The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host "Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent Searching" on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. This virtual training event is the third installment in an eight-part recurring series designed to guide inventors and applicants through the patenting process.
During this session, USPTO experts will focus on patent searching, providing attendees with insights and strategies to effectively navigate patent databases and identify relevant prior art. This step is essential for inventors seeking to understand the novelty and patentability of their inventions.
The "Path to a Patent" series covers a comprehensive range of topics, starting from intellectual property basics and extending through searching for patents, drafting patent applications, and filing procedures. Each session is offered free of charge and conducted virtually to maximize accessibility.
The USPTO emphasizes that this initiative is strictly educational and informational. It does not provide legal advice, endorse any private entities, or guarantee any specific outcomes related to patent applications. References to events or third parties within the series do not imply endorsement by the USPTO.
Participants interested in joining the June 18 session can register through the USPTO's official website. The agency reminds users to share sensitive information only on secure .gov websites, as indicated by the presence of a lock icon or "https://" in the URL.
For additional information or inquiries, the USPTO directs users to visit its contact page at www.uspto.gov/about/contacts. The agency also advises recipients to adjust their email filters to ensure continued receipt of news and notices from subscriptioncenter@subscriptions.uspto.gov.
This training opportunity is part of the USPTO's ongoing commitment to support inventors and innovators by enhancing their understanding of the patent system and improving their ability to protect intellectual property effectively.
USPTO to Host Virtual Session on Patent Searching as Part of Ongoing 'Path to a Patent' Series The USPTO invites inventors and patent applicants to participate in the third installment of its free, virtual 'Path to a Patent' series on June 18, 2026. This session will provide expert guidance on patent searching, a... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/uspto-to-host-virtual-session-on-patent-searching-as-part-of-ongoing-path-to-a-patent-series