Submit nominations for the National Medal of Technology and Innovation (#NMTI) by May 1. It's the nation’s highest honor for technological achievement, bestowed by the President of the United States on America's leading innovators: http://bit.ly/2komOex.
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (@ONC_HealthIT) joins @DatavantHQ for the Pandemic Response Hackathon today through March 29. They're bringing #PublicHealth professionals and the #HealthIT community together to #HackCovid19. #innovation
Join us at the Pandemic Response Hackathon on March 27-29th. Our goal is to bring public health professionals alongside the technology community’s talent to contribute to the world’s response to #COVID19 and future pandemics. #hackCOVID19
http://pandemichackathon.org/
Running out of things to watch on your online streaming service? Learn something new at our YouTube channel and binge-watch our series on #ScienceOfInnovation: http://bit.ly/1opBoRF, or last year's Invention-Con: http://bit.ly/2rKc6VA.
#USPTOSTEM #USPTOvideo #InventorEvent
#Throwback to November 21, 2016 when #MedalOfHonor recipient retired U.S. Army Captain Florent Groberg (center) visited the USPTO to talk to 165 #NewUSCitizens during a naturalization ceremony. He also took the time to meet with #PeopleOfPTO after the ceremony.
The Events page on http://USPTO.gov is the best place to find an up-to-date list of upcoming USPTO events.
If an event will be postponed, canceled, or teleconference only, we will update the listing to reflect the change: http://bit.ly/USPTOevents.
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board designates two decisions as precedential and one decision as informative. Read about the latest precedential and informative decisions: http://bit.ly/2HK2lg5.
We just launched the Expanding Innovation Hub on our website! It’s an online platform that provides resources for inventors and practitioners to encourage greater participation in the patent system. Read about it in our latest #blog: https://bit.ly/2UaUiP7 #USPTOSUCCESS
Counterfeit pharmaceuticals threaten public health and safety, and the growth of trade in fake medicine continues to grow. A new @OECD and @EU_IPO report breaks down the challenges facing government and industry: https://bit.ly/3drjdFC
This year we're hosting the National Summer Teacher Institute in St. Louis, Missouri, July 12-17. Are you a K-12 educator or do you know a K-12 educator? Apply for this free week of training on patents and trademarks, entrepreneurship and STEM: http://bit.ly/USPTO_NSTI #USPTOSTEM
The USPTO mourns the loss of The Honorable Gerald J. Mossinghoff, former Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks.
Read more from USPTO Director Andrei Iancu: https://bit.ly/2J8d8jy
Check out our #USPTO Kids pages for fun #USPTOSTEM resources and activities related to #InventionEducation, innovation, and #IP that students can try at home: http://uspto.gov/kids.
Just announced: #NMTI nomination deadline extended to May 1. Nominate an inventor today! http://bit.ly/2komOex
Submit nominations for the National Medal of Technology and Innovation (#NMTI) by April 3. It's the nation’s highest honor for technological achievement, bestowed by the President of the United States on America's leading innovators: http://bit.ly/2komOex.
#News: USPTO waives original handwritten signature requirement.
For more information, read: http://bit.ly/2QwN7hU.
Take a look at our new page on artificial intelligence (#AI), which provides information on our AI initiatives, public notices and responses, AI-related events, and outside resources: http://bit.ly/USPTO_AI. #innovation
Invitations to respond to the #2020Census are in the mail. Learn more about the inventor whose electric tabulating system laid the groundwork for the modern census as we know it today: http://bit.ly/2ZGjGNU. #JourneysOfInnovation
Do you have questions about the #2020Census? Watch our latest PSA to learn more. https://youtu.be/Syg4zqb0iCU
#USPTO's Deputy CIO Debbie Stephens joined @FederalNewsNet last month to talk on navigating applications to the Cloud.
WATCH: http://bit.ly/33sqqkw.
For all USPTO notices regarding COVID-19, the agency has created a single webpage at http://www.uspto.gov/coronavirus to centralize access to our information, guidance, and operating status.
All USPTO offices will be closed to the public beginning Monday, March 16, 2020 until further notice. USPTO offices will remain open for employees, contractors, and those with access badges. Read more for full details: http://bit.ly/2w1RJpw.
UPDATE: In-person meetings scheduled to take place at USPTO offices on or after 3/13 will be conducted remotely by video or telephone.
Read: http://bit.ly/3aPQoAI.
The Events page on http://USPTO.gov is the best place to find an up-to-date list of upcoming USPTO events.
If an event will be postponed or canceled, we will update the listing to reflect the change: http://bit.ly/USPTOevents.
Jogbra inventors Lisa Lindahl, Hinda Miller, and Polly Smith made history when they invented the first sports bra. They visited USPTO HQ to meet Deputy Director Laura Peter and see @InventorsHOF museum.
Learn more about the inventors: http://bit.ly/2Q6tVaJ. #WomensHistoryMonth
"At the USPTO, it's security first," says CIO Jamie Holcombe. Join our team! Follow @USPTOjobs for more jobs updates.
It’s security first at #USPTO. CIO Jamie Holcombe and team are looking for four talented #CyberSecurity professionals to help make our agency safe against 21st century cyber threats.
Learn about each open position and apply by 4/2: http://bit.ly/CyberPTO.
