This free USPTO event series provides a comprehensive overview of the process for federal trademark registration and maintaining a federal trademark. If you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur seeking to protect your brand and product identities, Trademark Basics Boot Camp is for you.
Trademark Basics Boot Camp is offered regularly throughout the year. During each series run, they cover one module weekly for eight weeks, with each module focusing on different aspects of trademarks and the registration process, from filing and examination to post-registration requirements for keeping your registration alive. Each module concludes with a question-and-answer period where you can ask their USPTO trademark experts questions.
You can attend the entire series or just the modules that best match your interests, but you must sign up for each module to attend. If you attend all eight modules, you can request a certificate of attendance. To learn more and sign up, select an individual module from the listing below.
Upcoming Events
JULY 11, 2023 – VIRTUAL
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals
A must for any new trademark owner. In this module, we’ll cover definitions and types of trademarks, benefits of federal registration, selecting a trademark, filing and registration, and how to find help.
JULY 18, 2023 – VIRTUAL
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview
This event is a must for any small business or new entrepreneur learning to navigate trademarks for the first time. In this module, we’ll focus on the overall trademark registration process, from filing to registration.
JULY 25, 2023 – VIRTUAL
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 3: Searching
This event is a must for any small business or new entrepreneur learning to navigate trademarks for the first time. In this module, we’ll cover important principles related to trademark searching and effective use of TESS.
AUGUST 1, 2023 – VIRTUAL
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements
This event is a must for any small business or new entrepreneur learning to navigate trademarks for the first time. In this module, focus on the requirements for an initial trademark application.
AUGUST 8, 2023 – VIRTUAL
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walk-through
A must for any small business or new entrepreneur learning to navigate trademarks. In this module, we focus on the Trademark Electronic Application System, the required system for making trademark submissions to the USPTO.
AUGUST 15, 2023 – VIRTUAL
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 6: Responding to an office action
This event is a must for any small business or new entrepreneur learning to navigate trademarks for the first time. In this module, we’ll focus on responding to office actions.
AUGUST 22, 2023 – VIRTUAL
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive
A must for any small business or new entrepreneur navigating trademarks for the first time. In this module, we’ll focus on what happens after registration, including mandatory filings to keep your registration alive.
AUGUST 29, 2023 – VIRTUAL
Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel
A must for any small business or new entrepreneur navigating trademarks for the first time. In this module, we’ll provide a unique opportunity for you to “meet the trademark experts” and ask all your trademark questions.
