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10/29: Luncheon - Tickets Required
October 29, 2021 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Location
all times are eastern daylight time
Keynote Speaker: Andrew Hirshfeld
Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the US Patent & Trademark Office
Speakers
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Hirshfeld, Drew
USPTO | Performing the functions and duties of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO
Drew Hirshfeld is performing the functions and duties of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Mr. Hirshfeld's permanent role is Commissioner for Patents, where he manages and leads the Patents organization as its chief operating officer. He is responsible for managing and directing all aspects of the organization that affect administration of patent operations, examination policy, patent quality management, international patent cooperation, resources and planning, and budget administration.