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Charlottesville, VA Happy Hour!

 

Come join us at Selvedge Brewing (Ivy Road location) on Friday, March 22, from 5-7!

 

 

2415 Ivy Rd Ste 190, Charlottesville, VA 22903

 

Enjoy a beverage on PTOS!

 

Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact Luther for information about this event: Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov

 

 

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Seattle, WA Happy Hour!

 

Come join us at Über Tavern on Thursday, March 28th

from 5:30‐8:00 pm!

 

 

7517 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

Enjoy a beverage on PTOS!

 

notes: dogs welcome. Über Tavern is byo food

 

Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact Blake or Jenn for information about this event:

william.partridge@uspto.gov

jennifer.smith@uspto.gov

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PTOS & RMRO Worklife - Denver March Happy Hour

When: Tuesday, March 26th 5pm – 7pm MT

Where: 1UP Arcade Bar on Colfax | 717 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203

What: Mid-year happy hour – one free drink for PTOS members

POC: catrina.letterman@uspto.gov, kyle.johnson@uspto.gov

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Happy Women’s History Month!

 

Please join the PTOS Education Committee and WorkLife as we co-host a:

Women’s History Month Panel

March 26th at 1pm ET

 

   

 

During the panel, we’ll focus on career, caregiving + work-life balance, and inspiring others.  The panelists will share personal stories and there will also be time for questions and discussion.

 

Questions?  Please contact Cathy (PTOS) at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov, Amber (OHR) at amber.beam@uspto.gov or Krissy (WorkLife) at Kristina.fulton@uspto.gov .

 

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Resilient Women of PTO

Mar 26 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

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Dallas PTOS Social Event

 

Toyota Stadium (FC Dallas vs Seattle Sounders FC)

9200 World Cup Way, Frisco, TX 75033

Saturday, April 13th, 2024 starting 7:30PM CST

 

***Cost of event is $15 per member. Members can pay at https://reservations.ptos.org/product_info.php?products_id=173&osCsid=3o5o1faepdl795h2dne6rpsbj3. Last day to register is COB Monday, March 11th, 2024***

 

***LIMITED AVAILIBILTY***

 

Drinks and/or food will be sponsored by PTOS.

Questions?  Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov or david.lotter@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

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PTOS and WorkLife to Sponsor A Community Day Collection Drive Tuesday May 7th 2024:

 

The USPTO’s Worklife Team and the Patent and Trademark Office Society will host a Cleaning drive to collect furniture, household items, and clothing for the various charities.

Items will be accepted on Tuesday May 7th, outside the south entrance of the Madison Building, along Eisenhower Avenue, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (for multiple item drop-off, please drive up and volunteers will help you unload your vehicle).

 

Donations of goods will be accepted on behalf of the non-profit organization The Salvation Army.

 

Representatives from these local charities will be on hand to accept your donations and supply receipts.

 

For information about the types of goods accepted, contact Tonia Dollinger at 571-272-4170 or Rebecca Eisenberg 571-270-5879

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PTOS & WorkLife - College Basketball Bracket Pick'Em 

Men’s Tournament runs March 19th April 8th

sign up here: www.ptos.org/mensbasketballpickem/

 

Women’s Tournament runs March 20th April 7th

sign up here: www.ptos.org/womensbasketballpickem/

 

 

 

Show Your School Pride!

on March 19th & 20th wear your favorite jersey, ball cap, pullover or sweatshirt

 

 

 

 

No other time is authorized for this event.

This is for informational purposes only and does not imply an endorsement of any related business.

The USPTO makes no guarantee as to the nature of any products or services offered.

 

 

 

 

Questions? Contact: Rob Hodge (2-2097), David Lotter (0-7422) or Shelby Turner (2-6334)

 

 

 

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Join the PTOS Board Game Club
for a night of in-person board games

KNOX 10TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
MARCH 6TH 2024 @ 5:00-8:00 PM ET
·recurring monthly - 1st Wednesdays·

· LIGHT REFRESHMENTS AND SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED ·

contact: Kwin.Xie@uspto.gov

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The PTOS Education Committee proudly presents Continuing Legal Education (CLE):

An Overview of Trade Secrets

Presented by Vivek Koppikar

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 1-2pm ET

 

Please join us as we learn about examples of trade secrets and how to protect them in the US and in foreign countries.

 

Vivek received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University.  In 2002, he started working at the USPTO as an examiner.  From 2004-2008, he attended evening law school at American University.  Upon graduation, he became a member of the DC bar.  He served on a detail to the Office of Patent Legal Administration in 2012.  From 2012-2018, he served as a SPE/Trainer at the Training Academy where he managed and trained over 130 new examiners, as well as other IP professionals and foreign patent examiners.  Since 2021, Vivek has been a SPE in TC 3600 in an art unit which handles applications dealing with navigation and vehicle controls.

 

*No other time is authorized for this event*

 

VA CLE credit has been applied for and is currently pending approval.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or Anne at anne.kozak@uspto.gov .

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WANTED:
Patent and Trademark Office Society
2024 Science Fair Judges (In-Person)
For regional science and engineering fairs

Fields for judging include:
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Sci.
Earth & Space Sciences
Health & Medicine
Computer Science
Engineering

Location, Date,   Time      
Arlington County Virginia Regional Fair Sat., March 2nd  9:30am-noon
Arlington, VA (Wakefield HS)

Fairfax County Virginia Regional Fair Sat., March 16th 8:30am-noon
Fairfax, VA (Robinson HS)

P.G. County Maryland Science Fair Sat., March 16th  8:45am-noon
Springdale, MD (Charles Herbert Flowers HS)

Pikes Peak Regional Science Fair  Sat., February 24th  8:45am-noon
Colorado Springs, CO (UCCS)

If Interested, please RSVP with:
Joan Goodbody (Arlington)  joan.goodbody@uspto.gov  571-270-7952
Bryan Lee (Fairfax)   bryan.lee@uspto.gov   571-270-5606
Victoria Fisher (PG)   victoria.fisher@uspto.gov  571-270-7033
Monica Young (Colorado Springs) monica.young2@uspto.gov  303-297-4785

 

Anyone qualified in the above areas, including Spouses & Friends, are invited to judge
(NOTE: No "other time" granted for participation)

PTOS Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

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BYOM (Bring Your Own Mug) on Wednesday February 14th at 9 am in the Jefferson 1st Floor Conference Center.

 

Please come for coffee, tea and light refreshments.  (We will have cups if you don’t have a mug.)  Just come and enjoy yourself with others in campus community.

 

All are welcome.

 

Sponsored by The Patents WorkLife Committee and The PTOS.

 

                            

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The PTOS Education Committee proudly presents:

Henry George: A Neglected Thinker, His Thoughts, and Their Relevance in Today’s World

Presented by Nicholas Rosen

February 28, 2024 at 1pm ET

 

Please join us as Nicholas Rosen (a USPTO employee and fellow PTOS member) gives an educational presentation on the economic thought of Henry George, and how it has worked in the real world, to the extent it has been applied.  Henry George (1839-1897) was an economist and reformer who wrote books, influenced many people, and had an active mass movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.  He was reported to be the third best-known American of his time, after Mark Twain and Thomas Edison.  Briefly, he offered an explanation for why the great improvements in productive technology which had occurred before and during his lifetime had made some people rich, but had done little to raise the wages of ordinary workers, and why the world suffered repeated bouts of industrial depression and high unemployment. 

 

Questions? Please contact Cathy Loikith at catherine.loikith@uspto.com .

 

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EMBASSY OF AUSTRIA MASQUERADE GALA

Fri, February 16, 2024 @ 07:00PM To Fri, February 16, 2024 @ 11:45PM

Embassy of Austria
3524 International Ct NW,
Washington, District Of Columbia

 

Price: $60 for general admission; $110 for VIP admission (each member is allowed Maximum of two tickets) purchase by Wednesday Feb 14th (or until sold out) through https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php

Contact Kang Hu (Kang.Hu@uspto.gov) or Anand Loharikar (Anand.Loharikar@uspto.gov) with any questions.

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

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International Toast Day & Sampler Kit! Sampler sales end 2/16!

 

 

Join us on Thursday, February 29, at 8 pm ET, and enjoy a toast (of your favorite whisky or bread product)! Optional belated Burn’s Night!

 

Limited subsidized whiskey sampler kits are available for member purchase at reservations.ptos.org for $37.50!

 

Slange Var!

 

Or bring your favorite bread product and discover the right level of toastiness!

 

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KIDS & CHEMISTRY Information Session

 

Interested in hosting a Kids & Chemistry event?

 

Information Session:

Wednesday, February 7th, 1-2 pm EST

 

KIDS & CHEMISTRY IS AN OUTREACH PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (ACS) TO HELP CHILDREN LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENCE

The Kids & Chemistry program offers hands-on activity guides, lessons, and advice for ACS chemists, local sections, and industry groups who present chemistry lessons to elementary or middle school students as part of the school day.

 

No Experience Necessary

 

For more information, please contact PTOS Kids & Chemistry Chair:

Curtis.Mayes@uspto.gov

 

No othertime available for this info session

 

 

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The PTOS Education Committee is hosting a panel for Women’s History Month and we need you!

 

March is Women’s History Month and we’d like to highlight experiences of PTOS women from various BUs, managerial and non-managerial positions, who are caregivers of children and parents, and have a range of years of tenure.

 

Perhaps you’re juggling caregiving and career and want to reassure other caregivers to hang-in there. Or maybe you’re a first-time SPE or manager learning to handle the squeeze of upward and downward forces. On the flipside, maybe you’re a seasoned USPTO employee taking steps to build a legacy before retirement and would like to share milestones that made your career great.

 

One thing’s for sure, you know how important it is to cheer on other women. And you’re willing to share your stories of “been there and done that (and made it through to the other side).”

 

Sound like you?  Great!

 

We need 4-5 women willing to share their experiences based on one or more criteria:

 

  • 20+ years of service at USPTO (or combined Federal service)
  • Less than 3 years of service at USPTO
  • Caregiver to children
  • Caregiver to parents
  • Caregiver to both children and parents
  • First year SPE or manager
  • 10+ years SPE or manager experience

 

If you’d like to share your experiences with others or know a woman who’d be great for the panel, and meets one or more criteria, apply here. Deadline to apply is February 16th.

 

The panel will take place on Tuesday, March 26 at 1pm ET.

There is no Other Time offered for attending this event or for participating in this event.

 

If you have any questions, reach out to Amber Beam from the PTOS Education Committee for more information.

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Join the PTOS Board Game Club

for a night of in-person board games

 

Knox 10th Floor Conference Room

August 2nd 2023 @ 5:00-8:00 PM ET

·recurring monthly - 1st Wednesdays·

 

· light refreshments and snacks will be provided ·

 

contact: Kwin.Xie@uspto.gov or Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov

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Patent and Trademark Office Society Annual Meeting

 

February 6, 2023

2:00 p.m. EST

 

Featuring:

 

Steven Corn

 

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Steven is a senior digital music executive with decades of experience in publishing, distribution, content management, digital media, business affairs, and sales. He is President of Viewpoint Consulting Services which provides strategic and business development services to a wide variety of music, social media and entertainment companies. VPCS specializes  in advising start-up companies on how to achieve their growth targets while navigating the confusing intellectual rights structure of the online economy.

Prior to VPCS, Steven was the CEO and Co-Founder of BFM Digital, a digital distribution company representing 650 labels to hundreds of digital music services globally including Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Youtube, Google, Tidal, and Rhapsody. In 2014, BFM successfully exited in an acquisition by The Orchard (owned by Sony)

He also brings his expertise as an adjunct professor at the highly-regarded Los Angeles College of Music teaching courses in their music business bachelor’s program. His curriculum includes Global Music Business, Digital Distribution, History of Digital Music, and Royalty Accounting.

Steven Corn is the co-founder of BFM Jazz, an award-winning jazz label with 5 Grammy® wins and 18 nominations. Currently, he is the Head of Business Affairs Made In Memphis Entertainment and is an Educational Ambassador for the Mechanical Licensing Collective. He has recently formed a new company (www.metismediationservices.com) offering mediation services on a wide variety of cases.

Webex link to be sent out prior to the meeting.

For in Person Viewing: Jefferson 1st Floor Conference Ceneter

PTOS Members: One hour of other time (with supervisor approval) for attending may be charged to: Patent employees: PNCSPA-0000-090241

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THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"This Other Eden" by Paul Harding
Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

“Paul Harding's stunning new novel, This Other Eden, is inspired by the real-life consequences of eugenics on Malaga Island, Maine, which, from roughly the Civil War era to 1912, was home to an interracial fishing community. After government officials inspected the island in 1911, Malaga's 47 residents, including children, were forcibly removed, some of them rehoused in institutions for the "feeble-minded." In 2010, the state of Maine offered an official "public apology" for the incident” (NPR).

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LEARN TO DANCE AND SOCIAL MIXER

PTO FITNESS CENTER
· Knox Building Lobby @ USPTO Alexandria campus ·
 
Monday, February 12th at 5:00-7:00 PM
· Ballroom & Line Dance Options ·
 
$10.00 a Ticket ~ Purchase By February 7th
· 1 hr instructor led class + pizza, dessert, & refreshments ·
· classes are limited to 35 students each ·


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Line Dance 5-6 PM
Ballroom Dance 6-7PM
 

Classes are open to PTOS members Only
· PTO Fitness Center membership is NOT required ·

contact: Pinping Sun -or- Susan McFadden

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Washington Capitals v. Detroit Red Wings

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Darcy Kuemper Bobblehead night

 

Cost: $102 per game ticket

& access to the Devils Backbone Lounge for Food & Drink

Ticket includes a food voucher redeemable in the Devils Backbone Lounge

Unlimited beer, wine, & soft drinks within the Devils Backbone Lounge*

(*Starting 1 hour prior to faceoff through the end of the 2nd intermission)

 

Purchase Tickets Here

Limit 2 tickets per member ~ seats are located in Section 433, Rows F-H and J-L

Tickets will be distributed via email prior to the event

 

contact: Hubert.Cheung@uspto.gov – or – Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov

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DENVER PTOS - VALENTINES HAPPY HOUR

February 13th from 5-7 pm

Postino Lohi, 2715 17th St, Denver, CO

POC: Allison Bourke

1 Free Drink per Member

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Dear PTOS Membership:

 

Following are the results of the 2024 PTOS Election. Please note that there is a vacancy on the Board for the position of Directors Office/PTAB/OPIA Representative.  This email is considered “notice” of the vacancy under Article V, Section 10(b) of the PTOS Constitution.  After 10 business days from the distribution of this email, the Board may vote a recommended member into this position.  The Board must receive a written recommendation signed by 5 active members from the affected area of representation (i.e. Directors Office/PTAB/OPIA).  A nomination form for this purpose can be found here: https://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2024_election.html.  Nominations should be turned in to nominations@ptos.org by Monday, Feb. 2 at 3PM Eastern.

 

2024 PTOS Election Results

 

Officers

President

David Lotter

Vice President

Shelby Turner

Secretary

Ryan Clark

Administrator

Anna Pagonakis

Treasurer

Matthew Troutman

 

 

HQ / Shirlington / Hoteling Representatives

 

TC 1600 (2)

Rayna Rodriguez, Selam Berhane

TC 1700/2900 (2)

Holly Thurman, Brandon Rosati

TC 2100 (2)

Kevin Lu, Maria Ayad

TC 2400 (2)

Angela Nguyen, William Kim

TC 2600 (2)

Tsung-Yin Tsai, Lewis West

TC 2800 (2)

Leah Rosenberg, Joshua Schwartz

TC 3600 (2)

Catherine Loikith, Jeffrey O'Brien

TC 3700 (2)

Jessica Arble, Keith Raymond

CFO/CAO/CIO/OPIM (1)

Rex Rooker

Trademarks (2)

Monique Watts, Cheryl Butler

Director’s Office / PTAB / Policy and International Affairs (1)

(Vacant, no candidates, no write-in votes)

OPLA/OPQA/Others (1)

Fred Guillermety

 

Regional Representatives

 

MWRO (Detroit)

William Monticello

RMRO (Denver)

Allison Bourke

TXRO (Dallas)

Neel Patel

SVRO (San Jose)

Andrew Polay

 

At Large Representatives (In alphabetical order by surname)

Luther Behringer

Philip Bonzell

Alex DeVito

Ryan Donlon

Katie Gerth

Rachel Highland

Robert Hodge

Kang Hu

Anne Kozak

Razu Miah

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The PTOS Education Committee proudly presents Continuing Legal Education (CLE):

AI for Drug Discovery: A New Frontier for Patent Law

Presented by Matthew Chun

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 from 3-4PM ET

 

Please join us as we learn about the growing use of AI in drug discovery and some of the challenges for Patent Law posed by the use of AI in drug discovery.

 

Matthew Chun is a Patent Agent at Fish & Richardson, a leading intellectual property law firm, joining the firm in 2017. Dr. Chun is licensed to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and primarily specializes in obtaining patents for clients ranging from multinational technology companies to solo inventors with a particular focus on artificial intelligence/machine learning, medical devices, and robotics.

 

Dr. Chun is also a 3L student at Harvard Law School where he is managing editor of the Harvard Journal of Law and Technology and a former student fellow at the Petrie Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics. Prior to law school, he attended the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, completing his PhD/DPhil in engineering science. Working at the University of Oxford’s Computational Health Informatics Laboratory and the Nuffield Department of Population Health, Dr. Chun’s research focused on utilizing machine learning approaches for assessing stroke risk in a contemporary Chinese cohort of 0.5 million individuals. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Chun contributed to the United Kingdom’s pandemic response as a health data analyst for the Alan Turing Institute’s DECOVID initiative. Dr. Chun also holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering from MIT with a minor in management science.

 

*No other time is authorized for this event*

 

VA CLE credit has been applied for and is currently pending approval.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or Anne at anne.kozak@uspto.gov.

 

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The PTOS Education Committee, the USPTO Military Association and the Bright Knights Chapter of Federally Employed Women proudly present:

 

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Self-Driving Cars

Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 1-2pm EST

 

Join us in learning about self-driving cars during a presentation given by Professor Mary (Missy) Cummings!

 

Self-driving cars have been a dream of society from almost the time of invention. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), this dream has seemingly become reality with driverless commercial operations in a handful of cities around the world.  However, given the recent tragic accident involving a pedestrian and a Cruise self-driving car, as well as multiple high-profile Tesla crashes, the reality that such systems may not actually be as capable as envisioned is slowly creeping into the national consciousness. Given these concerns, it is important to step back and analyze just why AI is struggling to operate safely in autonomous vehicles. This talk will highlight the strengths and weaknesses of AI in self-driving cars, as well as in all safety-critical applications, and lay out a roadmap for safe integration of these technologies on public roadways.

 

Bio: Professor Mary (Missy) Cummings received her B.S. in Mathematics from the US Naval Academy in 1988, her M.S. in Space Systems Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1994, and her Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia in 2004. A naval officer and military pilot from 1988-1999, she was one of the U.S. Navy's first female fighter pilots. She is a Professor in the George Mason University College of Engineering and Computing and is the director of the Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center (MARC). She is an American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Fellow, and recently served as the senior safety advisor to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Her research interests include the application of AI in safety-critical systems, assured autonomy, human-systems engineering, and the ethical and social impact of technology.

 

      

 

Questions? Please contact Cathy Loikith (PTOS) at catherine.loikith@uspto.com, Robin Hylton (UMA) at Robin.Hylton@uspto.gov, or Sonja L. Williams (FEW) at Sonja.Williams@uspto.gov.

 

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 PTOS MEMBERS NIGHT
TUESDAY FEB 6th, 4-7PM
(Adult Only Event for PTOS Members age 21 and over )
@ The Clara Barton Auditorium
600 Dulany Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(Parking at the USPTO Alexandria Campus)
USPTO Alexandria Campus Map
Appetizers, Entrees and Desserts provided
Free Casino Play Provided
Food Drive
 

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THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"The Bookseller's Tale" by Martin Latham
Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

Announcements

 

Join PTOS at Whiskey & Oyster

· 301 John Carlyle St, Alexandria, VA 22314 ·

 

January 9th 2024 @ 4:00-6:00 PM ET

 

one free drink ticket - for PTOS members only

· non-alcoholic options available ·

 

 

contact: David.Lotter@uspto.gov

 

*you can sign up for membership at the event.

 

 

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Arizona Holiday Happy Hour

 

Phx Beer Co
3002 E Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85034
Friday December 22nd from 4 to 6 PM

 

Members will receive food and drinks on PTOS.
Non member can sign up at the event.
Questions? Contact Joshua.Schwartz@USPTO.GOV and ryan.clark3@USPTO.GOV
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

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PTOS - DETROIT
Detroit Midwest Regional Office PTOS
Holiday Dinner

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2023, 6-10PMSAN MORELLO AT SHINOLA HOTEL1400 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48226PTOS Member price: $25/personGuest price: $50/personPay using this link --> https://reservations.ptos.org/
*Additional chagres may be incurred at venue*
Parking is NOT INCLUDEDQuestions about this event: william.monticello@uspto.gov
RSVP TO WILL MONTICELLO BY TUESDAY 12/12/2023
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Dallas PTOS Holiday Happy Hour/Dinner Social Event

 

Malai Kitchen

3699 McKinney Ave #319, Dallas, TX 75204

Monday, December 18th, 2023 starting 6:00PM CST

 

***RSVP BY MONDAY, DECEMBER 11TH, 2023***

 

Drinks and/or food will be sponsored by PTOS.

Non-members can sign up at the event.

Questions?  Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov or david.lotter@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

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 PTOS    HOLIDAY BALL AT THE EMBASSY OF AUSTRIA

Embassy of Austria

3524 International Ct, NW

Washington, District Of Columbia

Fri, December 15, 2023 @ 7:00pm or 8:30pm to 11:45 pm

Price: $110 per person for 7:00pm VIP arrival or $65 per person for 8:30pm arrival

Tickets Must be reserved Online at https://reservations.ptos.org/

Want to travel to Austria for the holidays? Ready to toast in the season in the backyard of Mozart, Schubert and Strauss? Celebrate the holidays with us in one of the most exciting venues in DC.

Don your best outfits and be transported to one of the most beautiful and admired countries in all of Europe as we bring together the glory of Old Austria with the allure of Modern Western Europe. From the music of the Austrian master composers to a late-night European-style DJ playing your favorite hits, this Austrian Ball has something for everyone. Also, be on the lookout for Santa.

Help contribute to the toy drive with Toys for Tots by bringing an unwrapped toy with you.

More details online at https://reservations.ptos.org/

Please direct any questions to Anand Loharikar (28756)

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PTOS SVRO On Ice
Walking Distance from the SVRO Holiday Party

 

Downtown Ice Skating

Wednesday, December 6th   
7:00-8:30 PM

PTOS Members receive a 90 minute skate session and skate rental for members and family
*Members bringing guests must RSVP by 5 December to Andrew.Polay@uspto.gov

 

 


Circle of Palms Plaza
120 S. Market St.
San Jose, CA 95113

Non-members may sign up at the event
 Questions to Andrew.Polay@USPTO.gov

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BYOM (Bring Your Own Mug) on Wednesday December 6th at 9 am in the Knox 1st Floor Conference Center.

 

Please come for coffee, tea and light refreshments.  (We will have cups if you don’t have a mug.)  Just come and enjoy yourself with others in campus community.

 

All are welcome.

 

Sponsored by The Patents WorkLife Committee and The PTOS.

 

                            

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Join the PTOS Board of Directors! Turn in your nominating petition form between Nov 27th-Dec 8th and your name will be placed on the ballot for the 2024 election. Nominations will be accepted for the following positions: Positions for which all PTOS members are eligible: President Vice President Secretary Administrator Treasurer At Large Representative (10 positions available) Virginia HQ / Hoteling Representative Positions (All members eligible except those listed in PALM as non-hotelers having a physical office at one of the four USPTO Regional Offices. Member must work within the respective business unit): TC 1600, 1700/2900, 2100, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3700 (2 from each – 16 total positions) OCFO / OCAO / OCIO / OPIM (1 position) Trademarks (2 positions) Office of the Director / PTAB / Office of the General Counsel /Office of Policy & International Affairs (1 position) OPLA/OPQA/All others not specified (1 position) – Includes Office of the Commissioner, CRU, others Regional Office Representative Positions (All members eligible, but they must be nominated by members who live within a 50-mile radius of the respective Regional Office. Members may not submit petitions for both a Regional Rep position and Virginia HQ /Hoteling Rep position): Midwest Regional Office (1 position) Rocky Mountain Regional Office (1 position) Silicon Valley Regional Office (1 position) Texas Regional Office (1 position) Visit http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2024_election.html to get your nominating petition form and for guidelines on obtaining signatures. Completed forms must be submitted to nominations@ptos.org by 3:00PM E.T. on Friday Dec 8, 2023 While you may use USPTO email to collect nomination signatures (see guidelines at http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2024_election.html). USPTO email may not be used for campaigning. Violations of election bylaws can be confidentially reported to the Election Committee at evote@ptos.org. You may submit campaign material (e.g. a flyer or a short bio with information about yourself, your history of service with PTOS, and how you envision serving the Society while in office) along with your petition form. Your material will be posted on the Election Committee page of the PTOS website. Campaign material will be accepted for posting until 3:00 PM E.T. on Thursday Dec 21, 2023. Voting will take place from Jan 9th-11th, 2024.
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Dallas PTOS Holiday Happy Hour Fox and Hound 112 W Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080 Thursday, December 14th, 2023 from 2:00PM-3:30PM CST Food and/or drink(s) will be sponsored by PTOS. Non-members can sign up at the event. Questions? Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov or david.lotter@uspto.gov Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
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Where: Bowlero Englewood, 4900 S Federal Blvd, Englewood, CO 80110

When: Thursday, December 7th at 430-630 pm MT

What: Drink tickets, Arcade Credits and Raffle Prizes

 

POC: Allison Bourke

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BISTRO SANCERRE
· 1725 Duke St #100 · Alexandria VA ·
 
Wednesday, December 6th at 5:00-8:00 PM
· Best Crazy Holiday Sweater Requested ·
 
RSVP By November 28th - Purchase Here

$10.00 per person ~ includes appetizers & 2 drink tickets
· members may purchase one additional guest ticket ·


contact: Rachel Highland -or- Ryan Donlon

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PTOS SVRO Happy Hour @ Rollati

Where: 181 E. Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA 95113

When: Thursday, November 16th from 4-5:30 PM

What: PTOS Members receive a happy hour drink and an appetizer

*Non-members may sign up at the event

 

POC: Andrew.Polay@USPTO.gov

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PTOS Denver November Happy Hour

When: Thursday, November 16th from 5:00-7:00 PM MT

Where: School House Kitchen and Libations |  5660 Olde Wadsworth Blvd  |  Arvada

What: happy hour – one free drink for PTOS members and light appetizers

 

For questions, please contact Holly Thurman @ holly.thurman@uspto.gov.

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Charlottesville, VA Happy Hour!

 

Come join us at Three Notch’d Brewing Co. on Friday, November 10, from 5-7!

520 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902

 

Enjoy an appetizer and a drink at Three Notch’d Brewery!

 

Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact Luther for information about this event: Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov

 

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THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”

SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

FINALIST FOR THE 2023 BOOKER PRIZE. LONGLISTED FOR THE 2022 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION

“Pulsing with vibrant lyricism and inimitable style, sly commentary and contagious laughter, Escoffery’s debut unravels what it means to be in between homes and cultures in a world at the mercy of capitalism and whiteness. With If I Survive You, Escoffery announces himself as a prodigious storyteller in a class of his own, a chronicler of American life at its most gruesome and hopeful.” (Amazon)

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 249 971 856 517
Passcode: KXfvSz

Download Teams | Join on the web

Or call in (audio only)

+1 540-566-5633,,67438143#   United States, Roanoke

Phone Conference ID: 674 381 43#

 

Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)

LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)

Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

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PTOS Presents: MasterClass (a one year subscription to ALL content)

 

PTOS Education Committee is offering a special member price of $75 (regularly $180) for an entire year of access to MasterClass.

 

Want to learn more about MasterClass? See the video.  For a sample of business related courses check out this link MasterClass at Work or browse through the different categories available including Music, Writing, Sports & Gaming, Wellness, etc.: MasterClass Categories   

 

LIMIT ONE subscription per PTOS member. Limited to the first 100 PTOS Members to sign-up for a subscription here.

Sign-up by November 15th. An activation code to start your yearlong membership will be sent soon after the registration closes.

 

There is NO other time associated with this program.

 

Program questions? Contact anne.kozak@uspto.gov or catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or rayna.rodriguez@uspto.gov

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Catholic University of America Fr. O’Connell Hall 597 Michigan Ave, NE Washington, DC 20064 Fri, November 17, 2023 @ 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Price: $70 per person Tickets Must be reserved Online at https://reservations.ptos.org/ Annual Recognition Award Ceremony Taberna Del Alabardero – Washington D.C. Musical Program Yahlly Kachlon – Flamenco Dance Contest Winner under 18 Patricia Muñiz – Flamenco Dance Contest Winner over 18 Carlos Cesar Rodriguez – Pianist Maestro Israel Lozana – Tenor More details online at https://reservations.ptos.org/ Please direct any questions to Anand Loharikar (28756)
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Catholic University of America Fr. O’Connell Hall 597 Michigan Ave, NE Washington, DC 20064 Fri, November 17, 2023 @ 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Price: $70 per person Tickets Must be reserved Online at https://reservations.ptos.org/ Annual Recognition Award Ceremony Taberna Del Alabardero – Washington D.C. Musical Program Yahlly Kachlon – Flamenco Dance Contest Winner under 18 Patricia Muñiz – Flamenco Dance Contest Winner over 18 Carlos Cesar Rodriguez – Pianist Maestro Israel Lozana – Tenor More details online at https://reservations.ptos.org/ Please direct any questions to Anand Loharikar (28756)
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Calling all PTOS members! The Education Committee needs you! Are you knowledgeable or an expert in an educational field? Would you like to share your knowledge with other interested PTOS members? If so, please let us know! As a Committee, we’re hoping to expand the virtual educational events we can offer to our members in the future. The topic can’t be considered training for the Office, and it also can’t be disparaging to the Office. Other than that, practically any topic is acceptable! Science, the arts, the environment, technology – you tell us! If you are interested in presenting, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov. There will not be Other Time offered for these presentation(s) (presenting or attending).
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PTOS Financial Planning and Insurance Talks Preparing for College Many parents and their students struggle with how to cover the cost of college. So much depends on factors outside of your control plus you won’t know the actual cost for your family until your child is almost ready to graduate from high school, which could be years in the future. This presentation will help get you started. We’ll cover: - The cost of higher education - Ways to reduce the total amount your student will pay - College funding strategies Wednesday 11/8/2023 at 12pm All are invited! Attend by phone Join on your computer or mobile app https://bit.ly/PTOSNovember2023Talk Or call in (audio only) +1 540-566-5633,,736523385# Phone Conference ID: 736 523 385# Hosted by: Education Committee. For questions, please email Angela Nguyen and Robert Morlan. Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member at www.ptos.org Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org
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FOR PTOS Members only - can purchase up to 2 tickets DAY OF THE DEAD MASQUERADE GALA AT THE MEXICAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE Mexican Cultural Institute 2829 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 Sat Nov 4, 2023 8:15 PM TO 11:45 PM PRICE: $95 PER PERSON You are invited to embrace the season where very few else can say – ON MEXICAN SOIL! -DAY OF THE DEAD LIVE DANCE PERFORMANCE -DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ALTAR -DJ AND LATE NIGHT DANCING -DAY OF THE DEAD BUFFET -OPEN BAR -MASQUERADE CONTEST! …and much more! Suggested attire: Black Tie Preferred. Suits at a Minimum. Masquerade Encouraged. (By Masquerade we mean either Face Mask, or decorated in Day of the Dead Style). Do not come in a non Mexican or ordinary Halloween costume. Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingsToDoDC. Tickets must be purchased online at https://reservations.ptos.org/ All Reservations must be made by Fri 10/27 @ Noon ET Please direct any questions to Anand Loharikar (28756) Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
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Charlottesville, VA Happy Hour! Come join us at Selvedge Brewing on Friday, October 20 from 5-7! 1837 Broadway St, Charlottesville, VA 22902 (inside the Wool Factory) Enjoy a beverage on PTOS! Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event. Contact Luther for information about this event: Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov
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PTOS cordially invites you to

DINNER DANCE


THE ALEXANDRIAN HOTEL
· 480 King St · Alexandria · 22314 ·
 
Thursday, November 9th at 6:00-10:00 PM
· Formal Attire Requested ·
 
RSVP By October 25th - Purchase Here

 

$60.00 per person ~ available to members* only
· includes dinner & 2 drinks per ticket ·
*members may purchase one additional guest ticket 

Dinner Selection Required in RSVP
· dietary restrictions accommodated upon request ·

                                                                                                              

Dinner will be served at 7:00 pm
· attendees must check in from 6-6:45 PM ·

Discounted parking available at the hotel for $10.00

A limited # of discounted rooms are available until 10/30
Attendees may reserve a room at the discounted rate here!
Room reservations are made directly with the hotel,
& are separate from the PTOS event reservation.


contact: Rachel Highland -or- Shelby Turner

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PTOS AIPLA Happy Hour

 

Thursday October 19, 2023 from 5:00PM-7:00PM EDT

 

Location?

Public House at National Harbor, 199 Fleet St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Within a 5 minute walk from the Gaylord Convention Center where the AIPLA Annual Meeting is being held.  The happy hour will also have free swag and print copies of The Journal of The Patent and Trademark Office Society

 

What will be provided?

Up to one drink per member or light snacks while supplies last

 

What if I’m not a PTOS member?

You can sign up to be a PTOS member at the event in-person or prior to event by emailing membership@ptos.org or clicking here .:: Patent & Trademark Office Society ::. - Membership Types (ptos.org)

 

Questions?  Contact Joshua Schwartz (joshua.schwartz@uspto.gov) or David Lotter (david.lotter@usptp.gov)

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

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BYOM
(Bring Your Own Mug)
Wednesday October 11th at 9 am
Knox Building*

Please join us for coffee, tea and light refreshments in the
Knox 1st Floor Conference Center.
*All of the campus community is welcome.
Sponsored by the Patents WorkLife Commitee and the Patent and Trademark Office Society

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Join the PTOS Board Game Club
for a night of in-person board games

KNOX 10TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
OCTOBER 4TH 2023 @ 5:00-8:00 PM ET
·recurring monthly - 1st Wednesdays·

· LIGHT REFRESHMENTS AND SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED ·

contact: Kwin.Xie@uspto.gov or Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov

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 PTOS Oct HH at Copper Kettle October 12th, 4:30-6:30

PTOS Presents Denver Happy Hour

When: Thursday, October 12th 4:30-6:30pm

Where: Copper Kettle Brewing Company (1338 S. Valentia St., Denver, CO 80247)

What: One free drink per member

POC: Rebecca Fritchman

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THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB” SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS “What makes for a happy life, a fulfilling life? A good life? In their “captivating” (The Wall Street Journal) book, the directors of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted, show that the answer to these questions may be closer than you realize… With “insightful [and] interesting” (Daniel Gilbert, New York Times bestselling author of Stumbling on Happiness) life stories, The Good Life shows us how we can make our lives happier and more meaningful through our connections to others” (Amazon). Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 290 824 900 51 Passcode: NCb5Ns Download Teams | Join on the web Or call in (audio only) +1 540-566-5633,,204546714# United States, Roanoke Phone Conference ID: 204 546 714# Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET) LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS) Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org
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Dallas PTOS End Of The Fiscal Year Social Event Kegs and Mugs 615 FM2281, Suite 100, Lewisville, TX 75056 Monday, October 2nd, 2023 starting 6:00PM Drinks and food will be sponsored by PTOS. Non-members can sign up at the event. Questions? Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov or david.lotter@uspto.gov Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
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Coffee Break and Catered Lunch October 3, 2023 Coffee Break Join us at 10:00 am for coffee and snacks Knox 1st floor conference center Lunch at noon with PTOS Knox 1st floor conference center $3 for Potbelly's individual boxed lunch Includes sandwich, chips and cookie Orders must be placed on reservations.ptos.org by September 27 Menu link will be provided Order link: https://reservations.ptos.org/product_info.php?products_id=151&osCsid=1obhlhqkonjj3uf286sdnnl2a6 Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event. Contact Luther for information about this event: Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov
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Welcome to the FY2024 Oktoberfest!

 

October 3 from 5-8 p.m.

The Garden

5380 Eisenhower Ave Suite C

Alexandria, VA 22304

Overflow parking available at 5001 Eisenhower Ave

 

Free entry & free refreshments for members

- bring your card for speedy entry -

 

Questions regarding this event, please contact

Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov, Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov, David.Lotter@uspto.gov

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Dallas PTOS End Of The Fiscal Year Social Event

 

TopGolf – The Colony

3760 Blair Oaks Drive, The Colony, TX 75056

Thursday, October 12th, 2023 starting 6:00PM

 

*** RSVP via email to neel.patel@uspto.gov by Monday, September 25th ***

 

Drinks and food will be sponsored by PTOS.

Golfing time will be limited based on the turnout.

Non-members can sign up at the event.

Questions?  Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov or david.lotter@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

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Assistant Editor-in-Chief

 

By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Assistant Editor in Chief of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

 

This position is salaried – compensation is $300 (three hundred dollars)/month.  This position is not a voting position on the Board of Governors.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

                     The Assistant Editor-in-Chief  (EiC) must be an active member of the Society.

                     Posses or actively pursuing a Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited institution. Those currently pursuing their degree must have successfully completed their 1L year.

                     Demonstrated skillset to perform the duties as noted below.

