The study looked at several areas including the potential impact on small and micro entities, whether fee structure changes are needed, and recommendations for administrative and legislative action.

The USPTO and the National Treasury Employees Union Chapter 243 (NTEU 243) have signed a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) as a result from negotiations that began in 2022.

The USPTO and the University of New Hampshire signed a Joint Partnership Agreement (JPA) to promote and support intellectual property (IP) education and outreach throughout the New England region.

The Strategy offers a vision for how the USPTO can foster responsible and inclusive AI innovation, harness AI to support the agency’s mission, and advance a positive future for AI to ensure that the country maintains its leadership in innovation.

The 2024 National Medal of Technology and Innovation (NMTI) Laureates were honored and celebrated at the White House on Friday, January 3 for their trailblazing achievements in science, technology, and innovation.  

The Patent Pro Bono Program produces real results. When you provide resources and opportunity, you get robust inclusion. Our system, our country, becomes stronger when we open doors to innovation."
- Derrick Brent, Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Acting Director of the USPTO