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SUMMARY:USPTO - Trademark Basics Bootcamp 5
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]USPTO[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Trademark Basics Boot Camp\, Module 5: Application filing walk-through[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””]February 3\, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CT | Virtual \nAre you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so\, this event is a must-attend. \nIn this fifth module of the eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp\, USPTO will focus on filing for registration through Trademark Center\, including a live demonstration of a trademark filing. Trademark Center is the required system for filing an application with the USPTO. \nThis module will cover the following topics: \n\nTrademark basics\nTrademark Center basics\nApplication pre-filing checklist\nTrademark Center filing demonstration\nFinding help\n\nThis module will be presented live via Webex from 2-3:30 p.m. ET Tuesday\, February 3\, 2026\, and will conclude with a question-and-answer session. Please register by February 2. \nBe sure to check out the other boot camp modules running consecutively every week for the eight-week duration. You can attend the whole series or just the specific modules that best meet your needs. Separate registration is required for each module. After each event\, USPTO will email attendees links to a video recording of the module and a PDF of the presentation materials. You will only receive access to the recording if you are signed up for that module. \nFor questions about the event or the boot camp series\, please contact TMWebinar@uspto.gov. \nAccessibility Accommodation\nIf you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation\, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/uspto-trademark-basics-bootcamp-5/
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SUMMARY:USPTO - Federal Trademark Filing: Overview
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]USPTO[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1769491551179{border-radius: 1px !important;}”] \nFederal Trademark Filing: Overview\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””]February 6\, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CT | Virtual \nAre you a small business owner preparing to file an application to federally register your trademark? Or are you an experienced trademark attorney or paralegal interested in learning a new way of filing? \nJoin the federal trademark filing webinar to learn the fundamentals of our new filing system in Trademark Center. \nThe webinar will include: \n\nTrademark Center basics\nPre-filing checklist\nA filing demonstration\nWhere to find help\n\nThe webinar will be presented live via Webex on Friday\, February 6\, from 3-4 p.m. ET\, and will conclude with a question-and-answer session. \nFor more information\, email TMWebinar@uspto.gov. \nAccessibility accommodation\nIf you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation\, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/uspto-ftf-overview/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113740
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SUMMARY:USPTO - Trademark Basics Bootcamp 6
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]USPTO[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Trademark Basics Boot Camp\, Module 6: Responding to an office action[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””]February 10\, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Virtual \nAre you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so\, this event is a must-attend. \nIn this sixth module of the eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp\, USPTO will focus on responding to office actions\, the official letters that USPTO examining attorneys issue after reviewing your trademark application. The event is free\, but space is limited\, so register early. \nThis module will cover the following topics: \n\nTrademark basics\nOffice action basics\nResponse timeframes and deadlines\nFiling a response\nTips for a successful response\nFinding help\n\nThis module will be presented live via Webex from 2-3:30 p.m. ET Tuesday\, February 10\, 2026\, and will conclude with a question-and-answer session. Please register by February 9. \nBe sure to check out the other boot camp modules running consecutively every week for the eight-week duration. You can attend the whole series or just the specific modules that best meet your needs. Separate registration is required for each module. After each event\, USPTO will email attendees links to a video recording of the module and a PDF of the presentation materials. You will only receive access to the recording if you are signed up for that module. \nFor questions about the event or the boot camp series\, please contact TMWebinar@uspto.gov. \nAccessibility Accommodation\nIf you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation\, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/uspto-trademark-basics-bootcamp-6/
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SUMMARY:Launch MN Value Proposition Design Webinar
