Multiple USPTO systems unavailable May 24-27
Several systems, including EFS-Web, PAIR, and PTAB E2E, will be unavailable for scheduled maintenance starting May 24 at 11:59 p.m. ET and ending May 27 at 5 p.m. ET.
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.
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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
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Director’s Blog
Spotlight on Commerce: Charles Kim, Director of the Office of Petitions
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FEATURED VIDEO
Don’t be fooled by potentially misleading offers and notices
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FEATURED EVENT
May 23: Watch in-person or online:
A conversation with Vint Cerf
one of the fathers of the internet