                     Must be capable of editing legal articles using the Bluebook System of Citation.

                     Must have a basic understanding of Microsoft Word.

                     Prior Journal experience is preferred, but not required.

 

DUTIES

  • The Assistant Editor-in-Chief shall assist the Editor-in-Chief in article procurement and selection, editing articles, preparing articles for typesetting, reviewing the typeset copy, and preparing the final copy for print and distribution. Generally this amounts to between 6 to 10 articles per issue.
  • The Assistant Editor-in-Chief shall also assist the Editor-in-Chief in working with the Journal staff on the layout and publication requirements of the Journal.
  • The Assistant Editor-in-Chief shall aid the Editor-in-Chief in recruiting, training, and managing a staff of volunteer Article Editors.

 

TERM LENGTH:

  • This post is an at-will position with an initial term of one (1) year. Said term is renewable with approval by the Board of Governors without a need for reapplying.

 

SELECTION PROCESS

•           All applicants must submit a resume qualifications statement.

•           A personal interview conducted by the Editor-in-Chief is required.

•           This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.

 

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT WITH SUBJECT LINE “ASSISTANT EIC APPLICATION” TO:

 

Joshua Schwartz, Executive Director exec.dir@jptos.org                (571) 270-7494

DEADLINE – 5:00PM (Eastern) October 9, 2023

Any questions should be directed to Joshua Schwartz (contact information above)

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Friday, October 6th Lunch 12-1 pm, Curling 1-3 pm Rock Creek Curling 1405 Overlook Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026 $30 per member, $80 for non-members Sign-up by Sept 22nd at reservations.ptos.org Contact Allison Bourke for information about this event: Allison.bourke@uspto.gov
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FUEL UP FOR THE FISCAL YEAR WITH PTOS Madison Lower Atrium · September 20th 2023 @ 8:00-10:00 AM ET FREE COFFEE (OR TEA) & A LIGHT SNACK For PTOS members only ·while supplies last contact: Ryan.Donlon@uspto.gov or Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov *YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR MEMBERSHIP AT THE EVENT.
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PTOS SVRO Raffle Silicon Valley Summer Picnic Municipal Rose Garden Thursday August 31 11:00 – 2:00 PTOS Members entered to win gift cards for AMC movies, COSTCO, and Amazon San Jose Municipal Rose Garden 1649 Naglee Ave, San Jose San Jose, CA 95113 Non-members may sign up at the event Questions to Brent.Fairbanks@USPTO.gov
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PTOS Denver September Happy Hour When: Friday, Sept. 8 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM MT Where: The Red Barber inside the CatBird Hotel (3770 Walnut Street – in RINO near the 38th and Blake A-line station) What: happy hour – one free happy hour drink for PTOS members. For questions, please contact Curtis Kortman @ Curtis.Kortman@uspto.gov.
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PTOS and Patents WorkLife Present: BYOM (Bring Your Own Mug) Meet your new neighbors in the Knox Building If you have an office in the Knox Building*, please join us on Wednesday August 30th at 9 am in the Knox 1st Floor Conference Center. Come for coffee, tea and light refreshments. The moves to the building should be complete and you will have new neighbors. *All of the campus community is welcome, regardless of building
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PTOS Education and Social Committees announce: PTOS Member Rates* for the AIPLA Annual Meeting and Luncheon! AIPLA Annual Meeting Registration: $100 (Regular price: $145) Keynote Luncheon: $60 (Regular price: $77) (This is an optional add-on when purchasing the meeting registration. Luncheon may not be purchased alone.) *PTOS Member Rates are offered for the first 150 members to sign-up. *MUST be a government employee. The special rates are available until Thursday, August 31 (if not sold-out before this date). Annual Meeting Registration Details October 19-21, 2023 Attend in-person To purchase your American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Annual Meeting registration, use this registration link: AIPLA 2023 Annual Meeting Registration . The end of the form will direct you to make payment and include your invoice number. As you register for the Annual Meeting, you are also eligible to purchase an optional: Keynote Luncheon Friday, October 20, 2023 from 12:30-2pm Attend in-person As you purchase the AIPLA Annual Meeting using the Registration link above, you will be directed to the PTOS Reservation page where you may optionally add-on the Keynote Luncheon. Again, the Luncheon may not be purchased alone. The AIPLA Annual Meeting is a three-day (October 19-21, 2023), multi-track conference to help 1200+ intellectual property practitioners supercharge their skills and careers. Distinguished speakers present on issues that affect your practice and topics that keep you up-to-date including: • AI 360 + Ethics and Privacy • Extraterritoriality and the Lanham Act • 5 Months Into the UPC: Numbers, Cases and Trends • SEP Licensing and Anti-Suit Injunctions • Trademarks and the First Amendment • Patent Litigation, Funding, and Insurance • 5 Things You Should Know to Run a Successful and Ethical Law Practice • Copyright Implications of Generative AI • Transformative Fair Use after Warhol v. Goldsmith • Enablement After Amgen v. Sanofi • Data and Online Assets in IP Transactions in the US and Abroad • Patentability of Agricultural Biotechnology in Europe, Israel, and Latin America Other time MAY be available under the 16/40 Program with Supervisor approval. Please contact your Supervisor for more details. Event questions? Please contact Anne at anne.kozak@uspto.gov or Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov
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Charlottesville, VA Happy Hour! Come join us at Rockfish Brewing on Friday, August 18, from 5-7! 201 W. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Enjoy a beverage on PTOS! Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event. Contact Luther for information about this event: Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov
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TXRO-PTOS Social Happy Hour Tuesday, August 29th, 2023 from 6:00PM-8:00PM CST Location? Twin Peaks at 5260 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254 What will be provided? Up to ~$20 per person of food and/or drinks. What if I’m not a PTOS member? You can sign up to be a PTOS member at the event in-person or prior to event by emailing neel.patel@uspto.gov! Questions? Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
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Indochen at Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria Happy Hour · 1625 King Street · Alexandria, VA · Tuesday, August 22, 2023 @ 4:00-6:00 PM one free drink ticket - for PTOS members only · NON-ALCOHOLIC OPTIONS · contact: Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov -or- Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov
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PTOS and Patents WorkLife Present: BYOM (Bring Your Own Mug) Meet your new neighbors in the Jefferson Building If you have an office in the Jefferson Building*, please join us on Tuesday August 29th at 9:30 am in the Jefferson 1st Floor Conference Center. Come for coffee, tea and light refreshments. The moves to the building should be complete and you will have new neighbors. *All of the campus community is welcome, regardless of building
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PTOS Presents: Bingo Night @ Little Man Ice Cream When: Aug. 30 from 7-9Pm MST Where: Little Man Ice Cream Kent Place ( 3455 S University Blvd Unit A, Englewood CO 80113) What: Ice cream paid for by PTOS, bingo run and provided by the venue POC: Kyle.Johnson@uspto.gov or Allison.Bourke@uspto.gov
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Phoenix Event! Come join us at Blanco Tacos and Tequila on Monday, August 7 from 7‐9! 2502 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Enjoy a $7 subsidy for food or drinks on PTOS! Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event. Contact Josh Schwartz for information about this event: Joshua.schwartz@uspto.gov 571 270 7494 Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member www.ptos.org Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org
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Rocky Mountain Regional Office · 1961 Stout Street · 14th Floor Training Room · Thursday, August 24th @ 3:30 PM · alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments provided · Must RSVP by August 17th $40.00 a ticket for PTOS members ($80.00 non-member rate) · option of either a canvas or charcuterie board creation · · includes all necessary supplies and guided instruction · contact: Allison.Bourke@uspto.gov
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Orkney Springs Distillery - for PTOS members only · 7701 Southern Dr, Suite R, Unit A1 · Springfield, VA · Tuesday, August 29, 2023 @ 6:00-8:00 PM Members must RSVP in advance, space is limited. Cost is $5 per member. Registered members will receive two drink tickets - · NON-ALCOHOLIC OPTIONS AVAILABLE · contact: Khoa.Doan@uspto.gov -or- Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov
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Detroit Regional Office Beach, BBQ, and Beverages on beautiful Lake Huron Lexington “The First Resort North” Michigan Saturday, August 19, 2023 12:00 PM ET 7350 Sheridan Line, Lexington MI 48450 ∙ Barbeque including: hamburgers, hot dogs and local sweet corn for the grill ∙ ∙ side dishes, fruits, vegetables, and snacks ∙ ∙ Keg of beer & non-alcoholic beverages will be provided ∙ (Vote for your beer preference by contacting William Monticello) BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY FOR A DAY OF OUTDOOR FUN! PLEASE RSVP TO WILLIAM.MONTICELLO@USPTO.GOV BY TUESDAY, AUGUST 15TH www.villageoflexington.com www.ptos.org
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Assistant Editor-in-Chief By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Assistant Editor in Chief of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society. This position is salaried – compensation is $300 (three hundred dollars)/month. This position is not a voting position on the Board of Governors. QUALIFICATIONS • The Assistant Editor-in-Chief (EiC) must be an active member of the Society. • Posses or actively pursuing a Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited institution. Those currently pursuing their degree must have successfully completed their 1L year. • Demonstrated skillset to perform the duties as noted below. • Must be capable of editing legal articles using the Bluebook System of Citation. • Must have a basic understanding of Microsoft Word. • Prior Journal experience is preferred, but not required. DUTIES • The Assistant Editor-in-Chief shall assist the Editor-in-Chief in article procurement and selection, editing articles, preparing articles for typesetting, reviewing the typeset copy, and preparing the final copy for print and distribution. Generally this amounts to between 6 to 10 articles per issue. • The Assistant Editor-in-Chief shall also assist the Editor-in-Chief in working with the Journal staff on the layout and publication requirements of the Journal. • The Assistant Editor-in-Chief shall aid the Editor-in-Chief in recruiting, training, and managing a staff of volunteer Article Editors. TERM LENGTH: • This post is an at-will position with a term of three (3) years. Said term is renewable with approval by the Board of Governors without a need for reapplying. SELECTION PROCESS • All applicants must submit a resume qualifications statement. • A personal interview conducted by the Editor-in-Chief is required. • This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society. TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT WITH SUBJECT LINE “ASSISTANT EIC APPLICATION” TO: Joshua Schwartz, Executive Director exec.dir@jptos.org (571) 270-7494 DEADLINE – 5:00PM (Eastern) Friday August 18, 2023 Any questions should be directed to Joshua Schwartz (contact information above)
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THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB” SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS “Set in the mountains of southern Appalachia, Demon Copperhead is the story of a boy born to a teenaged single mother in a single-wide trailer, with no assets beyond his dead father’s good looks and copper-colored hair, a caustic wit, and a fierce talent for survival. Relayed in his own unsparing voice, Demon braves the modern perils of foster care, child labor, derelict schools, athletic success, addiction, disastrous loves, and crushing losses. Through all of it, he reckons with his own invisibility in a popular culture where even the superheroes have abandoned rural people in favor of cities. Many generations ago, Charles Dickens wrote David Copperfield from his experience as a survivor of institutional poverty and its damages to children in his society. Those problems have yet to be solved in ours. Dickens is not a prerequisite for readers of this novel, but he provided its inspiration. In transposing a Victorian epic novel to the contemporary American South, Barbara Kingsolver enlists Dickens’ anger and compassion, and above all, his faith in the transformative powers of a good story. Demon Copperhead speaks for a new generation of lost boys, and all those born into beautiful, cursed places they can’t imagine leaving behind” (Demon Copperhead, by Barbara Kingsolver (Harper) - The Pulitzer Prizes) Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 282 072 484 130 Passcode: CXqzq9 Download Teams | Join on the web Or call in (audio only) +1 540-566-5633,,310781913# United States, Roanoke Phone Conference ID: 310 781 913# Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET) LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS) Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org
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FOR PTOS Members only - can purchase up to 2 tickets Evening at the Embassy of Kenya Embassy of Kenya 2249 R Street, NW Washington, DC 20008 Thu Aug 10, 2023 @ 6:30 PM TO 9:00 PM PRICE: $50 PER PERSON – The Majesty of Nairobi – The Beauty of Chyulu Hills – The Wonder of The Mars Tonight, step on foreign soil for a special evening of native authentic Kenyan food, drinks, music, art, diplomats, film, and more! Suggested attire: Smart Casual. Jeans, shorts or sneakers, or plain/design tee shirts are not acceptable. Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingsToDoDC. Tickets must be purchased online at https://reservations.ptos.org/ All Reservations must be made by Mon 8/7 @ Noon Please direct any questions to Anand Loharikar (28756) Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
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The PTOS Education Committee invites you to attend: edX Informational Session Presented by Rob Seidner Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 3:30pm ET Please join us to learn what edX has to offer! The PTOS Education Committee will be offering a special discounted rate for our members only for an annual membership to edX. * There is no Other Time available for this event. * If you have questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or Anne at anne.kozak@uspto.gov Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 273 252 919 528 Passcode: ctZSzo Download Teams | Join on the web Or call in (audio only) +1 540-566-5633,,27195167# United States, Roanoke Phone Conference ID: 271 951 67# Find a local number | Reset PIN
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Join the PTOS Board Game Club for a night of in-person board games KNOX 10TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM AUGUST 2ND 2023 @ 5:00-8:00 PM ET ·recurring monthly - 1st Wednesdays· · LIGHT REFRESHMENTS AND SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED · contact: Kwin.Xie@uspto.gov or Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov
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Tuesday · August 8th · 1:00-3:00pm Ice Cream cart will be outside Madison Building on the Dulany Street/Campus side In the event of rain, cart will be located on the lower level of the Madison Atrium Free Ice Cream for PTOS Members! *LIMIT ONE PER MEMBER, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST · PLEASE BRING YOUR PTOS MEMBERSHIP CARD · NEW MEMBER SIGNUP AT THE EVENT FOR EVENT QUESTIONS, CONTACT: William.Kim@uspto.gov
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Post-MWRO Picnic Happy Hour Monday, July 24th Approximately 4:00pm—6pm depending on the end of the baseball game Atwater Brewery - 237 Joseph Campau Ave, Detroit, MI 48207 Two free drinks for PTOS members and shared appetizers, while supplies last. Non-members can sign up at the event. For more information about the event contact: david.posigian@uspto.gov Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member www.ptos.org Membership questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, or endorsed by the USPTO. It is not an official USPTO activity, and your participation is voluntary and at your own risk.
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Aslin Beer Co Alexandria Happy Hour & Pizza Party · 847 S Pickett St · Alexandria, VA · Friday, July 28, 2023 @ 4:00-7:00 PM two free drink tickets - for PTOS members only · PIZZA WILL BE SERVED · NON-ALCOHOLIC OPTIONS · contact: Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov -or- Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov
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When: Thursday, 20 July 2023, 4-6 PM Where: Sushi Confidential 26 N San Pedro San Jose, CA 95113
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The PTOS Education Committee proudly presents Continuing Legal Education (CLE): What I Learned from Arguing in the Supreme Court and in 30 Years of Practice: Suggestions for Success as an Associate, as a Partner, and in Life Presented by John Sommer Friday, July 21, 2023 from 3:30-4:30PM ET In Mr. Sommer’s interesting career, from associate at the world’s largest law firm, to a partner, to solo practitioner and ultimately in-house as general counsel and business executive, he has learned many lessons for success. Equally important, he has made and seen mistakes that offer guidance as to what to avoid. Through war stories and thought-provoking comments, he offers insights to success in law, and more importantly, in life. *No other time is authorized for this event* VA CLE credit has been applied for and is currently pending approval. If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or Anne at anne.kozak@uspto.gov PTOS CLE What I Learned from Arguing in the Supreme Court and in 30 Years of Practice July 21st from 3:30pm-4:40pm Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 256 599 952 788 Passcode: SMUqos Or call in (audio only) +1 540-566-5633,,491430792# United States, Roanoke Phone Conference ID: 491 430 792#
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Central Virginia Happy Hour! Come join us at the Glass Half Full Taproom on Friday, July 14 from 5-7! 375 Merchant Walk Square, Charlottesville VA 22902 Enjoy a beverage on PTOS! Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event. Contact Luther for information about this event: Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member www.ptos.org Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org
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Join the PTOS Board Game Club for a night of in-person board games KNOX 10TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM JULY 5TH 2023 @ 5:00-8:00 PM ET · LIGHT REFRESHMENTS AND SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED · contact: Kwin.Xie@uspto.gov or Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov
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PTOS presents Boulder Happy Hour When: Tuesday, July 25th from 4-6pm Where: Avanti Boulder, 1401 Pearl Street, Boulder Colorado What: come enjoy the beautiful views of the flatirons with your fellow examiners up to 2 free drinks for a total of up to $12 per member Questions: contact Janice Girouard x5-9131
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EMBASSY EVENT: African Celebration at the Residence of the Ambassador from Burkina Faso Sat, July 15, 2023 @ 08:00PM To Sat, July 15, 2023 @ 11:30PM Residence of the Ambassador form Burkina Faso 11330 Albermyrtle Road Potomac, Maryland Price: $40 (each member is allowed Maximum of two tickets) purchase by Tuesday July 11th through HTTPS://RESERVATIONS.PTOS.ORG/INDEX.PHP DETAILS A perfect Saturday Night for an indoor and outdoor celebration on African soil! However, instead of getting on a plane we invite you to an all out explosive celebration at the Potomac MD residence of the Ambassador from Burkina Faso! Journey into the heart of Africa as we experience the mysteries and the culture of our hosts! Step onto foreign soil at this huge estate as we travel halfway across the world without ever leaving the DMV for a multi-faceted unique Saturday Night! Featuring a rare treat of Burkina Faso food, drinks, music, live dance show, late night DJ, fashion, diplomats, film, and more! FEATURING: A) African Buffet Dinner: Prepared by a native Chef from Burkina Faso! You cannot experience anything more native than this! The chef will prepare a special buffet of dishes. Challenge your palates to the wonderful course (and desserts) as if fresh from her native homeland. B) Burkina Faso Open Bar (Beer, Wine and Special Native Drinks) C) Special Live Musical and Dance Cultural Presentation from Burkina Faso Experience a very unique performance from native dancers and musicians. They will also offer optional dance lessons to learn moves rarely seen outside of Burkina Faso! D) Diplomatic Greeting: Hear from our hosts and feel free to schmooze and network with the entire diplomatic staff, all of whom will be invited to this special evening. E) Burkina Faso Art: The embassy has arranged for the presentation of traditional Masks, Attire and Fabrics as well as other special artifacts and paintings unseen to most Americans’ eyes. The staff will be on hand to personally discuss the art’s origins and meaning with you. F) LATE NIGHT DJ: As it is Saturday night, we will dance and dance and dance to the tunes of popular African songs (mixed in with some top 40 American songs as well. SUGGESTED ATTIRE Smart Causal. Preppy at a Minimum (No Tee shirts, jeans, shorts, or sneakers) Contact Kang Hu (Kang.Hu@uspto.gov) or Anand Loharikar (Anand.Loharikar@uspto.gov) with any questions.
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Celebrate summer with the VEO sponsored Red, White, and BBQ with remarks from: Director Myrick Bismarck & Deputy Director Derrick Brent July 7th 3-5pm At the Madison Outdoor Patio food, beverages, & entertainment beverage options: alcoholic & non-alcoholic selections food options: Mission BBQ & Indian style vegetarian options all USPTO VEO members welcomed! *no other time is authorized for this event*
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THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB” SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS “Cobalt Red is the searing, first-ever exposé of the immense toll taken on the people and environment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by cobalt mining, as told through the testimonies of the Congolese people themselves. Activist and researcher Siddharth Kara has traveled deep into cobalt territory to document the testimonies of the people living, working, and dying for cobalt. To uncover the truth about brutal mining practices, Kara investigated militia-controlled mining areas, traced the supply chain of child-mined cobalt from toxic pit to consumer-facing tech giants, and gathered shocking testimonies of people who endure immense suffering and even die mining cobalt” (Amazon) Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 284 133 704 670 Passcode: JUoPdZ Download Teams | Join on the web Or call in (audio only) +1 540-566-5633,,939902482# United States, Roanoke Phone Conference ID: 939 902 482# Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET) LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS) Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org
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Central Virginia Happy Hour! Come join us at Pro Re Nata on Friday, June 23 from 5-7! 6135 Rockfish Gap Turnpike, Crozet, VA 22932 Enjoy a beverage on PTOS! Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event. Contact Luther for information about this event: Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please do not attend. Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member www.ptos.org Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org
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The PTOS is hosting a presentation on: The International Trade Commission with Judge Bryan Moore Thursday, June 22, 2023 from 2-3PM ET Bryan Moore is a former PTAB judge (2012-2022) that was appointed to the ITC in 2022. Judge Moore will discuss what the ITC does, how patent cases are tried before the ITC, and the power the ITC has to enforce its rulings. *No other time is authorized for this event* VA CLE credit has been applied for and is currently pending approval. If you have any questions, please contact David at david.laux@uspto.gov or Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 298 948 544 993 Passcode: mZXQbD Download Teams | Join on the web Or call in (audio only) +1 540-566-5633,,412867694# United States, Roanoke Phone Conference ID: 412 867 694# Find a local number | Reset PIN Learn More | Help | Meeting options | Legal
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PTOS Florida Social Event: Join us at Top Golf in Orlando, Florida, on International Drive, for food & fun! Saturday, June 24, 2023, 11a-1p - All are invited! Meet, mingle, enjoy - friends and family welcome! - PTOS Members will receive $10 off food or games. RSVPs/Questions: - On day of event, pls email Angela.Nguyen@uspto.gov and Tania.Pena-Santana@uspto.gov if you are going or thinking of going to help approximate #. For day of event, please call/message 407-906-7176. Venue info: - Top Golf: 8255 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, 407-363-0200, https://topgolf.com/us/orlando/ - “features an inclusive, high-tech golf game that everyone can enjoy. Paired with outstanding food and beverage menu, climate-controlled hitting bays and music” Hosted by: Hoteling Committee - Contact Co-chairs Luther Behringer and Phillip Bonzell to receive PTOS hoteling event info. - Contact Angela Nguyen, Tatiana Nobrega, Tania Pena-Santana, and Robert Morlan to help plan or receive info about events in Florida. Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member at www.ptos.org Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org
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The PTOS Education Committee, along with UMA and ResponsAbility, proudly present: June is PTSD awareness month. USPTO Military Association (UMA), in collaboration with ResponsAbility and PTOS, is hosting Professor James Doty, M.D., of Stanford University on June 20th from 2-3pm EST. Professor Doty is also director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research at Stanford Medicine. You do not want to miss this, so please add this to your calendar. June 20, 2023 from 2:00PM – 3:00PM ET Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 291 408 379 693 Passcode: WvVqqd Download Teams | Join on the web Or call in (audio only) +1 540-566-5633,,625824837# United States, Roanoke Phone Conference ID: 625 824 837# * There is no Other Time available for this event. * If you have questions, please contact Cathy at Catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or Nasir at nasir.ahmed@uspto.gov.
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Join us for a coffee break as we ease into the new quarter WHERE: MADISON LOWER ATRIUM JUNE 20TH 2023 @ 9:00-10:00 AM ET · FREE COFFEE (OR TEA) & A SWEET TREAT – FOR PTOS MEMBERS ONLY · WHILE SUPPLIES LAST contact: Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov or Ryan.Donlon@uspto.gov *YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR MEMBERSHIP AT THE EVENT.
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Evening with the Embassy of Ukraine and the Ambassador Wed, June 21, 2023 @ 5:30PM To Wed, June 21, 2023 @ 08:45PM Ukraine House 2134 Kalorama Rd NW Washington, District Of Columbia Price: $65 (each member is allowed Maximum of two tickets) purchase by Friday June 16th through HTTPS://RESERVATIONS.PTOS.ORG/INDEX.PHP DETAILS Ukraine is a thriving independent European powerhouse filled with a rich culture, incredible scenery, and exciting history. While Ukraine is facing difficult times and is the center of every news outlet and charitable foundation, we still gather for an opportunity to celebrate its culture and the prosperous future of the country. Tonight, we welcome you to the Ukraine House for a special evening of culture and an opportunity to discuss the current situation. For a special VIP reception, meet Her Excellency Oksana Markarova, Ambassador from Ukraine to the United States. (5:30 PM to 6:30 PM) Featuring: UKRAINIAN FOOD: Specially prepared Ukrainian buffet as designed by a native Ukrainian Chef. Includes: Hot Dishes • Varenyky (Dumplings with mushrooms and potatoes) • Holubtsi (Cabbage leaves stuffed with rice and beef meat) • Cabbage stewed with prunes • Mushrooms stewed with sour cream and cheese Cold Dishes: • Baked salmon • Shrimps with salted fish • Fresh assorted vegetables • Assorted meat: Baked pork • Turkey breast • Ham • Salad with imitation crabmeat • Crackers with Philadelphia cheese and caviar Desert • Custard pastry • Cheese plate • Pineapples • Grapes UKRAINIAN BEVERAGES: Enjoy a wide variety of wine, beer and other beverages. UKRAINIAN MUSICAL PRESENTATION: We have special Ukrainian musicians to present us with a unique cultural look into Ukrainian folklore songs and culture. Their costumed interpretations conjure up special images of the rich lands and vast cities of this Eastern European charm. ABOUT THE PERFORMERS: GERDAN (www.Gerdan.info ) – Kaleidoscope of World Music is a professional music ensemble based in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Founded by the Ukrainian professional duo Solomia Gorokhivska and Andrei Pidkivka. Gerdan’s program offers a sampling of Ukrainian traditional music including Gerdan’s original arrangements of the songs and instrumental music from different regions of Ukraine. Through their music Gerdan’s musicians tell the story about freedom-loving Ukrainian people. UKRAINIAN FILM: View an optional film highlighting the attractions, people, and culture of Ukraine. UKRAINIAN ART: You will be awed by the numerous native Ukrainian authentic paintings and sculptures available for your study and viewing pleasure CHARITY: Net Proceeds from your admission cost will go to assist Ukrainian children and refugees who have been injured or displaced by the current war. NOTE: This event will take at the Ukraine House (not the main embassy on M Street). Please make sure you attend at 2134 Kalorama Rd NW and not the address on M Street. SUGGESTED ATTIRE Business Attire Contact Kang Hu (Kang.Hu@uspto.gov) or Anand Loharikar (Anand.Loharikar@uspto.gov) with any questions.
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Join PTOS and your fellow SVRO colleagues at Cooper-Garrod Vineyards When: Friday June 30, 2023 4-5 PM What: PTOS Members receive a free flight of wine tasting and shared appetizers ∙ family friendly outdoor patio ∙ ∙ small appetizer plates available in lieu of wine tasting ∙ Cost to members: $2 RSVP via the reservation system here by June 28th Where: Cooper-Garrod Vineyards at Garrod Farms 22645 Garrod Rd. Saratoga, CA 95070 https://garrodfarms.com/ Contact: Andrew.Polay@USPTO.gov ∙ Non-members may sign-up for membership at the event ∙
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PTOS Financial Planning and Insurance Talks: Building your future: Saving for retirement How do you envision your retirement? Where will you live? How do you want to spend your time? And perhaps you are asking this very important question: How will you cover your retirement expenses? Although at times it can feel overwhelming, it’s never too early to start thinking about your retirement strategy. We’ll cover: -Risks to your retirement income and why it is important to save -How to jumpstart saving -Strategies to reach your goals Wednesday, 6/28/2023 from 12‐1 p.m. All are invited! Join on your computer or mobile app https://bit.ly/PTOSJune2023Talk Or call in (audio only) +1 540-566-5633,,640881861# Phone Conference ID: 640 881 861# Hosted by: Education Committee. For questions, please email Angela Nguyen and Robert Morlan.
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BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY FOR A DAY OF OUTDOOR FUN! catered BBQ from brickmakers catering ǀ waterslides, mini-golf & batting cages no alcohol served or allowed within park grounds ǀ veggie burgers available w/ RSVP request ATTENDEES MUST REGISTER BY JUNE 15TH Cost to Members: $4 Cost to Non-members: $6 Cost for children ages 4 and up: $4 (children 3 and under are free) To register visit: eventbrite link All attendees’ names must be provided with their registration, attendees will check-in at the park entrance to receive wristbands for admittance the day of the event. Contact for any questions: shelby.turner1@uspto.gov or david.lotter@uspto.gov
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Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC Happy Hour! Come join us at Boxyard RTP on Friday, June 2, from 11:30 – 1! 900 Park Offices Dr, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 https://boxyard.rtp.org Enjoy group appetizers on PTOS! Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event. Contact Ana for information about this event: Ana.Muresan@uspto.gov An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please do not attend.
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Pittsburgh, PA Happy Hour! Come join us at The Church Brew Works on Friday, June 2, from 5pm – 7pm! 3525 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 Enjoy a beverage on PTOS! Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event. Contact Luther for information about this event: Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please do not attend.
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THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"Lone Women" by Victor Lavale
Tuesday,   June 13, 2023, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 287 434 571 671
Passcode: sHAiWD

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+1 540-566-5633,,745606055#   United States, Roanoke

Phone Conference ID: 745 606 055#

 

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Charlottesville, VA Happy Hour with UMA!

 

Come join us at Decipher Brewing Co. on Friday, May 19, from 5pm – 7pm!

 

 

1740 Broadway St, Charlottesville, VA 22902

 

Enjoy group appetizers and a beverage on PTOS and UMA!

 

Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact Luther for information about this event: Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov

 

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please do not attend.

 

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PTOS Denver May Happy Hour

Please RSVP at https://forms.office.com/g/YxxKRg2ewe by Monday, May 15th
When: Thursday, May 18 from 6-8 pm

Where: Muse Noraebang 2222 Havana St. Suite D, Aurora, CO 80014

What: 2 hours of karaoke and drinks with friends

POC: Kyle Johnson, Catrina Letterman, Thane Underdahl

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TXRO-PTOS Community Day/Picnic at Dave & Buster’s Dallas

 

Thursday, May 11th, 2023 at 4:00PM CST

 

***RSVP via email ASAP***

 

Is there any other-time?

Patent employees are authorized up to two (2) additional hours of non-production time who attend. Your attendance is voluntary, and no travel time is available. Please consult with your immediate supervisor about the time code.

 

Location?

9450 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75231

 

What will be provided?

Food, gameplay cards, and 1 drink will be provided.

 

What if I’m not a PTOS member?

You can sign up to be a member on the spot or prior to event by emailing neel.patel@uspto.gov!

 

 

******😲 COME IN PERSON TO HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN A PLAYSTATION 5!!! 😲******

******SUBMIT YOUR NAME FOR THE RAFFLE IN-PERSON BEFORE THE DEADLINE AT 5:00PM CST TO PARTICPATE!!!******

 

 

Questions?  Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

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Join PTOS for Community Day festivities

Thursday, May 11th from 11:00AM-1:00PM

 

A raffle will be held for PTOS members only

 

RAFFLE PRIZES INCLUDE:

·YETI COOLER ·

·$100 GIFT CARD TO THE WHITNEY, DETROIT ·

·OFFICE CHAIR NECK MASSAGER/WARMER ·

 

MUST BE PHYSICALLY PRESENT AT MWRO TO WIN

· Non-members can sign up for membership prior to the raffle ·

 

Happy Hour @ Andrews On the Corner to follow

3:00PM-5:00PM

·201 Joseph Campau St, Detroit, MI 48207 ·

www.andrewsonthecorner.com

 

All are welcome to attend!

 

Two free drinks for PTOS members & shared appetizers, while supplies last.

 

Non-members can sign up for membership at the event.

Contact: William.Monticello@uspto.gov

www.ptos.org

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Notice of Vacancy

JPTOS Board of Governors

 

Pursuant to Article VII, Section 2(k) of the Constitution of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy on the Board of Governors of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society is hereby announced to all active members for the position of Governor.

 

Term for Governor would last for full three (3) years.

 

The position requires attendance (in-person or via teleconference) at monthly meetings to direct business matters of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society including publishing, advertising, staffing, and editorial content.

 

All those interested in this position should obtain a

Governor Application Form from Ryan Clark

ryan.clark3@uspto.gov or (408) 918-7606

 

Application packages must include: (1) a completed Governor Application Form, (2) a statement of qualifications for the position and/or résumé, and (3) a statement of interest in the position. 

 

The application deadline is 5:00 PM on Friday May 26th, 2023

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PlantHouse - DIY Bonsai Planting Party
· 921 N St Asaph St · Alexandria, VA ·
 
Thursday, May 25, 2023 @ 6:30-8:00 PM
 
$35.00 a ticket - includes all planting supplies
· planter may be upgraded @ the event ·
 
 
free parking in deck @ 1st St (between St. Asaph and Pitt)
· no refunds - refreshments available for purchase ·

Space is Limited - Purchase Ticket Here
 
contact: Jessica Arble -or- Shelby Turner

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TEQUILA & TACO HAPPY HOUR
· 540 John Carlyle St · ALEXANDRIA, VA ·

MONDAY, MAY O8, 2023 @ 4:00-6:00 PM

two free drink tickets - for PTOS members only
· NON-ALCOHOLIC OPTIONS & OUTDOOR SEATING AVAILABLE ·

 
contact: David.Lotter@uspto.gov -or- Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov

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PTOS presents Community Day Lunch

When: Thursday, May 11th at noon MT

Where: 14th Floor training room at Rocky Mountain Regional Office in the Byron Rogers Federal Building (1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80294)

What: Sandwiches, chips, and drinks and raffle at 12:30 pm for PTOS members

RSVP by May 9th to guarantee food

RSVP link: https://forms.office.com/g/vcJakk6i3q

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Join the Patents Worklife Team on a bus trip to Atlantic City on July 7th!  See details below and attached.   Spots are limited, so sign up soon to reserve your seat!

 

  • June 23rd is the deadline to make the payment 
  • Payments can be made in-person
  • CashApp: $chardy0726
  • Cash, Checks, Mail-in Payments accepted
  • Contact your TC/Business Unit rep for additional information  

 

Patents Worklife Website

https://ptoweb.uspto.gov/patents/worklife/

Announcements

Join the Patents Worklife Team on a bus trip to Atlantic City on July 7th!  See details below and attached.   Spots are limited, so sign up soon to reserve your seat!

 

  • June 23rd is the deadline to make the payment 
  • Payments can be made in-person
  • CashApp: $chardy0726
  • Cash, Checks, Mail-in Payments accepted
  • Contact your TC/Business Unit rep for additional information  

 

Patents Worklife Website

https://ptoweb.uspto.gov/patents/worklife/

Announcements

Remember the old days when you would

get together with coworkers for a taco and beer?

 

Let’s do it again.

 

Join PTOS at FAB (a six-minute walk from the office)

· 110 Paseo De San Antonio San Jose, CA 95112 ·

Outdoor Patio Seating

 

April 27th 2023 @ 4:00-6:00 PM PT

 

· one drink and one taco per member ·

·shared appetizers will also be provided to members ·

 

Please RSVP to Brent.Fairbanks@USPTO.GOV by 26 April 2023.

 

 

*you can sign up for membership at the event.

Announcements

The PTOS Education Committee proudly presents:

 

Recent Federal Circuit and Supreme Court Decisions:

A Brief Update on What is Going on in Patent Law

Meredith Schoenfeld, Office of the Solicitor

May 9, 2023 from 2-3pm ET

 

Please join us as we welcome Meredith Schoenfeld, from the Office of the Solicitor, who is presenting a CLE for us entitled, “Recent Supreme Court and Federal Circuit Cases: A Brief Update on What is Going on in Patent Law.”

 

One hour of Virginia CLE credit has been applied for.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or Anne at anne.kozak@uspto.gov.

* There is no Other Time available for this event. *

 

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Announcements

PTOS and WorkLife to Sponsor A Community Day Collection Drive Thursday, May 11, 2023:

 

The USPTO’s Worklife Team and the Patent and Trademark Office Society will host a Cleaning drive to collect furniture, household items, and clothing for the various charities.

Items will be accepted on Thursday, May 11, outside the south entrance of the Madison Building, along Eisenhower Avenue, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (for multiple item drop-off, please drive up and volunteers will help you unload your vehicle).

 

Donations of goods will be accepted on behalf of the non-profit organization The Salvation Army.

 

Representatives from these local charities will be on hand to accept your donations and supply receipts.

 

For information about the types of goods accepted, contact Tonia Dollinger at 571-272-4170 or Rebecca Eisenberg 571-270-5879

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

TXRO-PTOS April Happy Hour 

 

Thursday, April 13th, 2023 at 5:30PM CST

 

***RSVP via email ASAP***

 

Location?

Vidorra

5100 Belt Line Rd #410, Addison, TX 75254

 

How much is sponsored by the PTOS?

Up to $20 per person

 

Time?

5:30 PM CST

 

Questions?  Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov

Announcements

PTOS Denver Happy Hour & Trivia

When: Wednesday, April 19th from 6:30–8:30 pm

Where: Stoney's Uptown 1035 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218

What: Eat and drink with members and trivia too!  All you can eat wings are available for purchase.

POC: Rachelle Reichert

Announcements

Charlottesville, VA Happy Hour!

 

Come join us at Random Row Brewing Co. on Friday, April 14, from 5-7!

 

 

608 Preston Ave # A, Charlottesville, VA 22903

 

Enjoy a beverage on PTOS!

 

Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact Luther for information about this event: Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov

 

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please do not attend.

 

This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, or endorsed by the USPTO.  It is not an official USPTO activity, and your participation is voluntary and at your own risk.