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″]VPD X006 Launch Minnesota Value Proposition Design Webinar[vc_column_text css=””] \nFour-week Course\nFebruary 10 – March 3rd\n3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nFor anyone interested in learning about Lean Startup and innovation commercialization. This is a “light” version of the Online Certificate course.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]The University of Minnesota MIN-Corps program is proud to work with Launch Minnesota\, an initiative of MN-DEED\, to help early-stage technology entrepreneurs translate their innovations to a fundable\, high-growth ventures. This webinar is a short-form guide to the Lean Startup (also called Lean LaunchPad) approach\, a structured process to quickly assess and refine business concepts\, thus avoiding costly mistakes and accelerating progress to market launch. \nLearning objectives:\n\nHow to apply LaunchPad concepts\, such as value proposition design\, business model canvas and customer discovery\nHow to map the stakeholder/customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, requirements and decision processes\nHow to conduct interviews and observations in order to customers’ problems (“pain points”)\nHow to modify to a solution in order to achieve product-market fit\nHow to identify the components of a commercialization roadmap identifying key milestones and required resources\nHow to determine market size\, assess competition\, and select the beachhead (first) target market\n\nOutline\nModule 1: Product-Market Fit\nBusiness Ecosystem\nValue Proposition Canvas\nSolving Customer Problems \nModule 2: Customer Discovery\nCustomer Segments\nProblem Interview\nSolution Interview \nModule 3: Pathway to Commercialization\nBusiness Model Canvas\nTechnology Adoption\nCommercialization Milestones \nModule 4: Market Assessment\nMarket Sizing\nCompetitive Assessment\nBeachhead Market \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/launch-mn-value-proposition-design-webinar/
CATEGORIES:University of Minnesota
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260217
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SUMMARY:Platelet & Platelet-like Products State of the Technology Meeting
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″]Platelet & Platelet-like Products State of the Technology Meeting[vc_column_text css=””]February 17-19\, 2026 | Washington\, D.C. \nHosted by the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response’s Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)\, Radiological and Nuclear Medical Countermeasures Program\, in collaboration with the Defense Health Agency\, Research and Engineering\, Combat Casualty Care Portfolio and the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC). \nThe meeting will focus on advancing platelet and platelet-like products to meet critical military and civilian needs in combat and disaster scenarios\, while providing insights into government funding opportunities and fostering discussions on emerging technologies such as extracellular vesicles\, synthetic nanoparticles\, and clinical trial updates. \nThe event will feature: \n\nfocused networking with fellow platelet developers\,\ntopical discussions spanning evolutionary biology to translational challenges\,\ncompany lightning pitches from innovators across the field\,\nan interactive poster session\,\nand a networking reception.\n\n[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/platelet-platelet-like-products-state-of-the-technology-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T143000
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SUMMARY:USPTO - Trademark Basics Bootcamp 7: Keeping Your Registration Alive
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]USPTO[vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”leader-text”]Trademark Basics Boot Camp\, Module 7: Keeping Your Registration Alive[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””]February 17\, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Virtual \nAre you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so\, this event is a must-attend. \nIn this seventh module of the eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp\, USPTO will focus on what happens after registration\, including mandatory filings to keep your registration alive. The event is free\, but space is limited\, so register early. \nThis module will cover the following topics: \n\nTrademark basics\nRequired post-registration filings\nOptional post-registration filings\nExamination of post-registration filings\nFinding help\n\nThis module will be presented live via Webex from 2-3:30 p.m. ET Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, and will conclude with a question-and-answer session. Please register by February 16. \nBe sure to check out the other boot camp modules running consecutively every week for the eight-week duration. You can attend the whole series or just the specific modules that best meet your needs. Separate registration is required for each module. After each event\, USPTO will email attendees links to a video recording of the module and a PDF of the presentation materials. You will only receive access to the recording if you are signed up for that module. \nFor questions about the event or the boot camp series\, please contact TMWebinar@uspto.gov. \nAccessibility Accommodation\nIf you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation\, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/uspto-trademark-basics-bootcamp-7/
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SUMMARY:FLC Educational Webinar:  Getting Started With the FLC Learning Center: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nFLC Educational Webinars[vc_column_text css=””] \nGetting Started With the FLC Learning Center: A Step-by-Step Tutorial\nFebruary 18\, 2026 | 11 AM – 12 PM CT | Virtual[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Unlock the full potential of the FLC Learning Center\, your personalized hub for technology transfer education and professional development. Whether you’re new to tech transfer or looking to deepen your expertise\, this hands-on tutorial will walk you through everything you need to confidently navigate and use the Learning Center. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nAccess and set up your account in the FLC Learning Center.\nExplore curated career pathways and topic areas relevant to your goals.\nFind and enroll in on-demand sessions tailored to your learning needs.\nMake the most of learning resources including the Green Book\, the FLC Desk Reference\, the Director’s Toolkit\, and more.\nTrack your learning progress and leverage built-in tools to manage your professional development.\n\nInstructors\nCourtney Bronson\, Ed. D.