From Invention to Patent

Date and time

 - 

Event cost

$19.00

Location

1455 West Loop South
Suite 900
Houston, TX 77027

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Organizer

Yvonne Chavero
sbdctraining@uh.edu
713-752-8488

Host organization

University of Houston Small Business Development Center  

Type of event

Resource Partner event

Event description

Have an invention and wondering what comes next? Join an Intellectual Property attorney for a practical workshop covering what it takes to obtain a U.S. patent, including the process, timelines, costs, provisional patent applications, ownership, and strategies for protecting your patent rights. You’ll also learn about the USPTO Patent Pro Bono Program and other resources available to help inventors navigate the patent process.

Highlights:

  • Understanding the patent process, timeline, and costs in the U.S. 
  • Bridging the gap from invention to provisional patent application
  • Structuring ownership of patents
  • Discovering the USPTO’s pro bono patent program and available resources
  • Getting your questions answered by an Intellectual Property attorney

This workshop is designed for inventors, entrepreneurs, product developers, startups, and small business owners interested in obtaining or protecting a patent.

Prerequisite: Attendees are encouraged to watch the Basic Patent Training for Inventors and Small Businesses video beforehand by clicking here.

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