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USPTO Hosts International IP Policy Discussion Featuring Senior Officials

The Office of Policy and International Affairs convenes experts to provide insights on global intellectual property strategies

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On September 10, the USPTO's Office of Policy and International Affairs held a USPTO Hour event focused on international intellectual property perspectives. Senior officials Mary Critharis and David Gerk shared expertise on domestic and global IP policy, highlighting the agency's advisory roles and outreach efforts.
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USPTO Hosts International IP Policy Discussion Featuring Senior Officials On September 10, the USPTO's Office of Policy and International Affairs held a USPTO Hour event focused on international intellectual property perspectives. Senior officials Mary Critharis and David Gerk shared expertis... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/uspto-hosts-international-ip-policy-discussion-featuring-senior-officials

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