In Washington IP News this week, the Senate Judiciary Committee is considering several nominations, including for the First Circuit Court of Appeals. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) hosts workshops on mentoring women in innovation and best practices to help women overcome hurdles. Additionally, the USPTO has hosted the National Innovation Awards staff and will discuss the nomination process and the importance of the award.
Monday, March 13th
Hudson Institute
Rethink Supply Chains and Shipping to Reduce America’s Vulnerability to China
Monday at 1:30 p.m. Hudson Institute Headquarters and online live stream
On Monday, Peter DeFazio, former chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, spoke with Hudson Senior Fellow on the U.S.’s vulnerability to supply chain bottlenecks and what can be done to protect supply chains. Talk to Michael Roberts. The US has a relatively small footprint in the shipping industry, and the lockdowns and economic shocks of the pandemic have created problems for small businesses across the country. DeFazio also explains the US’ dependence on China for its supply chains and shipping.
Tuesday, March 14th
Institute for Strategic and International Studies
Operationalization of Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT)
Online webinar on Tuesday at 8:15am
On Tuesday, a group of experts will discuss Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT), a concept first proposed at the 2019 World Economic Forum. Benefits beyond borders. The concept is backed by Japan, where he will host the G7 meeting in 2023.
IP watchdog
Prepare, Prosecute, Profitability: Thoughtful Strategies for Managing Your Bottom Line
Online webinar on Tuesday at 11:00 am
On Tuesday, this free webinar hosted by UnitedLex will discuss operational strategies designed to help maximize the potential of your IP investments. Gene Quinn, President and CEO of IPWatchdog, shared with Carlo Cotrone, Chief IP Counsel at Techtronic Industries North America (TTI), and Andrew Weaver, a shareholder in Polsinelli PC, on this subject from both an internal and a law firm perspective. Host an interactive webinar. UnitedLex is represented by Matthew Joyce, VP of Sales, IP Services and Solutions.
Wednesday, March 15th
Hudson Institute
What patents will power connected devices? How to identify essential patents
Wednesday noon, online webinar
On Wednesday, a Hudson Institute panel will discuss how best to identify essential patents for 5G and smartphone technology. In a rapidly growing field, panelists will discuss whether governments need to do a better job of providing information on patents that are vital to this powerful technology. These include Steve Akerley, Deputy General Counsel, Dr. Katie Atkinson, Chair and Dean of the Department of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science, University of Liverpool, and Keith Mallinson, Founder of WiseHarbor.
United States Patent and Trademark Office
2023 Women Entrepreneurship Symposium, Part 2: Finding Mentors and Opportunities
Online webinar Wednesday at 2:00 pm
The second part of the Women Entrepreneurship Symposium on Wednesday will focus on how female innovators overcome challenges and mentorship. This panel will cover both how successful female innovators give back and become mentors, and how future female innovators find mentors. Hosted by USPTO and Department of Commerce representatives, the panel will feature a diverse range of successful women in the innovation industry.
the brookings institute
ChatGPT and the future of work
Online webinar Wednesday at 2:00 pm
On Wednesday, Brookings will host a panel discussion on the impact of artificial intelligence chatbots on the economy and the future of work. ChatGPT is the latest of these chatbots to receive widespread media attention and funding from his venture capitalists, and many believe that ChatGPT and similar services will complement the workers’ sector. Or expect to replace. Brookings is hosting the event in partnership with his AI, Analytics and Future of Work Initiative at Georgetown University.
Thursday, March 16th
Senate Judiciary Committee
Executive Business Meeting – Judicial Appointment
Room 216 of the Hart Senate Building and online live stream Thursday at 10:00 am
On Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Committee nominated the nominee Michael Arthur Delaney to U.S. Circuit Judge for the First Circuit and held an executive business meeting to consider the nominations of nine district judges. doing. The Biden administration sent Delaney’s nomination to the Senate on Jan. 31, and the former New Hampshire Attorney General was criticized by Republicans in an earlier nomination hearing for defending a private boarding school in 2014 where sexual assault took place. It received severe criticism.
United States Patent and Trademark Office
National Medal of Technology and Innovation Webinar 2023
Online webinar Thursday at 3pm
On Thursday, the USPTO will host the National Innovation Awards (NMTI) staff to provide information on the awards and nomination process. The NMTI Award is the nation’s highest honor for engineering achievement and is presented by the President in a special ceremony. Nominations are being accepted until May 26, 2023.
