Silicon Valley SBDC - USPTO: Demystifying the Patent Process

150 East San Fernando Street,San Jose CA 95112

21 September, 2022

Description

Join our Silicon Valley SBDC event, in collaboration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to learn about the different types of patents, including utility, design, and plant. In this session USPTO experts will discuss the difference between provisional patent applications and non-provisional patent applications and their use. Attendees will also learn about: • The process of patent prosecution • The role of patent examiners at the USPTO • What to expect when working with the USPTO • Resources available through the USPTO to protect your IP