Director of Emerging Technology and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at the USPTO Jerry Ma has been awarded the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal® for excellence in public service.

As part of our efforts to modernize our systems and improve customer experience, we've launched the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) Center open beta for filing notices of opposition. 

The report addresses legal and policy issues surrounding AI-generated digital replicas, or the use of digital technology to realistically replicate an individual’s voice or appearance. 

This latest update builds on previous guidance by providing further clarity and consistency to how the USPTO and applicants should evaluate subject matter eligibility of claims in patent applications and patents involving inventions related to AI technology. 

The Patent Pro Bono Program produces real results. When you provide resources and opportunity, you get robust inclusion. Our system, our country, becomes stronger when we open doors to innovation.”
- Derrick Brent, Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the USPTO