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS


"When McKinsey Comes to Town: The Hidden Influence of the World's Most Powerful Consutling Firm" by Walt Bogdanich and Michael Forsythe

Tuesday,  May 2, 2023, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)

LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)

Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

Announcements

 

CELEBRATING OUR NEW MEMBERS AT WHISKEY & OYSTER HAPPY HOUR
· 301 John Carlyle St, Alexandria, VA 22314 ·
 
MARCH 30TH 2023 @ 4:00-6:00 PM ET

ONE FREE DRINK TICKET - FOR PTOS MEMBERS ONLY
· NON-ALCOHOLIC OPTIONS AVAILABLE ·

SHARED APPETIZERS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

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SHARED APPETIZERS INCLUDE:
· KUNG PAO CAULIFLOWER ·
· FLASH FRIED CALAMARI ·
· HUSH PUPPIES ·
· DUCK SPRING ROLLS ·


contact: Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov or Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov

*YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR MEMBERSHIP AT THE EVENT.

Announcements

PTOS Members Night

(PTOS Members age 21 and over ONLY)
Monday, April 17th, 2023 4:00-7:00PM

@ The Clara Barton Auditorium

600 Dulany Street

Alexandria, VA 22314

(Parking at the USPTO Alexandria Campus)

USPTO Alexandria Campus Map
Appetizers, Entrees and Desserts provided
Free Casino Play Provided

Must be a PTOS member to attend, bring your PTOS ID with barcode for fast entrance (otherwise USPTO Badge or Driver’s License). Membership forms will be available at the door, a completed membership form will permit entrance into the event.  Every member that attends will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win prizes. Must be present to win.

* Direct any questions to

Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov

Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov or David.Lotter@upsto.gov

 

Disclaimer: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. Members assume the risk when attending this event.  If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please skip this event.

Announcements

The PTOS Education Committee proudly presents:

 

IMPROV FOR LAWYERS: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO ARBITRATION

Great Communication Techniques for Lawyers

                               

Please join us Wednesday, March 29  from 2-4pm ET for an interactive workshop which teaches attendees how to listen better, think more quickly on one’s feet, improve confidence and the importance of non-verbal communication.  

 

Sharon Geller, a comedic actress who has appeared on Saturday Night Live 4 times, will be our presenter.  She has been teaching IMPROV FOR LAWYERS, a course she created at the Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Drexel University, since 2009. Sharon teaches people how to think more quickly on their feet, listen better, be more confident, think outside of the box and support their team-players. Her clients include the ABA, PBI, PBA, DRI, and Women in the Profession as well as Johnson & Johnson, Janssen Pharmaceuticals and Berkshire Hathaway Realtors.

 

Two hours of Virginia CLE credit has been applied for.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or Anne at anne.kozak@uspto.gov.

* There is no Other Time available for this event. *

 

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Arbitration

March 29, 2023 from 2:00PM–4:00PM ET

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Announcements

Evening at the Embassy of Slovenia

Fri, March 24, 2023 @ 07:00PM To Fri, March 24, 2023 @ 09:30PM

Embassy of Slovenia
2410 California St NW,
Washington, District Of Columbia

Price: $51 (each member is allowed Maximum of two tickets) purchase by Friday March 17th through https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php

DETAILS

Tonight, join the diplomats from Slovenia at their magnificent embassy for a unique embassy event like never before.

Through the live Slovenian entertainment, bar, diplomats, and other cultural aspects of the evening, we’ll take in the rich customs of the Slovenian people. Savor the hospitality of this beautiful embassy as we enjoy a special evening on Slovenian soil.

The evening begins with a diplomatic greeting followed by a presentation of Slovenian culture.  You will enjoy an exclusive live musical performance by visiting native Slovenian Musicians.

FEATURING:

1) LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE FROM A NATIVE SLOVENIAN PERFORMER

In town for one night only, we will be treated to a special performance by Slovenian musician Igor Lumpert Shorter!

Our featured performer is one of the leading Slovenian musicians in the world!  Igor performed at jazz festivals in Ljubljana, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Csfero, at major jazz clubs around the world including the Jazz Standard, Birdland, Cornelia Street Cafe, Supper Club, Porgy and Bess, Unterfahrt, with such jazz legends as Reggie Workman, John Abercrombie, Chico Hamilton. In 2011 Igor was commissioned to create a piece for the closure of the European Capital of Culture. 

2) DIPLOMATIC GREETING: 

Hear from the Slovenian diplomats, who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

3) SLOVENIAN WINE:

Enjoy wine native Slovenian wine – some of which is not readily available in the U.S.

4) SLOVENIAN FOOD:

Taste a unique buffet of a variety of native Slovenian food. 

5) SLOVENIAN ART: 

Experience the art of Slovenia currently on display at the Embassy.

6) SLOVENIAN FILM: 

Enjoy a special film highlighting the scenery, culture and people of Slovenia.

 

 

Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, or endorsed by the USPTO.  It is not an official USPTO activity, and your participation is voluntary and at your own risk. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. Members assume the risk when attending this event.  If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please skip this event.  Contact Kang Hu (Kang.Hu@uspto.gov) or Anand Loharikar (Anand.Loharikar@uspto.gov) with any questions.

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Evening at the Embassy of Rwanda (limited availability)

Fri, March 31, 2023 @ 07:00PM To Fri, March 31, 2023 @ 09:30PM

Embassy of Rwanda
1714 New Hampshire Ave NW,
Washington, District Of Columbia

Price $54 (each member is allowed Maximum of two tickets) purchase by Friday March 17th through https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php

Details

Journey to Africa without ever leaving the district as we invite you to a unique cultural experience at the Embassy of Rwanda.

Join us for a special taste of native food, drinks, live music, diplomats, film, and more!

 

FEATURING:

A) Rwandan Food: 

Enjoy a special buffet made directly by the Ambassador’s personal chef.


B) Rwandan and other African Beverages (Open Bar): 

Sample the best and most unique wines, beers and other cocktails commonly found in Rwanda.


C) Diplomatic Greeting from the Ambassador: 

Hear from the Ambassador, H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana and feel free to network with her and the diplomatic staff, all of whom will be invited to this special evening.


D) Rwandan Art: 

Throughout the embassy, the diplomats have arranged for the presentation of special native artifacts and paintings unseen to most Americans’ eyes.


E) Rwandan Cultural Film: 

At your leisure, you are invited to watch recurring films showcasing Rwanda’s cities, mountains, borders, landscape, people, tribes, safari tours, everyday culture and much much more.

 

F) Rwandan Musical Presentation

 

Suggested Attire

Business Casual. Preppy at a Minimum. (Jeans, Tee Shirts, Sneakers or other Casual Wear are not Acceptable)

 

 Note: The event is presented as a cultural event organized by us at the Embassy of Rwanda. Your registration fee is used solely to present diverse cultural events. No part of the admission fee is related in any way to the Embassy of Rwanda or staff at the Embassy of Rwanda We appreciate your support of our events!

 

Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, or endorsed by the USPTO.  It is not an official USPTO activity, and your participation is voluntary and at your own risk. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. Members assume the risk when attending this event.  If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please skip this event.  Contact Kang Hu (Kang.Hu@uspto.gov) or Anand Loharikar (Anand.Loharikar@uspto.gov) with any questions.

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS Annual Meeting Interview with Scott Jordan

 

 

.                                                  

 

 

Scott Jordan co-founded SCOTTeVEST in the year 2000 with his wife, Laura. Scott remains intimately involved in every aspect of the business from engineering the perfect pocket, overseeing the entire customer experience, maintaining/establishing relationships with factories and vendors to the "big picture" fun stuff, like determining the future of the company. You can watch the full interview with Scott and also watch Scott on Season 3, Episode 11 of ABC's Shark Tank with the links provided below.

 

Link to the 2023 Annual Meeting Speaker interview: PTOS Interview with Scott Jordan.mp4

Questions for Scott? – PTOS Members can e-mail him: scott@scottevest.com

Members can also download for free Scott’s Book “Pocket Man: The Unauthorized Autobiography of a Passionate, Personal Promoter”:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fj8kqzeWcm8812Can0hTrhqfG8Us_qY_/view?usp=sharing
https://www.dropbox.com/s/k1mmc83009hzqrn/PocketManBook.pdf?dl=0 

Link to Scott’s Shark Tank episode:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6_0HDa45vdQNDVjWXhrbUFkNXM/view?usp=drivesdk&resourcekey=0-qxskcGZuk6rJyue_r2zOUw

To purchase an official copy of Scott’s book:

https://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Man-Unauthorized-Autobiography-Passionate/dp/0692315594/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XY8HA3SJ944E&keywords=Scott+Jordan+pocket+man&qid=1677702455&sprefix=scott+jordan+pocket+ma%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1

 Note: Scott’s book and full Shark Tank episode must be downloaded/viewed from an external computer.

 

Announcements

Men's & Women's College Basketball Bracket Pick'em

Men’s Tournament runs March 14th – April 3rd
 sign up here: www.ptos.org/mensbasketballpickem/
Women’s Tournament runs March 15th – April 2nd
 sign up here: www.ptos.org/womensbasketballpickem/

• Open to ALL USPTO employees
• To participate you must sign-up & fill out your bracket by noon (EDT) on the respective start date for the tournament
• There is no cost to participate – PTOS membership is not required
• Limit one bracket per tournament per person
• Grand prize for 1st place per tournament: winner’s choice of NCAA basketball jersey
 
Show Your School Pride!
on March 14th & 15th wear your favorite jersey, ball cap, pullover or sweatshirt

This event is cosponsored by
PTOS & Patents Worklife Team

No other time is authorized for this event.
This is for informational purposes only and does not imply an endorsement of any related business.
The USPTO makes no guarantee as to the nature of any products or services offered.

Questions – Contact: Rob Hodge (2-2097), David Lotter (0-7422),  or Shelby Turner (2-6334)

Announcements

St Augustine, FL Distillery Tour and Happy Hour!

 

Come join us at St Augustine Distillery on Saturday, April 1 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm!

 

 

 

112 Riberia St, St Augustine Fl 32084

 

You can take a self-guided tour of the distillery and enjoy a beverage on PTOS!

 

Non-members can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact Tatiana for information about this event: Tatiana.Nobrega@uspto.gov

 

 

 

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID‐19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot

guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID‐19. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please do not attend.

 

This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, or endorsed by the USPTO. It is not an official USPTO activity, and your participation is voluntary and at your own risk.

 

Announcements

PTOS Denver Happy Hour

When: Tuesday, March 14 from 5-7 pm

Where: Mobcraft Beer Denver, 2403 Champa St, Denver, CO 80205

What: Eat and drink with members, board games and trivia too!

POC: Allison Bourke

Announcements

WANTED:

Patent and Trademark Office Society

2023 Science Fair Judges (In-Person)

For regional science and engineering fairs

 

Fields for judging include:

Microbiology

Biochemistry

Chemistry

Physics

Environmental Sci.

Earth & Space Sciences

Health & Medicine

Computer Science

Engineering

 

Location, Date,   Time

Arlington County Virginia Regional Fair Sat., March 4th 9:30am-noon Arlington, VA (Wakefield HS)

 

Fairfax County Virginia Regional Fair   Sat., March 18th        8:30am-noon

Fairfax, VA (Robinson HS)

 

P.G. County Maryland Science Fair       Sat., March 18th        8:30am-noon

Springdale, MD (Charles Herbert Flowers HS)

 

 

If Interested, please RSVP with:

Brian Slawski (Arlington)       brian.slawski@uspto.gov         x03855

Pinping Sun (Fairfax)           pinping.sun@uspto.gov           x01284

Gary Benzion (PG)               gary.benzion@uspto.gov          x20782

 

 

 

Anyone qualified in the above areas, including Spouses & Friends, are invited to judge

(NOTE: No "other time" granted for participation)

 

PTOS Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

JPTOS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT- Digital Content Manager

Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society

PO BOX 2600

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA  22202

 

Digital Content Manager

 

By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is announced to all active members of the Society for the position of Digital Content Manager of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

 

This position is salaried – compensation is $300 (three hundred dollars)/month.  This position is not a voting position on the Board of Governors.

PURPOSE

•           The Digital Content Manager is responsible for supporting the Executive Director and Editor-In-Chief with generating content pertaining to developments in intellectual property, including but not limited to copyrights, patents and trademarks.

•           The Digital Content Manager is responsible for supporting the Executive Director and Editor-In-Chief with curating/developing and maintaining the content on the JPTOS Website.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

•           The Digital Content Manager must be an active member of the Society.

•           Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.

•           Experience managing a blog or experience with a law journal is preferred.

•           Candidate preferably possesses two (2) years of full or part-time experience in web-development or website support, though a degree in Computer Science, Web-Design, or digital publishing, with relevant coursework can serve as a substitute.

•           Familiarity with Search Engine Optimization (“SEO”) is preferred.

•           Familiarity with content management systems and basic understanding of HTML/CSS preferred.

 

 

 

DUTIES

•           The Digital Content Manager will assist with coordinating the writings of other authors at www.jptos.org and ensure that the writing complies with the USPTO's Official Communications Policy.

•           The Digital Content Manager is responsible for supporting the Executive Director and Editor-In-Chief with curating/developing and maintaining the content on the JPTOS social media accounts

•           The Digital Content Manager may recruit qualified volunteer authors in order to maintaining an active blog with regular posts. (including but not limited to analysis of and commentary on cases and briefs and relevant developments in intellectual property.)

 

TERM LENGTH

•           This post is an at-will position with a term of three (3) years. Said term is renewable with approval by the Board of Governors without a need for reapplying.

 

SELECTION PROCESS

•           All applicants must submit a résumé and qualifications statement.

•           A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.

•           This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.

 

 

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:

 

Joshua Schwartz (exec.dir@jptos.org) 571-270-7494

 

DEADLINE -- 5:00 PM on March 15, 2023

Announcements

TXRO-PTOS March Lunch 

 

Friday, March 3rd, 2023 at 12:30PM CST

 

***RSVP via email ASAP***

 

Location?

Salsa Limon

411 North Akard Street

Dallas, TX 75201

 

How much is sponsored by the PTOS?

Up to $20 per person

 

Time?

12:30 PM CST

 

Where should I park?

Street parking is the best (don’t forget to pay at the meter)

 

Questions?  Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS


"The Wrong End of the Telescope" by Rabih Alameddine

WINNER OF THE 2022 PEN/FAULKNER AWARD FOR FICTION

Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

UPDATED IP Trends in Congress

 

Join the PTOS for a seminar with Bradley Watts, the Vice President for Patents and Innovation Policy at the US Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC).  Prior to working with GIPC, he served with Senator Thom Tillis’s office as Republican Chief Counsel on the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on IP.  We’ll discuss trends in IP law, with a focus on patent law.  Following the presentation, there will be a question and answer session.

 

*UPDATED* Date and Time: Friday, February 24, 2023 from 2:30-3:30pm ET

 

If you have any questions, please contact David Laux at david.laux@USPTO.GOV or Cathy Loikith at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov.

 

There is no Other Time available for this event.

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Announcements

WANTED:
Patent and Trademark Office Society
2023 Science Fair Judges (In-Person)
For regional science and engineering fairs

Fields for judging include:
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Sci.
Earth & Space Sciences
Health & Medicine
Computer Science
Engineering

Location, Date,   Time      
Arlington County Virginia Regional Fair Sat., March 4th 9:30am-noon
Arlington, VA (Wakefield HS)

Fairfax County Virginia Regional Fair Sat., March 18th 8:30am-noon
Fairfax, VA (Robinson HS)

P.G. County Maryland Science Fair Sat., March 18th  8:30am-noon
Springdale, MD (Charles Herbert Flowers HS)


If Interested, please RSVP with:
Brian Slawski (Arlington) brian.slawski@uspto.gov  x03855
Pinping Sun (Fairfax)               pinping.sun@uspto.gov  x01284
Gary Benzion (PG)               gary.benzion@uspto.gov  x20782

 

Anyone qualified in the above areas, including Spouses & Friends, are invited to judge
(NOTE: No "other time" granted for participation)

PTOS Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Patent and Trademark Office Society

Annual Meeting

February 23, 2023

2:00 p.m. EST

Featuring:

Scott Jordan

Scott Jordan co-founded SCOTTeVEST in the year 2000 with his wife, Laura. Scott remains intimately involved in every aspect of the business from engineering the perfect pocket, overseeing the entire customer experience, maintaining/establishing relationships with factories and vendors to the "big picture" fun stuff, like determining the future of the company. You can watch Scott on Season 3, Episode 11 of ABC's Shark Tank.

Webex link to be sent out prior to the meeting.

PTOS Members: One hour of other time (with supervisor approval) for attending may be charged to:

Patent employees: PNCSPA-0000-090241

Non-Patent employees: AVEORG-0065-A00151

Announcements

PTOS Members in Central Florida! 

 

 

The PTOS is interested in organizing events in the

Jacksonville, Orlando, St Augustine, Daytona and surrounding areas

Interested PTOS members please contact: Tatiana.Nobrega@USPTO.GOV

For questions about membership contact: membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS Financial Planning and Insurance Talks

 

Exploring your options for Social Security?

 

Understanding your options for Social Security can be confusing and overwhelming.

Whether you may retire soon or are just beginning to think about it, this workshop will help you explore your options, including:

-Things to consider before collecting Social Security benefits

-An introduction to Social Security

-Claiming strategies

 

 

Thursday, 2/15/2023 from 12‐1 p.m.

All are invited!

 

Join on your computer or mobile app

https://bit.ly/PTOSFebruary2023Talk

 

Or call in (audio only)

+1 540-566-5633,, 40090240#

Phone Conference ID: 400 902 40#

 

 

 

Hosted by: Education Committee.

For questions, please email Angela Nguyen and Robert Morlan.

 

Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member

www.ptos.org

 

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Dear PTOS Membership:

 

Following are the results of the 2023 PTOS Election. 

 

2023 PTOS Election Results

 

Constitutional Amendments:

Article V, Section 2: PASSED

Article IX, Section 4: PASSED

Article IX, Section 5: PASSED

 

Officers

President

Rebecca Eisenberg

Vice President

David Lotter

Secretary

Ryan Clark

Administrator

Luther Behringer

Treasurer

Matthew Troutman

 

HQ / Shirlington / Hoteling Representatives

 

TC 1600 (2)

Lynn Bristol, Rayna Rodriguez

TC 1700/2900 (2)

Brandon Rosati, Holly Thurman

TC 2100 (2)

Maria Ayad, Kevin Lu

TC 2400 (2)

William Kim, Angela Nguyen

TC 2600 (2)

Neil McLean, Tsung-Yin Tsai

TC 2800 (2)

Joshua Schwartz, Leah Rosenberg

TC 3600 (2)

Catherine Loikith, Jeffrey O’Brien

TC 3700 (2)

Anne Kozak, Keith Raymond

CFO/CAO/CIO/OPIM (1)

Rex Rooker

Trademarks (2)

Cheryl Butler, Monique Watts

Director’s Office / PTAB /  Policy and International Affairs (1)

Nyeemah Grazier

OPLA/OPQA/Others (1)

Fred Guillermety

 

Regional Representatives

 

MWRO (Detroit)

William Monticello

RMRO (Denver)

Allison Bourke

TXRO (Dallas)

Neel Patel

SVRO (San Jose)

Brent Fairbanks

 

At Large Representatives

 

Jessica Arble, Philip Bonzell, Alex DeVito, Ryan Donlon, Katie Gerth, Rachel Highland, Kang Hu, Razu Miah, Anna Pagonakis, Shelby Turner

 

Announcements

Alexandria – PTOS HAPPY HOUR – Feb 10th

 

 

Friday Feb 10, 2023 at 5:00-6:30

Joe Theismann’s located at 1800 Diagonal Rd

 

 

All PTOS members will receive ONE ticket that can be exchanged for ONE happy hour menu (excluding the crab nachos).

Please check-in with the Social Committee representative, the one behind a computer, when you enter. You will be given a ticket at checkin.

 

Joe Theismann’s full happy hour menu.

 

 

POC: Stephen.yanchuk@uspto.gov

 

Non-duty time

No other timer permitted for this event.

*Non-Members can sign up for membership at the event

 


Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, or endorsed by the USPTO.  It is not an official USPTO activity, and your participation is voluntary and at your own risk.

Disclaimer: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. Members assume the risk when attending this event.  If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please skip this event. 

Announcements
PTOS - DETROIT Detroit Roller Derby Home Team Championship and Alumni Game SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2023, 5:00pm Masonic Temple 500 Temple St., Detroit, MI 48201 PTOS member price: $5 per ticket Each member is allowed a maximum of two tickets. DEADLINE TO ORDER TICKETS: WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 8th. Questions about this event: david.posigian@uspto.gov www.detroitrollerderby.com Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member www.ptos.org Membership questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org
Announcements
Charlottesville, VA February Happy Hour! Come join us at Jack Brown’s on Friday, February 3, from 5-7! 109 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Enjoy a beverage on PTOS! Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event. Contact Luther for information about this event: Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please do not attend. This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, or endorsed by the USPTO. It is not an official USPTO activity, and your participation is voluntary and at your own risk.
Announcements

PTOS Education Committee presents:

PTOS Discussion Series: AI-Driven Innovation

February 8, 2023 from 4-5pm ET

 

Join your fellow PTOS members to discuss your thoughts on AI-driven innovations, AI inventorship, and Unanticipated IP challenges from AI-driven innovations.  If you would like to learn more about these topics prior to the PTOS discussion, register for free and tune in to the USPTO programming from noon-4PM ET (11:00AM-3:00PM CST).

USPTO AI/ET Partnership event: AI/ET Partnership Series #3: AI-driven innovation | USPTO

 

If you have questions, please contact Stephen at Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.GOV or Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov.

 

  • No other time has been authorized for this event.
  • Participation is considered “off-duty” time.

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Announcements

PTOS Spring Wine Events & Wine Package Ordering

Join us and connect with your fellow PTOS members through virtual wine events!

No purchase necessary to attend these free virtual wine events. 

Each event includes a brief presentation on the climate, history, geography, and culture of a different wine region and a guided virtual wine tasting. 

Information on the optional purchase of wine bottles to accompany each event can be found below.

 

Wine Events Dates:

February 23, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET: Napa Valley - Cabernet Sauvignon

March 23, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET: Champagne

April 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET: Tuscany - Sangiovese 

May 11, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET: Savennieres - Chenin Blanc

 

Wine Package Ordering:

The Spring wine package includes four wine bottles offered a rate subsidized by PTOS.  Each of these bottles will corresponds to a virtual wine event.  Purchase is not necessary to attend these free events for PTOS and friends. 

Limit one package per member.  Only 50 packages will be made available.

The last day for package purchases is COB on Monday Jan 23, 2023.

Cost to members is $126.

Link to Order Wine Package: https://reservations.ptos.org/product_info.php?cPath=29_45&products_id=133

 

 

More Details…

The virtual wine events will be hosted by Stephen Yanchuk and Beth Dahlburg, examiners and members of PTOS.  Stephen and Beth have lead virtual wine events with members since 2018 and are both certified wine specialists.

It is free to attend the virtual wine events!

Participation in the monthly virtual wine events is highly encouraged.  The invitation to join each event will include serving and pairing suggestions to bring your wine exploration to the next level.

 

February 23, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET: Napa Valley - Cabernet Sauvignon

“Littlefoot’s Great Valley”

     Littlefoot and his rag tag team of youthful Dinos set out for the greener pastures of ‘The Great Valley’ in the 1988 smash hit ‘The Land Before Time’. Just as their journey made them into heroes, so too are those who set out to vinify the Napa Valley, California! With over FIFTY of the world’s best wine growing soils concentrated in one valley, we get a unique opportunity to explore the effect of terroir on the world renowned cabernet sauvignon grape.

     We will virtually connect to discuss the climate, soil, and history of the Napa Valley region with a focus on the Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety. The accompanying bottle is considered an “NDA” bottle.

Package Wine: 

2020 Echoes in the Canyon Red Wine Oakville Napa Valley - $30

 

March 23, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET: Champagne

“Champagne, it’s not just for breakfast anymore”

     Beth and I road tripped for five days from Les Riceys to Reims exploring the countryside of Champagne, France and we can't wait to share our experiences. From big houses to grower-producers, there's a lot to discover. Not only is Champagne perfect for celebration, but it can pair with virtually any food. Our favorite? With fried potatoes of course.

     We will virtually connect to discuss the climate, soil, and history of the Champagne region with a focus on the grower-producers of the region. There's always a reason to celebrate and we can’t wait to see you there. 

Package Wine:

NV Pierre Moncuit Delos Grand Cru Brut Champagne - $49

 

April 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET: Tuscany - Sangiovese 

“Basking in the Tuscan Sun Eating Fava Beans”

     What better way to dream of an Italian vacation than to smell, swirl, and savor the flavors of Chianti Classico from the Tuscany region of Italy?  The Sangiovese grape ripens beautifully in the bright sun of this central Italian region, which has a rich history of more than 300 years.  There is much to learn about what makes this territory so special and worth protecting.

     We will virtually connect to discuss the climate, soil, and history of the Tuscan Chianti region with a focus on the Sangiovese grape variety.   Join us to learn more about what puts the classic in Chianti Classico. 

Package Wine:

2016 Canonica a Cerreto Chianti Classico Riserva Tuscany - $25

 

May 11, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET: Savennieres - Chenin Blanc

“Quite Possibly the Best White Wine in the World”

     We discovered this region when the pandemic was in full swing and our wine studies were the only way we could travel. Beth and I had been reading about the Loire Valley in France and their famous Chenin Blanc when we came across a wine writer describing the Savennieres region with such vivid detail that we had to find a bottle. Chenin Blanc from Savennieres truly wowed us! It is a wonderful treat to be able to discover a bottle that we can ship to everyone. 

     We will virtually connect to discuss the climate, soil, and history of the Loire Valley with a focus on the Chenin Blanc grape variety. Find out why Chenin Blanc from Savennieres is a cult classic among wine professionals. 

Package Wine:

2018 Domaine FL Le Parc Savennieres - $46

 

NOTE:

  1. NO other time is provided for this event
  2. Participation is considered “off duty” time

 

For Questions: Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.Gov Subject “Wine”

 

Announcements

Virtual Burns Night & Sampler Kit!

 

Join us on Wednesday, January 25, at 8 pm ET, and raise a glass of your favorite whisky (or whiskey or other beverage) as we toast the Great Chieftain o the puddin'-race!

 

We’ll watch a video of a Burns Night in 2014 and listen to Jock Laidlaw Address the Haggis!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvheqGfRuBA

 

Limited subsidized sampler kits are available for member purchase at reservations.ptos.org for $33.50!

 

Slange Var!

 

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Announcements

Washington Capitals v. St. Louis Blues

 

Friday, March 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM

 

Cost: $90 per game ticket

& pass for Devils Backbone Lounge for BBQ & Beer

Ticket valid for an entrée & side item from Devils Backbone Lounge’s food stand

Unlimited beer, wine, & soft drinks within Devils Backbone Lounge*

(*through the end of 2nd intermission)

 

 

purchase tickets here

 

contact: Hubert.Cheung@uspto.gov – or - Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"The Sports Gene" by David Epstein

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
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Announcements

FOR PTOS Members only - can purchase up to 2 tickets

NEW YEAR’S EVE CIRQUE du 2023 GLOBAL GALA

Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert St. NW
Washington, DC 20008
Sat Dec 31, 2022 9:00 PM (vip) or 10:30p (ambassador) TO 2:00 AM

PRICE: $113 (ambassador) or $225 (vip) PER PERSON

Tonight, we circle the globe and touch countries from around the globe to make this a truly WORLD-WIDE WELCOME into 2023!

15 INTERNATIONAL THEMED CELEBRATIONS ~ MULTIPLE SEPARATE BALLROOMS  ~ ONE OF D.C.’s MOST LUXURIOUS LOCATIONS ~ EXCLUSIVE CIRQUE NEW YEAR’S EVE PERFORMANCES ~ LIVE BANDS, including 7 DEADLIES ~ SALUTE TO MULTIPLE COUNTRIES ~ FULLY STOCKED OPEN BAR ~ MIDNIGHT CHAMPAGNE TOAST ~ HUGE MIDNIGHT BALLOON DROP ~ D.C.’S BEST DJS ~ KARAOKE ~  STROLLING ENTERTAINERS  ~ PARTY FAVORS ~ CARICATURIST DRAWINGS ~ AFRICAN DANCE SHOW ~ THE CHINESE LION DANCE ~ LIVE IRISH DANCE SHOW ~ OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION~   INCREDIBLE HOTEL ROOM RATES ~ WHITE GLOVE SERVICE ~ VIP OPTIONS ~ MANY BARS AND STATIONS TO PREVENT LONG LINES ~ A SELL OUT EVERY YEAR ~ AND MUCH MORE!

Suggested attire:
Black Tie Optional. Suit and Tie, Cocktail Dresses at a Minimum.
 
Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingsToDoDC.
Tickets must be purchased online at https://reservations.ptos.org/
 
All Reservations must be made by Fri 12/23 @ Noon
 
Please direct any questions to Anand Loharikar (28756) or Kang Hu (01344)
 
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Charlottesville, VA Holiday Party!

 

Come join us at Three Notch’d Brewing Co. on Friday, December 9, from 5-7!

 

 

520 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902

 

Enjoy an appetizer and a drink at Three Notch’d Brewery!

 

Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact Luther for information about this event: Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov

 

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please do not attend.

 

This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, or endorsed by the USPTO.  It is not an official USPTO activity, and your participation is voluntary and at your own risk.

Announcements

Patent and Trademark Office Society
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR JUDGES WANTED!!
2023 INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR (ISEF) Dallas, TX May 13-19, 2023

Each year, the PTOS provides judges for this event as a public relations gesture, to promote knowledge of patents, and encourage innovation and scientific progress by today’s youth.

Find detailed information about ISEF at https://student.societyforscience.org/intel-isef. Application forms to be an ISEF JUDGE is posted for PTOS members at http://www.ptos.org/committees/science_fair/international.html and also available from:
JULIE ANNE WATKO KNX8A75 571-272-7597 or
ALAN CHEN  571-272-4143

Applications to be an INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR JUDGE must be turned in to JULIE ANNE WATKO or ALAN CHEN by:
NOON on JANUARY 6, 2023

The categories for which judges will be selected comprise:
BIOCHEMISTRY, CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION, MEDICINE & HEALTH, MICROBIOLOGY, AND PHYSICS

The judging team selected will represent the PTOS.  The judges will choose one Grand Prize winner, and several First Place award winners from over 1800 finalist entries originating from over 75 nations worldwide.  Each selected judge will gain experience by organizing volunteers for regional science fairs judged by PTOS.
Dedicated to the improvement and appreciation of the United States Patent & Trademark Systems

Announcements

Join the PTOS Board of Directors!

 

Turn in your nominating petition form between November 28 - December 15 and your name will be placed on the ballot for the 2023 election.

 

Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:

 

Positions for which all PTOS members are eligible:

 

President

Vice President

Secretary

Administrator

Treasurer

At Large Representative (10 positions available)

 

Virginia HQ / Hoteling Representative Positions (All members eligible except those listed in PALM as non-hotelers having a physical office at one of the four USPTO Regional Offices. Member must work within the respective business unit):

 

TC 1600, 1700/2900, 2100, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3700 (2 from each – 16 total positions)

OCFO / OCAO / OCIO / OPIM (1 position)

Trademarks (2 positions)

Office of the Director / PTAB / Office of the General Counsel /Office of Policy & International Affairs (1 position)

OPLA/OPQA/All others not specified (1 position) – Includes Office of the Commissioner, CRU, others

 

Regional Office Representative Positions (All members eligible, but they must be nominated by members who live within a 50-mile radius of the respective Regional Office.  Members may not submit petitions for both a Regional Rep position and Virginia HQ /Hoteling Rep position):

 

Midwest Regional Office (1 position)

Rocky Mountain Regional Office (1 position)

Silicon Valley Regional Office (1 position)

Texas Regional Office (1 position)

 

Visit http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2023_election.html to get your nominating petition form and for guidelines on obtaining signatures.

 

Completed forms must be submitted to robert.fuller@uspto.gov (CC: thane.underdahl@uspto.gov) by 3:00PM E.T. on December 15, 2022.

 

While you may use USPTO email to collect nomination signatures (see guidelines at http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2023_election.html).  USPTO email may not be used for campaigning. Violations of election bylaws can be confidentially reported to the Election Committee at evote@ptos.org.

You may submit campaign material (e.g. a flyer or a short bio with information about yourself, your history of service with PTOS, and how you envision serving the Society while in office) along with your petition form.  Your material will be posted on the Election Committee page of the PTOS website. Campaign material will be accepted for posting until 3:00 PM E.T. on Jan 3rd, 2023.

 

Voting will take place from January 10-12, 2023.

Announcements


WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE Voluntary Employee Organizations HOLIDAY SOIRÉE

RSVP to HolidayRSVP@uspto.gov

JOIN US IN PERSON FOR COMPLIMENTARY APPETIZERS AND DRINKS

MADISON CLARA BARTON AUDITORIUM

Monday, December 12, 2022
3 to 6 p.m. ET

Join us virtually and say "hi" to your colleagues:
https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_OTA0Yjk4MjktMWNiNC00ODFhLTgwYTctOTNkMjhmNTM3ZDJh%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522ff4abfe9-83b5-4026-8b8f-fa69a1cad0b8%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%252214ffd3fa-dd04-4c6d-b04a-53ee2a2c7b1d%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=0a9e3e7d-69b6-4bc1-bff0-c8b4cc190b50&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=false&suppressPrompt=true

Meeting ID: 236 098 824 763 Passcode: F986ZJ

family members are WELCOME

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please do not attend.

Direct any questions to
Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov
Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov  or
David.Lotter@upsto.gov
 

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

Thursday, December 1st, 2022

3:00-5:00PM

Tequila and Taco

540 John Carlyle St., Alexandria, VA 22314

After a day of relaxation at the self-care fair, come enjoy a beverage and some camaraderie with PTOS.

*One drink ticket per member*

You can sign up for membership at the event

 

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please do not attend.

Direct any questions to Rebecca.Eisenberg@uspto.gov

Questions about membership? Contact Membership@ptos.org

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"Horse" by Geraldine Brooks

 

Kentucky, 1850. An enslaved groom named Jarret and a bay foal forge a bond of understanding that will carry the horse to record-setting victories across the South. When the nation erupts in civil war, an itinerant young artist who has made his name on paintings of the racehorse takes up arms for the Union. On a perilous night, he reunites with the stallion and his groom, very far from the glamor of any racetrack. 
 
New York City, 1954. Martha Jackson, a gallery owner celebrated for taking risks on edgy contemporary painters, becomes obsessed with a nineteenth-century equestrian oil painting of mysterious provenance.
 
Washington, DC, 2019. Jess, a Smithsonian scientist from Australia, and Theo, a Nigerian-American art historian, find themselves unexpectedly connected through their shared interest in the horse—one studying the stallion’s bones for clues to his power and endurance, the other uncovering the lost history of the unsung Black horsemen who were critical to his racing success.
 
Based on the remarkable true story of the record-breaking thoroughbred Lexington, Horse is a novel of art and science, love and obsession, and our unfinished reckoning with racism.

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Tuesday,  December 20, 2022, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
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Announcements

PTOS Holiday Happy Hour
Thursday, December 8th, 2022 5:00-7:30PM
Bistro Sancerre
1725 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Come enjoy a selection of appetizers, desserts and drinks. Available on a first come first served basis. 
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please do not attend.

Direct any questions to
Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov
Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov  or
David.Lotter@upsto.gov

Announcements

PTOS and OEEOD Present the Self-Care Fair
Take a moment for yourself at USPTO’s first-ever Self-Care Fair on Thursday, December 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event will be in the Madison Atrium and digitally on: https://usptogov.sharepoint.com/sites/f8c07211/

 

Improve your mental and physical wellbeing with:
• Adorable therapy animals 
• Relaxing seated massages
• Tango lessons
• Easy access to your annual flu shot
• Decluttering experts
• Professional headshots to re-energize your professional and personal profiles
• World class human resources benefits specialists to help you with open season
• Representatives from the Ombudsman office
• Free PTOS swag
• Popcorn
• Cornhole
• And a visit from Santa


The event is not only for your self-care, the salvation army truck “fall sweep” will be parked behind Madison on Eisenhower Ave. from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This a great opportunity to help those in need, while decluttering your home of unwanted items.
For more information please visit https://usptogov.sharepoint.com/sites/f8c07211/.

Announcements

PTOS and WorkLife to Sponsor Annual Fall Clean Sweep Collection Drive Thursday, December 1, 2022:

 

It's that time of year when many of us start to do some Fall cleaning.

 

The USPTO’s Worklife Team and the Patent and Trademark Office Society will host the Annual Fall Cleaning drive to collect furniture, household items, clothing, animal items, nonperishable food items, and eye glasses for various charities.

Items will be accepted on Thursday, December 1st, outside the south entrance of the Madison Building, along Eisenhower Avenue, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (for multiple item drop-off, please drive up and volunteers will help you unload your vehicle).

 

Donations of goods will be accepted on behalf of the non-profit organization The Salvation Army.

 

Representatives from these local charities will be on hand to accept your donations and supply receipts.

 

For information about the types of goods accepted, contact Tonia Dollinger at 571-272-4170 or Rebecca Eisenberg 571-270-5879

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

Announcements

PTOS presents Denver Holiday Party

When: Wednesday, December 7 from 5-7pm

Where: Flyte Co Tower (3120 Uinta St – Central Park Neighborhood)

What: Bowling, 2 hours of beer and wine, and raffle prizes

 

NO OTHERTIME available for this event

 

Questions: Reach out to Katie Gerth at (katie.gerth@uspto.gov) or on Teams!

 

This event is in conjunction with the RMRO Holiday Party, which requires a ticket purchase.

See e-mail sent by Allison Bourke with information on the event.

