USPTO Postpones June 17 Webinar on Patent Pendency and Inventory

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has officially postponed the USPTO Hour webinar that was scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The session, entitled “Progress on pendency and inventory in Patents,” will be rescheduled to a later date, with no new date announced at this time.

USPTO Hour webinars are typically held on Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern Time. These sessions provide updates and insights from key USPTO offices, including the Office of the Under Secretary and Director as well as the Office of the Chief Communications Officer.

The June 2026 USPTO Hour series was planned to feature multiple sessions from these offices, aiming to keep stakeholders informed on patent-related developments and agency initiatives.

For those interested in reviewing prior presentations or recordings, the USPTO maintains a dedicated USPTO Hour webpage where materials from past sessions are available.

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This postponement reflects the USPTO’s commitment to providing timely and comprehensive updates while ensuring the quality and readiness of its webinar content.

Stakeholders awaiting the rescheduled session on patent pendency and inventory are encouraged to monitor the USPTO Hour webpage for announcements regarding the new date and time.