Published on: 10/02/2019 13:19 PM
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A look back at the highlights of September 2019 |
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How Josephine Cochran defied social norms and invented the modern dishwasher. |
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"I'll do it myself"
To protect her fine china and avoid having to hand-wash them herself, Josephine Cochran set out to invent a better dishwashing machine. Widowed early in this effort, she struggled against society’s limits on women, working tirelessly to build a successful prototype, sell her invention, and ultimately turn a tedious task into an iconic American appliance.
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Deputy Director Peter gives opening remarks at Invention-Con in the Clara Barton Auditorium. |
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Invention-Con 2019 "Leveraging Your Intellectual Property in the Marketplace"
On September 13-14, the USPTO hosted Invention-Con 2019 at our headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. Invention-Con is an outstanding opportunity for inventors, makers, and entrepreneurs to meet and learn from each other, attend workshops, and hear from our officials and intellectual property experts. As it has been the last several years, the two-day event was completely sold out, with over 170 in-person attendees and over 4,000 unique online viewers.
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Remarks by Director Iancu at the Standard-Essential Patents Strategy Conference
We must ensure our IP systems are appropriately calibrated to incentivize and protect, and not hamper, the growth of such standards-based technology. Standards are part and parcel of the great March of Progress in which we are all engaged, building a better future for everyone through the power of innovation and intellectual property.
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Find all upcoming and past events at https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events.
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Tariq Hafiz, Group Director, USPTO |
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Spotlight on Commerce: Tariq Hafiz, Group Director, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
My name is Tariq and I am a first generation professional. I came to the United States of America at the age of 10 and immediately attended elementary school without knowing a word of English. I learned the English alphabet in the 4th grade. I was the only immigrant in the whole school.
By Tariq Hafiz, Group Director, USPTO | Continue reading
Appeal board hearing availability in the regional offices
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) have been making significant strides improving access to hearings, ensuring transparency in proceedings, and providing an effective alternative to district court litigation. The USPTO’s four regional offices in Dallas, San Jose, Denver, and Detroit augment these improvements by offering regional hearing facilities for PTAB and TTAB matters.
By Deputy Director of the USPTO Laura Peter and Director of the Rocky Mountain Regional Office Molly Kocialski | Continue reading
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Patented in 1973, this safety mask for goalies is also perfect for night-time pranks around the woods at summer camp. |
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In December, #USPTO Director Andrei Iancu will receive the 2019 IP Champion Award for his extraordinary leadership in advocating for the value of IP to stimulate progress in innovation. @IPOFoundation filmed his message for the Awards event.
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Sworn in on September 3 at International Trade Administration, Cynthia Henderson is the new IP attaché in Mexico City. She was sworn in by the Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Ian Steff.
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