Announcements

PTOS Education Committee proudly presents:

Mitchell Hamline School of Law Presentation

 

The Mitchell Hamline School of Law Intellectual Property (IP) Institute would like to partner with the Patent and Trademark Office Society to help interested professionals navigate the law school application process and provide scholarship assistance to qualified professionals who choose Mitchell Hamline School of Law.  After the presentation by the seven panelists (including professors and former students), there will be time for Q&A, so please bring any questions you have!

 

Join us on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 via WebEx from 2-3pm EST using the link below.

 

Attendee join link:

https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/j.php?MTID=m0e5362b435c40b180142a1c25377c08f

Webinar number:

2763 075 3250

Webinar password:

M5geDa5rNZ2 (65433257 from phones)

Join by phone

+1-415-527-5035 US Toll

Access code: 276 307 53250

 

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov.

 

No other time has been authorized for this event.

Announcements

Discount Movie Tickets

 

AMC Yellow and Regal Premiere available for $9 a ticket*
MUST BE A PTOS MEMBER TO PURCHASE

 

Place your order online @ reservations.ptos.org

ORDERS CAN BE DELIVERED BY MAIL -OR- PICKED UP ON THE ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS

 

For questions or help with the PTOS reservation system, contact Jessica Arble – jessica.arble@uspto.gov

*discount tickets subject to terms and conditions, see the reservation website for details

Announcements

 

Charlottesville, VA Happy Hour!

 

Come join us at Rockfish Brewing on Friday, October 21, from 5-7!

 

 

900 Preston Ave Charlottesville VA 22902

 

Enjoy a beverage on PTOS!

 

Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact Luther for information about this event: Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov

 

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please do not attend.

 

This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, or endorsed by the USPTO.  It is not an official USPTO activity, and your participation is voluntary and at your own risk.

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Social Event

 

Dave & Busters

9450 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75231

Thursday, October 27th, 2022 starting 6:30PM

 

*** RSVP via email to neel.patel@uspto.gov by Thursday, October 20th ***

 

Drinks and food will be sponsored by PTOS.

Non-members can sign up at the event.

Questions?  Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS Members Night
(PTOS Members age 21 and over ONLY)
Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 5:00-8:00PM
@ The Garden
5380 Eisenhower Avenue, C
Alexandria, VA 22304
Appetizers 5:00pm; Entrees 6:00pm; 6:15pm Desserts
Free Casino Play Provided
Must be a PTOS member to attend, bring your PTOS ID with barcode for fast entrance (otherwise USPTO Badge or Driver’s License). Membership forms will be available at the door, a completed membership form will permit entrance into the event.  Every member that attends will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win prizes. Must be present to win.
* Direct any questions to
Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov
Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov or David.Lotter@upsto.gov

Disclaimer: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. Members assume the risk when attending this event.  If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please skip this event.

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"The Facemaker: A Visionary Surgeon's Battle to Mend the Disfigured Soldiers of World War I" by Lindsey Fitzharris

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 274 512 849 588
Passcode: w9UWJ3
Download Teams | Join on the web
Or call in (audio only)
+1 540-566-5633,,92794883#   United States, Roanoke
Phone Conference ID: 927 948 83#

Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

Announcements

FOR PTOS Members only - can purchase up to 2 tickets

DAY OF THE DEAD MASQUERADE GALA
AT THE MEXICAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE

Mexican Cultural Institute
2829 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC  20009

Sat Nov 5, 2022 8:15 PM TO 11:45 PM

PRICE: $85 PER PERSON

You are invited to embrace the season where very few else can say – ON MEXICAN SOIL!
-DAY OF THE DEAD LIVE MARIACHI MUSIC AND LIVE DANCE PERFORMANCE
-DJ AND LATE NIGHT DANCING
-DAY OF THE DEAD BUFFET
-OPEN BAR
-MASQUERADE CONTEST!
…and much more!

Suggested attire:
Black Tie Preferred. Suits at a Minimum. Masquerade Encouraged.
(By Masquerade we mean either Face Mask, or decorated in Day of the Dead Style). Do not come in a non Mexican or ordinary Halloween costume.
 
Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingsToDoDC.
Tickets must be purchased online at https://reservations.ptos.org/
 
All Reservations must be made by Fri 10/21 @ Noon
 
Please direct any questions to Anand Loharikar (28756)
 
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

As a Volunteer Employee Organization (VEO), PTOS Education Committee presents:

 

FREE training for VEO leaders and members in a three-part series of career development workshops!

 

Part III: “Career Longevity: Drop the Grind and Love Your Career Again”

 

October 18, 2022, 1:30-2:30pm ET

 

RSVP today. All sessions are hosted virtually and are recorded. So even if you can’t make it, RSVP and you’ll get a link to the recording.

 

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If you missed the previous two parts of the series:

  • For Part I, entitled “Three Ways Hybrid is Shaking Up Career Development and How to Adapt”, you can watch the recording (spilt on 3 videos) and view the slides here. Note that the first video requires you to fast forward to 7:27.
  • For Part II, entitled “Languishing, Fatigue, and Burnout Oh My: How to Reset After a Global Pandemic”, you can watch the recording and view the slides here.

 

There is No Other Time for this series.

 

If you have questions, please contact:

Amber (from USPTO Talent Acquisition) at amber.beam@uspto.gov or

Cathy (from PTOS Education Committee) at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov

Announcements

Boo! We have a scary good deal for you! Not one, but TWO!

 

PTOS Education Committee presents:

 

CLE #1 – Rescue Doctrines, presented by Ryan Pool

October 12, 2022 from 3-4pm ET

Mr. Pool is a Partner at MWZB who specializes in chemical and life sciences patent prosecution. The current presentation will be based on a collection of his recent academic works.

Event address for attendees:

https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=eae5509816028f33eabdfb3f1550cf191

Event number:

2761 696 1238

Event password:

dxSQMTMv6

 

CLE #2 – NFTs, Trademarks, and the First Amendment, presented by Andrew Michaels

October 26, 2022 from 3-4pm ET

Professor Michaels is an Assistant Professor of Law at University of Houston Law Center.  He teaches and writes in the area of intellectual property law.

Event address for attendees:

https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=ef68cc378be92ebbb10fec5d1505fc30a

Event number:

2762 966 3210

Event password:

3uBEj5YP8

 

To login to and/or register early for each CLE, please click the links above.  The links are different.  So, to register for both CLEs, you’ll need to click each link.  You’re also welcome to only register for one or the other.

 

One hour of CLE credit from the Virginia State Bar has been applied for each CLE.  The Certificates of Attendance will be distributed after we receive approval.

 

* There is no Other Time for this event.

 

If you have questions, please contact Cathy Loikith at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov.

Announcements

What: Haunted Field of Screams Corn Maze

When: Oct. 22nd, at approximately 8pm (based on availability)

Location: 10451 McKay Rd., Thornton, CO 80229

Cost: $5 Members, $45 Non-members

Register by: Oct. 8th

 

RSVP: https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php

 

Questions? Contact Amanda Covington (AMANDA.COVINGTON@USPTO.GOV OR x7-4604) or Holly Thurman (HOLLY.THURMAN@USPTO.GOV or x2-8068)

 

Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member www.ptos.org

 

Membership questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org

 

Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, or endorsed by the USPTO.  It is not an official USPTO activity, and your participation is voluntary and at your own risk.

Disclaimer: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. Members assume the risk when attending this event.  If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please skip this event. 

Announcements

PTOS Bonfire

Please Join PTOS on October 23, 2022 for a Bonfire at Butler’s Orchard.

 

22222 Davis Mill Road
Germantown, MD 20876

 

The pit will be open starting at 6:30 PM.

 

Smores and Beverages will be provided!

 

Cost- $2/per person.

RSVP: https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php

 

Questions? Contact Rebecca Eisenberg (Rebecca.Eisenberg@uspto.gov OR 0-5879)

 

Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member www.ptos.org

 

Membership questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org

 

Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, or endorsed by the USPTO.  It is not an official USPTO activity, and your participation is voluntary and at your own risk.

Disclaimer: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. Members assume the risk when attending this event.  If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please skip this event. 

Announcements

End of the Fiscal Year Celebration at Dave & Buster’s

· 6655 SPRINGFIELD MALL ROAD· SPRINGFIELD, VA ·

Thursday, October 6th @ 5:30-8:30pm

              

Event Details

PTOS Members

Price: $2

Includes 1 drink ticket, first come first serve appetizers, and a play card w/ 90 chips & unlimited video game play

 

Non-Members

Price: $49

Includes 1 drink ticket, first come first serve appetizers, and a play card w/ 90 chips & unlimited video game play

 

Non-Members under 21

Price: $40

Includes first come first serve appetizers and a play card w/ 90 chips & unlimited video game play

 

Appetizers include:

  • Cheeseburger sliders
  • Truffle fries (V)
  • Chicken tacos (GF)
  • Roasted Vegetable tacos (V)(GF)
  • Chips w/ salsa, queso, & guacamole (V)

 

RSVP by Tuesday, September 27th online: https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php

· CONTACT SHELBY.TURNER1@USPTO.GOV with questions·

Announcements

Venetian Ball at embassy of italy with ptos

Sat, October 08 2022

Embassy of Italy

3000 Whitehaven St. NW

Washington, District of columbia

 

price: $89 for genearl admission; $142 for vip admission (each Member is allowed Maximum of two tickets) purchase by Friday, September 30th through https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php

 

 

DETAILS

ADMISSION TO THE MAIN GALA IS AT 8:30 PM

VIP ADMISSION IS AT 7:00 PM  

– The Majesty of Rome;
– The Glory of Florence; and especially
– The Beauty that is Venice

Tonight, travel thousands of miles away and hundreds of years in the past without ever leaving Washington, DC. In a rare opportunity, step on to Italian soil for a very special and elegant evening at the Embassy of Italy.

As you enter this incredible and beautiful Embassy, be transported to perhaps one of the most admired countries in Europe. Experience an Italian evening filled with Italian food, open bar, dancing, opera, film, and more!

This classic celebration has been one of the hottest tickets to attend in Italy for centuries. Tonight, we invite you to come masquerade style (optional) and dance as they did on the most elegant of dance floors and ballrooms boarding Piazza San Marco, the Piazzetta, the Ducal Palace, or in the Bacino.

All this – plus a portion of each ticket sale will benefit the American Cancer Society in memory of a former TTD staff member. (see below)

We are offering a VIP and GENERAL (Reduced) Admission package.

PROGRAM:

(VIP OPTION:  SEE BELOW – INCLUDES DINNER AND EARLY ADMISSION)

 

1) ITALIAN OPEN BAR: 

Toast to Venice and Italy all night long with fantastic Italian wines, beers and other (non alcoholic beverages).

 

2) ITALIAN DESSERTS: 

Experience a buffet of authentic Italian desserts. (An optional VIP reception is also available via this website which includes a private reception with exquisite buffet dinner of Italian delicacies).

DESERT MENU:

Cannoli
Cassata
Limoncello Cookies
Tiramisu
Individual Ricotta Cheesecake with almonds
Zabaglione Sauce with Berries
Fritelle alla Veneziane

 

3) VENETIAN  BALLROOM MUSIC (8:30  pm to 10:30  pm):

Tonight’s Ball will fill the room with Italy’s and Europe’s greatest classical ballroom treasures as you dance the night away in this unique, authentic setting.

 

4) VENETIAN BALLROOM DANCE PRESENTATION & LESSON: 

A masterful local Ballroom instructor/couple will perform a special dance show highlighting the ballroom classics as danced for centuries in the balls at Piazza San Marco .  Following the demonstration, our instructors will offer a brief ballroom lesson to keep you dancing the way Venetians danced for centuries.

 

5) OPERA PRESENTATION: 

The first opera was performed in 1600 at the wedding of Maria de Medici and Henry IV of France at the Palazzo Pitti in Florence. Since then, Italy has created much of the world’s greatest opera. From Monteverdi’s creations at the Teatro San Cassiano, to Rossini’s comic operas such as The Barber of Seville, to the new and rising opera pièces of the 21st Century, the standard for all opera originates in, and permeates, the Italian soul.

Tonight we present you with a unique sampling of timeless classics from the leading Opera houses of Italy. Two opera singers will be on hand for a live exclusive performance (from the Baroque, through the romantic period and to today).

 

6) MASQUERADE CONTEST: 

Note, while we will be in official Ball attire, for those who choose, we ask you to now wear your Venetian “mask” in a unique contest. Tonight, we will pick two winners (one male and one female). Winners will receive prizes.

 

7)  LATE DJ & DANCING:

In the last half of the evening, one of Washington, D.C.’s greatest D.J.s brings us the best in retro, swing and top 40 dancing – Italian style!

 

8) WIN A TRIP TO THE CARIBBEAN: 

Participate in a drawing in which one lucky winner will win a trip to the Caribbean (Air and Hotel).

 

9) CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION:  In memory of a former TTD staff member, a portion of each ticket will be going to the American Cancer Society. For full details about the organization, see http://www.cancer.org/ .

Note: This is primarily a stand up, buffet style reception with limited seating throughout the evening. They will have limited tables and chairs, but will not be able to accommodate seating for all attendees at one time. If you have any special needs, please email kang.hu@uspto.gov in advance.

 

VIP OPTION:  For a little extra royalty this evening, you will get:
– Early Admission to the Gala (7:00 PM);
– Private Champagne Reception;
– Special Early Dinner Menu, including:

Spinaci Nani Ravanelli Ricotta Salata

(Baby spinach and radish salad in a red wine and shallot vinaigrette topped with shaved airdried ricotta cheese)

Pomodori Assortiti Con Cipolla Rossa e Basilico

(Heirloom tomato salad with red onion and fresh basil)

Via Veneto

(Tomato, mozzarella, roasted veal sausage and bell peppers)

Arancine

Baccala Mantcata

(Cod salad)

Risi Bisi with Pancetta

Gnocchi with Sage

Maltagliati Ferragamo

(Maltagliati pasta with veal and porcini mushroom ragu and fresh herbs in a light tomato sauce)

Garganelli Cozze e Gamberi in Salsa di Pomodoro

(Garganelli pasta shrimp and mussels with tomato sauce)

Maltagliati Ferragamo

(Maltagliati pasta with veal and porcini mushroom ragu and fresh herbs in a light tomato sauce)

Quaglie Alla Griglia Servete con Patate Arrosto e Vegetali

(Grilled boneless quails served with roasted potatoes and summer vegetables)

Focaccia con la Robiola e Olio Tartufato

(Robiola cheese focaccia with truffle olive oil)

NOTE:  Please be advised that this event is NOT directly organized by the Embassy of Italy. Any concern or information request on the event MUST be addressed through our organization directly.  Please do not contact the embassy with any specific questions.

SUGGESTED ATTIRE

Black Tie Optional. Minimum of Suit & Tie for men. Casual wear, jeans or sneakers prohibited.

 

Black Tie Optional. Suit and Tie, Cocktail Dresses at a Minimum.

Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, or endorsed by the USPTO.  It is not an official USPTO activity, and your participation is voluntary and at your own risk.

Disclaimer: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. Members assume the risk when attending this event.  If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please skip this event.  Contact Kang Hu (Kang.hu@uspto.gov) with any questions.

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Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Social Event

 

TopGolf – The Colony

3760 Blair Oaks Drive, The Colony, TX 75056

Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 starting 6:00PM

 

*** RSVP via email to neel.patel@uspto.gov by Monday, September 19th ***

 

Drinks and food will be sponsored by PTOS.

Golfing time will be limited based on the turnout.

Non-members can sign up at the event.

Questions?  Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

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Announcements

When: October 2, 2022

                11am-2:30pm

Where: Adventure Golf and Raceway

9650 N. Sheridan Blvd

Westminster, CO 80031

What: Ultimate Adventure Package (Go-Karts, Mini Golf, and More!), Private Indoor Area, Catering by Illegal Pete’s, Soda Fountain

 

Cost Members : $4

Cost Non-Member : $6

Cost for Children (4 and over) : $4

 

Attendees MUST register by September 23rd!

https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php

 

Questions: Contact Holly Thurman x2-8068

Announcements

PTOS Financial Planning and Insurance Talks

2022 Talk #2: Are emotions impacting your investments?

 

The recent market environment has been very challenging for investors.

 

Join us to learn about how to balance the emotional and financial sides of your investments.

 

Wednesday, 9/14/2022 from 12-1 PM

All are invited!

 

 

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

https://tinyurl.com/PTOSSept2022

 

Meeting ID: 292 264 828 041

Passcode: S6r6J4

 

 

Or call in (audio only)

540-566-5633

Phone Conference ID: 75447647#  

 

 

Hosted by: Education Committee

For questions, please email Angela Nguyen and Robert Morlan.

 

Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member www.ptos.org

 

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org

 

Announcements

PTOS September Happy Hour at Lost Boy Cider

· 317 Hooffs Run Dr · Alexandria, VA ·

Wednesday, September 7th @ 5:00-7:00pm

one free drink ticket - for PTOS members only

· non-alcoholic options & outdoor seating available ·

contact: Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov or Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov

*you can sign up for membership at the event.

Announcements

PTOS Presents : Virtual Escape Room

How to Play: Join us via Microsoft teams as we try & escape from Expedition Northpole!

When: September 02, 2022 @ 8:30 PM ET

(game time is approx. 60-90 minutes)

 

Contact: Shelby Turner (shelby.turner1@uspto.gov) to get an invite to the event*

*alternatively, visit the Virtual Game Night series signup spreadsheet here: sign-up & use the MS Teams link on the sign-up sheet to join us.

 

Event will be held virtually and participants will be provided a link to video chat & interact with other players during the game.

 

No other time is authorized for these events.

Questions? Contact Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov

Announcements

Celebrating Constitution Day

 

Join USPTO Military Association (UMA) and the Patent and Trademark Office Society (PTOS) on Tuesday, September 13 from noon-1pm (ET) to celebrate the signing of the US Constitution by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787. Through the adoption of this written constitution, a new nation was formed and brought a diverse group together to protect, inspire, and support individual property rights. Through rigorous discussion, debate and compromise, this document was created. It has inspired people and nations, and continues to serve as a beacon of hope for people. Please join us in celebrating Constitution Day with distinguished guests Deputy General Counsel Will Covey, Chief Administrative Officer Frederick Steckler, Deputy Chief Trademark Judge Mark. A. Thurmon, and Patent Trial and Appeal Board Judge Janet Gongola. This is a hybrid event; in-person and remote attendance is available.

 

Join Us In-Person:

September 13th from 12:00pm-1:00pm

Location: Clara Barton Auditorium.  Refreshments will be provided.

 

Join Us Virtually:

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 217 452 054 621 Passcode: 2mCY83

Or call in (audio only)

+1 540-566-5633, 406158450# United States, Roanoke

Phone Conference ID: 406 158 450#

 

No other time has been authorized for the event.

 

With respect to CLE credit, it is noted that application for approval for this program is pending with the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board.

 

For more event information, please contact Nasir Ahmed at nasir.ahmed@uspto.gov

For CLE questions, please contact Anne Kozak at anne.kozak@uspto.gov

Announcements

Join PTOS for a Happy Hour at the newly opened Flyte Co Tower Brewery in the Central Park neighborhood.

 

Located in the fromer Stapleton Airport Control Tower, most recently Punch Bowl Social, on the corner of M.L.K. Jr. Blvd and Central Park Blvd.

 

Happy hour will be on Thursday, September 8 from 4-6pm.

 

PTOS members will receive a drink and appetizers, while supplies last.

 

Questions about the event? Reach out to Allison Bourke (x74684).

 

Non-members can sign up at the event or reach out to Katie Gerth (x74602).

Announcements

Central Shenandoah Valley, VA Happy Hour!

 

Come join us in Staunton at Redbeard Brewing

on Friday, September 2 from 5‐7!

 

 

120 South Lewis Street, Staunton, VA 24401 

 

Enjoy a beverage on PTOS!

 

Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact Luther for information about this event: Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov

 

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please do not attend.

 

This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, or endorsed by the USPTO.  It is not an official USPTO activity, and your participation is voluntary and at your own risk.

Announcements

TXRO-PTOS SEPTEMBER Lunch 

 

Thursday, September 8th, 2022 at 5:30PM CST

 

***RSVP by September 1st, 2022 via email to neel.patel@uspto.gov***

 

Location?

Union Bear Brewing Co.

5880 TX-121 #101, Plano, TX 75024

 

How much is sponsored by the PTOS?

Up to $20 per person

Announcements

Career Development Series Part II

As a Volunteer Employee Organization (VEO), PTOS Education Committee presents:

 

FREE training for VEO leaders and members in a three-part series of career development workshops!

 

Part II: “Languishing, Fatigue, and Burnout Oh My: How to Reset After a Global Pandemic”

September 8, 2022 from 1:30-2:30pm ET

 

Come Discover:

  • How to tackle resilience in the new post-pandemic world
  • How to rebuild your new normal

 

RSVP today. All sessions are hosted virtually and will be recorded. So even if you can’t make it, RSVP and we’ll send you a link to the recording.

 

If you missed Part I entitled “Three Ways Hybrid is Shaking Up Career Development and How to Adapt”, you can watch the recording (spilt on 3 videos) and view the slides here. Note that the first video requires you to fast forward to 7:27.

 

There is no Other Time for this series.

 

If you have questions, please contact:

Amber (from USPTO Talent Acquisition) at amber.beam@uspto.gov or

Cathy (from PTOS Education Committee) at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"Cloud Cuckoo Land" by Anthony Doerr

Micorsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 299 999 337 711
Passcode: DaqZ96
Download Teams | Join on the web
Or call in (audio only)
+1 540-566-5633,,7521174#   United States, Roanoke
Phone Conference ID: 752 117 4#

Tuesday, October 4, 2022, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

Announcements

*DENVER* Pizza Party

Take a break from examining and join PTOS for a pizza party in the 15th Floor Pantry on Wednesday, August 24th at 11am!

 

Questions? Contact Katie Gerth at x74602 or katie.gerth@uspto.gov

 

Non-members can join PTOS at the event.

Announcements

 

Dear PTOS Membership:

 

There is a vacancy on the 2022 Board of Directors for the position of TC2800 Representative, for the term ending February 2023.  This email is considered “notice” of the vacancy under Article V, Section 10(b) of the PTOS Constitution.  After 10 business days from the distribution of this email, the Board may vote a recommended member into this position.  The Board must receive a written recommendation signed by 5 active members from the affected area of representation (i.e. TC2800 Representative).  A nomination form for this purpose can be found here: https://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2022_election.html.  Nomination forms should be emailed to both robert.fuller@uspto.gov and thane.underdahl@uspto.gov by Friday, Aug 26th at 3PM Eastern.

Announcements

Career Development Series

As a Volunteer Employee Organization (VEO), PTOS Education Committee presents:

 

Upcoming FREE training for VEO leaders and members, including a three-part series of career development workshops!

 

Part I: Three Ways Hybrid is Shaking Up Career Development and How to Adapt

 

Looking for a post-pandemic roadmap to career advancement while working remotely?

 

Join us August 18, 1:30-2:30 ET, as we discuss the effects of hybrid-first work on career development. From recreating ‘casual collisions’ in the pantry to getting the lighting right in your home office, learn how to be successful in a virtual workplace.

 

Discover:

  • How to get more face time when coming into the office less
  • Why traditional networking doesn’t work in hybrid and what to do instead
  • How to exude confidence on-screen for big presentations and interviews, even if you’re an introvert

 

RSVP Today. All sessions are hosted virtually and will be recorded. So even if you can’t make it, RSVP and we’ll send you a link to the recording.

 

There is No Other Time for this series.

 

If you have questions, please contact:

Amber (from USPTO Talent Acquisition) at amber.beam@uspto.gov or

Cathy (from PTOS Education Committee) at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov

Announcements

Charlottesville, VA Happy Hour!

 

Come join us at Kardinal Hall on Friday, August 5 from 5-7!

 

 

722 Preston Ave Charlottesville VA 22902

 

Enjoy a beverage on PTOS!

 

Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact Luther for information about this event: Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov

 

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please do not attend.

 

This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, or endorsed by the USPTO.  It is not an official USPTO activity, and your participation is voluntary and at your own risk.

 

Announcements

The PTOS Education Committee proudly presents

 

Ethics for Trademark Attorneys: Lessons from Arguing at the Supreme Court and from Decades of Practice

Presented by John Sommer

August 10, 2022 from 3:30-4:30pm ET

 

Trademark attorneys face many ethical issues, some of which are unique to their specialty.  One especially important issue for trademark attorneys is spotting fraudulent applications and deciding what to do about them.  Communications with unrepresented parties and investigators can create ethical issues for trademark attorneys.  Other issues may include prevention of competency problems, supervision of employees, duty of avoid misleading tribunals and civility guidelines.

 

To login to and/or register early for the event, please click the link below.

Event address for attendees:

https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=eaed5e7cde42c9adee4569b22ebd95633

Event number:

2762 124 0365

Event password:

DVcjYmeP

 

One hour of CLE ethics credit from the Virginia State Bar has been applied for.  The Certificate of attendance will be distributed after we receive approval.

 

* There is no Other Time for this event.

 

If you have questions, please contact Cathy Loikith at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov.

Announcements

Patent and Trademark Office Society

 

 

Notice of Vacancy

JPTOS Board of Governors

 

Pursuant to Article VII, Section 2(k) of the Constitution of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy on the Board of Governors of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society is hereby announced to all active members for the position of Governor.

 

Term for Governor would last for full three (3) years.

 

The position requires attendance (in-person or via teleconference) at monthly meetings to direct business matters of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society including publishing, advertising, staffing, and editorial content.

 

All those interested in this position should obtain a

Governor Application Form from Ryan Clark

 

 

Application packages must include: (1) a completed Governor Application Form, (2) a statement of qualifications for the position and/or résumé, and (3) a statement of interest in the position. 

 

The application deadline is 12:00 PM ET on Thursday August 11th, 2022

ryan.clark3@uspto.gov or (408) 918-7606
Announcements

Village Brauhaus Happy Hour

Address: 710 King St, Alexandria VA 22314

Thursday Aug 11, 2022 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm ET.

 

Members will receive 2 drink tickets, each ticket will be redeemable for one happy hour item:

Ø  Half Liters of Select Biers

Ø  Red, White & Sparkling Wines

Ø  Well Liquor drinks

Ø  Fried Pickles

Ø  Fried Cheese Curds

Ø  Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites

Ø  [2 Tickets] Liter of Select Biers

 

Stay after the PTOS happy hour for Village Brauhaus trivia at 7pm

POCs: Stephen.yanchuk@uspto.gov and Shelby.turner1@uspto.gov                           

 

Non-duty time

*Non-Members can sign up for membership at the event

 

[Village Brauhaus Website]

 


Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, or endorsed by the USPTO.  It is not an official USPTO activity, and your participation is voluntary and at your own risk.

Disclaimer: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. Members assume the risk when attending this event.  If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please skip this event. 

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Announcements

PTOS End of Third Quarter Happy Hour

at Crystal City Sports Pub (Third Floor)

· 529 23rd St S, Arlington, VA ·

Monday, August 1st @ 5:30-7:30pm

first-come, first-served appetizers & 1 free drink while supplies last

· for PTOS members only ·

contact: Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov or Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov

*you can sign up for membership at the event.

Announcements

 

 

DETROIT CITY FC VS TAMPA BAY ROWDIES

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 @ 7:30 PM AT KEYWORTH STADIUM

3201 Roosevelt St., Hamtramck, MI 48212

 

PTOS member price: $5 per ticket

Each ticket includes City Admission to the Grandstand seating around the stadium, outside of the Gold section, and one drink voucher.

Each member is allowed a maximum of two tickets.

 

DEADLINE TO ORDER TICKETS: FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2nd.

Purchase your tickets through PTOS Online reservations

 

Questions about this event: david.posigian@uspto.gov

 

www.detcityfc.com

 

Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member www.ptos.org

 

Membership questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS Education Committee and the Office of Patent Training (OPT) proudly present:

13th Annual Law School Fair

July 27, 2022 from 1-3pm EST

 

Are you interested in applying to law school?  Are you curious about the USPTO’s Legal Studies Program or the After Work Education (AWE) Program?  If so, please join us!

 

We will begin with a presentation from Lesley Morris (Program Administrator, Supervisory Patent Examiner Trainer, and Office of Patent Training) followed by a presentation from Cevilla Randle (Enterprise Training Division (ETD) Professional Development Representative, OHR, and After Work Education (AWE) Program).  After Lesley and Cevilla deliver their brief presentations, we’ll begin the presentations from the schools in the following order:

 

American University Washington College of Law

Georgetown University Law Center

Seton Hall University School of Law

University of Baltimore School of Law

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law

Wayne State University Law School (Should begin by/before 2pm EST)

Webster University

Chicago-Kent College of Law

Southern Illinois University School of Law

University of Houston Law Center

University of Wisconsin Law School

Lewis & Clark Law School

Santa Clara University School of Law

 

To register in advance and/or to login, please use the WebEx link below.

Event address for attendees:

https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e718c81648209ca4098f19b0ebb30005a

Event number:

2761 362 8467

Event password:

Jci2jm33S3

 

Please feel free to contact us with questions:

(1) Cathy Loikith (PTOS) catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or 571-270-7822

(2) Lesley Morris (OPT) lesley.morris@uspto.gov or 571-272-6651

 

* No Other Time is authorized for this event.

Announcements

The PTOS Education Committee proudly presents:

Tutorial and Discussion on Blockchain Technologies

July 20, 2022 from 3:30 – 4:30pm EST

 

Please join us for a tutorial and informal discussion on blockchain technologies with Jerry Ma, PTOS member and Director of Emerging Technology at the USPTO.

 

The tutorial will cover introductory topics, such as cryptographic primitives, origination conditions, and double spend, to help provide a working knowledge of how centralized and decentralized blockchain systems operate. The tutorial will be followed by a synopsis of emerging topics in blockchain and intellectual property, with ample time reserved for discussion and Q&A.

 

To join the event and/or register in advance, please use the link below.

Event address for attendees:  https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9d611c08205f8858840cba36706b82eb

Event number:            2762 120 3280

Event password:          MqE5tSRt

 

If you have any questions, please contact Jerry at jerry.ma@uspto.gov or Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov.

 

* No other time has been authorized for this event.

Announcements
Location: Pittsburgh, PA (115 Federal St) – PNC Park Date: July 22, 2022 at 7:05 p.m. ET Activity: Baseball Game – Miami Marlins @ Pittsburgh Pirates PTOS Price: $25.29 Ticket includes a seat located in section 129 and a $10 food/beverage credit *Note* the ticket price has been negotiated and subsidized for PTOS members Pittsburgh - Baseball Game - July 22 @7:05 - PNC Park, PTOS Online Reservations If you have additional friends/family that would like to join this event, they can purchase tickets at: USPTO Night Out at Pittsburgh Pirates - Miami at Pirates (fevo.com) Non-duty time Event POC: Stephen.Yanchuk@upsto.gov PTOS Hoteling committee POC: Luther.Behringer2@USPTO.GOV ________________________________________ Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, or endorsed by the USPTO. It is not an official USPTO activity, and your participation is voluntary and at your own risk. Disclaimer: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. Members assume the risk when attending this event. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please skip this event.
Announcements
Annual Picnic at the Park Great Waves Waterpark Cameron Run Regional Park 4001 Eisenhower Ave Alexandria, VA 22304 SATURDAY AUGUST 6TH, 2022 11AM - 3PM ET BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY FOR A DAY OF OUTDOOR FUN! catered BBQ from brickmakers catering ǀ waterslides, mini-golf & batting cages no alcohol served or allowed within park grounds ǀ veggie burgers available w/ RSVP request ATTENDEES MUST REGISTER BY JULY 25TH Cost to Members: $4 Cost to Non-members: $6 Cost for children ages 4 and up: $4 (children 3 and under are free) To register visit: eventbrite link All attendees’ names must be provided with their registration, attendees will check-in at the park entrance to receive wristbands for admittance the day of the event. Contact for any questions: shelby.turner1@uspto.gov or robert.hodge@uspto.gov
Announcements
Kathi Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, will be visiting the Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional Office during its 10th Anniversary. Please join us on Tuesday, July 12 at the Midwest Regional Office for our 10th Year Recognition event from 11-11:30 a.m. ET and an Examiner Town Hall from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ET. The Patent and Trademark Society Office (PTOS) and Midwest Regional WorkLife team will be providing cake, coffee and other refreshments for the events. For more information about the event contact: david.posigian@uspto.gov You can join PTOS and Midwest Regional WorkLife at the event. Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member www.ptos.org Membership questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org Stay afterwards for the PTOS Happy Hour at Atwater Brewery at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Announcements

**DENVER** PTOS Ice Cream Social

 

15th Floor Pantry

Denver Office

TUESDAY, JULY 19TH, 1-2PM (MST)

Members will receive ice cream bars or popsicles

New Members can sign up at the event

Questions: see Katie Gerth

Disclaimer: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. Members assume the risk when attending this event.  If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please skip this event.

Announcements

PTOS - DETROIT HAPPY HOUR

 

Tuesday, July 12th - 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Atwater Brewery - 237 Joseph Campau Ave, Detroit, MI 48207

 

One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.

Non-members can sign up at the event.

 

For more information about the event contact: david.posigian@uspto.gov

Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member www.ptos.org  

 

Membership questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org  

 

Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, or endorsed by the USPTO. It is not an official USPTO activity, and your participation is voluntary and at your own risk.

 

Disclaimer: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. Members assume the risk when attending this event. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please skip this event.

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty" by Patrick Radden Keefe

Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only)
+1 540-566-5633,,922436313#   United States, Roanoke
Phone Conference ID: 922 436 313#


Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

 

 

Join your fellow PTOS members for a series of

 

July Games:

: July 11 @ 7:00pm ET (info)

 

 

: July 14 @ 8:30pm ET (info; play)

 

: July 28 @ 8:30pm ET (info)

 

 

Recurring Games:

: First Tuesday of the biweek, 8pm ET (i.e. 07/05, 07/19, etc.) (info; play)

 

: First Wednesday of the biweek, 7pm ET (i.e. 07/06, 07/20, etc.) (info)

 

: First Thursday of the biweek, 8pm ET (i.e. 07/07, 07/21, etc.) (info; play)

 

 

Space is limited, to reserve a spot for any of the above events please access: Sign-up

 

Events will be held virtually and participants will be provided a link to video chat and interact with other players during the game.

All game information, sign-up list and video chat information can be found via the sign-up link above.

 

 

 

No other time is authorized for these events.

Questions? Contact Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov or Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov

 

 

Announcements

TXRO-PTOS JULY Lunch 

 

Wednesday, July 6th, 2022 at 12:30PM CST

 

***RSVP by Wednesday, June 29, 2022 via email to neel.patel@uspto.gov***

 

Location?

Salsa Limon

411 North Akard Street

Dallas, TX 75201

 

How much is sponsored by the PTOS?

Up to $20 per person

 

Time?

12:30 PM CST

 

Where should I park?

Street parking is the best (don’t forget to pay at the meter)

 

Questions?  Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov or david.lotter@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, or endorsed by the USPTO.  It is not an official USPTO activity, and your participation is voluntary and at your own risk.

Disclaimer: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. Members assume the risk when attending this event.  If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please skip this event. 

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Announcements

Tuesday · July 12th · 1:00-3:00pm

Ice Cream cart will be outside Madison Building on the Dulany Street/Campus side

In the event of rain, cart will be located on the lower level of the Madison Atrium

 

 

Free Ice Cream for PTOS Members!

*limit one per member, while supplies last · please bring your PTOS membership card · new member signup at the event

 

For Event Questions, Contact: William.Kim@uspto.gov

 

 


No other time is provided for this event, participation is considered “off duty” time.

Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, or endorsed by the USPTO.  It is not an official USPTO activity, and your participation is voluntary and at your own risk.

Disclaimer: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. Members assume the risk when attending this event.  If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please skip this event.  Contact Shelby Turner (Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov ) with any questions.

Announcements

BLACK TIE SICILIAN BALL AT THE EMBASSY OF ITALY WITH PTOS

Sat, June 25, 2022 @ 07:15PM To Sat, June 25, 2022 @ 11:45PM

Embassy of Italy
3000 Whitehaven St NW
Washington, District Of Columbia

 

Price: $79 for general admission; $145 for VIP admission (each member is allowed maximum of two tickets), purchased through https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php

Purchase by Friday, 6/17

 

 

DETAILS

ADMISSION TO THE MAIN GALA IS AT 8:30 PM

VIP ADMISSION IS AT 7:15 PM

The Majesty of Palermo
The Glory of Taormina
The Beauty that is Siracusa

Tonight, travel thousands of miles away and hundreds of years in the past without ever leaving Washington, DC. In a rare opportunity, step onto Italian soil for a very special and elegant evening celebrating Sicilian culture at the Embassy of Italy.

As you enter this incredible and beautiful Embassy, be transported to perhaps one of the most admired countries in Europe. Experience an Italian and Sicilian evening filled with Italian food, open bar, dancing, opera, film, and more!

This classic celebration has been one of the hottest tickets to attend in Italy for centuries. Tonight, we invite you to dance as they did on the most elegant of dance floors and ballrooms of Palermo and in the streets of the Sicilian countryside.

All this – plus a portion of each ticket sale will benefit the American Cancer Society in memory of a former TTD staff member. (See below)

We are offering a VIP and GENERAL (Reduced) Admission package.

PROGRAM:

(VIP OPTION: SEE BELOW – INCLUDES DINNER AND EARLY ADMISSION)

1) ITALIAN OPEN BAR:
Toast to Venice and Italy all night long with fantastic Italian wines, beers and other (nonalcoholic beverages).

2) ITALIAN & SICILIAN DESSERTS:
Experience a buffet of authentic Italian desserts. (An optional VIP reception is also available via this website which includes a private reception with an exquisite buffet dinner of Italian delicacies).

