system. The presentation will consist of an interactive tutorial, description of various assistance resources such as the Inventor’s Assistance Center (IAC), and the Patent Electronics Business Center (EBC). The event is free and open to the public. Please register by December 13, 2018.

On Saturday, July 27, 2019, SFIPLA will host the 22nd Annual SFIPLA Bay Area Job Fair for rising 2L and 3L law students. This year’s event is being held at and is co-sponsored by the University of San Francisco School of Law. For more information regarding this event, please visit the SFIPLA Website event page.

Stanford Law School's Law, Science, and Technology program is offering an intensive one-week summer course, consisting of an overview of U.S. Intellectual Property law with specific attention to IP in the field of high-tech. The intended audience for this course is international IP attorneys who are new to Silicon Valley, but anyone interested in taking their professional skills to the next level is welcome. The registration deadline for the course is August 2, and tuition is $4,950. Please check out…