USPTO visit on Pullman campus this week — Thursday, Nov. 21

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will be visiting the Pullman campus on Nov. 21, hosted by the Office of Commercialization. Join us for this unique opportunity to hear directly from USPTO specialists on key topics impacting innovation, AI, and academic advancement featuring:

  • Mary Fuller, regional director
    Western Regional Outreach Office
  • Ken Takeda, regional outreach officer
    Silicon Valley USPTO
  • Christine Nelson, regional outreach officer
    Western Outreach Office

There will be two sessions presented by the USPTO guest at Lighty 405 featuring:

  • Session 1: “USPTO AI-related Guidance, Use of AI Tools, and Open Q&A on any USPTO-Related Topics” — Open to faculty, staff, and students.

    Thursday, Nov. 21, 10–11 a.m.
    Lighty 405 and via Zoom
  • Session 2: “USPTO Perspective and Q&A on Academic Innovation and Recent Initiatives” — Open to faculty, staff, and students.

    Thursday, Nov. 21, 1–2 p.m.
    Lighty 405 and via Zoom

Additional office hours: USPTO is offering one-on-one or small team meetings with a specialist for the WSU research community.

Please note USPTO staff can only provide assistance and cannot provide legal or business advice.

Thursday, Nov. 21
11 a.m.–noon and 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Lighty 280 Conference Room

These meetings will go fast, so sign up for your one-on-one meeting.

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