DESERT MENU

A Tuscan Village House Dessert Display
Tiramisu
Canolis
Pizzelle, Biscotti, Snowball, Apricot Occhio di Bue, Amarelli Cookies
Fresh Seasonal Fruit with Mascarpone Cream
Coconut Macaroon dipped in Chocolate
Florentines

3) EUROPEAN BALLROOM MUSIC (8:30 pm to 10:30 pm):
Tonight’s Ball will fill the room with Italy’s and Europe’s greatest classical ballroom treasures as you dance the night away in this unique, authentic setting.

4) SICILIAN BALLROOM DANCE PRESENTATION & LESSON:
A masterful local Ballroom instructor/couple will perform a special dance show highlighting the ballroom classics as danced for centuries. Following the demonstration, our instructors will offer a brief ballroom lesson to keep you dancing the way Venetians danced for centuries.

5) SICILIAN OPERA PRESENTATION:
Tonight we present you with a unique sampling of timeless classics from the leading Opera houses of Sicily. Two opera singers will be on hand for a live exclusive performance (from the Baroque, through the romantic period and to today).

6) LATE DJ & DANCING:
In the last half of the evening, one of Washington, D.C.’s greatest D.J.s brings us the best in retro, swing and top 40 dancing – Italian style!

7) WIN A TRIP TO THE CARIBBEAN:
Participate in a drawing in which one lucky winner will win a trip to the Caribbean (Air and Hotel).

8) CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION:
In memory of a former TTD staff member, a portion of each ticket will be going to the American Cancer Society. For full details about the organization, see http://www.cancer.org/.

Note: This is primarily a stand up, buffet style reception with limited seating throughout the evening. We will have limited tables and chairs, but will not be able to accommodate seating for all attendees at one time. If you have any special needs, please email kang.hu@uspto.gov in advance.

 

VIP OPTION: For a little extra royalty this evening, you will get:

Early Admission to the Gala (7:15 PM);
Private Champagne Reception;
Special Early Dinner Menu, including:

Genovese’s Antipasto – Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Colorful Peppers, Pickled Vegetables, Carrots, Salami, Provolone, Olives, Melon and Red and Green Grapes
A Chopped Salad of Fresh Crisp Greens, Golden Pear, Cucumber, Marinated Cranberry, Red Onion, Celery, Toasted Pine nut.
Rich Balsamic Pancetta Dressing
Breast of Chicken Marsala with Portobello Mushrooms
Tortellini Alfredo
Handmade Little Meatballs in Rustic Tomato Sauce
Creamy Saffron Risotto with Shrimp and Caramelized Onions
Green Beans with Cannellini, Sun-Dried Tomato and Oregano
Focaccia, Garlic Toasts and Warm Italian Bread
Whipped Butter, Herb Olive Oil and Pumpkin Butter

 

SUGGESTED ATTIRE

Black Tie Optional. Suit and Tie, Cocktail Dresses at a Minimum.

Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, or endorsed by the USPTO.  It is not an official USPTO activity, and your participation is voluntary and at your own risk.

Disclaimer: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. Members assume the risk when attending this event.  If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please skip this event.  Contact Kang Hu (Kang.hu@uspto.gov) with any questions.

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Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

 

 

PTOS Happy Hour at Whiskey & Oyster

· 301 John Carlyle St. Alexandria, VA ·

 

Monday, June 27th 5:00-7:00pm

 

 

One free drink while supplies last

· for PTOS members only ·

 

 

Contact: shelby.turner1@uspto.gov or Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov

 

*you can sign up for membership at the event.

 

 


Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, or endorsed by the USPTO.  It is not an official USPTO activity, and your participation is voluntary and at your own risk.

Disclaimer: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. Members assume the risk when attending this event.  If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please skip this event.  Contact Shelby Turner (Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov ) with any questions.

Announcements

We Want YOU! Help the Boy Scouts of America With Their Inventing Merit Badge

 

The PTOS is looking for volunteers to support the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to help scouts learn about inventions and inventing so they can earn their Inventing merit badge!

 

Join the Interest Meeting

Tuesday, June 14

1-2 p.m. ET

Call-in: 540-566-5633

Meeting ID: 937 777 661#

 

About the Program

 

The USPTO Eastern Regional Outreach Office (EROO) and the PTOS are seeking volunteer Merit Badge Counselors to help scouts complete their Inventing merit badge. USPTO employees are uniquely positioned to speak to intellectual property (IP) awareness, and especially the patent process.

 

The program will kick off with a hybrid event on Saturday, July 23 in Pittsburgh, PA, during which time the USPTO Eastern Regional Outreach Office, BSA Scouts of America, and National Rory Cooper of HERL Labs will lead an engaging seminar to inspire scouts interested in completing the badge. A virtual makeup session will take place Tuesday, August 2.

 

After attending one or both kickoff events, volunteers will work with scouts to complete a workbook for the Inventing merit badge. Each volunteer will work with approximately six scouts, and the estimated total time commitment is 10 hours. The program is scheduled to end Sept. 4.  There is no Other Time offered for this program.

 

Contact EasternRegionalOutreachOffice@USPTO.GOV or Cathy Loikith (PTOS) at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov with questions, for more information or to volunteer.

Announcements

Join the PTOS and Meet Under Secretary and Director Kathi Vidal at the Texas Regional USPTO! 

Thursday June 9 at 2:00 pm CT in the OPT Conference Room on the first floor.

 

 

 

USPTO’s Under Secretary and Director, Kathi Vidal, will be visiting the Texas Regional USPTO to meet with our Texas Regional Office team.  Please join your colleagues in the OPT Conference Room on the first floor on Thursday, June 9, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CT to take part in a listening session where Director Vidal will discuss agency priorities and answer your questions.

 

The Patent and Trademark Society Office (PTOS) and TXRO Work-Life are offering gourmet cupcakes, coffee, and other refreshments for the event.

 

To get additional information contact:

David.Lotter@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

You can join PTOS and TXRO Work-Life at the event.

Everyone can also join PTOS and TXRO Work-Life for a joint happy hour at Top Golf that night - Thursday June 9!

Announcements

PTOS Financial Planning and Insurance Talks-

 

2022 Talk #1:

The recent market environment has been very challenging for investors. Growth investors fear current market volatility and uncertainty, while Income investors have no place to go for yield.

Come learn about how to navigate today’s volatile financial markets!


Tuesday, 6/28/2022 from 12-1 p.m.

All are invited!  J

 

Attend by phone-

Join on your computer or mobile app

https://tinyurl.com/ptosjune2022

 

Or call in (audio only)-

+1 540-566-5633,,136268203#  

Phone Conference ID: 136 268 203#

 

Hosted by: Education Committee.

For questions, please email Angela Nguyen and Robert Morlan.

 

Learn about the Patent & Trademark Office Society and become a member-

www.ptos.org

 

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org.

Announcements

Virtual Game Night Continues: Board Game Arena

Board Game Arena (BGA) is an online avenue for us to get together for virtual board games and card games!  PTOS members have come together to play Splendor, Dice Forge, Space Fluxx and Down Force, which are a tiny sampling of those games available through BGA. 

 

How to Play: Simply create a free account at BGA (en.boardgamearena.com) and join us at the next BGA event. PTOS has purchased a premium account to allow us to use premium games.

 

When: typically held the first Thursday of a biweek at 8:00 pm EST (5:00 pm PST) – our next BGA event is this Thursday!

 

Contact Brent Fairbanks (brent.fairbanks@uspto.gov) or Luther Behringer (luther.behringer2@uspto.gov) to get an invite to the event.  Alternatively, visit the Virtual Game Night series signup spreadsheet in the email and use the MS Teams link there to join us.

 

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Announcements
PTOS & TXRO Work-Life Top Golf Event! Thursday, June 8 - 6:00pm – 8:00pm Location: Top Golf, 8787 Park Lane, Dallas, TX 75231 Microchipped golf balls, on-screen tracking of shots, play in groups of 6 in high tech driving range experience For PTOS members: Free bay rental, free use of golf balls, free use of golf clubs, free drink tickets while supplies last. For TX Work-Life Members: Free food buffet. All are welcome including guests. Non-members can sign up for PTOS and Texas Work-Life membership before or at the event. Optional: RSVP DAVID.LOTTER@USPTO to help provide a headcount. To get additional information contact: David.Lotter@uspto.gov Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org Golf, Party Venue, Sports Bar & Restaurant | Topgolf Dallas
Announcements

The PTOS Education Committee proudly presents:

 

Q&A with the USPTO Historian

Monday, June 6, 2022 from 3:30pm – 4:30pm ET

 

Join Adam Bisno, the USPTO’s official historian, for a webinar Q&A discussion on the role of the USPTO Historian, the history of the USPTO, and the history of intellectual property more generally. Adam will present highlights from his work and then take questions from the audience.  You’ll be able to learn “What does the USPTO Historian do?”

 

Adam joined the USPTO in October 2020 as its first historian. Prior to that, he worked for the Naval History and Heritage Command. He has a PhD in history from Johns Hopkins University.

 

To join the event and/or register in advance, please use the link below.

Event address for attendees:

https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e05c3479664261d3c3c9214d1800e8f2c

Event number:

2760 976 5069

Event password:

Uv8BWc9

 

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or Anne at anne.kozak@uspto.gov.

 

* No other time has been authorized for this event.

Announcements
COMMUNITY DAY ONLY! Live Chat with IP Attachés Join a live WebEx session to learn about an exciting career as a USPTO IP Attaché. IP attaches are United States diplomats who live and work abroad, representing the USPTO and serving as experts on intellectual property matters. Our IP attaches are assigned to Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Mexico, Peru, Switzerland, Thailand, Ukraine, and United Arab Emirates. During the session, Dominic Keating, the Director of the IP Attaché Program, will moderate a chat with three IP Attaches about their experiences at post. You'll have an opportunity to ask these IP attaches questions as well. The participating IP attaches will be Ms. Cindy Henderson (Mexico City), Mr. Dorian Mazurkevich (Kyiv), and Mr. Conrad Wong (Guangzhou). Date: Thursday, June 23, 2022 Time: 3– 3:30 p.m. (ET) Click here to join the WebEx session (password: virtual; Event #: 2762 693 9679). The link can also be found on the IP Attaché program exhibit page.
Announcements

 

 

Among Us will be held Thursday night this biweek (May 26th)!

 

If you would like to play or learn more about the game, click here!

 

If you have any questions, please contact:

 

Jordan Jackson @Jackson, Jordan -OR- Shelby Turner @Turner, Shelby A.

 

 

 

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour at ISO BEER

75 E Santa Clara St #120 San Jose, CA

Wednesday, May 25  4-6pm

    

           

 

 

PTOS celebrates the reopening of the Silicon Valley Regional Office with a complimentary drink for members on the spacious outdoor patio at ISO Beers just two blocks from City Hall.

 

Contact: Brent Fairbanks: Brent.Fairbanks@uspto.gov or Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org

You can sign up for membership at the event.

One free drink while supplies last,for PTOS members only.

 

Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, or endorsed by the USPTO.  It is not an official USPTO activity, and your participation is voluntary and at your own risk.

 

Disclaimer: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. Members assume the risk when attending this event.  If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please skip this event.  Contact Brent Fairbanks (brent.fairbanks@uspto.gov) with any questions.

 

 

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THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB” SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS "Harlem Shuffle" by Colson Whitehead Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 540-566-5633,,277485990# United States, Roanoke Phone Conference ID: 277 485 990# Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET) LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS) Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org
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Denver PTOS Happy Hour Las Delicias Uptown (439 E. 19th Ave. Denver, CO 80203) Wednesday, May 25th 4-6pm Contact: Katie Gerth (katie.gerth@uspto.gov) Members will receive one drink. You are able to sign up for membership at the event. Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org Disclaimer: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. Members assume the risk when attending this event. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please skip this event.
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Omaha - Council Bluffs - Lincoln Area PTOS Picnic / Pot Luck   Bring your family and PTO friends to our first local event at Zorinsky Lake Park, Shelter #1.   Playground within 50 ft. Restrooms within 100 ft.                         4 outlets, 9-12 picnic tables.   Date: Sunday, June 12th, 2022 Time: Noon to 4:00 PM (CT) Note: Please bring a snack, salad or dessert to share.  Picnic sandwiches and cold bottled water will be provided.    Sign up by emailing: ⦁ Tamir Ayad at: ⦁ Tamir.Ayad@USPTO.GOV ⦁ Patty George at: ⦁ Patricia.George@USPTO.GOV   Location: Main Park Entrance on 156th Latitude: 41.2245  Longitude: -96.1578 https://www.visitomaha.com/listings/zorinsky-lake-park/63952/   Note: No other time is provided for this event, participation is considered “off duty” time.   An inherent risk of exposure to COVID‐19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID‐19. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please do not attend.   This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, or endorsed by the USPTO. It is not an official USPTO activity, and your participation is voluntary and at your own risk.     Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member www.ptos.org Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org
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PTOS Virtual Game Night Series

 

Join your fellow PTOS members for a series of virtual game nights!

 

Upcoming schedule includes:

  • May Games:
    • 05/16: Codenames (info; play) (8:30pm EST)
    • 05/31: Terraforming Mars (info) (8:30pm EST)
  • Recurring Games:
    • Dominion: First Tuesday of the biweek, 8pm EST (i.e. 05/10, 05/24, etc.) (info; play)
    • Among Us: First Wednesday of the biweek, 7pm EST (i.e. 05/11, 05/25, etc.) (info)
    • Board Game Arena: First Thursday of the biweek, 8pm EST (i.e. 05/12, 05/26, etc.) (info; play)

 

 

Space is limited, to reserve a spot for any of the above events please access: Sign-up

 

Events will be held virtually and participants will be provided a link to video chat and interact with other players during the game.

All game information, sign-up list and video chat information can be found via the sign-up link above.

 

No other time is authorized for these events.

Questions? Contact Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov or luther.behringer2@USPTO.GOV

 

 

 

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PTOS Happy Hour at Sweet Fire Donna’s

510 John Carlyle St. Alexandria, VA

Monday, May 9  4-6pm

                                                                           

                                                                                             

 

Contact: Dave Lotter: David.Lotter@uspto.gov or Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org

You can sign up for membership at the event.

One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, or endorsed by the USPTO.  It is not an official USPTO activity, and your participation is voluntary and at your own risk.

Disclaimer: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. Members assume the risk when attending this event.  If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please skip this event.  Contact David Lotter (david.lotter@uspto.gov) with any questions.

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The PTOS Education Committee presents: How the IP Policy Sausage is Made May 11, 2022 from 4-5pm ET Presented by Eli Mazour Find out from Eli Mazour, a partner at Harrity & Harrity, LLP and the host of the Clause 8 Podcast, about the forces that shape IP policies in Washington, DC. Learn about the history that led us to the current debates about patent policy. Will the current administration undo the changes that were made with regards to the PTAB and standards-essential patent (SEP) policy by the previous administration? What should the IP community expect from future USPTO Director (and Clause 8 guest) Kathi Vidal? What are the current prospects for legislation to “fix” Section 101? Gain strategic insights about the practical steps that patent stakeholders can take in light of these developments. Join us via WebEx by using the link below. Please register in advance by clicking the WebEx link below and then you can download the materials in advance, too. Event address for attendees: https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=efdd8251ad24c907badbdc1ffc198b11c Event number: 2763 796 8425 Event password: Y2TeQn2T If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or Anne at anne.kozak@uspto.gov. * No other time has been authorized for this event. * CLE credit for this presentation has been applied for from the VA State Bar. If approved, the course approval will be distributed at that time.
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Central Virginia Happy Hour!

 

Come join us at Pro Re Nata on Friday, April 29 from 5-7!

 

6135 Rockfish Gap Turnpike, Crozet, VA 22932

 

Enjoy a beverage on PTOS!

 

Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact Luther for information about this event: Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov

 

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please do not attend.

 

This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, or endorsed by the USPTO.  It is not an official USPTO activity, and your participation is voluntary and at your own risk.

 

 

Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member

www.ptos.org

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org

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Virtual Game Night continues!  Join us Tuesday 04/26 at 8:30 PM EST. Sign-up here (MS Teams link is on the sign-up page). 

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PTOS is offering a special member price of $75 (regularly $180) for an entire year of access to MasterClass. Want to learn more about MasterClass? See the video and instructor and class list. LIMIT ONE subscription per PTOS member. Limited to the first 100 PTOS Members to sign-up for a subscription here. Sign-up by April 25th. An activation code to start your yearlong membership will be sent soon after the registration closes. There is NO other time associated with this program. Program questions? Contact anne.kozak@uspto.gov or catherine.loikith@uspto.gov
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Join RMRO PTOS for Bingo + Buffalo Wings Thursday, Virtual Happy Hour!! Buffalo Wild Wings and Bingo! When: Thursday, April 28, 2022 @ 4:30pm [MST] Where: Virtual via Teams link below What: Come socialize and play Bingo! There will be five rounds of Bingo, and each winner will receive a $10 gift card of their choosing! At the end of the five rounds, we will crown an overall "winner" for the evening. Each member may only win once. Every attendee will receive a $20 Buffalo Wild Wings gift card. Contact: holly.thurman@uspto.gov or katie.gerth1@uspto.gov with any questions or for more information. ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 540-566-5633,,351084546# United States, Roanoke Phone Conference ID: 351 084 546# Find a local number | Reset PIN Learn More | Meeting options | Legal ________________________________________________________________________________
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PTOS Virtual Game Night Series Join your fellow PTOS members for a series of virtual game nights! Upcoming schedule includes: • April Games: o 04/07: Dominion (info; play) (8pm EST) o 04/12: Codenames (info; play) (8:30pm EST) o 04/21: Dominion (info; play) (8pm EST) o 04/26: Virtual Escape Room (8:30pm EST) • Recurring Games: o Among Us: First Wednesday of the biweek, 7pm EST (i.e. 04/13, 04/27, etc.) (info) o Board Game Arena: First Thursday of the biweek, 8pm EST (i.e. 04/14, 04/28, etc.) (play) Space is limited, to reserve a spot for any of the above events please access: Sign-up Events will be held virtually and participants will be provided a link to video chat and interact with other players during the game. All game information, sign-up list and video chat information can be found via the sign-up link above. No other time is authorized for these events. Questions? Contact Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov or luther.behringer2@USPTO.GOV
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THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB” SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS “"Crying in H Mart," stood out to me as a representation of grief that I could relate to — one that doesn't reach for silver linings, but illuminates the unending nature of loss: "Every time I remember that my mother is dead, it feels like I'm colliding into a wall that won't give...a reminder of the immutable reality that I will never see her again." That essay became the first chapter of Zauner's new memoir, also titled Crying in H Mart, which powerfully maps a complicated mother-daughter relationship cut much too short. Stories of Korean food serve as the backbone of the book, as Zauner plumbs the connections between food and identity. That search takes on new urgency after her mother's death — in losing her mother, she also lost her strongest tether to Korean culture.” (Kristen Martin, NPR) Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 540-566-5633,,802256887# United States, Roanoke Phone Conference ID: 802 256 887# Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET) LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS) Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org
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Men's and Women's College Basketball Bracket Pick'em Men's Tournament runs March 15th-April 4th Women's Tournament runs March 16th-APril 3rd Open to all USPTO employees To participate you must sign-up and fill out your bracket by noon(EDT) on the respective start dates for the tournament at: https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ptos.org%2Fmensbasketballpickem%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cryan.clark3%40uspto.gov%7C2a138823347d40ea116008da00890197%7Cff4abfe983b540268b8ffa69a1cad0b8%7C1%7C0%7C637822885724601429%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=hviEamGJxxwvtLv2awLVrm68gxxEB7%2B%2BCVK4FX0AoLU%3D&reserved=0 https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ptos.org%2Fwomensbasketballpickem%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cryan.clark3%40uspto.gov%7C2a138823347d40ea116008da00890197%7Cff4abfe983b540268b8ffa69a1cad0b8%7C1%7C0%7C637822885724601429%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=0skos360Smnwzj%2FhFz2DVOog3RvWJf8tsAhBGxGOTLY%3D&reserved=0 There is no cost to participate-PTOS membership is not required Limit one bracket per tournament per person Grand Prize for 1st place per tournament: winner's choice of NCAA basketball jersey Questions-Contact Robe Hodge (2-2097), David Lotter (0-7422), Shelby Turner (2-6334), or Seahvosh Nikmanesh (0-1805) On March 15 and 16 wear your favorite jersey, ball cap, pullover, or sweater This event is cosponsored by PTOS and Patents Worklife team No other time is authorized for this event. This is for informal purposes only and does not imply an endorsement for any related business. The USPTO makes no guarantee as to the nature of any products or services offered.
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Join RMRO PTOS for Bingo Taco Tuesday, Virtual Happy Hour!! Torchy’s Tacos and Bingo! When: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 @ 4:30pm [MST] Where: Virtual via Teams link below What: Come socialize and play Bingo! There will be three rounds of Bingo, and each winner will receive a $10 gift card of their choosing! Every attendee will receive a $20 Torchy’s Taco gift card. Contact: holly.thurman@uspto.gov or katie.gerth1@uspto.gov with any questions or for more information. ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 540-566-5633,,459211404# United States, Roanoke Phone Conference ID: 459 211 404# Find a local number | Reset PIN Learn More | Meeting options | Legal ________________________________________________________________________________
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THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB” SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 540-566-5633,,641868506# United States, Roanoke Phone Conference ID: 641 868 506# “Poul Anderson was one of the most prolific and popular writers in science fiction. He won the Hugo Award seven times and the Nebula Award three times, as well as many other awards, notably including the Grand Master Award of the Science Fiction Writers of America for a lifetime of distinguished achievement. With a degree in physics, and a wide knowledge of other fields of science, he was noted for building stories on a solid foundation of real science, as well as for being one of the most skilled creators of fast-paced adventure stories. He was author of over a hundred novels and story collections, and several hundred short stories, as well as several mysteries and nonfiction books. He died in 2001” (Amazon) Tuesday, March 29, 2022, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET) LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS) Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org
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PTOS Virtual Game Night Series Join your fellow PTOS members for a series of virtual game nights! Upcoming schedule includes: • March Games: o 03/03: Dominion (info; play) (8pm EST) o 03/15: Board Game Arena (specific game TBD; play) (8pm EST) o 03/21: Downforce via Board Game Arena (info; play) (9pm EST) o 03/30: Codenames (info; play) (8:30pm EST) o 03/31: Virtual Escape Room (8:30pm EST) • Recurring Games: o Among Us: First Wednesday of the biweek, 7pm EST (i.e. 03/02, 03/16, etc.) (info) Space is limited, to reserve a spot for any of the above events please access: Sign-up Events will be held virtually and participants will be provided a link to video chat and interact with other players during the game. All game information, sign-up list and video chat information can be found via the sign-up link above. No other time is authorized for these events. Questions? Contact Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov or luther.behringer2@USPTO.GOV
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Denver PTOS Ice Skating & Happy Hour Sunday, February 20th 3-4pm: Ice Skating at Downtown Denver Rink 1601 Arapahoe St, Denver, CO 80202 (16th & Arapahoe; next to Clock tower) PTOS will pay for PTOS members skate rental, please arrive between 2:50-3:05pm to receive skates paid for by PTOS. Ice skating is free if you bring your own skates. Families are welcome to attend. This is an outdoor ice rink, please dress accordingly. ~4:15-6pm: Happy Hour at Mellow Mushroom 1201 16th Street Suite 108, Denver, CO 80202 (16th & Lawrence) PTOS members will receive 1 free drink and pizza. Meter parking downtown is free on Sundays or there are several nearby parking garages. If you have any questions reach out to Katie Gerth (Katie.gerth@uspto.gov). Disclaimer: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. Members assume the risk when attending this event. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please skip this event.
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Village Brauhaus Happy Hour Join together after 100 weeks of mandatory telework! Date: Friday Feb 11, 2022 Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m. ET TWO tickets will be given at check-in to all current PTOS members! • One ticket can be redeemed for one happy hour 0.5L beer, house wine, well cocktail, or sparkling wine • Two tickets can be redeemed for the Bavarian pretzel, Bacon & Onion Flammkuchen, BBQ sausage Flammuchen, or Mushroom and Onion Flammkuchen Please proceed upstairs to find our happy hour location. Find Stephen Yanchuk or Rob Hodge to check-in and receive your tickets (Will be at a table with a laptop) Address: 710 King St, Alexandria Va 22314 NOTE: 1. NO other time is provided for this event 2. Participation is considered “off duty” time Disclaimer: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. Members assume the risk when attending this event. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please skip this event. For Questions: Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.Gov or Robert.Hodge@USPTO.GOV
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PTOS 2022 Annual Meeting

Location: Virtual
February 7, 2022
1:00 p.m. EST

Featuring:

Dr. Scott Parazynski

Dr. Scott Parazynski



WebEx Information:
https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9a69031c4ed3deb46fd2cece2406d53b
Date and time: Monday, February 7, 2022 1:00 pm
Eastern Standard Time (New York, GMT-05:00)
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Description: PTOS Annual Meeting
Event number: 2764 676 9002
Event password: virtual


Dr. Scott Parazynski is a highly decorated physician, astronaut, and tech CEO, recently inducted into the US Astronaut Hall of Fame. He is a widely sought after keynote speaker on innovation, risk management, mentorship and leadership under extreme adversity.

Scott has lived and traveled all over the world, spending many of his grade school years in places such as Senegal, Lebanon, Iran and Greece. A graduate of Stanford University and Medical School, he went on to train at Harvard and in Denver for a career in emergency medicine and trauma.

In 1992 he was selected to join NASA's Astronaut Corps and eventually flew 5 Space Shuttle missions and conducted 7 spacewalks. Mission highlights include a global ozone mapping flight; leading the first joint US-Russian spacewalk while docked to the Russian space station Mir; serving as Senator John Glenn's crewmate and "personal physician"; and assembly of the Canadian-built space station robotic arm.

In October 2007, Scott led the spacewalking team on STS-120, during which he performed 4 EVAs. The final EVA is regarded by many as one of the most challenging and dangerous ever performed. The tremendous coordinated effort in orbit and on the ground by Mission Control has been likened to the Space Shuttle and Space Station era's "Apollo 13 moment."

In addition to being a diver and accomplished mountaineer, Scott is also a commercial, instrument, multiengine and seaplane-rated pilot. On May 20, 2009, he became the first astronaut to stand on top of the world, the summit of Mount Everest. As a life-long explorer, he and a colleague recently set the first bootprints adjacent the world’s youngest lava lake, inside the crater of Massaya Volcano in Nicaragua.

He is a prolific inventor/product developer, and serves on the Boards of several companies. He is Founder and CEO of Fluidity Technologies, focused on the development of revolutionary input devices powered by machine learning to intuitively move through physical and virtual space.


PTOS Members: One hour of other time
for attending may be charged to:

Patent employees: PNCSPA-0000-090241
Non-Patent employees: AVEORG-0065-A00151
Supervisor’s approval required.

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PTOS Virtual Game Night Series
 

Join your fellow PTOS members for a series of virtual game nights!

Upcoming schedule includes:
• January Games:
o 01/20: Board Game Arena (8pm EST)
o 01/25: Codenames (8pm EST)
o 01/26: Among Us (6:30pm EST)
o 01/31: Board Game Arena (7pm EST)
• February Games:
o 02/03: Dominion (6pm EST)
o 02/09: Among Us (6:30pm EST)
o 02/15: Board Game Arena (8pm EST)
o 02/22: Virtual Escape Room (8pm EST)
o 02/23: Among Us (6:30pm EST)
o 02/28: Board Game Arena (7pm EST)
• March Games:
o 03/09: Among Us (6:30pm EST)
o 03/15: Board Game Arena (8pm EST)
o 03/21: Board Game Arena (7pm EST)
o 03/23: Among Us (6:30pm EST)
o 03/30: Codenames (8pm EST)

To participate in any of the above events please access: Sign-up

Events will be held virtually and participants will be provided a link to video chat and interact with other players during the game.
All game information, current schedule and sign-up list can be found via the sign-up link above.

Space is limited. See schedule and sign-up list for availability.

No other time is authorized for these events.
Questions? Contact Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov or luther.behringer2@USPTO.GOV

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Dear PTOS Membership:

 

Following are the results of the 2022 PTOS Election.  Please note that there is a vacancy on the Board for the position of Directors Office/PTAB/OPIA Representative.  This email is considered “notice” of the vacancy under Article V, Section 10(b) of the PTOS Constitution.  After 10 business days from the distribution of this email, the Board may vote a recommended member into this position.  The Board must receive a written recommendation signed by 5 active members from the affected area of representation (i.e. Directors Office/PTAB/OPIA).  A nomination form for this purpose can be found here: https://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2022_election.html.  Nominations should be turned in by Friday, Feb. 4 at 3PM Eastern.

 

2022 PTOS Election Results

 

Constitutional Amendment: PASSED

 

Officers

 

President: Rebecca Eisenberg

Vice President: David Lotter

Secretary: Ryan Clark

Administrator: Luther Behringer

Treasurer: Matthew Troutman

 

HQ / Shirlington / Hoteling Representatives

 

TC 1600 (2): Lynn Bristol, Rayna Rodriguez

TC 1700/2900 (2): Brandon Rosati, Holly Thurman

TC 2100 (2): Maria Ayad, Kevin Lu

TC 2400 (2): William Kim, Angela Nguyen

TC 2600 (2): Joshua Schwartz, Lewis West

TC 2800 (2): Alex DeVito, Seahvosh Nikmanesh

TC 3600 (2): Catherine Loikith, Jeffrey O’Brien

TC 3700 (2): Anne Kozak, Keith Raymond

CFO/CAO/CIO/OPIM (1): Rex Rooker

Trademarks (2): Cheryl Butler, Monique Watts

Director’s Office/PTAB/Policy and International Affairs (1): VACANT

OPLA/OPQA/Others (1): Fred Guillermety

 

Regional Representatives

 

MWRO (Detroit): David Posigian

RMRO (Denver): Katie Gerth

TXRO (Dallas): Neel Patel

SVRO (San Jose): Brent Fairbanks

 

At Large Representatives: Jessica Arble, Philip Bonzell, Ryan Donlon, Stephan Essex, Kang Hu, Anand Loharikar, Razu Miah, Anna Pagonakis, Shelby Turner, Tonia Dollinger

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HAMILTON

 

When: Sunday September 4, 2022 @ 7:30 PM
Where: Orchestra Section-- Kennedy Center Opera House
Cost: $205 Per Ticket- Limit 2 tickets per member
How: Tickets MUST be reserved online at
https://reservations.ptos.org/

For questions, directions, or more information contact Rebecca Eisenberg X05879

 

Please note: Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 and a valid photo ID are required to attend all indoor performances and events at the Kennedy Center.

Unvaccinated children under 12 years of age and patrons with a medical condition or a closely-held religious belief that prevents vaccination, must provide either proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test conducted no more than 72 hours prior to attending an indoor performance, or proof of a professionally administered Antigen test conducted no more than 6 hours prior to attending an indoor performance. Masks are required at all times for all patrons and visitors regardless of vaccination status in all indoor spaces at the Kennedy Center.

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

Disclaimer: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. Members assume the risk when attending this event.  If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please skip this event.  Contact Rebecca Eisenberg (Rebecca.Eisenberg@uspto.gov) with any questions.

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Dear PTOS Members,

 

The 2022 PTOS Election will end at 11:59 PM on Thursday, January 13.  You should have received an email from evote@ptos.org early Tuesday morning with the subject line “PTOS 2022 Election login information.”  This email contains everything you need to access the voting website.  Please vote!

 

If you can’t find your email, please let us know at evote@ptos.org and we will re-send your information.

 

Below is a full listing of candidates.  This election also features a constitutional referendum.  See https://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2022_election.html for more information about the candidates and the constitutional amendment.

 

2022 PTOS Election Candidates (Asterisk denotes incumbent)

 

Executive Officers

 

President: Rebecca Eisenberg*, Timothy Hsieh, Stephen Yanchuk

Vice President: Luther Behringer, David Lotter

Secretary: Ryan Clark*

Administrator: Luther Behringer

Treasurer: Matthew Troutman*

 

Alexandria HQ/Shirlington/Hoteling Representatives

 

TC 1600 (2 positions available): Rayna Rodriguez*

TC 1700/2900 (2 positions available): Brandon Rosati, Holly Thurman*

TC 2100 (2 positions available): No candidates

TC 2400 (2 positions available): William Kim*, Angela Nguyen*

TC 2600 (2 positions available): Joshua Schwartz*

TC 2800 (2 positions available): David Lotter

TC 3600 (2 positions available): Anand Loharikar, Catherine Loikith*, Jeffrey O’Brien*

TC 3700 (2 positions available): Anne Kozak*, Keith Raymond*

OCFO/OCAO/OCIO/OPIM (1 position available): Rex Rooker*

Trademarks (2 positions available): Cheryl Butler*, Monique Watts*

Director’s Office/PTAB/Policy and International Affairs (1 position available): No candidates

OPLA/OPQA/All Others (1 position available): Fred Guillermety*

 

Regional Representatives

 

MWRO (Detroit) (1 position available): No candidates

RMRO (Denver) (1 position available): Katie Gerth*

TXRO (Dallas) (1 position available): No candidates

SVRO (San Jose) (1 position available): Brent Fairbanks

 

At Large Representatives

 

Jessica Arble*, Luther Behringer*, Philip Bonzell*, Ryan Clark, Ryan Donlon*, Stephan Essex*, Robert Hodge, Kang Hu*, Anne Kozak, Anand Loharikar, Catherine Loikith, Razu Miah, Angela Nguyen, Jeffrey O’Brien, Anna Pagonakis, Keith Raymond, Brandon Rosati*, Joshua Schwartz, Holly Thurman, Matthew Troutman, Shelby Turner*

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"Hell of a Book" by Jason Mott

Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only)
+1 540-566-5633,,902826971#   United States, Roanoke
Phone Conference ID: 902 826 971#


Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

Announcements

Editor-in-Chief

 

By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

•          The Editor-in-Chief must be an active member of the Society and possess at least a J.D. from an ABA accredited school.

•         Demonstrated skillset to perform the duties as noted below.

•         Prior experience editing law review articles (Preferred).

•         Ability to communicate with authors and subscribers as a customer service matter, even under  stressful circumstances.

•         Ability to recruit and maintain a corps of volunteer editors and procure articles.

      

DUTIES

                Per the PTOS Constitution The Editor-in-Chief “shall be responsible for administering the editorial policy” of The Journal’s Board of Governors in their stewardship of the content of The Journal of The Patent and Trademark Society (“The Journal”).  This includes handling articles during all steps of the editing process from article procurement and selection, through editing of article content, having the articles sent to a typesetter, reviewing the typeset copy for needed changes to generate a final copy, and scheduling that final copy for both electronic and print publication.  Generally, this amounts to between 6 and 10 articles per issue or around 1,000 pages of typeset material each year. 

The Editor-in-Chief will work with The Journal’s staff on the layout of The Journal including but not limited to advertisements, front matter, and rear matter for each of the quarterly issues.  They will also work with The Journal’s staff to ensure that The Journal is compliant with postal regulations.  They will deliver a finished product to the typesetter as well as the printer on a quarterly basis. The Editor-in-Chief will act as a liaison with The Journal’s printer to ensure that the issues are printed correctly and shipped on time. 

 

The Editor-in-Chief will collaborate on other projects with The Journal’s Board of Governors.   The Editor-in-Chief may be called upon to coordinate with advertiser accounts including providing quotes for advertising space, working with the Executive Director and Financial Director in invoicing advertisers and accepting, proofing, formatting advertisements.  They will work with the Financial Director and/or Executive Director to ensure the proper ads get placed in each issue. 

The Editor-in-Chief shall also review web traffic data to determine successful advertisement campaigns and communicating findings to advertisers in coordination with the Blog Editor, as well as manage The Blog Editor.  The Editor-in-Chief shall also be jointly responsible for coordination of social media related activities including gathering topics of interest and developing and posting content to The Journal’s social media feeds and tracking/ analyzing readership and followers to improve social media content. 

The Editor-in-Chief at their discretion may recruit, train, and manage a staff of volunteer Articles Editors who may assist The Editor-in-Chief with editing of articles and article intake.

The Editor-in-Chief is required to attend monthly meetings of The Journal’s Board of Governors, providing a report at each meeting in accordance with The Journal’s Standing Rules.

 

               For the first year of this positon The Editor-In-Chief will submit edited articles to The Board of Governors for review and approval just prior to sending the articles to the typesetter, as well as providing the typeset copy to The Board of Governors for approval prior to printing.

 

SELECTION PROCESS

•          All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.

•          A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.

•          This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.

 

THIS POSITION IS SALARIED

 

 

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:

Joshua Schwartz, Executive Director joshua.schwartz@uspto.gov                (571) 270-7494

Any questions should be directed to Joshua Schwartz as well.

 

DEADLINE --  5:00 PM on January 18 , 2021

 

This Flyer Will Be Posted Electronically Twice.  Once At The End Of December And Again In Early January, to account for those members who might not see the original posting due to end of the calendar year holidays and vacations.

Announcements

Event: Alexandria PTOS Happy Hour at Trademark Eat and Drink Bar and Restaurant

Location: 2080 Jamieson Ave, Alexandria, VA

Date:  Wednesday, December 29nd, 2021 5:00PM-7:00PM

 

One free drink while supplies last, for PTOS members only.

Contact: Dave Lotter: David.Lotter@uspto.gov or Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

You can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Disclaimer: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. Members assume the risk when attending this event.  If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please skip this event.  Contact David Lotter (david.lotter@uspto.gov) with any questions.

Announcements

PTOS Silicon Valley Holiday Gift

 

Jump start the year with a little caffeine boost.   For $10, PTOS SVRO members can enjoy a bag of KONA coffee.   You can choose between Medium roast (whole bean), Dark roast (whole bean), or Dark roast (ground) in the form below.

