Before You File: Info From The USPTO

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Adult (18+)
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on December 11, 2025 @ 2:00pm.

Event Details

Join us as the USPTO explains what you will need before registering your IP. This workshop will cover necessary information prior to filing with the USPTO, featuring Hope Shimabuku, Regional Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office's Southwest Regional Outreach Office. 

Participants will learn what the USPTO is, how they can utilize the Southwest Regional Office, common misconceptions, and the importance of only filing with the USPTO or an appointed attorney. 

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