\, FLC\nCourtney is an education professional with a distinguished career leading educational and project management operations in non-profit environments. At the Federal Laboratory Consortium\, she is responsible for setting the strategic direction for all educational programs using adult learning theory and building relationships that promote vibrant learning communities. Dr. Bronson came to the FLC from the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals where she created the overall strategy for the NASPP’s educational programs and communities. Prior to NASPP\, Courtney served as Associate Director of Legal Education at the American Bar Association. There she collaborated with entities and individuals to develop the ABA’s showcase member-benefit webinars and National Institute conference offerings. Courtney received her Master of Arts degree in Organization and Strategic Communication from Queens University of Charlotte and a Doctor of Education in Human and Organizational Learning from The George Washington University.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/flc-educational-webinar-step-by-step/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T120000
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SUMMARY:National Lab Discovery Series
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nNational Lab Discovery Series[vc_column_text css=””] \nLLNL’s Massively Parallel Two-Photon Lithography\nFebruary 24\, 2026 | 1 PM – 2 PM CT | Virtual \nNational Lab Discovery Series webinar spotlighting a recent breakthrough from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) that is opening new frontiers in precision 3D microfabrication. \nLLNL’s metalens-based two-photon lithography (TPL) technology represents a next-generation leap in high-precision\, high-throughput additive manufacturing. This technology enables the parallel fabrication of complex\, multi-scale 3D structures with 120\,000 focal spots in parallel—a paradigm shift for advancing microelectronics\, quantum devices\, energy systems\, and beyond. \nIn this session\, LLNL researchers will explore how this additive manufacturing platform is accelerating innovation in critical domains where size\, complexity\, and materials performance all matter. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nHow LLNL’s metalens TPL system breaks speed and scale barriers in 3D nanofabrication\nHow metalens arrays with spatially adaptive illumination enable massive parallelization while preserving geometric generality\nHow TPL is being applied to LLNL’s key mission areas such as inertial fusion energy and quantum computing\nHow companies can evaluate and license this platform for high-value commercial uses\nLive Q&A with the LLNL research team\n\nWho Should Join: \n\nR&D directors and technical leads in quantum computing\, microelectronics\, fusion energy systems\, and advanced materials\nAdvanced manufacturing teams exploring micro-scale precision solutions\nDesigners and engineers in photonics\, MEMS\, semiconductor\, and bio-medical devices\nTechnology scouts and IP professionals interested in licensing or co-development\nCorporate innovators evaluating next-gen additive manufacturing platforms\n\nAbout the Technology: \nTwo-photon lithography (TPL) is a high-resolution 3D printing method that scans a tightly focusd ultrafast laser to solidify photopolymers at micro- and nano-scale. LLNL’s metalens TPL system uses a metalens array to generate more than 120\,000 focal spots that can be individually addressed to perform TPL in concert\, enabling ~1000X faster 3D printing across a write field of 12cm². \nThis technology is a winner of the 2025 R&D 100 Award\, and it is recently published in Nature (Gu et al.\, Nature 648\, 591–599 (2025)). It demonstrates the potential of 3D nanolithography towards wafer-scale production\, showing how TPL could be used at scale for applications in microelectronics \, biomedicine\, quantum technology and fusion target production. LLNL is actively seeking partners to license and co-develop this technology.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Unlock the full potential of the FLC Learning Center\, your personalized hub for technology transfer education and professional development. Whether you’re new to tech transfer or looking to deepen your expertise\, this hands-on tutorial will walk you through everything you need to confidently navigate and use the Learning Center. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nAccess and set up your account in the FLC Learning Center.\nExplore curated career pathways and topic areas relevant to your goals.\nFind and enroll in on-demand sessions tailored to your learning needs.\nMake the most of learning resources including the Green Book\, the FLC Desk Reference\, the Director’s Toolkit\, and more.\nTrack your learning progress and leverage built-in tools to manage your professional development.\n\nInstructors\nCourtney Bronson\, Ed. D.\, FLC\nCourtney is an education professional with a distinguished career leading educational and project management operations in non-profit environments. At the Federal Laboratory Consortium\, she is responsible for setting the strategic direction for all educational programs using adult learning theory and building relationships that promote vibrant learning communities. Dr. Bronson came to the FLC from the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals where she created the overall strategy for the NASPP’s educational programs and communities. Prior to NASPP\, Courtney served as Associate Director of Legal Education at the American Bar Association. There she collaborated with entities and individuals to develop the ABA’s showcase member-benefit webinars and National Institute conference offerings. Courtney received her Master of Arts degree in Organization and Strategic Communication from Queens University of Charlotte and a Doctor of Education in Human and Organizational Learning from The George Washington University.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/national-lab-discovery-series/
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