PORTLAND -The Maine Patent Program will present a seminar on how to patent an invention from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, March 31, in the Middle Classroom at the University of Maine School of Law. The seminar will address what types of inventions are subject to patent protection, the practical steps to obtain a patent, and how one can perform searches on their own invention.

This seminar is free and open to the public, but seating is limited so advance registration is recommended.

To register, e-mail [email protected] and indicate “Register for March 31 seminar” in the subject line of the e-mail; or phone 874-6521.