Friday, March 1, 2024 - 9:00am to 10:00am
Power Friday--your weekly NAWBO Greater Philadelphia connection to education and networking!
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Resources for Inventors, Innovators, and Entrepreneurs
Tomeka Oubichon, Eastern Regional Outreach Officer for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
The USPTO has a wealth of resources for individuals interested in learning more about protecting their intellectual property and who need assistance doing so. Learn about these various resources, many of which are free, and put them to work for you as you begin or continue down your path of innovation.
Meet the presenter:
Tomeka Oubichon is the Eastern Regional Outreach Officer for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, Virginia. Ms. Oubichon supports the strategic plans and goals of the agency with a focus on outreach and stakeholder engagement. She is a STEAM enthusiast and enjoys educating and connecting communities to resources within the innovation ecosystem.
During her time at the USPTO, Ms. Oubichon was a Patent Searcher in the Biochemical and Computer Architecture and Software areas Training Specialist. Ms. Oubichon has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Xavier University and a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from Louisiana State University. In addition, Ms. Oubichon is an alumni of the post-graduate Associate Fellowship Program at the National Library of Medicine.
When her schedule permits, she volunteers, and engages in a variety of hobbies, including baking.
Registration:
Power Friday is free to attend for both members and guests. There is no limit to how many Power Friday meetings members may attend. Guests may attend up to 3 Power Friday meetings.
