Black History Month: Advocating for and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion at the USPTO

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Black History Month: Advocating for and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion at the USPTO

This blog post is part of a series showcasing the diverse African American leaders from across the U.S. Department of Commerce in honor of Black History Month.

By James O. Wilson, Assistant Regional Director of the Midwest Regional Office of the USPTO

I entered the Department of Commerce’s United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in January of 1989. I was hired and inspired by one of the first African American female examiners in the examining corps, Mrs. Johnnie Brown. I have loved the ability to engage, support, and nurture relationships with colleagues of different ages, ethnicities, and educational backgrounds. As a performance-based organization, I feel the USPTO provided me the opportunity to advance on the strength of my performance and dedication to fulfilling the goals set before me.

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