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SUMMARY:USPTO Trademark Basics Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:This free eight-part series is a must for any small business or new entrepreneur learning to navigate trademarks for the first time.\nThe United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)\nTrademark Basics Boot Camp provides a comprehensive overview of trademarks and the federal trademark registration process. Each module focuses on a different topic and concludes with a live question-and-answer period with a USPTO trademark expert. \nAll events are free and open to the public. You can attend the entire series or just the modules that best match your interests. \nRegister here to reserve a spot. \nLearn more about Trademark Basics Boot Camp on uspto.gov. \nModule 1: Fundamentals\nTuesday\, January 9\, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET\nThis module focuses on what trademarks are and the basics of trademark protection in the United States. \nModule 2: Registration process overview\nTuesday\, January 16\, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET\nThis module focuses on the key steps in the overall trademark registration process. Understanding the process is critical to avoid missing any filing deadlines\, which could jeopardize your application or registration. \nModule 3: Searching\nTuesday\, January 23\, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET\nThis module focuses on important principles related to trademark clearance searching and effective use of the USPTO’s trademark database. \nModule 4: Application requirements\nTuesday\, January 30\, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET\nThis module focuses on the requirements for an initial trademark application. Knowing what is needed up front will help your filing process go more smoothly. \nModule 5: Application filing walk-through\nTuesday\, February 6\, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET\nThis module focuses on the USPTO’s electronic trademark filing system\, including a live demonstration of how to fill out an application. \nModule 6: Responding to an office action\nTuesday\, February 13\, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET\nThis module focuses on responding to office actions\, the official letters that USPTO examining attorneys issue after reviewing your trademark application. \nModule 7: Keeping your registration alive\nTuesday\, February 20\, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET\nThis module focuses on what happens after registration\, including mandatory filings to keep your registration alive. \nModule 8: Question-and-answer panel\nTuesday\, February 27\, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET\nThis module provides a unique opportunity for you to “meet the trademark experts.” Come prepared with all of your trademark questions to share with our Law Office Managing Attorneys and other trademark experts.
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