The Entrepreneurship Research Workshops help inventors and entrepreneurs learn how to protect their intellectual property and support their business through research.
For dates and more information about our Fall Schedule, 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.
September 26th: Voices of Resilience-Inclusion, Diversity, and Accessibility in the Marketplace
October 3rd: Entrepreneurship Essentials Workshop (From Service to Success event)
From honing your business plan and protecting your brand and ideas, to market analysis and financing, we've got every angle of entrepreneurship covered.
Panelists include the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO, Kathi Vidal, and highly regarded experts in business development and intellectual property protection. Attendees will also hear first-hand from successful military spouse and veteran business owners. Geared toward service members, military families, veterans, and DOD civilians.
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.
September 13th: Federal Trademark Filing Overview
September 20th: Federal Trademark Searching Overview
September 24th: Transitioning from TEAS to Trademark Center
September 27th: Federal Trademark Filing Overview
October 4th: Federal Trademark Searching Overview
October 11th: Federal Trademark Filing Overview
October 18th: Federal Trademark Searching Overview
October 25th: Federal Trademark Filing 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)
September 12th: Common Mistakes and Post-Filing Support
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)
October 1st: Fundamentals
October 8th: Registration Process Overview
October 15th: Searching
October 22nd: Application Requirements
October 29th: Application Filing Walk-Through
November 5th: Responding to an Office Action
November 12th: Keeping your Registration Alive
November 19th: Q&A Panel
Successful Inventing Series
October 3rd: Intellectual Property Basics and Helpful Resources
November 7th: Intellectual Property Basics and Helpful Resources
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.
Create Campaign, Inc.: Spark Community Business Academy
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.
