U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Resources for Inventors, Innovators, and Entrepreneurs

Event description

Join SBA NC as we host the USPTO Eastern Region Office for a virtual presentation on resources for business owners interested in learning more about protecting their intellectual property and who need assistance doing so. Learn about these various resources, many of which are free, and put them to work for you as you begin or continue down your path of innovation.

"The USPTO Eastern Regional Outreach Office is based in the Alexandria, Virginia, headquarters of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). We engage the public in the Eastern United States by bringing USPTO services and resources to the region. The Eastern Regional Outreach Office serves Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. Our goal is to promote innovation and stimulate the economy by connecting entrepreneurs to government resources, supporting students and teachers through our STEM education programs, gathering feedback from regional stakeholders, and recruiting diverse talent from the region."