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HCC: The Inventor’s Patent Academy – Welcome To The Patent System

January 27 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm CST
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The Inventor’s Patent Academy

Date: Tuesday, Jan. 27th, Feb. 3,  Feb. 10th, 2026 | Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm

Virtual modules on Zoom

Instructor: Carlyn Burton, U.S. Patent Attorney and Attorney at Law

Created by Invent Together and Qualcomm, The Inventor’s Patent Academy is a series created to help people understand patenting and intellectual property (IP), and to equip them to apply for their own patents. It also explores some of the challenges that inventors may face and provides tools to overcome them.

Course Outline:

  • Learn the ins and outs of the United States patent system.
  • Discuss common challenges faced by those underrepresented in the U.S. patent system.
  • Understand how inventors of all backgrounds can navigate the patent process.
  • Learn the necessary steps to apply for a patent.
  • Study real-life situations of past patent applicants to learn from their successes and mistakes.

Schedule:

  • Module 1 – Welcome To The Patent System | Jan. 27th | 11:00am – 1:00pm

    Your patent education begins with an overview of intellectual property rights. After that, you’ll learn about some challenges that you might face as you pursue your patents — along with strategies, tools, and tips for overcoming them. (Completion time approx. 1.75 hours)

  • Module 2 – Understanding Patent Law | Feb. 3rd | 11:00am – 1:00pm

    It’s time to dive into the specifics of patents, patent rights, and duration, including the steps of applying for a patent. You’ll also learn about the attorneys, patent agents, and other professionals who play a role in the process. (Completion time approx. 2.5 hours)

  • Module 3 – Working With The Patent Office | Feb. 10th | 11:00am – 1:00pm

    This module covers how to write claims, as well as office actions and responses. You’ll also get a breakdown of activities that occur after your patent issues — including freedom to operate, infringement, maintenance fee payments, and possible challenges to a patent. (Completion time approx. 1.75 hours)

Register for this workshop series by clicking on the following link –https://hcc.idloom.events/2026TIPA

By registering for the series, you will gain access to The Inventor’s Patent Academy’s dedicated platform

For any questions about this series, please email Carola Medina, [email protected]

Sponsored by Qualcomm

About Houston City College

Houston City College’s service area is Houston Independent School District, Katy, Spring Branch, Alief Independent School Districts, Stafford Municipal District, and the Fort Bend portion of Missouri City. The College District is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development, and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society.

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