Jerry Ma honored with prestigious Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal® for excellence incorporating artificial intelligence at the USPTO

Director of Emerging Technology and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at the USPTO Jerry Ma has been awarded the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal® for excellence in public service.

Announcing a new filing functionality for Trademark Trial and Appeal Board customers

As part of our efforts to modernize our systems and improve customer experience, we've launched the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) Center open beta for filing notices of opposition. 

USPTO welcomes U.S. Copyright Office report on digital replicas

The report addresses legal and policy issues surrounding AI-generated digital replicas, or the use of digital technology to realistically replicate an individual’s voice or appearance. 

USPTO issues AI subject matter eligibility guidance

This latest update builds on previous guidance by providing further clarity and consistency to how the USPTO and applicants should evaluate subject matter eligibility of claims in patent applications and patents involving inventions related to AI technology. 

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