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Latest news Public events Remarks Latest News Scott Boalick appointed Chief Judge for PTAB Jacqueline Bonilla named as PTAB Deputy Chief Judge. Clara Barton and the success of American women Op-ed by USPTO Director Iancu and Deputy Director Peter honors legacy of famous nurse and Patent Office clerk. Trends and characteristics of U.S. women inventors New report from USPTO chief economist’s office studying 40 years of data shows women still comprise small minority of patented inventors. U.S. moves up in international patent protection Report ranks U.S. as overall global IP leader. Steep climb attributed to patent policy and PTAB reforms. Subscribe More news Public Events May 23, 2019 – ALEXANDRIA, VA A conversation with Vint Cerf JUNE 3, 2019 – SAN JOSE, CA Provide comments at the third public hearing on the SUCCESS Act JUNE 6, 2019 – ALEXANDRIA, VA Forum on brand protection and anti-counterfeiting strategies JUNE 11, 2019 – SAN FRANCISCO, CA Entrepreneurs: Add IP to your business strategy JUNE 18, 2019 – DALLAS, TX Attend the Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) agent attorney course More events Remarks Statement of Director Iancu before the House Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Committee on the Judiciary Remarks by Deputy Director Peter at first public hearing on the SUCCESS Act Remarks by Director Iancu at the 2019 National Inventors Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Remarks by Deputy Director Peter at Silicon Valley IP Forum 2019 Remarks by Deputy Director Peter at the FCBA Santa Clara: Recent Developments Affecting Litigation in, and Appeals from the PTAB, ITC, and District Courts More remarks In invention, I see America. I see her past, and I also see her future. … And in inventors, I see the fundamental traits of the American character: grit, imagination, perseverance, and the willingness to take risks. - Director Andrei Iancu Speech at the Driving American Innovation Policy Conference Director’s Blog Spotlight on Commerce: Charles Kim, Director of the Office of Petitions FEATURED VIDEO Don’t be fooled by potentially misleading offers and notices FEATURED EVENT May 23: Watch in-person or online: A conversation with Vint Cerf one of the fathers of the internet
