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A look back at the highlights of July 2020 |
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A scientist makes inroads in chemistry and civil rights. |
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Surmounting the insurmountable
With unwavering perseverance, Percy Julian fought against segregation and other challenges to become a leading innovator in synthetic chemistry. His numerous inventions range from the fire retardant Aerofoam to treatments for glaucoma and rheumatoid arthritis. He was granted over 130 patents during his lifetime and was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 1990. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Julian’s graduation, as valedictorian, from DePauw University. While that honor was the first of many intellectual and scientific accolades, Julian is equally celebrated as an innovator who broke down barriers for future scientists from underrepresented groups.
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First-rate information technology infrastructure supports USPTO teleworkers nationwide
Remember that old U.S. Post Office creed, “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds?” That’s how we feel about our work at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Granted, we’ve faced much worse in the past three months than just inclement weather. Even so, the USPTO’s 13,000 employees have endured the historic challenges and, through an efficient teleworking system, have kept America’s engine of innovation moving forward.
By Andrei Iancu, Director of the USPTO and Jamie Holcombe, Chief Information Officer, USPTO | Continue reading
Director Andrei Iancu addresses National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) on combating counterfeit products
Andrei Iancu, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, today called on consumers to fight against counterfeit products. He did so in an address to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) as they released their anti-counterfeiting white paper.
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USPTO releases updated study on participation of women in the U.S. innovation economy
WASHINGTON—The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today released “Progress and Potential: 2020 Update on U.S. Women Inventor-Patentees,” a follow-up to its 2019 report on U.S. women inventors. The new report updates the previous findings based on a review of an additional nearly one million issued patents and three years of new data, and it provides further insights into the participation of women in America’s intellectual property systems.
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Commissioner for Patents Drew Hirshfeld appointed to a second five-year term
WASHINGTON—The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced that Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross has reappointed Commissioner for Patents Drew Hirshfeld for a second five-year term. Commissioner Hirshfeld’s original term was set to expire this July.
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USPTO announces Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program
WASHINGTON—The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced plans for the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to begin accepting petitions for expedited resolution of ex parte appeals. The “Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program” launches July 2, 2020. The required petition fee is $400.
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Find all upcoming and past events at https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events.
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See how we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing last year. |
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A joint statement issued earlier this week by the heads of the world’s five largest IP offices, the IP5, promised strengthened cooperation in the area of IP, including tackling the challenges posed by COVID-19.
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GIPA produces modules in five languages that cover all areas of IP protection, such as trade secrets, patents, copyrights, trademarks, geographical indications, enforcement, and trade.
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