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U.S. will see ‘meaningful’ autonomous vehicle policy in 2020s – U.S. Transportation Secretary
Secretary Pete Buttigieg, stated that previously lagging regulatory policies for autonomous vehicles are forthcoming.
Latest USPTO report finds industries that intensively use intellectual property protection account for over 41% of U.S. gross domestic product, employ one-third of total workforce.
Remarking on the report, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo states, “Intellectual property is vital for American innovation and entrepreneurship.”
Milestone: Patent Number 11,000,000 Issued
The USPTO recognizes the accomplishments of all the inventors whose ideas and solutions have propelled American innovation forward through the years.
The Role of Trade Secrets in IP Waiver Talks
Negotiations for IP waivers on vaccines to face opposition from pharmaceutical companies striving to protect their valuable trade secrets.
U.S. Patent Activity During Pandemic Year
Despite pandemic, 2020 showed almost a 5% increase in U.S. patent applications and only close to a 1% decrease in patents granted.
USPTO Review of 2020 Improved Services
Improved examination processes, new Patents End-to-End (P2E2) search tool, and shortened examination times highlighted in review of the past year.
Protecting Blockchain Innovation
Strategic decisions required to protect blockchain innovation through patenting.
New EU IP study reviews 127,000 firms from across all 28 member states
Latest EU/Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)/EPO report indicates strong correlation between a company’s IP ownership and economic performance.
USPTO announces Federal Register Notice on artificial intelligence patent issues
This article written by Laura Peter, Deputy Director of the USPTO, poses some interesting questions that the USPTO is trying to address with regard to AI and patent law.