USPTO hiring hundreds of new examiners in 2020

Prospective applicants can learn more at two agency-hosted job fairs in February.

David Gooder appointed Commissioner for Trademarks

Newest USPTO executive will be responsible for oversight of all aspects of the agency’s Trademarks organization.

USPTO and Mexican Institute of Industrial Property launch new worksharing arrangement

Agreement makes it easier and faster for businesses and individuals to obtain a patent in Mexico.

USPTO welcomes new Patent and Trademark Public Advisory Committee Members

Committees review and advise USPTO director on operations including policies, goals, performance, budget and user fees.

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As we embark on the next wave of technological and industrial revolutions, we must ensure that we continue to have a robust IP system, with rights that are reliable, predictable, and meaningfully enforceable. This is, in fact, more important now than ever.
- DIRECTOR ANDREI IANCU
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