USPTO and Mexican Institute of Industrial Property launch new worksharing arrangement

Agreement makes it easier and faster for businesses and individuals to obtain a patent in Mexico.

USPTO welcomes new Patent and Trademark Public Advisory Committee Members

Committees review and advise USPTO director on operations including policies, goals, performance, budget and user fees.

Jay Hoffman appointed chief financial officer

Newest USPTO executive will oversee $3 billion budget and serve as principal financial advisor to the director.

Policy statement on standards-essential patents subject to voluntary F/RAND commitments

Department of Justice and National Institute of Standards and Technology join the USPTO in announcing policy statement.

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As we embark on the next wave of technological and industrial revolutions, we must ensure that we continue to have a robust IP system, with rights that are reliable, predictable, and meaningfully enforceable. This is, in fact, more important now than ever.
- DIRECTOR ANDREI IANCU
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