USPTO to Host Virtual Session on Drafting Provisional Patent Applications June 11

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a virtual training event scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The session, titled "Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting provisional patent applications," is the second part of an ongoing eight-part series aimed at demystifying the patenting process for inventors and applicants.

This educational initiative is offered free of charge and conducted entirely online, allowing participants nationwide to engage with USPTO experts. The series covers a comprehensive range of topics, beginning with intellectual property fundamentals, progressing through patent searching techniques, and culminating in the drafting and filing of patent applications.

During the June 11 session, USPTO specialists will focus specifically on the intricacies of drafting provisional patent applications. Attendees can expect to gain practical insights into preparing these initial filings, which serve as a cost-effective way to establish an early filing date and secure patent rights while refining the invention.

The series is designed to run through July 2026, providing ongoing educational opportunities for inventors at various stages of the patent process. The USPTO emphasizes that this program is informational and educational in nature; it does not constitute legal advice, nor does it endorse any private entities or guarantee patent application outcomes.

Participants are encouraged to register in advance to secure their place in the session. The USPTO also reminds users to ensure their email filters permit messages from subscriptioncenter@subscriptions.uspto.gov to continue receiving updates and notices.

For further information or to contact the USPTO, interested parties should visit the agency’s official website at www.uspto.gov/about/contacts. The USPTO underscores the security of its official .gov website, advising users to share sensitive information only on secure platforms indicated by HTTPS and a lock icon.

This virtual training series represents part of the USPTO’s ongoing commitment to enhancing public understanding of intellectual property rights and supporting inventors through accessible educational resources.