The Path to a Patent, Part V: Understanding the role of claims in a patent application

Are you an inventor preparing to file a patent application? Join Part V of USPTO Path to a Patent series. United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) experts will discuss the parts of the claim, show examples of claim illustrations from issued U.S. patents, and help participants develop a better appreciation of how a patent examiner views a claim. Register now for this free virtual event.

To get the most out of this workshop, you should have an intermediate knowledge of the intellectual property system and of patents specifically. We recommend that you complete the previous sessions, Part I: IP basics and Part IV: Learn how to draft your patent application, before attending.

Contact information for participating offices and local start times for this event are as follows:

• Silicon Valley Regional Office: email SiliconValley@uspto.gov or call 408-918-9900.   Start time: 11 a.m. PT
• Rocky Mountain Regional Office: email RockyMountain@uspto.gov or call 303-297-4600.  Start time: noon MT
• Texas Regional Office: email TXROevents@uspto.gov or call 469-295-9000. Start time: 1 p.m. CT
• Midwest Regional Office: email MidwestRegion@uspto.gov or call 313-446-4800.  Start time: 2 p.m. ET
• Eastern Regional Outreach Office: email EasternRegionalOutreachOffice@uspto.gov or call 571-272-7100.  Start time: 2 p.m. ET

Register today

For accessibility requests, or more information, please call 408-918-9900, email SiliconValley@uspto.gov, or visit online at Silicon Valley Regional Office.