In this week’s Washington IP News, Congress is still in the state’s working period, but as the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) hosts a STEM educational event for K-12 students and their families, the Washington area will be holding events. continues. Elsewhere, the Brookings Institution will hear from US Treasury Undersecretary Jay Shambaugh about the state of the global economy.
Monday, April 10th
the brookings institute
The State of the Global Economy: A Conversation with US Treasury Undersecretary Jay Shambaugh
Monday at 2:00 p.m. Brookings Institution, 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC and online livestream
On Monday, Brookings invited the Treasury Department’s undersecretary for international affairs, Jay Shambaugh, to discuss the global economic outlook, financial stability and geopolitical dynamics. Chambaud will deliver the keynote address, followed by Brahima S. Koulibaly, Vice President and Director of the Global Economy and Development Program, who will speak on the biggest economic challenges of our time. This moderated discussion will be followed by his Q&A for the audience.
Tuesday, April 11th
Institute for Strategic and International Studies
Revitalization of the American Commerce and Diplomatic Conference
Tuesday at 9:00 am at CSIS Headquarters and online live stream
On Tuesday, politicians, current and former ambassadors and business leaders discuss the growing importance of commercial diplomacy at this half-day meeting. Commercial diplomacy has been described as “a concerted effort to help American companies successfully market their goods and services abroad.” After opening remarks, the first panel will discuss the importance of commercial diplomacy and where the United States should focus its efforts. The second committee advocates the Defense of America’s Business Through Diplomatic Law Act (CABDA) and is joined by Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas).
American Enterprise Institute
The Future of Medical Device Regulation: The Last Frontier
Tuesdays at 2:00 pm AEI Auditorium and online live stream
On Tuesday, attendees at the event will hear from Jesse Ehrenfeld, president-elect of the American Medical Association, about the regulatory and clinical work of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that could unleash disruptive innovations in the field of medical devices. I will hear opening remarks on the possibility of reform. Ehrenfeld will then join Jeff Schulen, Director of the Center for Device and Radiation Health, Food and Drug Administration, for a moderated discussion. The panel will discuss how artificial intelligence and automation will play a major role in medical device innovation in the coming years.
Wednesday, April 12th
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Science Night “Night of Science” STEM event
Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. USPTO Headquarters 600 Dulany St., Alexandria, VA
On Wednesday, the USPTO Office of Education and the USPTO Chapter of the Hispanic Association of Professional Engineers will host the event in partnership with the City of Alexandria Public Schools. At Noche de Ciencias, K-12 students and their families learn about her STEM subjects through hands-on learning. The USPTO hopes to attract over 500 attendees.
Thursday, April 13th
United States Patent and Trademark Office
The Road to Patent, Part II: Drafting a Provisional Patent Application
Online video webinar on Thursdays at 2:00 PM
On Thursday, the USPTO is hosting part two of an eight-part recurring series on patenting. In this part, our experts explain the main differences between provisional and non-provisional patent applications. Participants will also learn about filing requirements and fees, as well as different ways to file a provisional application.
