Learn about the USPTO 2026 National Patent Application Drafting Competition
The United States Patent and Trademark Office invites law students and students studying patent law to participate in the 2026 National Patent Application Drafting Competition. The competition introduces students to issues arising in U.S. patent law and develops their patent application drafting, amending, and prosecution skills. This short video covers key dates for the 2026 competition.
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Watch the National Finals of the 2025 National Patent Application Drafting Competition
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Acing the Interview: The journey to becoming a patent examiner
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What is DOCX?
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USPTO Hour: Patent examiner hiring, recruiting efforts and the patent examiner role
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Federal trademark searching: Overview
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Trademark enforcement: Dealing with infringement on social media and e-commerce platforms
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10 years of the USPTO's Southwest Regional Outreach Office
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2025 National Patent Application Drafting Competition Overview
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Behind the Scenes: Inside USPTO’s Mailroom
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USPTO Hour - Understanding the role of a trademark examining attorney
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Exploring USPTO.gov: Pathways to Innovation and Insight
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Patent Center updates
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USPTO Hour - Central Reexamination Unit
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Trademark enforcement: Q&A session
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Interview with John Adler: neurosurgeon and inventor of the CyberKnife
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USPTO Hour: Trademarks Business Updates
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Introduction to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (part 2 and updates)
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World IP Day Event on Capitol Hill
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Federal trademark filing: Overview
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