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

  • drew_hirshfeld_square200 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.