Events

The Future of the USPTO: Progress, Policy, and Patent Reform

The discussion introduced students to USPTO basics and the increasing importance of IP in the global marketplace. The talk also focused on the challenges facing the USPTO and the IP system as well as the myriad programs and projects that the USPTO is implementing to address those challenges. Finally, an update was given on the critical portions of the America Invents Act.

Speaker Azam Khan is Deputy Chief of Staff of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Khan advises the Director of the USPTO on matters related to strategic planning, policy and political issues, and operations. Mr. Khan was a primary drafter of the Agency's 2010-2015 Strategic Plan. He has also served as head speechwriter for the Director and as project lead for the Nationwide Workforce Satellite Office project among others.

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News

DePaul students earn runner-up title at national patent law moot court competition

After a demanding six months of preparation for the American Intellectual Property Law Association’s Giles Sutherland Rich Memorial Moot Court Competition, Nick Restauri’s and Rachel Schweers’ hard work and dedication paid off with a regional first place finish, two best brief awards and the national title of runner-up.
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CIPLIT and DePaul alumnus to serve as U.S. Patent and Trademark Office deputy chief of staff

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director David Kappos recently announced that DePaul law alumnus Azam Khan will serve as the deputy chief of staff in the Office of the Under Secretary and Director.
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