In Washington IP News this week, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure holds hearings on the state of the nation’s supply chains, and IPWatchdog is hosting a two-day event at its headquarters with the Patent Trial Board (PTAB). An educator shares her experience implementing IP education as a STEM teacher and her current job at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Monday, January 30th
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Preview of Secretary of State Brinken’s visit to China
A senior CSIS China expert is hosting a press conference in anticipation of Secretary of State Anthony Brinken’s visit to China. Mr. Blinken is scheduled to visit Beijing on February 5-6 to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang. The visit will serve as a barometer of how much US-China relations have changed in recent months.
Tuesday, January 31st
IP watchdog
PTAB Masters™ 2023
Tuesday at 8:00 am IPWatchdog Headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia
IPWatchdog’s 2-day third annual Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB) program begins on Tuesday and ends at 1:30 on Wednesday. His high-level, interactive, and exclusive enrollment program will be held directly at his IPWatchdog headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia, minutes from Dulles International Airport. The program is part of the IPWatchdog Masters™ series of live and in-person programs and co-chaired. Scott McKeanrenowned PTAB experts and authors, and James Carmichael, a former administrative patent judge and one of the most successful patent owner attorneys. Join us for a discussion on all aspects of his PTAB, led by experienced practitioners and top industry thinkers. This program covers all things PTAB practice.
American inventor
Protest Against Darrell Issa as Head of IP Subcommittee
US Inventor invites inventors and others to attend a rally on Tuesday at the Capitol South Metro station near the corner of “C” and First Streets SE by 9:00 a.m. to speak out against Rep. Durrell’s nomination. I am calling you to Issa (R-CA) is chairing the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet this week.
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
A Teacher’s Story: Integrating Invention Education and Intellectual Property in the Classroom
Online video webinar on Tuesday at 6:00 pm
USPTO’s National Summer Teacher Institute (NSTI) graduate Reggie Duncan shares her experience as a STEM educator. Duncan previously worked as a math and science teacher for 14 years, and now she is her Specialist in Education Programs at the USPTO Office of Education. Participants will also be briefed on her NSTI application process for 2023.
Wednesday, February 1
House Transportation Infrastructure Committee
Current state of transport infrastructure and supply chain challenges
Wednesday 2167 10:00 AM Rayburn House Office Building and available online
Transportation Infrastructure Commission holds 118 first hearingsth Congress on the challenges facing US supply chains. Commission members will hear testimony from various industry leaders, including the CEOs of the American Truck Association and the American Railroad Association.
American Enterprise Institute
New Brandian Antitrust: The Mistakes of History Repeatedly
Wednesday at 4:00 pm, AEI Auditorium
Former Federal Trade Commission Chairs Deborah Pratt Majoras and Timothy J. Mullis Join AEI to Discuss the State of U.S. Antitrust Law and the Impact of Biden Administration Policies on Businesses and Consumers . This talk will review the history of antitrust policy and consider what can be learned from the mistakes of the past 40 years.
Thursday, February 2nd
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Public Hearings Reviewing Department of Energy’s Implementation of Infrastructure and Jobs Act
Thursdays at 10:00 am, Room 366 Dirksen Senate Office Building and available online
Senator Joe Manchin, chairman of the committee, will begin the hearing with opening comments on the Infrastructure and Jobs Act passed in 2021. The intent of the law was to inject his $550 million extra spending into the economy and create jobs by repairing infrastructure. Country.
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