Posts Tagged: "This Week in Washington IP"

This week in Washington IP news, the House Judiciary’s Subcommittee on IP tackles the thorny issue of whether technological protective measures for copyrighted software should be reined in to protect Americans’ right to repair their own vehicles and devices. On Wednesday, the Senate Small Business Committee will explore a couple of bills related to the Small Business Administration’s grant programs for innovative tech developers. Elsewhere, Brookings Institution explores national security concerns posed by generative AI platforms, and the Center for Strategic & International Studies explores the potential reauthorization of the law directing national policy on supporting quantum computing development.

This week in Washington IP news, the Senate IP subcommittee will hear about the potential impact of AI on copyright law. Elsewhere, the House Judiciary Committee plans to grill FTC Chair Linda Khan and the House Space Committee will talk about how the U.S. can maintain its leadership position in the commercial space industry.

This week in Washington IP news, the House Science Committee looks at how artificial intelligence can be deployed to advance U.S. interests; Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announces an AI policy framework that he hopes will lay the groundwork for bipartisan AI policy; and IPWatchdog hosts its inaugural Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Management Masters program.

This week in Washington IP news, the House of Representatives is busy with several hearings related to innovation. The House Committee on Small Business is looking at inflation’s impact on small businesses, while another House subcommittee looks at how tax policy can stimulate U.S. innovation. Elsewhere, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) discusses whether the United States needs further regulation on artificial intelligence.

This week in Washington IP news, Congress is having a relatively quiet week, but the House will further discuss the impact of Pharmacy Benefit Managers on patients and the pharmaceutical industry. Elsewhere the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is holding an event offering guidance on how women entrepreneurs can seek startup capital.

This week in Washington IP news, artificial intelligence is the hot topic of the week with the Senate and House both holding hearings on the subject. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will testify before the Senate as the young tech entrepreneur becomes the face of the emerging industry. Elsewhere, the USPTO is hosting a day-long expo on innovation in the green energy sector.

This week in Washington IP news, both houses of Congress are busy with hearings that touch on subjects relevant to IP. Both the Senate and House will be holding hearings on two hot-button issues: semiconductor supply chains and prescription drug pricing. Elsewhere, the USPTO is holding an AI inventorship listening session on the West Coast.

This week in Washington IP news, the Senate Committee on the Judiciary holds a hearing on Supreme Court Ethics Reform after two Justices have been tied up in ethics scandals. Elsewhere, the United States Patent and Trademark Office celebrates the 16th annual Design Day, and CSIS discusses the regional economic impact the CHIPS and Science Act can have.

This week in Washington IP news, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and others celebrate World Intellectual Property Day with multiple events. A House subcommittee holds a hearing overseeing recent developments at the USPTO. The Senate is also in session as it discusses the two new finalized rules from the Small Business Administration on expanding capital access to small businesses.

This week in Washington IP news, the Senate and House are back in session and holding a variety of hearings on departments’ 2024 budget requests, including for the Department of Commerce and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Elsewhere, the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) is holding a webinar on proper use of Section 1498(a) of the U.S. Code; and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is hosting regional events in Central Virginia and Silicon Valley to promote resources available to prospective innovators and entrepreneurs.

This week in Washington IP news, Congress is still on a state work period, but events continue in the Washington area as the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) holds a STEM educational event for K-12 students and their families. Elsewhere, the Brookings Institution will hear from U.S. Treasury Undersecretary Jay Shambaugh about the state of the global economy.

This week in Washington IP news, Congress is out of town thanks to a state work period, but there are still several interesting events related to the IP world. The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) is hosting an event on the downfall of Japan’s pharmaceutical industry. Elsewhere, New America will hear from several former White House officials on implementing federal legislation that sought to increase equity.

This week in Washington IP news, the House Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access examines how well creditors are able to identify small businesses that are eligible for additional capital. Elsewhere, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) hosts the third event of the 2023 Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium. Also, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) discusses the future of manufacturing innovation in Germany and the United States.

This week in Washington IP news, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions will question the CEO of Moderna about the company’s potential price hike of the COVID vaccine. In the House, the Committee on Foreign Affairs will hear from Secretary of State Antony Blinken on competition with China. Elsewhere, the Hudson Institute is holding an event one day before the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in a case that could have big implications for trademark law.

This week in Washington IP news, the Senate Judiciary Committee is considering several nominations, including for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is hosting a workshop about women’s mentorship in innovation and the best practices for women to overcome hurdles. Additionally, the USPTO is hosting staff from the National Medal of Technology and Innovation who will discuss the nomination process and the importance of the award.