"We address critical topics such as the recent shake-ups at the USPTO, the controversial "patent tax" proposal, how despite the fact that the USPTO is user-fee funded it is being swept up in broader Trump Administration efforts to downsize the federal government, what the word "innovation" really means, how businesses use intellectual property assets, the importance of predictable IP assets, the challenges of effective patent valuation, international collaboration and education to support small and medium size enterprises (SMEs), and much more."
"The conversation kicks off with Dana providing an overview of the current volatile landscape, specifically the changes unfolding at the USPTO. "I think tumultuous is a good word," Dana remarks, acknowledging the shifting dynamics within the Patent Office and the larger IP policy framework. From personnel changes to legislative developments, Dana paints a picture of an ecosystem in flux, one that is both challenging and exciting for professionals in the field."
Dana Colarulli brings experience from ACG Advocacy, LESI, and the USPTO legislative office. The USPTO is experiencing personnel and policy changes that create a tumultuous IP landscape. Proposals like a controversial "patent tax" and broader administrative downsizing efforts are affecting a user-fee funded agency. Innovation is tied to how businesses use intellectual property assets and to the predictability of those assets. Effective patent valuation remains challenging for high-growth technology firms. International collaboration and targeted education are necessary to help small and medium enterprises manage and monetize IP. Government policy and patent predictability will influence future innovation outcomes.
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