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A look back at the highlights of May 2023
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After enduring a violent and poverty-stricken childhood, serial social entrepreneur and Native Hawaiian Olin Kealoha Lagon oscillates between creating patented new technology and conducting philanthropic work to improve the standard of living for Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders in Hawaii. |
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Cultivating community-driven change: Olin Kealoha Lagon
After enduring a violent and poverty-stricken childhood, serial social entrepreneur and Native Hawaiian Olin Kealoha Lagon oscillates between creating patented new technology and conducting philanthropic work to improve the standard of living for Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders in Hawaii.
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Winning team of the 2023 National Patent Application Drafting Competition, Khailee, Bree, Rita, and Maria, from the George Washington University Law School (Photo by Jay Premack/USPTO) |
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Announcing the winners of the 2023 National Patent Application Drafting Competition
Law students gathered from around the country in the exciting final round of the National Patent Application Drafting Competition (NPADC) at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, VA. The competition challenges the teams on the fundamentals of patent prosecution, including drafting a patent application and arguing its patentability. This year, a record breaking 75 teams (250 students) entered the competition. It was a thrill to serve as one of the judges in the final round and to see the finalists defend their hypothetical inventions.
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Patent Pro Bono Program expands and reaches underserved populations with free legal services
Over the past few months, I have been visiting cities across the country on a nationwide tour to share information about our Patent Pro Bono Program and other free and useful services for entrepreneurs. From Wake Forest University to Historically Black Colleges and Universities such as Morgan State, North Carolina A&T and Howard University, Director Vidal and I have been meeting and connecting with pro bono service providers, entrepreneurs, and students to discuss issues such as the value of intellectual property (IP) for small businesses, and bringing new entrepreneurs and inventors into the innovation ecosystem.
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Ready, set, compete! How we’re helping veterans and military family members innovate and start new businesses
America’s inventors and entrepreneurs power our nation’s economy, competitiveness, and security. Many of America’s outstanding innovators and leaders are veterans. The skills they gained from their service, including teamwork, integrity and being organized, disciplined, adaptable, and focused, prepare them well for entrepreneurship. In fact, veterans have a proven track record of engaging in business ownership at higher rates than their peers in the civilian sector.
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 USPTO Director Kathi Vidal addresses the American Intellectual Property Law Association Spring Meeting Opening Plenary Session
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Remarks by USPTO Director Kathi Vidal at AIPLA Spring Meeting
It's great that you're holding this meeting here in Seattle. This Emerald City ranks highly for creation and innovation in our nation. The World Economic Forum recently ranked Seattle as the 10th leading technology city in the world, and the ninth when measured in talent concentration. That's very high praise for a city that is not even ranked as being one of the 100 largest cities in the world. Seattle also stands out as being a city with a high concentration of women patentees.
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USPTO seeks nominations for Patent and Trademark Public Advisory Committees
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) seeks nominations to fill up to three upcoming vacancies on the Patent Public Advisory Committee (PPAC) and up to three upcoming vacancies on the Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC). The three-year term for new members, who can participate in the Committees remotely, will start on December 1, 2023. Nominations must be postmarked or electronically submitted on or before July 3, 2023.
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Find all upcoming and past events at https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events.
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These ARE the droids you’re looking for. For five decades, a “galaxy far, far away” has offered an escape. From its initial roots in the aftermath of the Vietnam War, this fantasy world that emphasizes hope in trying times continues to resonate with new generations of fans. |
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 The first ever @theacademy ceremony was held #OTD in 1929! The ceremony, which lasted 15 minutes, cost $5 to attend. Winners were announced three months in advance, and silent film “Wings” won the award for “Outstanding Picture.” Over the years, the awards - now colloquially known as the Oscars - expanded to include the red carpet, radio and television broadcasts, more awards, and the “talkies.” #TrademarkHistory
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 On some of America’s darkest days, Patent Office clerk-turned-humanitarian Clara Barton answered the call to assist those most in need. #OTD in 1881, Barton founded the @RedCross. The USPTO is proud to recognize her service as a nurse, trailblazer, suffragist, and civil servant.
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 At the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), we recruit, retain, develop, and advance a diverse, powerhouse workforce that draws from all sectors of society, and you can find communities that value common identities and shared interests.
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 Elizabeth Doughtery, Regional Director of the USPTO Eastern Regional Outreach Office, commended the newest inductees into the National Academy of Inventors last month. “[Intellectual property] isn't just vital to the growth of our economy. It also provides for the growth of an inventive mindset in our children,” Dougherty said.
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