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USPTO requests comments regarding Motion to Amend Pilot Program and related rules before the PTAB
Specifically, we’re seeking public input on whether the MTA Pilot Program procedures should be made permanent, and if so, whether any modifications would be beneficial.
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As part of our efforts to continuously improve the customer experience on our website, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is asking for feedback from our customers to enhance and modernize our digital spaces.
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Remarks by USPTO Director Kathi Vidal at AIPLA Spring Meeting
By Commerce Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Thank you for the kind introduction. On behalf of my 13,000 colleagues at the USPTO I truly appreciate AIPLA’s continued dedication to the nation's innovators and entrepreneurs.
USPTO seeks nominations for Patent and Trademark Public Advisory Committees
By Commerce Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) seeks nominations to fill up to three upcoming vacancies on the Patent Public Advisory Committee (PPAC) and up to three upcoming vacancies on the Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC).
Remarks by USPTO Deputy Director Derrick Brent at the Los Angeles Intellectual Property Lawyers Association
By Commerce Newswire Report | May 9, 2023
Congratulations again to Ken Ohriner and Paul Menes for receiving pro bono awards recognizing their selfless service and dedication.
USPTO’s Green Energy Innovation Expo offers networking and potential partnership opportunities to advance technologies in the fight against climate change
By Commerce Newswire Report | May 9, 2023
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC), and academic technology transfer non-profit AUTM are collaborating to host the Green Energy Innovation Expo on May 17 at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.
Statement of Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office Kathi Vidal before the United States House of Representatives
By Commerce Newswire Report | May 9, 2023
Chairman Issa, Ranking Member Johnson, Chairman Jordan, Ranking Member Nadler, and Members of the Subcommittee:
Record number of law firms boost participation in innovation economy among under-resourced inventors and small businesses
By Commerce Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
The U. S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced the recipients of the 2022 Patent Pro Bono Achievement Certificate, celebrating individuals and law firms that have volunteered significant time and effort to help financially under-resourced inventors and small businesses protect their ideas, positioning them to more fully realize their ideas and dreams.
USPTO announces Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for potential PTAB reforms
By Commerce Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
To ensure robust and transparent engagement throughout the rulemaking process, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking public input regarding proposed changes to discretionary institution practices, petition word limits, and settlement practices for America Invents Act (AIA) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
USPTO announces new Trademarks for Humanity awards competition
By Commerce Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced its new Trademarks for Humanity awards program to recognize brand owners who are harnessing the power of trademarks to help solve humanitarian challenges.
Reminder: USPTO transitioning to electronic patent grants occurring April 18
By Commerce Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced earlier this year in a press release that we are implementing electronic patent issuance in the form of electronic patent grants (eGrants).
Economic Note, Issue 103: Employment in IP-intensive industries during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
By Commerce Newswire Reports | Mar 30, 2023
Economic Note, Issue 103: Employment in IP-intensive industries during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
Remarks by USPTO Director Kathi Vidal at Women in IP: Diversity and Inclusion
By Commerce Newswire Reports | Mar 30, 2023
Remarks by USPTO Director Kathi Vidal at Women in IP: Diversity and Inclusion