The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is hosting several listening sessions with Director Kathi Vidal to discuss key issues impacting stakeholders and their businesses. All USPTO stakeholders are welcome and encouraged to attend via livestream.
“I look forward to learning from current and aspiring innovators across all regions and demographics to better understand the variety of perspectives on issues that affect them," said Director Vidal. "We are committed to working hand-in-hand with the innovation community and other government agencies to help bring innovation to impact for the betterment of society. Let this be the start of a constructive dialogue to foster an intellectual property (IP) system that works for all.”
Stay tuned for further announcements on additional stakeholder listening sessions with Director Vidal. For general questions about the listening sessions, please email listeningsession@uspto.gov
All listening sessions are closed to press. Members of the media can email Paul Fucito at paul.fucito@uspto.gov or Mandy Kraft at amanda.kraft@uspto.govwith questions.