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

The upcoming webinar will guide innovators through manufacturing challenges and intellectual property considerations in early invention stages.

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

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Western Regional Outreach Office, together with the Licensing Executives Society – Silicon Valley Chapter (LES-SVC), will host the next session in their Successful Inventing 2026 virtual series on Wednesday, June 10, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time (7 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time). This installment will concentrate on manufacturing, a pivotal aspect in the invention process.

The session aims to assist innovators by addressing the earliest and most critical stages of bringing an invention to market. Participants will gain insights from experts on a variety of topics including intellectual property rights, prototype development, licensing strategies, and securing funding.

This educational initiative is designed to provide valuable information to inventors without offering legal advice or endorsing any private entities. The USPTO emphasizes that references to events or third parties within the series do not constitute endorsements.

Individuals interested in attending the session or seeking further information can contact the Western Regional Outreach Office via email at western@uspto.gov.

The USPTO also encourages individuals with disabilities to request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to the contact provided.

The Successful Inventing 2026 series continues to serve as a resourceful platform for inventors navigating the complex journey from concept to commercialization, with this session highlighting manufacturing considerations essential to successful product development.

Participants can expect a comprehensive discussion that supports innovation by clarifying manufacturing processes and intellectual property management, thereby empowering inventors to make informed decisions early in their invention lifecycle.

This virtual event underscores the USPTO’s commitment to fostering innovation and supporting inventors nationwide through accessible educational programming.

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USPTO and LES-SVC to Host Virtual Session on Manufacturing in Successful Inventing 2026 Series The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Western Regional Outreach Office, in partnership with the Licensing Executives Society – Silicon Valley Chapter (LES-SVC), will present the next installment of the S... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/uspto-and-les-svc-to-host-virtual-session-on-manufacturing-in-successful-inventing-2026-series

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