On Dec. 10, the USPTO announced that four of its intellectual property (IP) attachés have been elevated to the diplomatic rank of “Counselor” at the U.S. embassies and missions where they serve

On December 8, the USPTO announced the appointment of Mary Critharis as its new Chief Policy Officer and Director for International Affairs. 

The USPTO welcomes two new members of the Patent Public Advisory Committee (PPAC), Judge Susan Braden and Daniel Brown, and three new members of the Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC), David Cho, Tracy Deutmeyer, and Jomarie Fredericks

On December 7, the USPTO and the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) announced the launch of the Parallel Patent Grant (PPG) initiative

Expanding participation in the innovation ecosystem is one of our nation’s best and most tangible opportunities for enhancing economic growth and improving the standard of living and quality of life for every American.
- DIRECTOR ANDREI IANCU