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For hundreds of years, intellectual property has been the driving force of progress in technology, art, and, culture. This is true around the world. It’s part of our shared human experience, no matter where we come from. Which is why the intellectual property offices of the world – including the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office – work together to ensure that IP rights continue fostering creativity and innovation.

Each month, the USPTO Journeys of Innovation series tells the stories of inventors or entrepreneurs who have made a positive difference in the world.

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Join the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for World Intellectual Property Day!

April 25, 2023

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Every year on April 26, we join intellectual property (IP) organizations from across the globe to celebrate World Intellectual Property (IP) Day. This year’s theme is “Women and IP: Accelerating innovation and creativity.” Getting everyone off the bench to fully participate in innovation is not only a national imperative, but an international one. We have some exciting events planned this week —...

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Year in Review: Commerce’s Top Stories and Accomplishments of 2022

January 13, 2023

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President Biden signs the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 at a White House ceremony on August 9, 2022.

As we welcome 2023, we reflect on some of the most popular stories, issues, and accomplishment from 2022. This past year, the Commerce Department remained at the forefront of many critical issues like no other time in history. Commerce played a central role in enacting President Biden's economic, trade, and innovation agenda to build a better America. One of the most important accomplishments of...

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Ensuring Tribal Communities Have the Resources Needed for Economic Growth

November 29, 2022

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U.S. Department of Commerce Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and honor the rich history and heritage of Native Americans and recognize their vast contributions to our country’s progress and to our economy. The Commerce Department is committed to ensuring that Tribal communities have the resources they need for economic growth. That commitment starts with high-speed internet. For too long, Tribal...

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Hispanic Inventors and Entrepreneurs Bring New Technologies to Market

October 11, 2022

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Commerce Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: Hispanic Inventors and Entrepreneurs Bring New Technologies to Market

Joint blog by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the Economic Development Administration This month, the U.S. Department of Commerce is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Hispanic communities. We pay tribute to the numerous Hispanic entrepreneurs and innovators that help fulfill the promise of America for all. Here are three of their stories. Using Artificial Intelligence to Develop...

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Year in Review: One-Year Anniversary of President Biden’s Competition Executive Order

July 11, 2022

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Graphic: Promoting Competition in the American Economy

One year ago, President Biden issued the Administration’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy. Since then, the Department has worked tirelessly to advance the American promise of broad and sustained prosperity. Through this Executive Order, the President is helping Americans protect their health and the health of their loved ones, in part by making prescription drugs...

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Visit the Reopened National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum

June 9, 2022

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The great-granddaughter of inventor Edward Bullard visits the exhibit dedicated to his invention, the hard hat, at the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum (Photo courtesy of the National Inventors Hall of Fame)

The National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) Museum is now open to the public! Located at the USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, there is something for everyone inside the storied walls of this tribute to American innovation and ingenuity. Whether you’re looking for an exciting weekend activity for the family, or a fun and educational field trip for students, the NIHF Museum’s broad variety...

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Celebrating Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Inventors and Entrepreneurs

May 24, 2022

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Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Inventors and Entrepreneurs

Joint blog by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the Economic Development Administration This month, the U.S. Department of Commerce is celebrating Americans from Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. The Department pays tribute to the numerous AANHPI entrepreneurs and innovators helping fulfill the promise of America for all. Here are three of their...

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Women’s History Month: USPTO Highlights Trailblazing Women Inventors

March 22, 2022

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In honor of Women’s History Month, and as part of its efforts to protect and promote the ingenuity of American inventors and entrepreneurs, the Department of Commerce’s U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is proud to share some inspiring stories of notable women innovators who have made lasting contributions to our nation’s history, economy, and way of life. We highlight these incredible...

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Black Inventors and Entrepreneurs – Past, Present, and Future

February 16, 2022

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Arlyne Simon at the USPTO headquarters in March 2017, when the National Inventors Hall of Fame featured her in a display highlighting the accomplishments of female innovators who are inspiring other women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Photo by Jay Premack/USPTO.

Joint blog by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the International Trade Administration Every February, we celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans. Black History Month reminds us that the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are critical to the success of the Department of Commerce’s mission. It is also an opportunity to spotlight some of the many...

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Shop Smart and Stay Safe This Season

December 17, 2021

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) estimates that the global sale of counterfeit goods is above $2 trillion. The damage they cause goes well beyond economic repercussions for honest businesses and consumers – counterfeits are cause for serious safety concerns. This is especially important as retailers and their customers are in the midst of the holiday shopping season. Keep...

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