Introduction to Patent Searching

Thinking about inventing a new product? Join us for this virtual workshop to learn the fundamentals of conducting a preliminary patent search. We'll introduce the USPTO's Patent Public Search Tool and walk through a practical, multi-step search strategy to help you identify existing patents and evaluate the uniqueness of your idea before moving forward. This event is a collaboration between Kansas SBDC and North Texas USPTO.

Speaker(s): Johnna Childs USPTO Patent and Trademark Resource Center Program

Co-Sponsor(s): Kansas SBDC North Texas USPTO

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals with appropriate advance notice. Please contact OKSBDC Training Manager Cindy Ruminer by email at cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org or call 580-745-2877. All SBDC programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. “Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.” This training event is supported by federal taxpayer funds. By registering, I certify that I am legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations

Fee: No Cost