USPTO and LES-SVC to Host Virtual Session on Licensing Innovations in Successful Inventing 2026 Series

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Western Regional Outreach Office and the Licensing Executives Society – Silicon Valley Chapter (LES-SVC) are co-hosting the next installment of their virtual series, Successful Inventing 2026. This session, titled "Licensing Your Product or Concept," is set for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time (7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time).

The event aims to provide inventors and innovators with practical insights into licensing their inventions, whether products or concepts. Attendees will hear from experts who will discuss critical topics related to licensing, intellectual property rights, prototype development, and funding strategies.

Successful Inventing 2026 is an educational initiative designed to guide participants through the earliest and most crucial stages of the invention process. Each virtual session in the series covers a range of subjects important to inventors, including intellectual property protection, prototype creation, licensing agreements, and securing financial resources.

This series is intended to be informational and educational. The USPTO emphasizes that it does not provide legal advice, endorse private entities, or guarantee specific outcomes. References to third parties or events within the sessions do not imply any endorsement by the USPTO.

Individuals interested in attending or seeking additional information about the event are encouraged to contact the USPTO Western Regional Outreach Office via email at western@uspto.gov.

The USPTO also notes that if any participant requires reasonable accommodations due to a disability, they should submit their request through the provided contact information to ensure accessibility.

The virtual format of the session allows for broad participation from inventors across the United States, providing a valuable resource for those looking to understand the complexities of licensing in the innovation lifecycle.

This session continues the USPTO’s commitment to supporting inventors by offering expert knowledge and resources to help transform ideas into marketable products through effective licensing strategies.