The Entrepreneurship Research Workshops help inventors and entrepreneurs learn how to protect their intellectual property and support their business through research.
We will be back with a new series come Fall 2024!
For dates and more information, please go to the Entrepreneurship Research Workshops Guide.
Our Rocky Mountain Regional and USPTO have some great virtual workshop series via WebEx over the next few months that are FREE and open to the public. They also have many sessions offered in English and Spanish for our bilingual patrons, if wanting Spanish version click on Spanish title instead of English title of session. If interested please visit: Rocky Mountain Region Events. For more information, contact Jessica Pierpoint. For accessibility requests, or for more information, please call 303-297-4600, email rockymountain@uspto.gov or visit us online at Rocky Mountain Regional USPTO.
May 8th: Virtual Office Hour with USPTO patent examiner (also held May 22 and May 29)
Seeking a career at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as a patent examiner? Bring your questions about the agency, the role, and the hiring process to this informal Q&A session with current USPTO patent examiners.
May 9th: Design Day
May 15th: A day in the life of a USPTO patent examiner
May 15th: Guidance Use of Artificial Intelligence-Based Tools in Practice Before the USPTO
The USPTO announced Guidance on Use of Artificial Intelligence-Based Tools in Practice Before the United States Patent and Trademark Office in the Federal Register on April 11, 2024. This guidance reminds individuals involved in proceedings before the USPTO of the pertinent rules and policies, helps inform those same individuals of the risks associated with the use of AI systems, and provides suggestions to mitigate those risks. In order to provide you the opportunity to have your questions about the guidance answered by USPTO experts, this will be a public webinar.
June 5th: Trademark Basics-Learn the Fundamentals
This session will cover: Definitions and types of trademarks, Benefits of federal registration, Selecting a trademark, Filing and registration, and Finding help.
Our Rocky Mountain Regional and USPTO have some great virtual workshop series via WebEx over the next few months that are FREE and open to the public. They also have many sessions offered in English and Spanish for our bilingual patrons, if wanting Spanish version click on Spanish title instead of English title of session. If interested please visit: Rocky Mountain Region Events. For more information, contact Jessica Pierpoint. For accessibility requests, or for more information, please call 303-297-4600, email rockymountain@uspto.gov or visit us online at Rocky Mountain Regional USPTO.
Federal Trademark Searching: Overview
Our Rocky Mountain Regional and USPTO have some great virtual workshop series via WebEx over the next few months that are FREE and open to the public. They also have many sessions offered in English and Spanish for our bilingual patrons, if wanting Spanish version click on Spanish title instead of english title of session. If interested please visit: Rocky Mountain Region Events. For more information, contact Jessica Pierpoint. For accessibility requests, or for more information, please call 303-297-4600, email rockymountain@uspto.gov or visit us online at Rocky Mountain Regional USPTO.
Join USPTO, in this bilingual IP series that showcases all the basic IP knowledge. Depending on if you want English or Spanish listening, tune in on these virtual webinars!
Our Rocky Mountain Regional and USPTO have some great virtual workshop series via WebEx over the next few months that are FREE and open to the public. They also have many sessions offered in English and Spanish for our bilingual patrons, if wanting Spanish version click on Spanish title instead of english title of session. If interested please visit: Rocky Mountain Region Events. For more information, contact Jessica Pierpoint. For accessibility requests, or for more information, please call 303-297-4600, email rockymountain@uspto.gov or visit us online at Rocky Mountain Regional USPTO.
The Path to a Patent series (an 8-part series that is weekly on Thursdays)
May 9th: Understanding role of claims in patent application
May 16: Learn how to protect your IP abroad
June 6: How to file a patent application using Patent Center
Our Rocky Mountain Regional and USPTO have some great virtual workshop series via WebEx over the next few months that are FREE and open to the public. They also have many sessions offered in English and Spanish for our bilingual patrons, if wanting Spanish version click on Spanish title instead of english title of session. If interested please visit: Rocky Mountain Region Events. For more information, contact Jessica Pierpoint. For accessibility requests, or for more information, please call 303-297-4600, email rockymountain@uspto.gov or visit us online at Rocky Mountain Regional USPTO.
Trademark Basics Boot Camp (an 8-part series that is weekly on Tuesdays)
April 30th: Application Filing Walk-Through
May 7th: Responding to an Office Action
May 14th: Keeping your Registration Alive
May 21st: Question-and-Answer Panel
Series restart in July.
This monthly discussion will cover:
For more information, contact recruitment@uspto.gov
K-12 Education Resource Office Hours (held once a month)
Office hours provide an informal way for educators and learners to connect with the USPTO's Office of Education on a regular basis. As educators and learners you can ask questions regarding intellectual property, USPTO resources, and explore ideas for integrating intellectual property concepts into various subject matter.
For more resource information, check out our Inventors for All Ages Guide.
Welcome to the research guide for patents, trademarks & copyright.
Wichita State University Libraries is one of 87 U.S. Patent and Trademark Research Centers (PTRCs) in the country and the only PTRC in Kansas. Since receiving this designation in 1991, we have received copies of U.S. patents and a variety of patent and trademark searching tools in both print and electronic formats, as well as extensive training in providing patent and trademark research assistance. The Library is open to the public, and we assist with preliminary patent and trademark research by appointment at no charge.
PTRC library staff are trained to use search tools to access patent and trademark information and offer assistance with various patent, trademark, and copyright consultation questions. Please note that we cannot perform patent or trademark searches for individuals and cannot give legal advice. For legal advice, please contact a registered patent attorney or agent. More specialized questions should be directed to the USPTO. Please contact Jessica Pierpoint for more information or to schedule an appointment.
PTRC librarians are typically available from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.
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For Copyright related questions go to: U.S. Copyright Office.
A series of entrepreneurial classes with plans of focus depending on the stage you are at.
*Free program for all WSU and Wichita Community
Combines coffee and donuts with conversation and entrepreneurs.
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Residents of Kansas with a household income of $150,000 or less may qualify for FREE education for in-demand careers through the Level Up Kansas program.
