Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process

Do you have an invention you want to patent? Are you unfamiliar with the patent filing process? Are you a first-time patent application filer or new to the Patent Center? Are you unsure where to start? Get a head StART with this workshop!

The Stakeholder Application Readiness Training (StART) workshop is focused on helping you learn the fundamentals of the patent application process.

The three-day StART (Stakeholder Application Readiness Training (StART))workshop is December 3-5, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET. Participants will learn about patent basics, search tools, self-searching, claim writing, claim drafting, application data sheet, and more.

Are you unfamiliar with the patent filing process? Are you a first-time application filer or new to Patent Center? Are you unsure where to start?

Get a “head StART” with this free, virtual three-day workshop focusing on helping participants learn the fundamentals of the patent application process. The Stakeholder Application Readiness Training (StART) is for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and anyone working for or with a small business who want to file patent applications without assistance from a registered patent agent or attorney.

You may also receive expert assistance during one-on-one breakout sessions.

Select the link to the interest form above if you’d like to attend.  Capacity is limited to the first 100 interest forms received being considered. If you’re chosen to attend, we will email you instructions for joining the training session. 

For more information, email  setd@uspto.gov. To request an accommodation to access this training, email the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity at oeeod@uspto.gov or call 571-272-8292.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.