The product is limited to the first 60 PTOS member.   Limit one product per PTOS member.

 

How: Create an account or log in to https://reservations.ptos.org/product_info.php?cPath=29&products_id=104  and pay the $10 fee. Payment is required by Wednesday December 29, 2021.

 

PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT:

1) The SHIPPING ADDRESS (including the APARTMENT/UNIT NUMBER if you live in an apartment) corresponds to the address you would like the product to be delivered to.

2) A PHONE NUMBER is listed in your reservations.ptos.org profile (go to My Account -> View or change my account information) in case there is an issue with the delivery.

 

If you have any questions, contact Loan Truong at loan.truong@uspto.gov.

 

Announcements

PTOS – DETROIT TRIVIA

 

When: Wednesday, December 15, 5:30 -8:00 PM, trivia starts at 6 PM.

What: Quizzo Trivia including two free drinks for PTOS members and appetizers while supplies last

Where:  Firebird Tavern - 419 Monroe St, Detroit, MI 48226

 

Non-members can sign up at the event.

For more information contact: kenneth.malkowski@uspto.gov

 

https://www.firebirdtavern.com/

https://quizzodetroit.com/  

www.ptos.org

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Social Event

 

TopGolf – The Colony

3760 Blair Oaks Drive, The Colony, TX 75056

 

Tuesday, December 21st, 2021 starting 6:00PM

RSVP via email to neel.patel@uspto.gov by Sunday, December 19th

 

Drinks and food will be sponsored by PTOS.

Golfing time will be limited based on the turnout.

Non-members can sign up at the event.

Questions?  Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov or samantha.abraham@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

***An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please contact neel.patel@uspto.gov or samantha.abraham@uspto.gov ***

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Announcements

PTOS – DETROIT HOLIDAY PARTY

When: Wednesday, December 22, 5:00-7:30 PM

What: Kart racing, Virtual Reality Gaming, Buddy’s Pizza, ages 18+  $5 for members, $50 for non-members

Where: Full Throttle Adrenaline Park - 44225 W. Twelve Mile Road Novi, MI 48377

 

Non-members can sign up at the event.

RSVP by Monday 12/20 by emailing kenneth.malkowski@uspto.gov

For more information/ initiate membership contact: kenneth.malkowski@uspto.gov

https://www.gofullthrottle.com/locations/novi-mi   

www.ptos.org  

 

PTOS is not responsible for any injury sustained due to participation.

Signed waivers of liability with PTOS and Full Throttle Adrenaline Park must be completed prior to participation.

 

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please contact Ken Malkowski (kenneth.malkowski@uspto.gov) and your entry fee will be refunded.

Announcements

Patent and Trademark Office Society
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR JUDGES WANTED!!
2022 INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR (ISEF) Atlanta, GA May 8-13, 2022 (Judging will likely be VIRTUAL)

Each year, the PTOS provides judges for this event as a public relations gesture, to promote knowledge of patents, and encourage innovation and scientific progress by today’s youth.

Find detailed information about ISEF at https://student.societyforscience.org/intel-isef. Application forms to be an ISEF JUDGE is posted for PTOS members at http://www.ptos.org/committees/science_fair/international.html and also available from:
JULIE ANNE WATKO; julieanne.watko@uspto.gov; 571-272-7597 or
ALAN CHEN; alan.chen@uspto.gov; 571-272-4143

Applications to be an INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR JUDGE must be turned in to JULIE ANNE WATKO or ALAN CHEN by:
NOON on JANUARY 14, 2022

The categories for which judges will be selected comprise:
BIOCHEMISTRY, CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION, MEDICINE & HEALTH, MICROBIOLOGY, AND PHYSICS

The judging team selected will represent the PTOS.  The judges will choose one Grand Prize winner, and several First Place award winners from over 1800 finalist entries originating from over 75 nations worldwide.  Each selected judge will gain experience by organizing volunteers for regional science fairs judged by PTOS.
Dedicated to the improvement and appreciation of the United States Patent & Trademark Systems

Announcements

TXRO PTOS is co-hosting an outdoor holiday party with TXRO Worklife!

 

Look for other Texas PTOS & WorkLife Members at the grove on December 11th at 11 AM. We will be providing up to $15 reimbursements for any meal purchased in the Klyde Warren Park or surrounding areas for TXRO PTOS members that check in that day at 11AM.  In case of rain, we will meet at Miriam Cocina Latina Mexican Restaurant across the street from Klyde Warren Park.

Announcements

Mitchell Hamline Hybrid JD Informational Session

The PTOS Education Committee proudly presents:

Mitchell Hamline School of Law Hybrid JD Program Informational Session

 

Join representatives from Mitchell Hamline School of Law as they share insight into the benefits of their Hybrid Juris Doctor (JD) Program. Learn about:

-          the blended learning program and the admissions process,

-          the school's patent law program, and

-          the school's mission and values.

We will also have a panel discussion of Mitchell Hamline alums who are currently examiners at the USPTO, followed by time for Q&A.

 

Join us on December 7, 2021 via WebEx from 2-3pm EST by using the link below.  Please register in advance.

 

Event address for attendees: 

https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e61d40390b31b0fec04f0bfe35a637124

Event number:            2761 574 4271

Event password:          DUkFxk3m

 

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov.

 

No other time has been authorized for this event.

Announcements

PTOS DETROIT – HAPPY HOUR

When: Thursday, December 2, 5:00 -7:00 PM

What: Happy Hour including two free drinks for PTOS members and appetizers while supplies last.

Where: Atwater Brewery -237 Joseph Campau Ave, Detroit, MI 48207

 

 

Non-members can sign up at the event.

For more information contact: kenneth.malkowski@uspto.gov

 

www.atwaterbrewery.com

www.ptos.org

Announcements

You can have a voice in PTOS!

 

Turn in your nominating petition form between November 22 - December 15 and your name will be placed on the ballot for the 2022 election.

 

Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:

 

Positions for which all PTOS members are eligible:

 

President

Vice President

Secretary

Administrator

Treasurer

At Large Representative (10 positions available)

 

Alexandria HQ / Shirlington Campus / Hoteling Representative Positions (All members eligible except those listed in PALM as non-hotelers having a physical office at one of the four USPTO Regional Offices. Member must work within the respective business unit):

 

TC 1600, 1700/2900, 2100, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3700 (2 from each – 16 total positions)

OCFO / OCAO / OCIO / OPIM (1 position)

Trademarks (2 positions)

Office of the Director / PTAB / Office of the General Counsel /Office of Policy & International Affairs (1 position)

OPLA/OPQA/All others not specified (1 position) – Includes Office of the Commissioner, CRU, others

 

Regional Office Representative Positions (All members eligible, but they must be nominated by employees listed in PALM as non-hotelers having a physical office at the respective Regional Office.  Members may not submit petitions for both a Regional Rep position and an Alexandria HQ/Shirlington/Hoteling Rep position):

 

Midwest Regional Office (1 position)

Rocky Mountain Regional Office (1 position)

Silicon Valley Regional Office (1 position)

Texas Regional Office (1 position)

 

Visit http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2022_election.html to get your nominating petition form and for guidelines on obtaining signatures.

 

Completed forms must be submitted to robert.fuller@uspto.gov by 3:00PM E.T. on December 15, 2021.

 

While you may use USPTO email to collect nomination signatures (see guidelines at http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2022_election.html), you may not use USPTO email for campaigning without prior consent of the Election Committee. Violations of election bylaws can be confidentially reported to the Election Committee at evote@ptos.org.

You may submit campaign material (e.g. a flyer or a short bio with information about yourself, your history of service with PTOS, and how you envision serving the Society while in office) along with your petition form.  Your material will be posted on the Election Committee page of the PTOS website.

 

Voting will take place from January 11-13, 2022.

Announcements

Charlottesville Happy Hour!

 

Come join us at Thee Notch’d Brewery on Saturday, December 4 from 2‐4!

520 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902

 

Enjoy an appetizer and a drink at Three Notch’d Brewery!

$2 entry fee for members

$20 entry fee for non‐members

Sign up at https://reservations.ptos.org/ by December 2, 2021

 

Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact Luther for information about this event: Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov

 

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please contact Luther Behringer (Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov) and your entry fee will be refunded.

 

Announcements

PTOS Holiday Members Night –
Virginia Location
 
Tuesday, December 7th, 2021 5:00-8:00PM
Bistro Sancerre
1725 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314
$2 entry fee for members
$20 entry fee for non-members
Sing up at  https://reservations.ptos.org/ by December 3, 2021
Come enjoy a selection of appetizers, entrees, desserts and drinks.  All members in attendance will be entered into a raffle (must be present to win).
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please contact Robert Hodge (Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov) and your entry fee will be refunded.
* Direct any questions to
Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov
Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov
Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov  or
David.Lotter@upsto.gov

Announcements

tention volunteers!

Please join us for a Brown Bag Session to learn about the RESET Virtual Program and upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Hosted by PTOS Education Committee and presented by SPECO RESET Chair Arthur Hall

 

What is RESET?

• RESET stands for Raising Excitement for Science, Engineering and Technology.

• RESET is a successful educational nonprofit serving the Washington, DC metro area since 1988.  Through hands-on science lessons, interactive experiments, and related field trips, RESET volunteers teach children in ways that are engaging, relevant, and fun!

 

Monday, December 6 at 12 PM (ET)

Register here to join the WebEx:

Event address for attendees:

https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9576d314f3041776c4d552d4a82f5076

Event number:

2764 510 4357

Event password:

NcVtHp95

 

There is NO OTHER TIME associated with this event.

If you have any questions, please contact Arthur Hall or Anne Kozak.

Announcements

 PTOS Holiday Beverage Packages
 
** Shipment available ONLY to the below listed states in the US **
** Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming**

 

  


PTOS Members Only pricing – Select one package from:
12 Canned Cocktails - $45
12 Curated Seltzers - $35
12 Craft Beers - $45
Sign-up at https://reservations.ptos.org
Must use valid and current mailing address in your account in order to receive the box
Limited to the first 150 PTOS Members to reserve a package (one per member)
Must reserve by 5pm on November 19, 2021.

 

No Other time is provided for this event.

Participation is considered “off duty” time.

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, shelby.turner1@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov 

Announcements

PTOS Maryland Holiday Party

 

Do you miss seeing your fellow co-workers? Come hang out and socialize in person at a PTOS Holiday party!

Enjoy an entrée and a drink by the fire at the Denziens outdoor beer garden.   

All attendees who are current members will be entered into a raffle. 

 

Where: Denziens Brewing Company

               1115 East- West Highway

Silver Spring, MD 20910

When:  Sunday December 5th, 5PM-8PM

How:     $2 entry fee for members

                $20 entry fee for non-members

Sing up at  https://reservations.ptos.org/ by December 1, 2021

 

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public places. PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please contact Rebecca Eisenberg (Rebecca.Eisenberg@uspto.gov) and your entry fee will be refunded.

 

You can sign up for PTOS membership prior to or at the event by contacting Rebecca Eisenberg or membership@ptos.org

If you have any questions about the event please contact Rebecca Eisenberg (Rebecca.Eisenberg@uspto.gov)

Announcements

 

Come hangout with your fellow PTOS members like the good ol’ days!

 

When: December 20, 2021 | 5-8pm [MST]

Where: Tailgate Room @ Blake Street Tavern (2301 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205)

 

For $10 PTOS members will receive Fajita Taco Bar, two drink tickets, and entry into a raffle.

For $35 non-PTOS members (i.e. significant other, guest, etc.) will receive Fajita Taco Bar.

 

RSVP by purchasing your tickets at https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php by Friday December 3rd.

 

NO OTHER TIME IS PROVIDED.

 

If you have any questions contact Katie Gerth (x74602 or Katie.gerth@uspto.gov).

 

PTOS cannot guarantee members that they will not be unknowingly exposed to COVID-19. All attendees are required to follow state and local guidelines during the duration of the event. If you, or anyone you have been in close contact with, have experienced any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, chills, loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, shortness of breath, or muscle aches & pains within 14 days of the event, please contact Katie Gerth (Katie.gerth@uspto.gov).

 

 

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"Perilous Bounty" by Tom Philpott

https://cwms-wb-app101.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=3501a060645320436d70ac4973b5a33b&siteurl=meetings
Meeting Number: 990 569 911
Meeting Password: 725783

December 14, 2021, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Hello PTOS Hotelers!

 

I have good news!  Subject to state and local laws, and based on the fact the federal workers are required to be vaccinated as of November 22, the PTOS is authorizing in-person events after November 22! 

 

So… Happy hour (or equivalent) anyone???  Anyone interested in hosting a hoteler happy hour or other event, please feel free to contact Phil or myself and we will start the process for approval.  For the holiday season, it is usually a good idea to plan your event for the earlier part of December since there are often holiday parties that people may have prior commitments to.

 

Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

 

Luther Behringer and Phil Bonzell

Co-chairs for the PTOS Hoteller Outreach committee

 

Announcements

PTOS Virtual Game Night Series

 

Join your fellow PTOS members for a series of virtual game nights!

 

Upcoming schedule includes:

·       11/09: Exploring Board Game Arena

·       11/15: Hogwarts Escape Room (Harry Potter Themed)

·       12/01: Codenames

·       12/09: Among Us

 

To participate** please access: Sign-up

**participation in all events is not required, you may sign up for individual events/dates

 

Events will be held virtually and participants will be provided a link to video chat and interact with other players during the game.

All game information, current* schedule and sign-up list can be found via the sign-up link above.

*Schedule of events may be updated as additional games and dates are added, please access the above link for the most recent listing

 

Space is limited. See schedule and sign-up list for availability. If a slot is unavailable please add your name to the waitlist, more game nights may be added to accommodate increased interest.

 

No other time is authorized for these events.

Questions? Contact Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov or luther.behringer2@USPTO.GOV

 

 

Announcements
Join your fellow PTOS members for a series of virtual game nights starting this Fall! Current* October schedule includes: • 10/14: Virtual Escape Room (Harry Potter Themed) • 10/19: Virtual Escape Room (Harry Potter Themed) • 10/27: Codenames To participate** please access: Sign-up **participation in all events is not required, you may sign up for individual events/dates Events will be held virtually and participants will be provided a link to video chat and interact with other players during the game. All game information, current* schedule and sign-up list can be found via the sign-up link above. *Schedule of events will be regularly updated as additional games and dates are added, please access the above link for the most recent listing Space is limited. See schedule and sign-up list for availability. If a slot is unavailable please add your name to the waitlist, more game nights may be added to accommodate increased interest. No other time is authorized for these events. Questions? Contact Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov or luther.behringer2@USPTO.GOV
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Job Announcement Title: Executive Director Reports to: Board of Governors Location: USPTO HQ, Satellite Office, or Remote By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Executive Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society. Position Overview The Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (JPTOS) seeks a passionate, driven, and energetic Executive Director to spearhead a member-driven publication venture that strives to inform and engage the intellectual property community- both domestic and internationally. JPTOS publishes quarterly and the Executive Director plays a critical role in the publication and dissemination of the Journal. The ideal candidate will be an active member of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (PTOS) and have two years of managerial experience. Education and/or experience related to publishing, business, and management is a plus. Responsibilities The Executive Director will be responsible for managing the Journal’s presence, operations, and advertisement. This includes promoting the Journal, advertising in relevant publications, as well as the expansion and maintenance of the customer base. The Executive Director will oversee Journal production and partner with the editorial staff to ensure that each issue is published on time. Further responsibilities include communicating with customers to resolve issues, maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders, and drafting/presenting monthly reports to the Board of Governors of the PTOS. Compensation This is a paid position serving the Board of Governors of JPTOS for a four-year term, which commences on the date that the position is accepted. The Executive Director, while a member of the Board of Governors, will not have a vote on any measure affecting the Executive Director’s compensation. Selection Process Applicants will submit a resume and qualifications statement, after which an interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required. The position will be filled via a majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors. Please submit your qualifications statement to Luther Behringer ( Luther.Behringer2@USPTO.gov ) by COB October 8, 2021 (5:00 PM EST). _______________________________________________ Event Feedback or General Feedback/Suggestions Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org You are receiving these e-mails because you are subscribed to a PTOS mailing list. FOR QUESTIONS OR CONTACT INFORMATION, USE THE LINK BELOW: https://www.ptos.org TO UNSUBSCRIBE PLEASE VISIT: https://www.ptos.org/regionalemaillists.html Patent & Trademark Office Society 107 S. West St., #809, Alexandria, VA 22314 THIS EMAIL IS MACHINE GENERATED - DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL Please see the bottom of this email for questions or contact information and unsubscribe information.
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THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB” SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS "The Night Watchman" by Louise Erodrich “Through...small, personal rituals of purpose and accomplishment, we are given the opportunity to care about and relate to the characters ... Woven into the routines of life on the reservation is the thread of mysticism ... It is with great care for the world around them that these characters appreciate and even revere what can be known but not seen or heard ... This is the story of lives in the midst of struggle, efforts carried out within the borders, both physical and societal, of a circumscribed space. What makes reading this book such a satisfying experience is learning about the everyday pleasures, the successes, big and small, and the many ways they make meaning of their lives.” (Lorna Kearne. Pittsburgh Post Gazette) https://cwms-wb4-app101.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=3545990730b84a780c2a99d857bd635a&siteurl=meetings Meeting Number: 992 466 406 Meeting Password: 388239 Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET) LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS) Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org
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The PTOS Education Committee proudly presents: UNH Hybrid JD Program Informational Session Join University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law Admissions team as they share insight into the benefits of the first and only Hybrid Juris Doctor (JD) Program in the U.S. with a focus on Intellectual Property, Technology, and Information Law. Learn about this revolutionary opportunity to earn your JD primarily online from the Powerhouse in IP law, without needing to leave your job or home-life. Join us on October 26, 2021 via WebEx from 2-3pm EST by using the link below. Event address for attendees: https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e927557fa998d93aa6efdeb5b6ec77e26 Event number: 199 707 4445 Event password: qAPa8nPeS57 If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov. No other time has been authorized for this event.
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Detroit Jazz Fest LIVE! Subscription – September 3-6, 2021 Enjoy the Detroit Jazz Festival with high res live streams on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-6, 2021. The streams will be covering all stages for the entire weekend that you can switch between so you won’t miss any of the action. This year’s Festival lineup includes Dee Dee Bridgewater, Herbie Hancock, Kenny Garrett, Omar Sosa, Gregory Porter and Abdullah Ibrahim. The subscription also includes one year of live streams to select programs. PTOS Member Price: $10 Sign up with your name and email address at https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php. Deadline to sign up is August 19th, 2021 No Other time is provided for this event. Participation is considered “off duty” time. https://www.detroitjazzfest.org/ https://live.detroitjazzfest.com/ Questions contact David.Posigian@USPTO.GOV or Robert.Hodge@USPTO.GOV
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PTOS Education Committee Presents: AIPLA Annual Meeting Registration Special Rate October 28-30, 2021 Attend In-Person (National Harbor) OR Virtually PTOS Member Rate* for registration: $65.50 (normally $95) for the first 200 members to sign-up *MUST be a Government Employee To purchase your AIPLA Annual Meeting registration, please Register HERE first. The end of the form will direct you to make payment and include your invoice number. The special rate is available until August 25 (if not sold-out before this date). The AIPLA Annual Meeting is a three-day (October 28-30), multi-track conference to help 1000+ intellectual property practitioners supercharge their skills and careers. There is approx. 735+ minutes of CLE credit associated with this event. Distinguished speakers present on issues that affect your practice and topics that keep you up-to-date including: • Patent Prosecution - Patenting Computer-Implemented Inventions and AI and Issues Facing Innovators in Life Sciences • Copyright - A Deep Dive into the DMCA • Trademark - Managing Your Brand in Times of Social Change and the Interplay of Failure to Function as a Mark and Aesthetic Functionality • Analyzing the Oracle v. Google Decision • Patents & Diversity: Expanding Economic Opportunity Through Innovation • An Update on the PTAB • Patent Exhaustion and Its Impact on Claims Strategy • IP Litigation including IP Injunctions and Appellate Mishaps • Corporate Practice - Drafting Agreements and Licenses and also Cultural Competence and Mental Health, Ethics, and Being a Leader Through a Crisis. • Ethics in Trade Secret Cases • Antitrust Issues in IP Scenarios Other time MAY be available under the 16/40 Program with Supervisor approval. Please contact your Supervisor for more details. Event Questions? Please contact Anne at anne.kozak@uspto.gov or Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov
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PTOS August Trivia brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee

Join PTOS for individual Trivia on the following dates and be entered into a raffle for a chance to win. Use the attached Calendar Planners to remind you of each event start time.

Trivia events will be available as follows:
August Trivia Raffle 1 – Summer Olympics and Record Setting Athletes - Monday 8/2/21 starting at 12:00 PM ET through Friday 8/31/21 ending at 5:00 PM ET.
https://social.ptos.org/AUGUST1
August Trivia Raffle 2 – BBQ & Summertime Trivia – Monday 8/9/21 starting at 12:00 PM ET through Friday 8/31/21 ending at 5:00 PM ET.
https://social.ptos.org/AUGUST2
August Trivia Raffle 3 – Blockbuster Films of Summer and Superhero Logos – Monday 8/16/21 starting at 12:00 PM ET through Friday 8/31/21 ending at 5:00 PM ET.
https://social.ptos.org/AUGUST3
August Trivia Raffle 4 – IQ Test and Weights & Measurements – Monday 8/23/21 starting at 12:00 PM ET through Friday 8/31/21 ending at 5:00 PM ET.
https://social.ptos.org/AUGUST4

Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win. Only one prize per member

$10 Gift Card will be awarded to the winner of each of the raffles and the winners will have a choice of a gift card and will be notified via email.

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, shelby.turner1@uspto.gov or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
Announcements

The PTOS Education Committee proudly presents

 

Case Round-up: January-July 2021

Presented by Daniel Kazhdan

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

2:30pm – 3:30pm EST

 

Please click the WebEx link to register and confirm your attendance in advance.

https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=ed17bd93c98874c049a14b64c6419baff

Event number:

199 306 3054

Event password:

SAsMimNn234

 

On the WebEx Event Information page, view and save the event materials on or before August 2nd.

An additional article: https://www.law360.com/articles/1361028/tech-titans-strike-chord-with-judge-on-ptab-denials-suit

 

One hour of CLE credit from the Virginia State Bar has been applied for.  The Certificate of attendance will be distributed after we receive approval.

 

Since this presentation is not being given in an official capacity, the opinions expressed are the presenters’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the USPTO, the Department of Commerce, or the United States government.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or Anne at anne.kozak@uspto.gov.

 

No other time has been authorized for this event.

 

Learn about the PTOS at www.ptos.org.

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org.

Announcements

 2021 T-Shirt Design Contest

We need your creativity!  Design our next PTOS shirts and accessories!

RULES

      All are invited to participate – members and non-members!

      Designs must be (1) original; (2) in one color; (3) embed PTOS or “Patent & Trademark Office Society”; and (4) incorporate at least one of the following themes:

Ø  Life is good with innovation; and

Ø  Virtually united.

Ø  For questions and submissions, please email PTOS public relations committee co-chairs: Angela.Nguyen@uspto.gov and Rebecca.Eisenberg@uspto.gov.

SUBMISSON DEADLINE

      August 18, 2021 at 11:59 EDT

WINNER:

      The winner will be announced on September 8, 2021.

      The winning design will be used on PTOS shirts and accessories.

      The winner will receive a free shirt with this design.

Announcements
 

Beeradvocate IPA Beer Fest

August 21 & 22, 2021

PTOS Members use discount code LAGERLIFE at checkout for 10% discount.

 

 

Lager Fest in Cyberspace Package: $99.99

Each package includes:

·         A hand-curated box of lagers from twelve (12) breweries shipped to your door from Half Time (perfect for couples or for sharing with your pod)

·         Two BeerAdvocate-branded Govino tasting cups (our standard fest cup to make you feel nostalgic for our in-person fests)

·         Shipping and handling

·         Access to view the live hangout sessions

·         Access to the private discussion forum

·         Discounts on exclusive fest merch while supplies last

·         Invites to the pre- and post-Zoom parties with Todd and Edgar (first come, first served)

Buy Now

 

No Other time is provided for this event.

 

Participation is considered “off duty” time.

 

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, shelby.turner1@uspto.gov or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

Announcements

Community Day is Thursday July 15, 2021 from 2-4 pm.

Come visit the PTOS SharePoint Community Day Site (https://usptogov.sharepoint.com/sites/e914efec/groups/ptos)!

Play bingo at 2:45 EST for a chance to win prizes. 

The link for bingo can be found under the “Additional Links” section of the page.

 

Also visit the JPTOS SharePoint Community Day Site (https://usptogov.sharepoint.com/sites/e914efec/groups/jptos) to learn about the Journal and all currently available positions. 

 

Questions? Contact Rebecca Eisenberg (Rebecca.Eisenberg@uspto.gov).

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

The PTOS Education Committee proudly presents

 

How to Get the Most Out of Madrid and Other Multinational Trademark Treaties

Presented by John R. Sommer of Sommer Law

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

2:30pm – 3:30pm EST

 

Please click the WebEx link to register and confirm your attendance in advance.

https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e34d168133e93457a67d6f4b714d32bcd

Event number:

199 433 4225

Event password:

qaBAjn6fJ27

 

On the WebEx Event Information page, view and save the event materials on or before July 19th.

 

One hour of CLE credit from the Virginia State Bar has been applied for.  The Certificate of attendance will be distributed after we receive approval.

 

Since this presentation is not being given in an official capacity, the opinions expressed are the presenters’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the USPTO, the Department of Commerce, or the United States government.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or Anne at anne.kozak@uspto.gov.

 

No other time has been authorized for this event.

 

Learn about the PTOS at www.ptos.org.

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org.

Announcements

Notice of Vacancy
JPTOS Board of Governors

Pursuant to Article VII, Section 2(k) of the Constitution of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy on the Board of Governors of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society is hereby announced to all active members for the position of Governor.

There are two Governor positions open

One term for Governor would last for full three (3) years with the second term lasting for two (2) full years.

The position requires attendance (in-person or via teleconference) at monthly meetings to direct business matters of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society including publishing, advertising, staffing, and editorial content.

All those interested in this position should obtain a
Governor Application Form from

Ryan Clark ryan.clark3@uspto.gov or (408) 918-7606

 

Application packages must include: (1) a completed Governor Application Form, (2) résumé and optionally a statement of qualifications for the position, and (3) a statement of interest in the position.

The application deadline is 5:00 PM on July 23, 2021

Please note that qualified individuals will be notified of their selection for an interview.   Interviews will be conducted on August 2, 2021 between 1-2 pm EST during the PTOS Board of Directors meeting.

Announcements

PTOS Bingo brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee

 

While you are enjoying your Pizza, join PTOS for individual Bingo on July 6th, 2021.  Use the attached Calendar Planners to remind you of each event start time.

 

Two sets of United States Themed Bingo Rounds are scheduled as follows:

7/6/21 at 5pm ET

https://social.ptos.org/JULYBINGO5PM

 

7/6/21 at 8pm ET

https://social.ptos.org/JULYBINGO8PM

 

How to play:

Log in with your name and email address prior to the start time.

Bingo Games will start Automatically at the above scheduled times.

Images of the squares will be shown and if the image is on your card it will be highlighted.

Make sure to click on the images on your card in order to receive credit for that square.

When one person gets bingo the round will end.

The next round will begin automatically, a total of 5 rounds will be played for each time slot.

 

Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win.  Only one prize per member

 

$10 Gift Card will be awarded to the winner of each Bingo Round and the winners will have a choice of a gift card and will be notified via email.

 

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, shelby.turner1@uspto.gov or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

Announcements

PTOS July Trivia brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee

Join PTOS for individual Trivia on the following dates and be entered into a raffle for a chance to win. 

 

Trivia events will be available as follows:

U.S. Fourth of July Trivia Raffle – U.S. Fourth of July Trivia and Name That U.S. State - Thursday 7/1/21 starting at 12:00 PM ET through Friday 7/30/21 ending at 5:00 PM ET.

https://social.ptos.org/JULY4TH

July Trivia Raffle – 2 – United States Military and American History – Tuesday 7/6/21 starting at 12:00 PM ET through Friday 7/30/21 ending at 5:00 PM ET.   

https://social.ptos.org/JULYTRIVIA2  

July Trivia Raffle – 3 – Presidential History and USA – Monday 7/12/21 starting at 12:00 PM ET through Friday 7/30/21 ending at 5:00 PM ET. 

https://social.ptos.org/JULYTRIVIA3

July Trivia Raffle – 4 – American Theme Parks and All Things Washington, D.C. – Monday 7/19/21 starting at 12:00 PM ET through Friday 7/30/21 ending at 5:00 PM ET. 

https://social.ptos.org/JULYTRIVIA4

 

Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win.  Only one prize per member

 

$10 Gift Card will be awarded to the winner of each of the raffles and the winners will have a choice of a gift card and will be notified via email.

 

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, shelby.turner1@uspto.gov or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

Announcements

Members of the Society,

 

The Board of Governors and staff of the Journal would like to announce Volume 101, Issue 3 of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

 

Many regards,

Timothy T. Hsieh, Editor-in-Chief (JPTOS)

David E. Lotter, Managing Editor (JPTOS)

 

Accessing your Archive:

 

JPTOS began storing electronic archive copies for our Active Members.

The archive currently covers Volume 1, Issue 1, from 1918 through the present.

If you have already set up your personal password for the archive, it's as easy as logging in.

 

Simply type: https://downloads.jptos.org into Internet Explorer (it must be Internet Explorer), and use your uspto.gov email address and password.

 

For those Active Members who have not yet set up your password - kindly see below for easy to follow instructions.

 

Setting up your Access to the Archive:

 

* Select or type the following link into you browser:

http://jptos.org/cgi-bin/reset_archive_password.cgi

* Follow the directions provided to you on the browser page.

* You will receive an email requesting you to complete the process for resetting your password to access your archive.

* Complete the password reset confirmation by clicking the link in the email.

* You will receive an email with the new password.

 

You may use this password anytime you want to access the archive.

 

That's all there is to it!  Upon receiving your personalized password via email, simply use it anytime you want to access the entire archive.

As new issues are added, you simply use your personal password to access all the articles again at a later time.

 

Follow us on Social Media!

-Facebook:    http://www.facebook.com/JPTOS

-Twitter:        http://www.twitter.com/J_PTOS

-LinkedIn:      http://www.linkedin.com/company/JPTOS

-Scholastica: http://jptos.scholasticahq.com/

Announcements

PTOS and APANET proudly present our second

Virtual Law School Fair!

June 23, 2021, 1pm - 3pm EST via WebEx (see the WebEx information below)

 

Twenty one law schools (now including schools from North Carolina, Texas and California – new this year) have agreed to present in our second virtual Law School Fair.  Each school will present for roughly 5 minutes and we’ll take a question or two after each presentation as time permits.  Login in for a few, or watch them all!  After all the schools have presented, we’ll have an open Q&A to answer as many questions as time allows.

 

The order for presentations is:

American University Washington College of Law

The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law

George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School

George Washington University Law School

Liberty University School of Law

Regent University School of Law

Rutgers Law School

University of Baltimore School of Law

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law

University of Richmond School of Law

William and Mary Law School – (should begin by 2pm EST)

UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law

Duke University School of Law

Wake Forest University School of Law

Campbell University School of Law

North Carolina Central School of Law

University of Houston Law Center

Thurgood Marshall School of Law (no longer participating)

Texas A&M University School of Law

Berkeley Law

 

If you’re interested in law school and have any questions, please join in!

 

Sponsored in partnership by the PTOS Education Committee and USPTO APANET.

Please contact Cathy Loikith for further details.

 

Visit www.PTOS.org  or www.usptoapanet.org for information on this and other events.

 

* No other time has been authorized for this event. *

 

Event address for attendees:

https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e2ebd4c2c5ee355b62ad78988f94af838

Event number:

199 834 4784

Event password:

5mhD2wMP

 

Announcements
PTOS June Trivia brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee Join PTOS for individual Trivia on the following dates and be entered into a raffle for a chance to win. Use the attached Calendar Planners to remind you of each event start time. Trivia events will be available as follows: June Trivia Raffle – 1 – Current Events - Wednesday 6/9/21 starting at 12:00 PM ET through Wednesday 6/16/21 ending at 5:00 PM ET. https://social.ptos.org/JUNETRIVIA1 June Trivia Raffle – 2 – Current Events – Monday 6/14/21 starting at 12:00 PM ET through Monday 6/21/21 at 5:00 PM ET. https://social.ptos.org/JUNETRIVIA2 Happy Father’s Day Trivia Raffle: Sports Themed Trivia – Wednesday 6/16/21 starting at 12:00 PM ET through Wednesday 6/23/21 at 5:00 PM ET. https://social.ptos.org/FATHERSDAY Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win. Only one prize per member $10 Gift Card will be awarded to the winner of each of the raffles and the winners will have a choice of a gift card and will be notified via email. Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, shelby.turner1@uspto.gov or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
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THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB” SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS The moon landing was an important moment in history, but many forget what was happening behind the scenes -- discover the groundbreaking political history of the Apollo program in this riveting exploration of America's space missions. Drawing on a rich array of untapped archives and firsthand interviews with Apollo astronauts, Operation Moonglow paints a riveting picture of the intersection of spaceflight, geopolitics, propaganda, and diplomacy during the Cold War (Amazon). https://cwms-wb4-app101.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=fed6ddf15fdd05c20f0765e3da812ec8&siteurl=meetings Meeting Number: 996 696 276 Meeting Password: 642363 Audio Connection: 5712705000 (CWMS Call In) Access Code: 996 696 276 Tuesday, July 13, 2021, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET) LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
Announcements

Good Afternoon,

 

This is a Volunteer Request for each of you to join us to help Scouts achieve one of the rarest awarded merit badges in history: Inventing.

 

The Eastern Regional Outreach Office has been working with the National Capital Area Council for Boy Scouts of America to put together a virtual event that will help guide scouts through the requirements. The PTOS – Education subcommittee is reaching out to help find volunteers willing to participate in this endeavor. [Click here to volunteer now!]

 

Each volunteer will be responsible for participating with a designated number of scouts. For each one of you that signs up, more scouts can continue on their journey towards achieving this coveted badge! Let your friends know you want them to volunteer and sign up as a group; three counselors will be assigned to a group of scouts.

 

Schedule of Events:

July 17, 2021 – BSA Merit Badge Half-Day Virtual Program

Aug 21st Electronic Workbook Due for scouts

Aug 22-26th Volunteers review the electronic workbooks of their assigned scouts

Aug 28th Workbook Review Day Program and merit badge completion sign off!

 

To register as a volunteer you will be required to complete the following:

o   Adult Leader Application (fillable PDF  OR online)

o   Counselor info sheet  emailed to me: Subject “BSA: Volunteer”

o   Youth Protection Training (~1 hour, create free account, certificate upon completion)

 

Tasks of a volunteer:

ü Attend the July 17th virtual event to help facilitate a break out groups

ü Review electronic workbooks for your designated scouts before Aug 26th

ü Attend the Aug 28th Workbook Review Day Program and participate in virtual breakout groups

ü Be willing to commit 15-20hrs in total

 

Thank you for volunteering! Please fill out this survey.

Click à https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B6LW6ZN

 

NOTE:

1.       NO other time is provided for this event

2.       Participation is considered “off duty” time

 

Questions? Please contact: Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.GOV

Announcements

 

Did you know that PTOS has a Law Journal?

The Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society or JPTOS is one of the premiere Intellectual Property Journals in the country since its founding in 1918.

Join us on June 8, 2021 at 1:00 pm EST to learn more about the Journal and the roles it has to offer. 

There is something for everyone! No law degree is necessary. 

 

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=141e3c95153a2ea24beb43142264cca7

Access Information

Meeting Number: 997 776 433

Meeting Password: 733835

Audio Connection

5712705000 (CWMS Call In)

Access Code: 997 776 433

 

Questions?

Please contact Timothy Hsieh or Rebecca Eisenberg

 

Announcements

Notice of POSTPONED Virtual Wine Education Series – Cahors, France of 5/27/2021 at 7:30PM

To the NEW DATE: 6/3/2021 at 7:30PM.

 

FREE TO VIRUTALLY ATTEND!

June 3, 2021 at 7:30PM ET – Virtual Wine Education Series

WebEx Login:

Event address for attendees:

https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e5a06122104255b2ef321cdc3a6af3abf

Event number:

199 711 7401

Event password:

w!ne

 

Alternatively, Live Stream & Recording YouTube: “Wine Broski”

Bottle Theme: Cahors, France - Malbec

Cheese Rec: Blue Cheese or other pungent, soft cheeses

Food Pairings: Grilled meats or mushroom caps & stuffed jalapenos

 

Join our volunteer wine educators for a deep dive into Malbec & Cahors, France.

Travel around the world to acknowledge other famous Malbec regions.

Learn first-hand why you need to start paying attention to Malbec from Cahors!

Connect with colleagues as we appreciate history, land, & wine together.

*This will be the first edition with audience participation encouraged through Nearpod. Live audience and YouTube can play along. No Download, web-based www.Nearpod.com Login code will be given at the start of the lecture. Please have a cell phone or second device ready if you’d like to play along!

 

 

NOTE:

1.       NO other time is provided for this event

2.       Participation is considered “off duty” time

3.       Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY

 

For Questions: Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.Gov Subject “Wine”

Announcements

LIVE! COMMUNITY DAY ONLY

IP Attaché Program Q&As

Attend a live WebEx session to learn about an exciting career as a USPTO IP Attaché. IP attachés are US diplomats who live and work abroad, representing the USPTO and serving as experts on intellectual

property matters.  Our IP attachés are currently based in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Mexico, Peru, Switzerland, Thailand, Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates.

