Sign-up is now open to attend the Aug. 14-16 “Inventor 3-Day Course” on examination practice and procedure at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. The course is offered to members of the public as part of the USPTO’s Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) program.
As a prerequisite, those accepted will be required to review several computer based training modules prior to the start of the course. This course is provided through a partnership between the Office of Patent Training and the Office of Innovation and Development and is not intended for those interested in representing applicants before the USPTO.
More information, and a proposed upcoming course schedule, is available on the USPTO STEPP page here.