Published on: 12/02/2022 12:09 PM
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A look back at the highlights of November 2022 |
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The WE initiative will serve as a valuable resource to women on their journey to start a business and strengthen the community of women entrepreneurs that continue to power American prosperity. |
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USPTO and the Department of Commerce launch Women’s Entrepreneurship (WE) initiative to empower more women founders across America
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Department of Commerce launched Women’s Entrepreneurship (WE), a community-focused, collaborative, and creative initiative to inspire women and tap their potential to meaningfully increase equity, job creation, and economic prosperity. The new initiative kicks off in advance of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day on November 19 and comes on the heels of President Biden’s recent proclamation naming November 2022 as National Entrepreneurship Month.
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More Pro Bono: USPTO to expand Law School Clinic Certification Program
In order to expand pro bono intellectual property offerings across the country, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is extending the submission deadline for its Law School Clinic Certification Program to encourage additional schools to enter the program.
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Find all upcoming and past events at https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events.
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Each month, our Journeys of Innovation series tells the stories of inventors or entrepreneurs who have made a positive difference in the world. This month, we focus on IBM Master Inventor, Tara Astigarraga. |
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Conquering impostor syndrome
With the help of IBM mentors and her first patent in 2008, Tara Astigarraga, who is part Choctaw Indian, conquered impostor syndrome and now helps younger women and men from underrepresented backgrounds see the possibilities of a career in STEM.
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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office collaborated with the Economic Development Administration for a joint blog on the importance of Native Americans innovators. |
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Increasing representation of Native Americans in STEM and innovation
This month, the U.S. Department of Commerce is celebrating Native American innovators and entrepreneurs. Agencies across the Department of Commerce, including the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and Economic Development Administration (EDA), offer a number of tools and resources to support all inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs, including those in underrepresented communities like Native Americans.
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See yourself at the USPTO: Find a student program for you
The future of our country hinges on the dreams, aspirations, and persistence of our youth. To help them achieve success, we provide high school, college, and law school students with a range of unique opportunities to leverage their innate skills while building new ones for continued growth. It is my hope that students will participate in our programs and then be ambassadors in their communities to let other students know that intellectual property (IP) is a gateway to future success.
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Happy Thanksgiving! Today’s the day – it’s finally time to enjoy your pumpkin pie! Now that you’re ready to serve, we have one more patent to help you out – patent no. 1,612,367 for a pie lifter. Presentation is important, after all. |
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 As you start your holiday shopping this #BlackFriday, remember a few key tips to avoid being duped by counterfeit products:
- If the deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.
- Be wary of packaging or product descriptions containing typos.
- Look for high-quality images of the product.
- Avoid sketchy websites and shipping addresses that sound fake.
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 #USPTOSV Regional Office Acting Director Steve Koziol attended the grand opening ceremony for the new Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) @unlvlibraries, one of more than 80 PRTCs nationwide.
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 The #FIFAWorldCup kicks off today! The largest sporting event in the world has a 90+ year history, and inventors have been working to improve the equipment used in the game even longer than that. Check out this 1932 patent for an improved cover for inflatable balls from the Wilson-Western Sporting Goods Company, now Wilson.
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 Did you know that over 6% of USPTO employees are veterans? Their choice to serve our country time and time again deserves recognition every day, and especially on #VeteransDay.
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