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USPTO releases fee study report to Congress
The study looked at several areas including the potential impact on small and micro entities, whether fee structure changes are needed, and recommendations for administrative and legislative action.
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and University of New Hampshire Host Northern New England Community Outreach Office in Durham
The USPTO and the University of New Hampshire signed a Joint Partnership Agreement (JPA) to promote and support intellectual property (IP) education and outreach throughout the New England region.
USPTO announces new Artificial Intelligence Strategy to empower responsible implementation of innovation
The Strategy offers a vision for how the USPTO can foster responsible and inclusive AI innovation, harness AI to support the agency’s mission, and advance a positive future for AI to ensure that the country maintains its leadership in innovation.
2024 National Medal of Technology and Innovation Laureates honored at the White House
The 2024 National Medal of Technology and Innovation (NMTI) Laureates were honored and celebrated at the White House on Friday, January 3 for their trailblazing achievements in science, technology, and innovation.
Now more than ever before in our nation's history, we need everyone to embrace the many different forms of innovation and creativity and participate in a way that suits all your different talents.”
- Vaishali Udupa, Commissioner for Patents
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