Join us to learn the ins and outs of applying for intellectual property protection from the US Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO will explain what aspects of your invention or brand can apply to become copyrights, trademarks or patents. USPTO also provides resources for newcomers and applicants with online and in-person options. We welcome any questions throughout the webinar to assist you on your path to intellectual property ownership!
The webinar will end with audience Q&A as well as an update from our partner, B:Side.
Sean P. Dougherty, Primary Patent Examiner and Outreach Advisor
Sean Dougherty is a Primary Patent Examiner in Technology Center 3700 at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). He started work at the USPTO in 2007 as a Patent Examiner specializing in medical diagnostics. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biosystems and Biomedical Engineering from Michigan State University.
Cathleen Hutchins, Primary Patent Examiner and Outreach Advisor
Cathleen Hutchins is a Primary Patent Examiner and Outreach Advisor of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Cathleen examines patent applications in the petroleum engineering area, and as an Outreach Advisor, provides intellectual education programs for small businesses, STEM, and collegiate level training. Prior to joining the USPTO, Cathleen was a manufacturing engineer for United Technology Corporation, working on aerospace applications. Cathleen holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Marquette University, and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University.
Emily Morgan, Primary Patent Examiner and Outreach Advisor
Emily Morgan is a Primary Patent examiner, and Regional Outreach Advisor for the Rocky Mountain Regional Office of the US Patent and Trademark Office in Denver. Emily examines mechanical arts, including miscellaneous hardware like hinges, handles, casters, and window balances, as well as jewelry arts. Emily has served as a Trainer for new hires at the USPTO, and as a Training Quality Assurance Specialist, in the mechanical arts for Art Unit 3600. She joined the USPTO in 2007, directly after graduating from Virginia Tech with a BS in Mechanical Engineering.