#NowHiring
Do you know a teacher or educator? Tell them to apply to the National Summer Teacher Institute by April 30! This is a free week of training on patents and trademarks, entrepreneurship and STEM: http://bit.ly/USPTO_NSTI.
#USPTOSTEM #STEM #educators
In recognition of #IWD2020 and #WomenInventors, #PeopleOfPTO at #USPTORockyMtn gathered for a photo with an inventor card of Temple Grandin, inventor and pioneer in improving handling and welfare of farm animals. #WomensHistoryMonth
#USPTONearYou: http://bit.ly/2mP6IJ7.
#PeopleOfPTO from #USPTOSV Regional Office celebrate #IWD2020 with an inventor card featuring movie star and wireless communications pioneer Hedy Lamarr: http://bit.ly/2TydCap.
#USPTONearYou: http://bit.ly/2iNQG3z.
#WomensHistoryMonth
#USPTOTexas has quite the collection of inventor cards; featuring #WomenInventors Temple Grandin, Beulah Louise Henry, and Ellen Ochoa. You can find all the cards at http://bit.ly/2eVzMfq. #IWD2020 #WomensHistoryMonth
#USPTONearYou: http://bit.ly/2Ea1uTG.
Hello from #USPTOMidwest! In recognition of #WomensHistoryMonth, they got together with a collectible inventor card featuring Helen Murray Free who developed a revolutionary testing method for diabetes: http://bit.ly/2zG6FJC. #IWD2020
#USPTONearYou: http://bit.ly/2ufpCzN.
In recognition of #InternationalWomensDay, some of our #PeopleOfPTO gathered for a group photo in front of the latest @InventorsHOF exhibit celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth and #WomenInventors such as Stephanie Kwolek, inventor of Kevlar®.
#IWD2020 #WomenInSTEM
In recognition of #InternationalWomensDay, a few of our executives got together for a photo in front of the latest @InventorsHOF exhibit celebrating inventors and #WomensHistoryMonth. They're holding up an inventor card featuring Stephanie Kwolek, inventor of Kevlar®.
#IWD2020
#USPTO Deputy Director Laura Peter celebrated and recognized contributions of women to the STEM fields and innovation with #PeopleOfPTO. The event also commemorated the 200th anniversary of the women's suffrage movement.
#WomensHistoryMonth
Founded in 1975, Industrial Light and Magic were awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation for 30 years of innovation in visual effects technology for the motion picture industry. Watch their talk with @NSTMF on March 25: http://bit.ly/2VuC6AX. #NMTI
We recognize, appreciate, and support all #USPTO employees. Learn more about the #PeopleOfPTO: http://bit.ly/PeopleOfPTO.
#EmployeeAppreciationDay
#USPTO and @McGruffatNCPC are raising public awareness about the importance of #IP, and decrease demand for counterfeit goods in the United States. Visit http://www.ncpc.org/GoForReal/ for more info.
#GoForReal #STOPfakes
Don't be that supervisor who brings a counterfeit speaker that catches fire five minutes into the #EmployeeAppreciationDay gift exchange. Stay informed with NCPC and @USPTO and #GoForReal
http://www.ncpc.org/GoForReal
Join the USPTO for our next #ChinaIPRoadshow in Minneapolis, Minnesota on March 19 and learn how to protect your #IP in China. Register: http://bit.ly/3290k5k.
#PuertoRico: Join the #USPTO on April 20-22 for the Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) in San Juan. STEPP gives a better understanding of how examiners make decisions. Register now: http://bit.ly/2SDrlux.
A9: Don't be fooled by potentially misleading offers and notices from private companies! Check our website for a list of some solicitations we’ve received complaints about. http://bit.ly/USPTOSolicitationAlert
#SlamTheScamChat #NCPW2020
Q9: Any parting advice to keep in mind as people arm themselves against fraudsters? #SlamTheScamChat #NCPW2020
A7: We have two great resources to learn more about scams and next steps: http://bit.ly/USPTOSolicitationAlert, which explains how to identify solicitations, and what to do if you receive one. There are examples too!
#SlamTheScamChat #NCPW2020
Q7: What is your favorite resource to learn more about the latest scams and how to fight them? #SlamTheScamChat #NCPW2020
A5: Beware of all types of offers and notices not from the #USPTO. Example of a red flag is a private company offering to record #trademarks in a private registry.
#SlamTheScamChat #NCPW2020
Q5: What are some red flags that you will see in a scam? #SlamTheScamChat #NCPW2020
A4: Visit the http://uspto.gov website for information about how to identify potentially misleading offers or notices or watch this video on solicitation alert: https://youtu.be/fAVpaudTVO0.
#SlamTheScamChat #NCPW2020
Q4: What information does someone need to report a scam? #SlamTheScamChat #NCPW2020
A3: Share the @McGruffatNCPC website: https://www.ncpc.org/goforreal/. #USPTO and NCPC are working together to raise public awareness about the importance of #IP and to decrease demand for counterfeit goods in the U.S.
#SlamTheScamChat #NCPW2020 #GoForReal
Q3: How can we educate a younger generation to prevent scams and reduce their risk of being a fraud victim? #SlamTheScamChat #NCPW2020