During the session, Dominic Keating, the Director of the IP Attaché Program, and IP Counselor Cynthia Henderson (based in Mexico City) will share some of their past and current experiences working as IP attachés and field questions from attendees.

Gain first-hand knowledge about the program and qualifications to become an

IP Attaché.

 

Date: Thursday, July 15, 2021

Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Eastern Time)

 

https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e0dfa82d34ca2f86ae2e74d6ea90707c5

to join the WebEx session.  The link can also be found on the IP Attaché program exhibit page.

Announcements

PTOS Nationwide Pizza Night  7/6/2021

 

Celebrate the end of the Third Quarter with a Pizza delivered by Domino's on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.

About this Event

Take a break and enjoy a pizza! PTOS members can have a single topping Domino’s pizza delivered for $5 ($20 value).

 

For $5, each participating PTOS member will receive a large 1 topping pizza from Domino’s delivered to their address!.

 

The $5 fee is all-inclusive and includes the cost of the pizza, taxes, service/delivery fees, and driver gratuity. One additional pizza may be purchased at the full price of $20.

 

Order must be made and paid for by 6/25/2021 4:00 pm EST. No exceptions. One discounted pizza per member while supplies last.

 

Please make sure that the address and phone number matches the address you would like the pizza to be delivered to. Topping selection(s) will be made during the check out process.

 

No Other time is provided for this event.

 

Participation is considered “off duty” time.

 

Due to delivery restrictions, Domino's may not be able to deliver to certain addresses. If this is the case you will be notified and your order will be refunded.

 

Date And Time

Tue, Jul 6, 2021, 5:00 PM EDT

 

How:    Click this Link

 

then login to Eventbrite and pay the $5 fee via eventbrite. Please make sure that the address and phone number in the account information matches the address you would like the pizza to be delivered to.  Payment is required when you order and no later than Friday June 25nd 4:00 pm EST.

 

Please direct any questions to Seahvosh Nikmanesh Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov

 

No Other time is provided for this event.  Participation is considered “off duty” time.

Announcements

The PTOS Education Committee proudly presents

 

Copyright Authorship in a Digital World

Kelley Keller, Esq., Founder & Managing Attorney, The Keller Law Firm

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

3pm - 4pm

 

Please click the WebEx link to register and confirm your attendance in advance.


https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e68c9c2284d0798a56df14cdeaef5f90c

 

On the WebEx Event Information page, view and save the event materials on or before May 11th.

 

One hour of CLE credit from the Virginia State Bar has been applied for.  The Certificate of attendance will be distributed after we receive approval.

 

*Since this presentation is not being given in an official capacity, the opinions expressed are the presenters’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the USPTO, the Department of Commerce, or the United States government.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or Anne at anne.kozak@uspto.gov.

 

* NO other time has been authorized for this event.

 

Learn about the PTOS at www.ptos.org.

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org.

Announcements

Job Announcement

Title: Executive Director

Reports to: Board of Directors

Location: USPTO HQ, Satellite Office, or Remote

By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Executive Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

Position Overview

The Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (JPTOS) seeks a passionate, driven, and energetic Executive Director to spearhead a member-driven publication venture that strives to inform and engage the intellectual property community- both domestic and internationally. JPTOS publishes quarterly and the Executive Director plays a critical role in the publication and dissemination of the Journal. The ideal candidate will be an active member of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (PTOS) and have two years of managerial experience. Education and/or experience related to Publishing, business, and management is a plus.

 

Responsibilities

The Executive Director will be responsible for managing the Journal’s presence, operations and advertisement. This includes promoting the Journal, advertising in relevant publications, as well as the expansion and maintenance of the customer base. The Executive Director will oversee Journal production and partner with the editorial staff to ensure that each issue is published on time. Further responsibilities include communicating with customers to resolve issues, maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders, and drafting/presenting monthly reports to the Board of Governors of the PTOS.

 

Compensation

This is a paid position serving the Board of Governors of JPTOS for a four-year term, which commences on the date that the position is accepted. The Executive Director, while a member of the Board of Governors, will not have a vote on any measure affecting the Executive Director’s compensation.

Selection Process

            Applicants will submit a qualifications statement, after which an interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required. The position will be filled via a majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors.

Please submit your qualifications statement to Seahvosh Nikmanesh (Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@USPTO.gov) by COB May 14, 2021 (5:00 PM EST). 

Announcements

PTOS May Trivia brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee

 

Join PTOS for individual Trivia on the following dates and be entered into a raffle for a chance to win.  Use the attached Calendar Planners to remind you of each event start time.

 

Trivia events will be available as follows:

May The Fourth: Star Wars Trivia - Tuesday 5/4/21 starting at 12:00 PM ET through Monday 5/10/21 ending at 5:00 PM ET.

https://social.ptos.org/MAY4TH

Cinco De Mayo: All Things Mexico and Spicy Chili Peppers Trivia – Wednesday 5/5/21 starting at 12:00 PM ET through Tuesday 5/11/21 at 5:00 PM ET.   

https://social.ptos.org/CINQODEMAYO

Happy Mother’s Day: Famous Moms and Women’s History Trivia – Sunday 5/9/21 starting at 12:00 PM ET through Friday 5/14/21 at 5:00 PM ET. 

https://social.ptos.org/WOMENMOMS

 

Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win.  Only one prize per member

 

$10 Gift Card will be awarded to the winner of each of the raffles and the winners will have a choice of a gift card and will be notified via email.

 

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, shelby.turner1@uspto.gov or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

Announcements

Join PTOS and Baked by Yael in learning how to make cake pops!

When: May 13, 2021

Time: 7 pm EST

Cost: $20/ per person (limit one subsidized kit per member- a $55 value- 25 kits available; extra kits available at full cost).

Participants will learn how to crumble the cake, mix it with frosting, and then roll, dip, and decorate their cake pops. 

Each participant will receive a Home Cakepop Kit that includes the supplies they’ll need to make cakepops:  a generous slice of cake, frosting, candy melts, cakepop sticks, parchment paper, cakepop stand, and edible glitter.

There are 3 cake flavors from which to choose:  Birthday (vanilla), Chocolate, or Gluten-free & Vegan Chocolate. 

 

To reserve your spot: https://reservations.ptos.org

 

NOTE:

1.     NO other time is provided for this event

2.     Participation is considered “off duty” time

3.     Live streaming via ZOOM should be with personal device ONLY

Announcements

PTOS Virtual Ice Cream Socials

 

This event is for PTOS Members Only.  PTOS Members pay $20 ($60 value) for one Frozen Fun Essentials Box and an online virtual experience.

Members can registered for one online event for the following dates/times:

 

Monday June 21, 2021 at 5:00 or 8:00 PM ET
Monday June 28, 2021 at 5:00 or 8:00 PM ET
Monday July 12, 2021 at 5:00 or 8:00 PM ET
Monday July 19, 2021 at 5:00 or 8:00 PM ET
Monday July 26, 2021 at 5:00 or 8:00 PM ET

 

Register for a PTOS Virtual Ice Cream Social here.

 

During this 30-minute virtual experience, you will be guided through the ice cream making process to make your own "ice cream in a bag" and can use that ice cream to make an ice cream float.  After the 30-minute guided experience, all participants are invited to stay online for socializing.

 

A Frozen Fun Essentials box will be shipped to you and will include everything needed to make 2 Vanilla Ice Cream Floats!

Package contents:

·         Shelf Stable Milk (dairy free option available during checkout)

·         Vanilla

·         Sugar

·         2 Craft Sodas

·         1 Unboxed Hand Towel

·         1 Color-Changing Spoon

·         Rock Salt

·         Zip Bags

Upgrade your box by choosing a “Frozen Fun Standard Box Upgrade” Add-on for $5 (must purchase a Frozen Fun Essentials box to use the Add-on).  This upgrade includes everything in the Essentials box, plus chocolate, cherry, and strawberry flavoring. Reusable straw included!

Additional Frozen Fun boxes may be purchased at full price.

Limited to the first 400 PTOS Members to reserve a package.

Questions please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, Shelby.Turner1@USPTO.GOV, david.lotter@uspto.gov or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

Announcements

PTOS Spring Wine Events & Wine Box Ordering

Connect with your fellow PTOS members through virtual wine events.

[Click this link] to purchase your discounted wine package through PTOS!

Includes FOUR Wine Lecture Bottles offered at a discounted rate by PTOS.

Cost to members: $47

*OPTIONAL* For an extra fee, add-on a ‘Wine-Down’ bottle for after the USPTO Wine & IP event!  

Limited supply so order fast, one order per member, must be active member to order.

*Cannot Ship to all states because of legal reasons. Sorry Michigan, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Utah.

 

 

Join your fellow PTOS members as we virtually visit different locations and explore the world through wine.

Each of the upcoming wine events have a specific theme and corresponding bottle.

No purchase necessary to attend these free lectures. We’ll dive into the region, climate, history, geography, and culture of wine regions. See below for more details!

 

Save the dates:

 

April 22, 2021 at 5:00PM ET - ‘Wine Down’ after Wine & IP: Earth Day Patents in Vinification

Theme: Organic/biodynamic

Bottle: Anderson Estate Pinot Noir

 

May 27, 2021 at 7:30PM ET – Malbec: New Vs Old World

Theme: Comparison tasting of Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina & Cahors, France

Bottles: Los Haroldos Reserva & Chateau Nozieres

 

June 24, 2021 at 7:30PM ET – Welcome to Summer with Still & Sparkling Rose!

Theme: Still Rose preferably from Provence & Sparkling Rose

Bottles: Les Quatre Tours & Pfaffenheim Brut Rose Cremant d’Alsace

 

All events are hosted on WebEx and include a formal lecture that is simultaneously streamed on YouTube Live.

An interactive portion on WebEx follows each event; we encourage the use of webcams!

 

Purchase Link: https://reservations.ptos.org/product_info.php?cPath=29_45&products_id=87

 

NOTE:

1.       NO other time is provided for this event

2.       Participation is considered “off duty” time

3.       Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY

 

For Questions: Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.Gov Subject “Wine”

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"Rendezvous in Chambery" by Paul V. Ward

https://cwms-wb4-app101.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=d4e08e20c399f20459d073e31b0dc3cd&siteurl=meetings
Meeting Number: 994 563 295
Meeting Password: 239882

June 1, 2021, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

 

                                              

PTOS April Trivia brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee

 

Join PTOS for individual Trivia starting on April 15th, 2021 and be entered into a raffle for a chance to win. 

 

Trivia event will be available:

Thursday 4/15/21 starting at 12:00 PM ET through Monday 4/19/21 ending at 5:00 PM ET.

 

Go to https://trivia.ptos.org to participate.

 

Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win.  Only one prize per member

 

$10 Gift Card will be awarded to the winner of the raffle and the winners will have a choice of a gift card and will be notified via email.

 

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, shelby.turner1@uspto.gov or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

Announcements

PTOS Presents: MasterClass (a one year subscription to ALL Content)

 

PTOS is offering a special members’ only price of $75 (regularly $180) for an entire year of access to MasterClass.

 

Want to learn more about MasterClass? See the video and instructor and class list.

 

LIMIT ONE subscription per PTOS member. Limited to the first 150 PTOS Members to sign-up for a subscription here.

The first 100 subscriptions have been purchased!  Thank you to those who have bought a subscription.

We have added an additional 50 subscriptions.

Sign-Up by April 21st. An activation code to start your yearlong membership will be sent soon after the registration closes.

 

There is NO other time associated with this program.

 

Program questions? Contact anne.kozak@uspto.gov or catherine.loikith@uspto.gov

 

Announcements

Paella Cooking Class with Chef Danny Lledó
The most-awarded paella chef in the United States
and owner of Valencian fine-dining restaurant Xiquet
                                  https://chefdannylledo.com/
                                                
Join us Tuesday April 27th @ 7pm EST via Zoom to learn the Chef’s secrets for making the notoriously tricky
– and notoriously delicious – Spanish national dish!  Additionally, Chef Danny will mail a paella essentials kit right to your door so you can cook like a pro.

** FINE PRINT **  Participants receive a 1-hour, personal tutorial in the fine art of paella from the world-renowned chef, who hails from Valencia, the cradle of the famous dish.  This Zoom class will be broadcast from Xiquet’s wood-fire kitchen with Zoom links given approximately 24 hours prior to class.  Additionally, a paella essentials kit will be delivered to your door to use with the Chef’s recipe.  NOTE: Perishable/common food items will not be shipped and those must be sourced yourself.  An email containing quantities and preparation instructions for the participant-sourced ingredients will be sent out at the reservation deadline date.

Paella Essentials kit:
1 bottle of Los Aljibes Olive Oil 500ml., 1 kilo of Tartana Bomba Rice, 70g Las Hermanas Sweet Paprika, 1g Afgan Saffron

Participant-Sourced Ingredients List:
Chicken, Green Beans, Red Bell Pepper, Cauliflower, Tomato, Salt, Chicken Stock

 PTOS Members Only – Cost $40 ($90 value)
 Sign-up at https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php
 Valid and current mailing address required in your account in order to receive the Paella Essentials Kit
 Limited to first 40 reservations (one per PTOS member)
 Must reserve by 5pm on Thursday, April 15th 2021

 

Questions, please contact: kyle.armstrong@uspto.gov or Kang.hu@uspto.gov

 

This is a No Other-Time event

The use of Zoom must be on personal devices ONLY

Announcements

JPTOS Job Announcement: Article Editor

Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society

107 S. West Street #809 ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314

 

Article Editor

By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, all active members of the Society are advised of the following open position.

 

The Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (JPTOS) is currently looking to fill multiple article editor positions for a renewable one-year term.  The position is VOLUNTARY and open to all PTOS members who possess or are pursuing a Juris Doctor or equivalent degree in law.

 

Qualifications

•          The Article Editors must be an active member of the Society.

•          Possess or actively pursuing a Juris Doctor from an accredited institution.  Those currently pursuing their degree must have successfully completed their 1L year.

•          Must be capable of editing legal articles using the Bluebook.

•          Must have a basic understanding of Microsoft Word.

•          Prior Journal experience is preferred, but not required.

 

Duties

Successful candidates will edit one law review article per quarter according to the 20th Edition of the Bluebook.  The Journal historically publishes issues in March, June, September and December.  Article editors will have a deadline of one month to edit each assigned article, with extensions offered as necessary.

 

Selection Process

•          Please submit a brief interest statement and résumé.

•          A personal interview may be required.

•          This position is voluntary.

 

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO:

Seahvosh Nikmanesh  exec.dir@jptos.org         (571) 270-1805

Seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov       

 

DEADLINE --  5:00 PM on April 30, 2021.

Announcements

The PTOS Education Committee proudly presents

 

Bypassing Patents in the Pandemic?

Revisionist accounts of Sec 1498 and Bayh-Dole march-in rights

Sean M. O’Connor, Professor of Law, Executive Director, Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

2pm - 3pm

 

Please click the WebEx link to register and confirm your attendance in advance.


https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e4b3039c4f7c038bc914a3d19c49a098b

 

On the WebEx Event Information page, view and save the event materials on or before April 5th.

Additional materials may be found using the following links:

The link for op-ed in The Hill and the link for 2012 law review history.

 

One hour of CLE credit from the Virginia State Bar has been applied for.  The Certificate of attendance will be distributed after we receive approval.

 

*Since this presentation is not being given in an official capacity, the opinions expressed are the presenters’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the USPTO, the Department of Commerce, or the United States government.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or Anne at anne.kozak@uspto.gov.

 

No other time has been authorized for this event.

 

Learn about the PTOS at www.ptos.org.

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org.

Announcements

March 24, 2021 at 5:00PM ET
Wine & IP: Women innovators in the wine industry
Registration required:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-ip-women-innovators-in-the-wine-industry-registration-143884760191?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch
*See attached flyer
More info on series #WineIP:
Wine & IP | USPTO

March 24, 2021 Immediately After the Wine & IP
Wine Down! Join other members of PTOS for a wine down event.
Come discuss your thoughts on the lecture
Let’s talk innovation and invention in the wine world.
BYOW: Find a wine that was produced or vinified by a woman!
https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=ed9314dc663fd1ec7fd52e5c151c2a162
Event Number: 199 891 7574
Password: wine

 

 

Discover BoJo Lecture Event!
April 1, 2021 at 7:30PM ET

“I liked it before it was super popular”
If you want to be on the cutting edge of awesome value wine, join us!
We will discuss all the Cru regions and be sampling wine from
Julienas & Fleurie!

For those who didn’t get the previous wine package,
head over to your local wine shop and pick up a Beaujolais Cru!

https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=ef3cf49005fd6152f87a46f8f9b388e2a
Event Number: 199 710 5399
Pass: wine
*Streaming on YouTube available here*

NOTE:
1. NO other time is provided for this event
2. Participation is considered “off duty” time
3. Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY

For Questions: Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.Gov Subject “Wine”

Announcements

PTOS St. Patrick’s Day Trivia brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee

 

Join PTOS for individual Trivia starting on St. Patrick’s Day and be entered into a raffle for a chance to win. 

 

Trivia event will be available:

Wednesday 3/17/21 starting at 12:00 PM ET through Monday 3/22/21 ending at 5:00 PM ET.

 

Go to https://trivia.ptos.org to participate.

 

Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win.  Only one prize per member

 

$10 Gift Card will be awarded to the winner of the raffle and the winners will have a choice of a gift card and will be notified via email.

 

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, shelby.turner1@uspto.gov or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

Announcements

Patent and Trademark
Office Society

 

2021 Annual Meeting Video Now Available
https://www.ptos.org/annualmeeting.html

Featuring:

Dan Simpkins

 

Dan Simpkins holds a Bachelors in electrical engineering and a master’s degree from Cornell University. Dan is an experienced entrepreneur who founded Hillcrest Labs, developers of the ‘Smart TV’ concept and global leader in software, hardware, and intellectual property for motion-enabled consumer electronics. Before Hillcrest, he founded SALIX Technologies, which was a leading developer of voice-over-internet services in the 1990s. He holds more than 20 patents, and is currently in the process of starting another start-up.

Announcements

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society

107 s west st. #809 Alexandria, VIRGINIA  22314

 

Editor-in-Chief

 

By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

•          The Editor-in-Chief must be an active member of the Society and possess at least a J.D. from an ABA accredited school.

•          Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.

•          Prior experience editing law review articles.

•          A basic familiarity with typesetting and vector graphic design, including the software packages LyX and Inkscape.

•          Ability to communicate with authors and subscribers under stressful circumstances.

•          Ability to recruit and maintain a corps of volunteer editors and procuur articles.

•          Responsibilities will require attending monthly Board of Governor meetings

 

DUTIES

The Editor-in-Chief will recruit volunteer Articles Editors from the ranks of the Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS).  Select articles to appear in the Journal. Generally, this amounts to between 6 and 10 articles per issue or around 1,000 pages of typeset material each year.  Typeset edited articles and layout advertisements, front matter, and rear matter for each of the quarterly issues.  Ensure that the Journal is compliant with postal regulations.  Deliver a finished product to the printer on or before the first of every March, June, September, and December.  Act as a liaison with the Journal’s printer to ensure that the issues are printed correctly and shipped on time.  Collaborate on other projects with JPTOS Executive Board members.  Coordinate with advertiser accounts including providing quotes for advertising space, working with the Executive team in invoicing advertisers and accepting, proofing, formatting advertisements and ensuring the proper ads get placed in each issue.  The Editor-in-Chief shall also review web traffic data to determine successful advertisement campaigns and communicating findings to advertisers in coordination with the Blog Editor.  The Editor-in-Chief shall also be jointly responsible for coordination of social media related activities including gathering topics of interest and developing and posting content to Social Network feed and tracking / analyzing readership and followers to improve content. 

 

SELECTION PROCESS

•          All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.

•          A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.

•          This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.

 

THIS POSITION IS SALARIED

 

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:

Seahvosh Nikmanesh  seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov        Jefferson 7A49            (571) 270-1805

 

DEADLINE --  5:00 PM on March 19 , 2021

Announcements

 Beeradvocate IPA Beer Fest
April 30th and May 1st, 2021 (5-8 p.m. PDT both days)
** Shipment available ONLY to the below listed states in the US **
** (AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, NE, ND, NH, NM, NY, NJ, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, VA, WA, WI) **

 

 


PTOS Members Only – Cost $45
Sign-up at https://reservations.ptos.org
Must use valid and current mailing address in your account in order to receive the box
Limited to the first 100 PTOS Members to reserve a package (one per member)
Must reserve by 5pm on March 8, 2021.


IPA Beer Fest: Cyberspace Package
Each package includes:
• A hand-curated box of IPAs from twelve (12) breweries shipped to your door from Half Time (perfect for couples or for sharing with your pod)
• NEW - Beers will be packed in a freezer liner with cold packs
• Two BeerAdvocate-branded Govino tasting cups (our standard fest cup to make you feel nostalgic for our in-person fests)
• Shipping and handling
• Access to view the live hangout sessions
• Access to the private discussion forum
• Discounts on exclusive fest merch while supplies last
• Invites to the pre- and post-Zoom parties with Todd and Edgar (first come, first served)
• For more information https://www.beeradvocate.com/ipa/

No Other time is provided for this event.

Participation is considered “off duty” time.

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

Announcements

Men's and Women's College Basketball Bracket Pick'Em

 
Men’s Tournament runs March 18th – April 5th
Women’s Tournament runs March 21st – April 4th
• Open to ALL USPTO employees
• To participate you must sign-up & fill out your bracket by noon (EDT) on the
respective start date for the tournament at:
https://www.ptos.org/mensbasketballpickem/
https://www.ptos.org/womensbasketballpickem/
• There is no cost to participate – PTOS membership is not required
• Limit one bracket per tournament per person
• Grand prize for 1st place per tournament: winner’s choice of NCAA basketball jersey
• Questions – Contact
Rob Hodge (2-2097), David Lotter (0-7422), or Seahvosh Nikmanesh (0-1805)

 

Show your school pride!!!

On March 18 and 22 wear your favorite jersey, ball cap, pullover, or sweatshirt.

This event is cosponsored by PTOS and Patents Worklife Team

No other time is authorized for this event. This is for informational purposes only and does not imply an endorsement of any related business.

The USPTO makes no guarantee as to the nature of any products or services offered.

Announcements

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make hot cocoa bombs?
Join PTOS and Jill from The Chocolatier’s Palette in learning how to make cocoa bomb.

Due to limited class sizes we will have two sessions (you only need to attend one).

When: March 1 or March 2

Time: 8 pm EST

Cost: $1 plus providing your own materials

Zoom link will be emailed prior to the class.

To reserve your spot: https://reservations.ptos.org

 

NOTE:

1.     NO other time is provided for this event

2.     Participation is considered “off duty” time

3.     Live streaming via ZOOM should be with personal device ONLY

 

_______________________________________________

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Event Questions? Contact Rebecca Eisenberg 

 

 


 


Materials: 

To make a Hot Chocolate Bomb, you’ll need the following basic tools and ingredients.  The numbers and equipment below is for three bombs—a six cavity mold.    If your mold contains more cavities, and you’d like to make more bombs, please adjust the amount of chocolate and cocoa accordingly.

 

ESSENTIAL TOOLS:

- a silicone mold where the cavities range between 2”-2.5” in diameter. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08R9P5GDD/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_1?smid=A1H6Y74GEEJB1G&psc=1)

- a small microwaveable bowl or large mug in which to melt your chocolate— the BASE of which must be no wider than 4” to avoid burning your chocolate. 

- a spatula or spoon to stir your chocolate

- a plastic “ziploc” sandwich bag (for piping)

- a food safe “paint” brush or regular teaspoon (not to be confused with a measuring teaspoon, which you’ll also need)

- a small tray or flat plate on which to put the flexible silicone mold, so that it will be stable in the refrigerator 

- a barrier sheet between the mold and the tray (of either waxed paper/parchment paper/plastic wrap) on which to fill and decorate your “bombs”

 

ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS for the basic hot cocoa bomb:

- good chocolate 4oz.   If you want to use chocolate chips, please get chips without any extra additives, such as Trader Joe’s Semisweet chips.

- hot cocoa mix.  A one ounce package is perfect for three or four bombs.

 

Non-essential tools:

a pair of food safe gloves OR paper muffin liners OR something with a smaller rim than the diameter of your chocolate bomb so that you can rest your bomb atop it.  All will enable you to fill/assemble/decorate it without your warm hands melting into or leaving fingerprints on the “bomb”

 

 

NON-ESSENTIAL, BUT TASTY EXTRA INGREDIENTS:

- marshmallows

- sprinkles for decoration

- pop rocks

- spices (cinnamon, chili powder...whatever you like!)

- a peppermint stick or a crushed peppermint candy

- a graham cracker (a hot chocolate s’more, anyone?)

 

 

www.thechocolatierspalette.com

Announcements

Upcoming Wine Events:
2/25/2021 at 3:00PM ET USPTO - Wine & IP: Black History Month
2/25/2021 After event – Wine Down: BOYProsecco
3/4/2021 at 7:30PM ET PTOS: Tuscany DOCG Vs. IGT
4/1/2021 at 7:30PM ET PTOS: Beaujolais Cru Exploration


PTOS Tuscany DOCG vs IGT
3/4/2021 at 7:30PM ET
Come learn about the Tuscany region and the Sangiovese grape.
We will look into the vintage years,
As well as the differences between DOCG and IGT
You’ll walk away knowing what a “Super Tuscan” actually means,
As well as advancing your journey to demystifying the Italian wine region.

Feel free to join this free lecture brought to you through PTOS.
Friends are welcome to attend or stream on YouTube: “Wine Broski”.

Wines were part of the previous wine package discounted through PTOS.
You can purchase these specific wines at www.wtso.com/vva
VVA20 and VVA100 are promo codes you can use for even more discounts.

You can also just drink your own bottle of Italian wine…or any wine!
Come join the fun!


Event address for attendees: https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e0eef922ef844b59a63eb9a00385d74e2

Date and time: Thursday, March 4, 2021 7:30 pm
Event number: 199 837 9770
Event password: wine


Wine & IP: Black History Month
USPTO Eastern Regional Outreach Office

Feb 25, 2021 at 3:00 PM ET – Register on Eventbrite for WebEx link
*NO OTHERTIME IS PERMITTED FOR THIS EVENT

Come meet and hear the story of Phil Long of the Association of African American Vintners, Julia Coney of Black Wine Professionals, and Valencia Martin-Wallace of the National Council for Expanding American Innovation. It is the goal of the USPTO’s NCEAI to help pave the way for all peoples to see themselves as innovators, inventors, and entrepreneurs. It is the goal of these wine organization to help collect the voices and connection to Black American’s in wine to foster awareness and acceptance.
Our panel will answer video questions that are submitted ahead of time.
*If you would like to submit a question to our panel, please contact me ASAP. Recordings can be made via your cell phone and submitted.

www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-ip-intellectual-property-in-the-wine-industry-black-history-month-tickets-141191588843?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch

This event is open to the public so please feel free to share.

 

Join other PTOS members after the event for a ‘Wine Down’ where we will discuss the event and have an open chat.
I’ll be sipping Prosecco, but feel free to open whatever you’d like!

ZOOM LINK: *Do NOT download the Zoom desktop client to your USPTO work computer.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86985378664?pwd=UnhtOXYwSlpBWmdqZGkyc2NldnlvQT09
Meeting ID: 869 8537 8664
Passcode: wine


NOTE:
1. NO other time is provided for this event
2. Participation is considered “off duty” time
3. Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY

For Questions: Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.Gov Subject “Wine”

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"The Fabric of Civilization" by Virginia Postrel

https://cwms-wb3-app101.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=1a13bb5f5af3a7ce09d83feb207da6d7&siteurl=meetings
Meeting Number: 995 056 875
Meeting Password: 353259

Tuesday, April 6, 2021, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

**DENVER** PTOS SIP & PAINT

 

Thursday March 4th | 5-6:30pm [MST]

 

Join Denver PTOS for Painting & Wine for only $5.

 

How:

(1)    Pay via (https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php) by 11:59pm on Monday March 1, 2021.

(2)    Pick up your painting supplies (canvas, brushes, paint, etc.) and wine from Downtown Denver between 4-6pm on Wednesday March 3, 2021.

(3)    Join the WebEx on Thursday March 4, 2021 at 5pm, where we will follow along to a video tutorial on how to paint the picture below. The link to the video will be sent out during the WebEx, so don’t worry if you fall behind.

 

Once you have paid you will receive an e-mail with the pick-up location information and asking for your wine selection.

 

 

Finished Painting:

 

If you have any questions contact Katie Gerth at x7-4602 or katie.gerth@uspto.gov.

 

***DO NOT DELETE OR CHANGE ANY OF THE TEXT BELOW THIS LINE***

 

Katie Gerth has scheduled this WebEx meeting.

 

Denver PTOS Paint & Sip

Host: Katie Gerth

 

When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=5c2c1ba11edf8877849410e36727be50

 

Access Information

 

Meeting Number: 992 071 717

Meeting Password: 123456

 

Audio Connection

 

5712705000 (CWMS Call In)

 

Access Code:

992 071 717

 

 

 

Hosts, need your host access code or key? Go to the meeting information page:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/meeting/meetingInfo?MTID=7ca5a3a60ec6df66a90cd58a440eaf5b

 

Delivering the power of collaboration

The meetings.uspto.gov team

Announcements

PTOS Championship Family Feud Event

 

 

PTOS is hosting a Family Feud Championship event.  Come watch your colleagues face off in a live head to head matchup of the famed gameshow The Family Feud.  This is a single round of a faceoff between the two winning teams of the preliminary rounds.  Come join us and see who wins.

 

Where: The WebEx link below

When: February 25 from 5-6pm ET

 

 

 

 

Host:  dmultimedia1      

Topic: PTOS Family Feud Championship Game

Thursday, February 25, 2021 5:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time (New York, GMT-05:00)

Event number: 199 865 5047

Event password: dms@555

 

Event address for attendees: https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e48a5a49ea210a82bd7237f849b58f9fc

 

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Audio conference information

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To receive a call back, provide your phone number when you join the event, or call the number below and enter the access code.

US Toll: +1-415-527-5035

Global call-in numbers: https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/globalcallin.php?MTID=e3a7bb91625e7c0bcf30f8945b2359fe9

Access code: 199 865 5047

 

Announcements

 

                                              

PTOS Valentine’s Day Trivia brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee

 

Join PTOS for individual Trivia over the Valentine’s Day Weekend and be entered into a raffle for a chance to win. 

 

Trivia event will start:

Friday 2/12/21 at 12:00 PM ET Sharp

 

Trivia event will start at 12:00 PM ET Sharp, everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 12:00 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts.  A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start.  The trivia event will be available starting Friday at 12:00 PM ET through Tuesday 12:00 PM ET.

 

Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win.  Only one prize per member

 

$10 Gift Cards will be awarded to the winner of the raffle and the winners will have a choice of a gift card and will be notified via email.

 

Go to https://trivia.ptos.org on the day of the event to participate.

 

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

Announcements

 

PTOS is hosting a family feud event.  Come watch your colleagues face off in a live head to head matchup of the famed gameshow The Family Feud.  There will be four teams that face off in two rounds each team consists of 5 PTOS members.  Come join us and see who wins.

 

Where: The WebEx link below

When: February 23 from 5-6pm ET

 

 

 

 

Host:  dmultimedia1

Topic: PTOS - Family Feud

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 5:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time (New York, GMT-05:00)

Event number: 199 695 2339

Event password: dms@555

 

Event address for attendees: https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=ee9cc8d24b7faab8cb221c7b407c44626

 

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To start the online event

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At least 30 minutes before the starting time:

 

1. Go to https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?d=1996952339&t=h

2. Log in to your host account if you have not yet done so.

3. On the Event Information page that appears, click "Start Now".

 

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Audio conference information

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To receive a call back, provide your phone number when you join the event, or call the number below and enter the access code.

US Toll: +1-415-527-5035

Global call-in numbers: https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/globalcallin.php?MTID=e9fd9f61c182be2c23c864b9dd7034bb3

Access code: 199 695 2339

Announcements

Thursday, February 11th, 2020

12:00PM-1:00PM EST

 

2021 Hoteller Committee Activities under COVID restrictions

 

When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=c56ef54aa2ab207417f2637c31d560d2

 

Meeting Number: 999 809 861

Meeting Password: 458858

 

Audio Connection

5712705000 (CWMS Call In)

 

Access Code:

999 809 861

Brought to you by the PTOS Hoteler Committee.

Please direct any questions to Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov or Philip.Bonzell@uspto.gov.

Announcements

PTOS Cheese & Charcuterie Gift Set with customized bamboo cutting board!
 
PTOS Members Only – Cost $10
Order at: https://reservations.ptos.org
- Must use valid and current mailing address in your account in order to receive the gift box.
- Quantity is limited, must order by 5PM ET on February 15, 2021.

Gift Set includes a bamboo cutting board customized with the PTOS Logo!
Gift set also includes*:
• Dry Cured Salami
• Assorted Cheeses
• Crackers
• Gourmet Mustard
*All items individually wrapped/packaged

Questions? Contact Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov

Announcements

Patent and Trademark Office Society

 

Annual Meeting

 

February 23, 2021

1:00 p.m. EST

 

Featuring:

 

Dan Simpkins

 

WebEx link is below.

 

PTOS Members: One hour of other time

for attending may be charged to:

 

Patent employees: PNCSPA-0000-090241

Non-Patent employees: AVEORG-0065-A00151 Supervisor’s approval required.

 

 

Dan Simpkins holds a Bachelors in electrical engineering and a master’s degree from Cornell University. Dan is an experienced entrepreneur who founded Hillcrest Labs, developers of the ‘Smart TV’ concept and global leader in software, hardware, and intellectual property for motion-enabled consumer electronics. Before Hillcrest, he founded SALIX Technologies, which was a leading developer of voice-over-internet services in the 1990s. He holds more than 20 patents, and is currently in the process of starting another start-up.

 

Event address for attendees: https://uspto-events3.webex.com/uspto-events3/onstage/g.php?MTID=e0f7cad8eceac57af35f8c4238d1f3680

 Date and time: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 1:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (New York, GMT-05:00)

Duration: 1 hour Description: PTOS Annual Meeting Event number: 199 289 2432 Event password: virtual

Announcements

WANTED:
Patent and Trademark Office Society
2021 VIRTUAL Science Fair Judges
For Regional Science and Engineering Fairs

Fields for judging include:
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Sci.
Earth & Space Sciences
Health & Medicine
Computer Science
Engineering

Virtual Location, Judging Period,   Time      
Arlington County Virginia Regional Fair March 8-21, 2021 Anytime within Judging Period
Link will be posted to registered Judges

Fairfax County Virginia Regional Fair March 13-20, 2021 Anytime within Judging Period
Link will be posted to registered Judges


If Interested, please RSVP with:
Wei Zhao  (Arlington)  wei.zhao@uspto.gov  x05672
Alan Chen  (Fairfax)  alan.chen@uspto.gov x24143

Anyone qualified in the above areas, including Spouses & Friends, are invited to judge
(NOTE: No "other time" granted for participation)

PTOS Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Good Day to you all,

 

This Wednesday, join us for a look at the Zinfandel grape as we pit Italy’s Primitivo against California’s Old Vine Zin form Lodi.

 

This is not your typical ‘sip society’ wine event. These events are more liken to cliff notes around the many facets of wine: soil; climate; history; culture; stories! Only through understanding can one’s appreciation deepen.

 

Our upcoming lecture will introduce the Zinfandel grape as we look at its old world origins. We will hop over the pond to America where we will discuss the journey of the Zinfandel variety through America’s history.

 

 

Zoom

*NOTE* Do not download the Zoom Client to your work laptop *Note*

 

Topic: Battle of the Zins: Old Vs New World

Time: Feb 3, 2021 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83682677835?pwd=azZWSXpjRzhlNU1kOHhGN2xmOWVTUT09

Meeting ID: 836 8267 7835

Passcode: wine

 

The wine we will be sampling were contained in the ‘Fall’ wine order. If you don’t have the specific bottles of wine we are drinking, that’s perfectly fine. We will be pitting Italy’s Primitivo against California’s Old Vine Zin. Pick up your competitors from your local wine shop and see you on Wed Feb 3

 

 

*We are switching to zoom to be able to have breakout rooms to collab during the tasting portion. If you would like to volunteer to be a breakout room host and represent the tasting notes from your room to the whole group, please email me VeniViniAmici@gmail.com

 **AGAIN** DO NOT DOWNLOAD THE ZOOM CLIENT TO YOUR WORK LAPTOP: Work and Policy 9/15/2020

 

Save the Dates:

March 4, 2020 – Chianti DOCG Vs IGT

April 1, 2020 – Beaujolais Cru

*Dates and lecture topics have changed from previous email.

 

 

 

NOTE:

1.       NO other time is provided for this event

2.       Participation is considered “off duty” time

3.       Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY

 

For Questions: Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.Gov Subject “Wine”

Announcements

PTOS CLE State Credit Survey

Attention all PTOS Attorneys!

Are you barred in a state other than Virginia that requires CLE credit?  Are you interested in attending PTOS CLEs while also receiving CLE credit for your state?

We are trying to gauge interest from our members to see if it’s financially advisable for the PTOS Education Committee to cover the CLE application fees in any state(s) other than Virginia, which is where the majority of our current members are barred.

If interested, please fill out the voluntary survey using the link below by 10pm EST on Monday, February 1.

 

PTOS CLE State Credit Survey

 

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or Anne at anne.kozak@uspto.gov.

 

No other time has been authorized for filling out this survey.

Learn about the PTOS and become a member at www.ptos.org.

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org.

