Latest Past Events

U.S. PTO and WVU Resources for Inventors, Innovators & Entrepreneurs

Virtual

The “BEST in West Virginia” program, presented by TechConnect West Virginia and the West Virginia Small Business Development Center is celebrating World IP day by partnering with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office to present a series of seminars in April and May on intellectual property. The USPTO has a wealth of resources for individuals interested in learning more […]

Trademark Basics with an Overview of Copyright Basics

Virtual

The “BEST in West Virginia” program, presented by TechConnect West Virginia and the West Virginia Small Business Development Center is celebrating World IP day by partnering with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office to present a series of seminars in April and May on intellectual property. This module will cover the basic facts about trademarks. […]

Patent Basics

Virtual

This module will cover the basic facts about patents. We will explore the different types of patents, including utility, design, and plant. We will define the difference and use of both provisional patent applications and non-provisional patent applications. Further, the presenters will discuss the process of patent prosecution, the role of the U.S. patent examiner […]