Conference to discusses patents’ role in U.S. economy
Building a strong patent system—a key to economic health for the United States both here and abroad—was the subject of a July 12 conference in Washington, D.C., presented by Inventing America.
The conference, hosted by a coalition of innovators, included panel discussions on the role of patents in creating new jobs and how we can maximize opportunities through diversity in patenting. A discussion with key members of Congress focused on what may be ahead for patents and inventors.
Among those on the distinguished program of experts were Susan M. Armstrong, Qualcomm senior vice president of engineering; U.S. Rep. Paul A. Gosar (R-Ariz.), D.D.S.; U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-Ill.); Kevin Rhodes, vice president and chief intellectual property counsel at 3M; and Barbara Gault, Ph.D., vice president and executive director of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research.
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Building a strong patent system—a key to economic health for the United States both here and abroad—will be the subject of a July 12 conference in Washington, D.C., presented by Inventing America.
The conference, hosted by a coalition of innovators, will include panel discussions on the role of patents in creating new jobs and how we can maximize opportunities through diversity in patenting. A discussion with key members of Congress will focus on what may be ahead for patents and inventors.
The event is from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Offices of Covington and Burling LLP, 850 10th Street NW, Washington, DC 20268. Please click here to RSVP.
