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10 STEPS TO A NONPROPRIETARY NAME

Join us for a focused, 15-minute deep dive into the 10-step process for developing, evaluating, and submitting nonproprietary names to USAN or INN in 2026. Each month we will break down the steps In the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee.

2026 Webinar Series Schedule

Join us for a 15-minute Coffee Break. Register now for any upcoming session—links are live.

MAIN TOPICS

In This Webinar You Will Learn:

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10 STEPS TO NONPROPRIETARY NAMING 

January 7, 2026 

Join an end-to-end walkthrough of the nonproprietary naming process with Brandsymbol. We’ll go from strategy all the way to submission.  

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USAN OR INN SUBMISSION & TIMELINES 

February 4, 2026 

We will review the initial steps in my 10-step process to obtain a nonproprietary name that includes the submission application and review timelines.

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LET’S DISCUSS STEMS 

March 4, 2026 

We will review the selection of the proper stem as part of my 10-step process to obtain a nonproprietary name for a pharmaceutical drug product.

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LET’S DISCUSS NAMING SCHEMES 

April 1, 2026 

We will discuss naming schemes as part of my 10-step process to obtain a nonproprietary name for a pharmaceutical drug product.

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NP TRADEMARK & LINGUISTIC REVIEW 

May 6, 2026 

We will review how to conduct a trademark and linguistic review for nonproprietary name candidates – as part of my 10-step process to obtain a nonproprietary name for a pharmaceutical drug product. 

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NP CONFLICT CHECK  

June 3, 2026 

We will review how to conduct a conflict check for nonproprietary name candidates – as part of my 10-step process to obtain a nonproprietary name for a pharmaceutical drug product.

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10 STEPS PROCESS Q & A  

July 1, 2026 

We will review questions that are designed to help you apply my 10-step process to obtain a nonproprietary name for a pharmaceutical drug product.

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NP SUMMARY DOCUMENT

August 5, 2026 

We will review what is included in a summary statement or summary document that is described in my 10-step process to obtain a nonproprietary name. This will also discuss additional material that may be included with your application to both USAN and/or INN.

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NP APPLICATION FOR USAN / INN

September 2, 2026 

We will review the USAN and INN application that is part of my 10-step process to obtain a nonproprietary name for a pharmaceutical drug product.

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 10 STEPS PROCESS Q & A 

October 7, 2026 

We will review questions that are designed to help you apply my 10-step process to obtain a nonproprietary name for a pharmaceutical drug product.

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