This Week in Washington IP: Proud Innovation, the State of the Global Economy, and Supply Chain Competitiveness

This week in Washington IP news, even though Congress is not in session, there are still some interesting events taking place the Washington area. The Brookings Institution holds a talk on the state of the global economy, and the Hudson Institute hosts a conversation on China with a former national security advisor. Elsewhere, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community’s contributions to the economy.

Monday, July 31

Brookings Institution

State of the global economy: Slowing growth, rising risks

At 9:00 AM on Monday, online livestream

The Brookings Institution is taking a macro look at the global economy and at what slowing global projections mean as governments tackle national and international challenges. A panel of experts will discuss topics such as policymaker priorities, the potential for a soft landing, and if confronting inflation will trigger an economic downturn. Brahima S. Coulibaly, vice president of the Global Economy and Development program, will moderate the discussion.

Tuesday, August 1

United States Patent & Trademark Office

Learn how to make a smooth transition to Patent Center

At 2:00 PM on Tuesday, online webinar

As the USPTO implements changes and improves the Patent Center, prospective applicants and patent holders are likely to have questions. The USPTO is hoping to answer those in this informational meeting. This online training session will have a demonstration of the Patent Center and its features.

Wednesday, August 2

Hudson Institute

Securing American Competitiveness: The Importance of Critical Supply Chains in Strategic Rivalry with China

At 11:00 AM on Wednesday, Hudson Institute and online livestream

Economic competitiveness with China is near the top of the agenda for many politicians in Washington. Thus, the Hudson Institute China Center is hosting a conversation with Ambassador Robert C. O’Brien, the co-founder and chairman of American Global Strategies LLC and the twenty-seventh United States national security advisor. This talk on critical supply chains will be hosted by China Center Director Miles Yu.

United States Patent & Trademark Office

Stakeholder listening session: U.S. intellectual property priorities abroad

At 6:00 PM on Wednesday, CoMotion at the University of Washington and online livestream

This event brings together USPTO senior officials and IP experts to discuss the latest developments in the USPTO’s bilateral and multilateral international talks. The official will inform U.S. IP stakeholders about how these international engagements impact their businesses. This meeting will be held at the same time as the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) IP Experts Group meets in Seattle, Washington.

Thursday, August 3

United States Patent & Trademark Office

Proud Innovation 2023

At 2:00 PM on Thursday, online webinar

The USPTO will be joined by entrepreneurs from the LGBTQIA+ community to hear business success stories from this community. Those in attendance will hear from entrepreneurs like Stacey Pierce and Jules Weldon, co-founders of OME Gear about how LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs and small business owners make significant contributions to the U.S. economy. The event will also focus on how you can jumpstart your business venture.