Published on: 12/11/2019 9:55 AM
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A look back at the highlights of November 2019 |
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“At one point, my co-developer, Dave Boggs . . . said this funny thing. He said, ‘Ethernet does not work in theory, only in practice.’” |
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Defying the doubters
Inspired by his father and his eighth-grade science teacher, Bob Metcalfe developed an early interest in science and engineering. While pursuing these passions as an adult, he decided to minimize the number of wires needed to connect office computers to printers and the internet. In a 1973 memo, Metcalfe proposed his idea of the Ethernet as a solution.
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USPTO Director Andrei Iancu delivers remarks at the EPO Patent Information Conference. |
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Remarks by Director Iancu at the European Patent Office (EPO) Patent Information Conference
And so, as we embark on the next wave of technological and industrial revolutions, we must ensure that we continue to have a robust IP system, with rights that are reliable, predictable, and meaningfully enforceable. This is, in fact, more important now than ever.
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A conversation with Laura Peter ’86, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office deputy director
While women remain underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math, Cornell Engineering and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) are two organizations working for equality.
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Find all upcoming and past events at https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events.
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Deputy Director of the USPTO Laura Peter meets University of Tennessee graduate student and CIC finalist Lia Winter, inventor of the EasyWhip™. |
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Collegiate Inventors Competition winners announced
Cutting-edge inventions created by the nation’s brightest young innovators from colleges and universities across the country—from improvements in surgical tools to alternative energy solutions—were showcased at the competition’s public expo, providing the students a forum to answer questions and discuss their inventions with USPTO patent examiners, patent attorneys, trademark examiners and senior officials; corporate sponsors; members of the intellectual property community; and the public.
By Deputy Director of the USPTO Laura Peter | Continue reading
Success Act: Report on underrepresented groups in patenting
America’s long-standing economic prosperity and global technological leadership depend on a strong and vibrant innovation ecosystem. To maximize the nation’s potential, it’s more important than ever that all Americans who are willing to work hard, persevere and take risks have the opportunity to innovate, to start new companies, to succeed in established companies, and ultimately, to achieve the American dream.
By Director of the USPTO Andrei Iancu | Continue reading
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700+ kids and their families joined the USPTO and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE - DC Chapter) for a night of science, invention, and activities.
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“Using AI and other advanced tools is no longer an option. It will be a must have," said USPTO Director Andrei Iancu in a recent interview with Government CIO Media.
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USPTO Director Andrei Iancu recently joined IAM magazine's North American Editor Richard Lloyd in Washington, DC for the Patent Litigation Conference. They talked on the SUCCESS Act, 101, PTAB, and artificial intelligence.
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We’re looking to hire an innovation ambassador to lead and manage the Silicon Valley USPTO Regional Office in San Jose, California.
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