USPTO Hour: Updates on Petitions in Patents

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Join us on Wednesday, August 19, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for the next USPTO Hour, hosted by the Office of the Commissioner for Patents.

In this session, we’ll focus on the Office of Petitions, which reviews and decides petitions and requests filed in patents and patent applications. We’ll also answer questions during a live Q&A session.

The discussion will feature:

  • Overview of the Office of Petitions and recent filing trends 
  • Petition basics
  • Best practices when filing Petitions
  • Current initiatives and updates

Speakers include:

  • Tashiana R. Adams, Director (Acting), Office of Petitions
  • Katherine (Katie) Zalasky McDonald, Petitions Examiner, Office of Petitions

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Submit your questions to USPTOHour@uspto.gov, along with any ideas or topics for future USPTO Hours. 

This initiative is educational and informational. The USPTO does not provide legal advice, endorse private entities, or guarantee outcomes. References to events or third parties do not imply endorsement.

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