Apr 17, 2025 – Virtual
The 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.

Apr 24, 2025 – Virtual
The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching
Hear about preliminary searching in part three of this eight-part recurring series.

May 8, 2025 – Virtual
The 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.

May 22, 2025 – Virtual
The 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.

Jun 5, 2025 – Virtual
The 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). Approved for MCLE credit in CA.

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