2023 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship, part two, in-person

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)is the federal agency for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks. In doing this, the USPTO fulfills the mandate of Article I, Section 8, Clause 8, of the Constitution that the legislative branch "promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries." The USPTO registers trademarks based on the commerce clause of the Constitution (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3). Under this system of protection, American industry has flourished. New products have been invented, new uses for old ones discovered, and employment opportunities created for millions of Americans. The strength and vitality of the U.S. economy depends directly on effective mechanisms that protect new ideas and investments in innovation and creativity. The continued demand for patents and trademarks underscores the ingenuity of American inventors and entrepreneurs. The USPTO is at the cutting edge of the nation's technological progress and achievement.The USPTO advises the president of the United States, the secretary of commerce, and U.S. government agencies on intellectual property (IP) policy, protection, and enforcement; and promotes the stronger and more effective IP protection around the world. The USPTO furthers effective IP protection for U.S. innovators and entrepreneurs worldwide by working with other agencies to secure strong IP provisions in free trade and other international agreements. It also provides training, education, and capacity building programs designed to foster respect for IP and encourage the development of strong IP enforcement regimes by U.S. trading partners.

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Join us for the second session of the 2023 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program: <ul><li>Hear special guests’ conversations about the importance of inclusivity in STEM education. </li><li>Learn best practices for mentorships and inspiring the next generation of innovators.</li><li>Learn how educational programs are engines of opportunity for invention and entrepreneurship. </li><li>Watch a sneak peak of the upcoming documentary short "America's Ingenuity," which will premiere during <a href="https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/2023-black-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-part-three" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">part three of this event series</a> on February 24.</li></ul>In-person attendees: join United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) patent and trademark subject matter experts for a networking reception hosted by the National Academy of Inventors immediately following the program, from 12:45-1:45 p.m. ET. <a href="https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/2023-black-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-part-two-1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">See the February 14th agenda and learn about our guests </a> And don't forget the rest of the series, which you can also attend online or in person:<ul><li><a href="https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/2023-black-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-part-three" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Part three: Learning from leading Black innovators, Friday, February 24, 2-4:30 p.m. ET</a> </li></ul>To see recordings of previous Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship programs, <a href="https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/black-innovation-and-entrepreneurship" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">visit the event series page</a> and select the event you want to watch.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) offers inspirational and educational events, open to all, that feature successful innovators from a wide variety of backgrounds. Come learn about IP, innovation, and valuable resources available to independent inventors, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and underrepresented or underserved populations. Find out more at <a href="https://www.uspto.gov/innovationforall" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.uspto.gov/innovationforall</a>.The Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program is presented by the Office of Innovation Outreach. For more information, please contact BlackInnovation@uspto.gov.The content and opinions shared by our guest speakers during this program are not those of the USPTO, nor an endorsement of any persons, products, programs, or policies mentioned therein.If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.

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