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Patent basics
May 24 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Are you interested in learning about the basics of intellectual property (IP) and patents?
Join us for a free, virtual session as we explore different types of patents, including utility, design, and plant. In this session, experts from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will show you the difference between provisional patent applications and nonprovisional patent applications and how to use them.
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