New USPTO study finds women’s participation in patenting associated with substantial economic value

Given the incredible reach of AI across technologies and organizations, diversifying the AI innovation ecosystem could produce substantial economic gains.

Patent Pro Bono report: Over $39.3 million donated in free legal services to inventors and small businesses

New USPTO study for Congress finds pro bono programs expanding access to the patent system for financially underresourced innovators.

Resources available to support transition to Assignment Center

How-to guides and training videos on submitting patent and trademark assignment requests are now available to help stakeholders transition to Assignment Center on February 5.

Deadline extended: HHS seeks public input on pandemic response issues under consideration at WHO negotiations

Stakeholders are invited to provide comments on all issues raised in the text. The deadline for comments has been extended to 5 p.m. ET on January 31, 2024.

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