The America Invents Act (AIA) calls on the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to "work with and support intellectual property law associations across the country in the establishment of pro bono programs designed to assist financially under-resourced independent inventors and small businesses."

As part of its ongoing outreach to independent inventors, entrepreneurs and businesses, the USPTO cordially invites you to attend an informative evening workshop featuring speakers:

Elizabeth Dougherty – USPTO's Director of Inventor Education, Outreach and Recognition 
Cathie Kirik – USPTO's Office of Innovation Development
Robert Rando – Founding Member and Lead Counsel of The Rando Law Firm P.C.
Mark Bloomberg – Partner at Zuber Lawler & Del Duca

Program Schedule
6 – 7  What to Expect After Filing a Patent – Elizabeth Dougherty
7 – 8  Provisional Applications – Cathie Kirik
8 – 9  Role of the Patent Attorney – Robert Rando and Mark Bloomberg

Free Registration http://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-patent-and-trademark-office-ip-workshops-tickets-13035267837?aff=es2&rank=2