Announcements

PTOS 2021 Election Results

Dear PTOS members:

 

Below are the results of the 2021 PTOS Election.  Congratulations to all of the winners, and Thank You to all those who submitted a nominating petition and ran for a position on the Board.  Thank you for your spirit of volunteerism, and your willingness to serve the Society and its members.

 

If you have any questions regarding the election, please email the Election Committee at evote@ptos.org.

 

Officers

 

President: Rebecca Eisenberg

Vice President: Seahvosh Nikmanesh

Secretary: Ryan Clark

Administrator: David Lotter

Treasurer: Matthew Troutman

 

HQ / Shirlington / Hoteling Representatives

 

TC 1600: Anna Pagonakis, Rayna Rodriguez

TC 1700/2900: Holly Thurman, Stephen Yanchuk

TC 2100: Selene Haedi, Kevin Lu

TC 2400: William Kim, Angela Nguyen

TC 2600: Joshua Schwartz, Lewis West

TC 2800: Cyrstal Hammond, Jami Valentine Miller

TC 3600: Catherine Loikith, Jeffrey O’Brien

TC 3700: Anne Kozak, Keith Raymond

CFO/CAO/CIO/OPIM: Rex Rooker

Trademarks: Cheryl Butler, Monique Watts

Director’s Office / PTAB /  Policy and International Affairs: Karin Ferriter

OPLA/OPQA/Others: Fred Guillermety

 

Regional Representatives

 

MWRO (Detroit): Kenneth Malkowski

RMRO (Denver): Katie Gerth

TXRO (Dallas): Samantha Abraham

SVRO (San Jose): Jay Huang

 

At Large Representatives

 

Jessica Arble, Luther Behringer, Philip Bonzell, Alex DeVito, Ryan Donlon, Stephan Essex, Kang Hu, Brandon Rosati, Neel Patel, Shelby Turner

Announcements

Order Wine for our upcoming Wine lectures: https://reservations.ptos.org/product_info.php?cPath=29_45&products_id=79

 

It’s a new year and for all those that have ‘develop a new hobby’ on their New Year resolutions…

TADA!!! 

I introduce you to ‘wine as a hobby’

 

Free wine lectures are offered to PTOS members through myself, Stephen Yanchuk, and my partner, Beth Dahlburg.

We are both examiners, but we have a passion for wine and a desire to curate fun and engaging experiences around wonderful bottles of wine.

Our lectures are more than just a sip society, we focus on the history, climate, grapes, soil, culture, pop-culture, and even PhD level science around wine.

 

 

Our first region to explore with this box is Beaujolais.

Beaujolais cru are significantly better and higher quality than Beaujolais Nouveau.

 

The wine box shipment box will have a 2018 Fleurie and a 2017 Julienas.

 

If you don’t get the wine box from PTOS, no big deal!

Pick up your favorite Beaujolais Cru and follow along.

We will touch on each of the Cru within this region so everyone wins!

Save the date for March 4th at 7:30 P.M. ET

 

 

 

 

 

 

The second region we will explore is Chianti!

Come learn about what is required for a DOCG wine

Also experience an IGT wine from this region.

 

The wine box shipment includes a 2014 IGT and a 2016 DOCG

Both wines are made from the same grape

Both wines are made from the same producer

This experience will showcase what can be done during vinification

 

Again, feel free to grab your own bottle of Sangiovese and drink along with us.

 

Save the date for April 11st at 7:30 P.M. ET

 

PTOS Discount on wine if your purchase through the PTOS portal.

https://reservations.ptos.org/product_info.php?cPath=29_45&products_id=79

 

The Wine Bottles

 

 

*Cannot Ship to all states because of legal reasons. Sorry Michigan, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Utah.

Announcements

Meet the Producer: Dr. Konstantin Frank of Finger Lakes NY
 
“Dr. Konstantin Frank knew from his experience growing grapes in very cold climates that high quality vinifera wines
Could be made in New York. With plenty of opposition, Dr. Konstantine Frank pushed forward and made his own way.
No one believed him. Named Top 100 Winery of 2019, the proof is now in our wines.”

Come hear the story of this visionary who had the expertise to do what no one else thought possible.
We will be joined by Dr. Konstantin Frank’s great-granddaughter for this interview, lecture, and tasting.

We will meet Meaghan Frank, the great granddaughter of Dr. Konstantine Frank in this virtual Meet The Producer event!
+Join us on virtual 360 tour of their vineyards.
+Sit back and listen to the story of Dr. Konstatine Frank and learn the importance of St. George to American viticulture
+Learn about the struggles and adaptations of going through Covid through the eyes of Meaghan.

Orders were placed through PTOS portal and online. Feel free to attend for this wonderful interview event even if you did not obtain the wine.

WebEx Login on Jan 12, 2021 at 7:30 P.M. ET
Event address for attendees: https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e0d0ab1fb598aa6306a691cee7d658f45

Event number: 199 441 3092
Event password: V!nifer@

NOTE:
1. NO other time is provided for this event
2. Participation is considered “off duty” time
3. Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY

For Questions: Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.Gov Subject “Wine”

Announcements

The PTOS proudly presents

 

Ethical Considerations in Advising Clients

The Impact of Brunetti in the Era of Renewed Focus on Social Justice

Megan M. Carpenter, Dean and Professor of Law, University of New Hampshire, Franklin Pierce School of Law

John R. Sommer, Counsel for Brunetti in Iancu v. Brunetti

Thursday, January 21, 2021

3pm – 4pm

 

Please click the WebEx link to register and confirm your attendance in advance.


https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=ecff74e05b6ec5b425fcd37b56ce989e8

 

On the WebEx Event Information page, view and save the event materials on or before January 20th.

 

Application for approval for this course or program is pending with the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board. The Application includes 1 hour of credit, of which 0.5 hour has been applied for in the area of legal ethics.

 

*Since this presentation is not being given in an official capacity, the opinions expressed are the presenters’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the USPTO, the Department of Commerce, or the United States government.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or Anne at anne.kozak@uspto.gov.

 

No other time has been authorized for this event.

 

Learn about the PTOS and become a member at www.ptos.org.

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org.

Announcements

PTOS Family Feud Survey


PTOS will be hosting a PTOS Family Feud during the month of February.  Please take a few minutes to answer the survey; since, as you all know, we need people to answer survey questions to get the answers.  The questions are specifically drafted with PTOS and USPTO members in mind.  Additionally, if you would like to be considered as a contestant to play in the live game, let us know at the bottom of the survey.  The date of the contest will be announced at a later date. 

The survey can be found at this link: https://tinyurl.com/y7chgt6y


 


If you have any questions about the survey or the game in general feel free to contact Shelby.Turner1@USPTO.GOV or Ryan.Clark3@USPTO.GOV.

Announcements

Dear PTOS members:

 

The 2021 Election will take place next week, from January 12-14.  Please keep an eye out on January 12 for an email containing your login information for the electronic voting system.  To add evote@ptos.org to your Safe Senders list in Outlook, go to the Home Tab, click Junk, then Junk E-mail Options, and then the Safe Senders tab.  If you will not have access to your USPTO email from January 12-14, and would still like to vote in the election, please send an email to evote@ptos.org by Friday, January 8, and provide your personal email address.

 

Information about some of the candidates is available here: https://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2021_election.html

 

Slate of Candidates for 2021 PTOS Election (Asterisk denotes incumbent)

 

President: Rebecca Eisenberg

Vice President: Luther Behringer, Kang Hu, Seahvosh Nikmanesh

Secretary: Ryan Clark*

Administrator: Luther Behringer, David Lotter*

Treasurer: Matthew Troutman*

 

At Large (10 positions)

 

Jessica Arble*, Luther Behringer*, Philip Bonzell*, Ryan Clark, Alex DeVito, Ryan Donlon*, Rebecca Eisenberg, Stephan Essex*, Joseph Greenlund, Kang Hu*, William Kim, Anne Kozak, Jasper Kwoh, Anand Loharikar, Catherine Loikith, Angela Nguyen, Seahvosh Nikmanesh, Jeffrey O’Brien, Neel Patel, Keith Raymond, Juan Rivas, Brandon Rosati, Joshua Schwartz, Holly Thurman, Matthew Troutman, Shelby Turner*, Stephen Yanchuk

 

Alexandria HQ / Shirlington / Hoteling Representatives

 

TC 1600 (2 positions): Vacant

TC 1700/2900 (2 positions): Brandon Rosati*, Holly Thurman*, Stephen Yanchuk

TC 2100 (2 positions): Selene Haedi*

TC 2400 (2 positions): William Kim*, Angela Nguyen*

TC 2600 (2 positions): Joshua Schwartz*

TC 2800 (2 positions): David Lotter

TC 3600 (2 positions): Anand Loharikar, Catherine Loikith*, Jeffrey O’Brien*, Neel Patel

TC 3700 (2 positions): Jessica Arble, Anne Kozak*, Keith Raymond*

OCFO/OCAO/OCIO/OPIM (1 position): Vacant    

Trademarks (2 positions): Cheryl Butler*, Monique Watts*

Director’s Office / PTAB /  Policy and International Affairs (1 position): Vacant

OPLA/OPQA/All Others (1 position): Fred Guillermety*

 

Regional Representatives (must be voted by non-hoteling employees officially located on campus at the respective regional office)

 

MWRO (Detroit): Vacant

RMRO (Denver): Katie Gerth*

TXRO (Dallas): Samantha Abraham

SVRO (San Jose): Jay Huang*

Announcements

Paella Cooking Class with Chef Danny Lledó
The most-awarded paella chef in the United States
and owner of Valencian fine-dining restaurant Xiquet
                                  https://chefdannylledo.com/
                                                
Join us Wednesday January, 27th @ 7pm EST via Zoom to learn the Chef’s secrets for making the notoriously tricky
– and notoriously delicious – Spanish national dish!  Additionally, Chef Danny will mail a paella essentials kit right to your door so you can cook like a pro.

** FINE PRINT **  Participants receive a 1-hour, personal tutorial in the fine art of paella from the world-renowned chef, who hails from Valencia, the cradle of the famous dish.  This Zoom class will be broadcast from Xiquet’s wood-fire kitchen with Zoom links given approximately 24 hours prior to class.  Additionally, a paella essentials kit will be delivered to your door to use with the Chef’s recipe.  NOTE: Perishable/common food items will not be shipped and those must be sourced yourself.  An email containing quantities and preparation instructions for the participant-sourced ingredients will be sent out at the reservation deadline date.

Paella Essentials kit:
1 bottle of Los Aljibes Olive Oil 500ml., 1 kilo of Tartana Bomba Rice, 70g Las Hermanas Sweet Paprika, 1g Afgan Saffron

Participant-Sourced Ingredients List:
Chicken, Green Beans, Red Bell Pepper, Cauliflower, Tomato, Salt, Chicken Stock

 PTOS Members Only – Cost $25 ($90 value)
 Sign-up at https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php
 Valid and current mailing address required in your account in order to receive the Paella Essentials Kit
 Limited to first 40 reservations (one per PTOS member)
 Must reserve by 3pm on Wednesday, January 20th 2021

 

Questions, please contact: kyle.armstrong@uspto.gov

 

This is a No Other-Time event

The use of Zoom must be on personal devices ONLY

Announcements

HAPPY NEW YEARS!

The only pain we will feel this NYE is the champagne!

Bring your bubbly personality to celebrate the end of 2020 together at

8 P.M. ET on December 31, 2020.

 

We will very briefly discuss the Veuve Doussot Champagne Ernestine Brut 2015 from the fall wine package. The remainder of the event will be a casual virtual hangout.

If you didn’t order the package, or made some pour life decisions and drank your bottle, No Worries! Pick up a bottle of Champs and get ready to feel the good vibes.

 

Pairing Suggestions: French Fries! We will be picking up Five Guys (non-Cajun) and McDonalds French Fries to see which pairs best.

Other great pairings are brie cheese or fried chicken!

 

Attire: Please feel encouraged to join us in your NYE best!

 

DO NOT DOWNLOAD OR USE YOUR WORK COMPUTER FOR THIS EVENT

 

Join Zoom Meeting

Topic: New Year's Eve Toast

Time: Dec 31, 2020 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81728290277?pwd=TW0vS1FzTERRL1hqaE5jOERsbGFWZz09

 

Meeting ID: 817 2829 0277

Passcode: Cheers

One tap mobile

+13126266799,,81728290277#,,,,*368391# US (Chicago)

+16468769923,,81728290277#,,,,*368391# US (New York)

 

Dial by your location

        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

        +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)

        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)

        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

        +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)

Meeting ID: 817 2829 0277

Passcode: 368391

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc8Eqgi9c4

 

NOTE:

1.       NO other time is provided for this event

2.       Participation is considered “off duty” time

3.       Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY

 

For Questions: Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.Gov Subject “Wine”

Announcements

PTOS Holiday Trivia Extravaganza brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee

 

Join PTOS for individual Trivia during the latter half of December and be entered into a raffle for a chance to win.  Each time you play in a Trivia event will count as one entry into the raffle. 

 

All trivia events will start 12/22/20 at 5pm ET and will be open through 1/4/2021.  Feel free to play any or all of the events during that timeframe.

 

Holiday Trivia event link

 

Holiday Movie Trivia event link

 

Year in Review 2020 Trivia event link

 

Each of the above links is unique to the specific trivia event.  A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start.  

 

Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win.  Only one prize per member

 

$10 Gift Cards will be awarded to the winners of the raffle and the winners will have a choice of a gift card and will be notified via email.

 

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

Announcements

PTOS Re-Introduces $1 online movies* through FandangoNOW

 

*To participate, for more details and receive a Promo Code, sign-up at:
https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php

 

One Promo Code per member.  Limited to first 250 people.  Must use valid email address in order to receive the code. 

Promo Codes will be emailed out starting 12/21/20 and will expire 3/31/21.

 

FandangoNOW Promotional Code (“Code”) is good towards the rental of any movie (excluding “Home Premieres”, Premium Video On Demand, or any other early release window content) on FandangoNOW.com and via participating FandangoNOW apps and devices (up to $6 total value). You may be required to pay taxes separately. Code expires on 3/31/2021. You must have a Fandango VIP account to redeem your Code. Fandango VIP is free to join. Credit card may be required for transactions on FandangoNOW.com. Code must be redeemed to your Fandango VIP account or entered at checkout to receive discount. One Code per transaction. If lost or stolen, cannot be replaced. No cash value, except as required by law. Not valid with any other offer. One-time use only. Not for resale; void if sold or exchanged. If the cost of rental is more than maximum value of the Code, then user must pay the difference. Any price difference between cost of rental and maximum value of the Code will not be refunded. Offer valid in U.S. and D.C., excluding U.S. territories and where prohibited by law. Fandango and Fandango Loyalty Solutions, LLC are not a sponsor or co-sponsor of this offer. The redemption of the Code is subject to Fandango’s Terms and Policies at www.fandango.com/terms-and-policies.

 

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

 PTOS HOLIDAY CIDER OFFER
** Shipment available ONLY to the below listed states in the US **
AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, NB, NH, NM, NY, NJ, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, VA, WA, WI
(In some states not all zip codes are eligible for shipping)

 

 

 


12 Hard Ciders from around the United States offer an incredible diversity of flavor and run the gambit from bone dry to bracingly sweet. Wine may get more media attention but the world of cider certainly has a broader offering of tastes and aromas.
*Actual product included subject to change based on availability*
PTOS Members Only – Cost $25
Sign-up at https://reservations.ptos.org
Must use valid and current mailing address in your account in order to receive the box
Limited to the first 60 PTOS Members to reserve a package (one per member)
Must reserve by 12 EST pm on December 18, 2020.


Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
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Announcements

TXRO-PTOS Virtual Trivia Night Happy Hour with Beverage Delivery Gift

 

What do I get?

For $5, Texas Regional Office (TXRO)-PTOS members can get a beverage (valued up to $15) delivered for free from Instacart. If they deliver it to you, we will send it (check their site/app)!

How does it work?

TXRO-PTOS members can pay $5 fee and enter their choice beverage on https://reservations.ptos.org/.

When will I get it?

Delivery will take place on Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 between 1:00PM-4:00PM CST.

 

Where and when is the virtual happy hour?

Webex on Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 at 5:00PM-6:00PM CST

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=b0782ec4217bffd5cbb6bd2ac4ee0913

Access Information

Meeting Number: 993 391 310

Meeting Password: 84257232

 

***WHILE SUPPLIES LAST***

 

This event is considered off-duty and no other time has been approved.

 

Questions?  Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov or david.lotter@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Meet the Producers: Dr. Konstantine Frank of Finger Lakes, NY

 

This email is to notify you to RSVP & Order your wine package now at:

https://reservations.ptos.org/product_info.php?products_id=73&osCsid=4qhrq5dfam3nqe42h0476eu694

 

Dr. Konstantine Frank ignited the “Vinifera Revolution” a movement that forever changed the course of wine growing in the Finger Lakes and the United States. Dr. Frank’s vision, knowledge, and determination are credited with elevating the New York wine industry from a state of happy mediocrity to a level that today commands world attention.

 

On Jan 12, 2021 at 7:30pm ET we will meet virtually to discuss wine, louse, and history with Meghan Frank of Dr. Frank vineyard of NY.

 

Package with PTOS discount $50

2016 Blanc de Noirs (Sparkling) - MSRP $39.99

2019 Dry Riesling – MSPRP $16.99

Shipping included

 

*NOTE* Cannot ship to AL, AK, AR, DE, GA, HI, KY, LA, MS, NE, OK, RI, UT

 

Total number of participants have been limited to 20.

If tickets run out and you did not get your order, email

Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.GOV

Subject: “Wine”

 

 

 

 

 

Do you have friends & family that would like to participate? Perfect!

Share this link with them: https://www.drfrankwines.com/vva-virtual-tasting/

Use "VVA" at checkout for discounted shipping.

Must be 21+

 

 

We have a MSTeams page through PTOS where we discuss wine events in the area.

If you’d like to join the wine conversation/talk about events in the DC area, feel welcome to join:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/channel/19%3aa8d62e052f3642bfa1f9fc236cdca921%40thread.skype/Wine%2520Club?groupId=8dc245b2-c266-483c-a6ab-0812d084b78b&tenantId=ff4abfe9-83b5-4026-8b8f-fa69a1cad0b8

 

 

NOTE:

1.       NO other time is provided for this event

2.       Participation is considered “off duty” time

3.       Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY

 

For Questions: Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.Gov Subject “Wine”

Announcements

6th Annual IP Attaché Career Roundtable

 

Thursday, December 17, 9:30 a.m. ET – 10:30 a.m. ET

 

Registration Link: https://cvent.me/AxGWD8

 

Note: look out for the WebEx link next week after registration.

 

Attending the event will be ten IP Attachés stationed in different regions of the world, as well as the Director of the IP Attaché Program, Dominic Keating.  IP Attachés advocate to improve IP protection and enforcement internationally for the benefit of U.S. stakeholders.  Learn from and meet these international IP professionals and hear first-hand what their job entails and what it takes to become an IP Attaché.  There will be time for Qs & As during the event.

 

To learn more about the IP Attaché program, visit https://www.uspto.gov/ip-policy/ip-attache-program

 

*No other time is provided for this event.*

Announcements

 Beeradvocate Extreme Beer Fest
Feb. 5 and 6, 2021 (5-8 p.m. PST both days)
** Shipment available ONLY to the below listed states in the US **
** (AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, NB, ND, NH, NM, NY, NJ, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, VA, WA, WI) **

 

 


PTOS Members Only – Cost $35
Sign-up at https://reservations.ptos.org
Must use valid and current mailing address in your account in order to receive the box
Limited to the first 100 PTOS Members to reserve a package (one per member)
Must reserve by 5pm on December 16, 2020.


Extreme Beer Fest: Cyberspace Package
Each package includes:
• A hand-curated box of extreme beers from ten (10) breweries shipped to your door from Half Time; perfect for couples or for sharing with your pod
• Two BeerAdvocate-branded Govino tasting cups; our standard fest cup to make you feel nostalgic for our in-person fests
• Shipping and handling
• Access to view both live tasting/hangout sessions
• Access to a private discussion forum
• A discount code for purchasing official Extreme Beer Fest: Cyberspace gear while supplies last
• For more information https://www.beeradvocate.com/extreme/

No Other time is provided for this event.

Participation is considered “off duty” time.

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

Announcements

JPTOS Job Announcement: Artistic Editor
Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society
107 S. West st #809 ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314

Artistic Editor
By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Artistic Editor of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

QUALIFICATIONS
• The Artistic Editor must be an active member of the Society.
• Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.
• Experience in typesetting or layout preferred.
•    Responsibilities will require attending monthly Board of Governor meetings

DUTIES
• The Artistic Editor shall be responsible for working with the Editor-in-Chief (EIC) to develop the layout and artistic material of the Journal, typesetting the journal articles in coordination with the EIC and assistant editors, and helping to generate artistic features in the print or digital journal.  The Artistic director shall serve as a non-voting member of the Board of Governors and will work with the EIC and Board of Governors regarding business matters; shall provide monthly reports as set forth in the Standing Rules; and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Governors.  In addition, the Artistic Editor will work with the EIC to manage artistic and layout content of the journal including logo, artistic design, content layout, publishing layout, web art, formatting advertisements, and ensuring the proper ads get placed in each issue.  The Artistic Editor shall also be proficient in publishing software used by the Journal or provide alternatives to the following: Adobe Acrobat Pro, Mactext, Lyx, Microsoft Word to Lyx converters, and Adobe Illustrator.  Additional joint responsibilities include reviewing layouts, determining updates to content and layout, and streamlining transition of articles to final publication.  The Artistic Editor shall also be jointly responsible for coordination of social media related activities and will coordinate with the Web Editor regarding digital content and artwork.  Finally, the Artistic Editor shall gather and organize data and documents pertaining to tools and techniques needed to develop journal materials in coordination with the other staff and volunteers. 

SELECTION PROCESS
•             All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.
•             A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.
•             This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.
THIS POSITION IS SALARIED

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:
Seahvosh Nikmanesh       seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
(571) 270-3522

DEADLINE --  5:00 PM on December 18, 2020

Announcements

DENVER PTOS Holiday Hoorah

With 2020 winding down PTOS would like to provide you with some Holiday cheer by offering “presents” for only $5! We have hand selected 11 wonderful options for you to choose from, it will certainly be hard to pick just one.

RSVP and Pay $5 by C.O.B. on Friday December 11, 2020 at reservations.ptos.org by selecting the Holiday Hoorah “present” you would like to receive shipped to your home!

Make sure your shipping address is correct when signing up and that you selected your Holiday Hoorah “present” from the drop down box.

From Denver PTOS we hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday Season!

If you have any questions, contact Katie Gerth at Katie.gerth@uspto.gov or (303)297-4602

Announcements
It bubbles, it sparkles, it is a fan favorite! Come explore sparkling wine of France outside of the Champagne region. THURSDAY DECEMBER 10 @ 7:30P EST Do you want to know the difference between Crémant, Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, and Sparkling wine? We will put together a clear illustration of all the different types of sparkling wines and put a location to the names. We will also be taking a deeper dive into the different Crémant regions of France and highlighting some key differences. *The Fall Wine Bottle Package Included the bottles we will be sampling* 1. Aimery Sparkling Crémant de Limoux Rosé 2. Domaine Fernand Engel Crémant d'Alsace If you didn’t order the fall wine package…or if you did and you already drank your bubbles…No Worries! Pick up any Crémant and join us! We will be going over some awesome information and would love to hear how your specific bottle is different or similar during the open discuss portion of the event. It is best not to drink on an empty stomach! Cheese pairings: Brie! So good. Food: French fries are king. You can skip the rest of the meal, just order fries from McDonalds, Five Guys, and Wendy’s and have a side by side ‘Which fast food fry pairs best with my Crémant”. But seriously, fried chicken, fried potatoes, pizza, macaroni & cheese, breaded fish, Lobster, all good choices. Glassware: Universal glass or white wine glass. Wine Flute is acceptable but we will discuss the hesitation to recommend it during the lecture Temperature: Chilled. 1oC is what we typically serve it All events are recorded. Two ways to view. WebEx is perfect for those who wish to use their webcams and interact after the formal lecture portion. YouTube is available for those who can’t make the live event or who do not wish to use the collaborative tools of WebEx. Live streaming: https://youtu.be/UsgiXinPKcY “Wine Broski” channel. For WebEx, please use panelist login. Please mute yourself upon entry. Event address for panelists: https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=eeb4b75ed731b9e29a40405ace4498eaa Date and time: Thursday, December 10, 2020 7:30 pm Eastern Standard Time (New York, GMT-05:00) Panelist password: Ch@mpa&neH Event address for attendees: https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e690e63f768ebb01d96617bf438244d43 Event number: 199 660 3470 Event password: Ch@mpa&ne We have a MSTeams page through PTOS where we discuss wine events in the area. If you’d like to join the conversation and talk about events in the DC area, feel welcome to join: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/channel/19%3aa8d62e052f3642bfa1f9fc236cdca921%40thread.skype/Wine%2520Club?groupId=8dc245b2-c266-483c-a6ab-0812d084b78b&tenantId=ff4abfe9-83b5-4026-8b8f-fa69a1cad0b8 NOTE: 1. NO other time is provided for this event 2. Participation is considered “off duty” time 3. Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY For Questions: Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.Gov Subject “Wine”
Announcements

Correction Notice: Requirements for the Regional Office Representative positions now reflect the updates made prior to the 2020 Election.

 

You can have a voice in PTOS!

 

Turn in your nominating petition form between November 23 - December 15 and your name will be placed on the ballot for the 2021 election.

 

Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:

 

Positions for which all PTOS members are eligible:

 

President

Vice President

Secretary

Administrator

Treasurer

At Large Representative (10 positions available)

 

Alexandria HQ / Shirlington Campus / Hoteling Representative Positions (Member must work on campus at Alexandria HQ, Shirlington Campus, or hotel from any USPTO Office, and work within the respective business unit):

 

TC 1600, 1700/2900, 2100, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3700 (2 from each – 16 total positions)

OCFO / OCAO / OCIO / OPIM (1 position)

Trademarks (2 positions)

Office of the Director / PTAB / Office of the General Counsel /Office of Policy & International Affairs (1 position)

OPLA/OPQA/All others not specified (1 position) – Includes Office of the Commissioner, CRU, others

 

Regional Office Representative Positions (Member may be on campus at the respective regional office OR hoteling, but must be nominated by employees located on campus at the respective Regional Office.  Member may NOT submit petitions for BOTH a Regional Rep position and an Alexandria HQ / Shirlington / Hoteling Rep position):

 

Midwest Regional Office (1 position)

Rocky Mountain Regional Office (1 position)

Silicon Valley Regional Office (1 position)

Texas Regional Office (1 position)

 

Visit http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2021_election.html to get your nominating petition form.

 

Completed forms must be submitted to robert.fuller@uspto.gov by 3:00PM E.T. on December 15, 2020.

 

Violations of PTOS Election Committee bylaws (available at ptos.org) can be confidentially reported to the Election Committee at evote@ptos.org.

 

Voting will take place from January 12-14, 2021.

 

Announcements

TXRO-PTOS Food Delivery Gift 

 

What do I get?

You can select from one of the following:

- Cajun Mild Deep Fried Turkey (https://www.goldbelly.com/uncle-rays-fried-turkeys/17542-cajun-mild-deep-fried-turkey?search_id=31326777&ref=search)

- Cajun Spicy Deep Fried Turkey (https://www.goldbelly.com/uncle-rays-fried-turkeys/17542-cajun-spicy-deep-fried-turkey?search_id=31326777&ref=search)

- New Haven-Style Pizza (https://www.goldbelly.com/zuppardis-apizza/choose-your-own-new-haven-style-pizza-6-pack?ref=merchant)

 

How does it work?

TXRO-PTOS members can pay a $10 fee and enter their choice of food from the selection on https://reservations.ptos.org/.

 

When will I get it?

Turkey delivery: anytime between 11/25 to 12/31

Pizza delivery: anytime between 12/10 to 12/31

 

***WHILE SUPPLIES LAST***

 

Questions?  Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov or david.lotter@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"The Great Inlfuenza: the Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History" by John M. Barry

https://cwms-wb-app101.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=8359055e5c8ab49e24eca6b7874945fd&siteurl=meetings
Meeting Number: 990 900 155
Meeting Password: 434833

Tuesday,  December 15, 2020 @ 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)

Announcements

Join Denver PTOS for a happy hour on Tuesday, November 24 @ 5pm.

 

During the HH there will be chances to win a prize if you win BINGO.

 

For $10 you will receive one of four alcohol packages of your choosing and a $15 Papa Murphy’s gift card.

 

RSVP by November 6th C.O.B. at www.reservations.ptos.org

 

Must live in Denver Metro to get the alcohol packages delivered to your house or pick them up from Denver.

 

Please make sure that the address in the account information matches the address you would like the pizza to be delivered to.  

 

WINE (187ml bottles)

·         Freixenet Carta Nevada Brut

·         Bolla Pinot Grigio

·         Cavit Pinot Noir

·         Carmenet Cabernet Reserve

 

BEER (6-pack)

·         Crooked Stave Sour Rosé

·         Odell Sipping Pretty

·         Crooked Stave Seasonal Brett Saison Variant

·         Victory Sour Monkey Sour Tripel

 

WHISKEY (50ml bottles)

·         Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon

·         Four Roses Single Barrel

·         Woodford Reserve

·         Jack Daniel's Single Barrel

 

TEQUILA (50ml bottles)

·         Maestro Dobel Diamante

·         El Silencio Espadin Mezcal

·         Casamigos Blanco

·         Suerte Anejo Tequila

 

 

Contact Katie Gerth x7-4602 with questions about the event.

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

 

***DO NOT DELETE OR CHANGE ANY OF THE TEXT BELOW THIS LINE***

 

Katie Gerth has scheduled this WebEx meeting.

 

PTOS Pizza & Drinks

Host: Katie Gerth

 

When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=7952de4e9aae9f866b26270732b2d3ab

 

Access Information

 

Meeting Number: 998 531 388

Meeting Password: 536443

 

Audio Connection

 

5712705000 (CWMS Call In)

 

Access Code:

998 531 388

 

 

 

Hosts, need your host access code or key? Go to the meeting information page:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/meeting/meetingInfo?MTID=7c30162ef5528665563ab36b19781591

 

Delivering the power of collaboration

The meetings.uspto.gov team

Announcements

TXRO-PTOS Virtual Happy Hour with Beverage Delivery Gift

 

What do I get?

For $5, Texas Regional Office (TXRO)-PTOS members can get a beverage (valued up to $15) delivered for free from totalwine.com.

How does it work?

TXRO-PTOS members can pay $5 fee and enter their choice beverage on https://reservations.ptos.org/.

When will I get it?

Delivery will take place on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 between 1:00PM-4:00PM CST.

 

Where and when is the virtual happy hour?

Webex on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 at 5:00PM-6:00PM CST

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=0b8fb504792a4e0d972016940e761fd5

Access Information

Meeting Number: 996 660 361

Meeting Password: 84257232

 

This event is considered off-duty and no other time has been approved.

 

Questions?  Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov or david.lotter@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

 

Announcements

Subject: Portugal Lecture & Wine Tasting

 

Oct 29 @ 7:30ET

COSTUMES ENCOURAGED FOR WEBCAM!

 

From Lisbon to Port, come get an overview of the wine regions of Portugal & the UNESCO world heritage sites of Portugal.

We will be looking at the history and land of Portugal through the exploration of wine.

 

Everyone is welcome to join this FREE lecture!

Join us for a virtually guided lecture & wine tasting.

Don’t have the Quinta do Vallado from the Fall wine package? No Problem!

Pick up a field blend or a Touriga Nacional and analyze the similarities and differences between your bottle and ours.

 

Looking to enjoy a glass of wine before the lecture with your dinner? Here’s some food pairing ideas:

The deep colored Touriga Nacional has a viscous nature and minerality that brings the sanguine color and texture into balance.

Bring out the flavors of the wine with rosemary and tarragon in your potatoes or protein of choice.

 

Specific Dishes:

Asian – Robata grilled beef with rice and mushrooms

European – Cassoulet with duck, sausage, and beans

American – Coffee crusted prime rib or beef with roast fingerling potatoes (including rosemary)

 

Join With your Webcam!

WebEx Login: https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e85fc7b1688ec4a35367480e74b8e586f

Event Number: 199 218 8037

Event Pass: 6FanYb

Audio Only: 1-415-527-5035     Access Code: 199 218 8037

 

Stream only:

YouTube Channel “Wine Broski”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToUqV7rywIM

 

For more information about this event and all upcoming events being offered:

https://veniviniamici.wixsite.com/home/post/nov-newsletter-of-totally-awesome-events

 

If you’ve read this much, you’re total awesome! We have a MSTeams page through PTOS where we discuss wine events in the area.

If you’d like to join the conversation and talk about events in the DC area, feel welcome to join:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/channel/19%3aa8d62e052f3642bfa1f9fc236cdca921%40thread.skype/Wine%2520Club?groupId=8dc245b2-c266-483c-a6ab-0812d084b78b&tenantId=ff4abfe9-83b5-4026-8b8f-fa69a1cad0b8

 

 

NOTE:

1.       NO other time is provided for this event

2.       Participation is considered “off duty” time

3.       Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY

 

For Questions: Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.Gov Subject “Wine”

Announcements

**NOW ONLINE: Amy Herman’s The Art of Perception**

If you missed Amy’s presentation or are interested in watching it again, please click the link below.

 

PTOS Link to Video: https://www.ptos.org/committees/education/amy_herman_lecture.html

 

PTOS Presents:

    Amy Herman’s The Art of Perception

 

Amy Herman’s The Art of Perception program has been featured in The New York Times,

The Wall Street Journal, The CBS Evening News, and Smithsonian Magazine, among others.

Her TED talk, A Lesson on Looking, went live in December 2018. In her highly participatory

presentation, she demonstrates the relevance of visual literacy across the professional

spectrum and how the analysis of works of art affords participants in her program an

innovative way to refresh their sense of critical inquiry and reconsider the skills necessary

for improved performance. Ms. Herman holds an A.B., a J.D., and an M.A. in art history.

Her book, Visual Intelligence, was published in May 2016 and was on both The New York

Times and Washington Post best sellers’ lists. In her program with PTOS, she will deliver a 90

minute presentation aimed at improving visual acuity to enhance clear communication. 

In light of the pandemic’s shift in our situational awareness, the program’s exercises are

designed to meet new challenges of accessibility to colleagues and stakeholders as well as

plan for unforeseen circumstances.

 

 

    Program Description

    More About Amy Herman

    Recent Article from The Telegraph

 

     NO other time is authorized for this event.

 

    This event is sponsored by the PTOS Education Committee. Event Questions? Please email anne.kozak@uspto.gov

 

Announcements
Available in Hanukkah and Christmas themes
** Shipment available to most states in the US **
** (except AK, AL, AR, AZ, DE, HI, MD, MS, NC, or WV) **

PTOS Members Only – Cost $30 for Hoppy Hanukkah ($120 value) or $35 for 12 Beers of Christmas ($125 Value)
Sign-up at https://reservations.ptos.org
Must use valid and current mailing address in your account in order to receive the gift box
Limited to the first 100 PTOS Members to reserve a package (one per member)
Must reserve by 5pm on November 6, 2020.

This Advent-style craft beer experience is part "in-real-life" and part virtual. Each box is packed with brews hand-picked by beer experts, plus brewery swag, chocolate, stocking stuffers, and other fun gifts.

The Beer-a-Day Holiday Experience starts on Dec. 10 for the Hanukkah box and Dec. 25 for the Christmas box. Each day, recipients will discover a new beer and join us online for live beer entertainment featuring your favorite beer guides and other special guests.
No Other time is provided for this event.

Participation is considered “off duty” time.

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
Announcements
Hoteller Information Poll and Raffle!

We’re updating the information we have for hoteling examiners.

All hoteling participants will be entered into a raffle for 1 of 140 $5 Amazon gift cards or a National Parks Annual Pass as a grand prize!

Poll will be open between 10/28 and 11/4!
trivia.ptos.org/ENEGG

Contact Luther for information about this event: Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov
Announcements
PTOS Halloween Trivia brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee

Join PTOS for individual Trivia during the latter half of October and be entered into a raffle for a chance to win. Each time you play in a Trivia event will count as one entry into the raffle. All Trivia Event questions will be random Halloween and Horror themed.

First Trivia event will start:
Friday 10/23/20 at 12:00 PM ET Sharp

Second Trivia event will start:
Friday 10/30/20 at 12:00 PM ET Sharp

All Trivia events will start at 12:00 PM ET Sharp, everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 12:00 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts. A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start. The trivia event will be available starting Friday at 12:00 PM ET through Monday 12:00 PM ET.

Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win. Only one prize per member

$10 Gift Cards will be awarded to the winners of the raffle and the winners will have a choice of a gift card and will be notified via email.

Go to https://trivia.ptos.org on the day of the event to participate.

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
Announcements
KIDS & CHEMISTRY INFO SESSION Learn more about the plans of PTOS Kids and Chemistry for this virtual school year Information Session: Wednesday, October 28, 2018, 2:30-3:30pm EST (WebEx) KIDS & CHEMISTRY IS AN OUTREACH PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (ACS) TO HELP CHILDREN LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENCE. No Experience Necessary For more information, please contact PTOS Kids & Chemistry Co-Chairs: Curtis.Mayes@uspto.gov or Brian.Walck@uspto.gov PTOS Membership required. Other time available with prior SPE approval. ***DO NOT DELETE OR CHANGE ANY OF THE TEXT BELOW THIS LINE*** Curtis Mayes has scheduled this WebEx meeting. K&C Info Session Host: Curtis Mayes When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here: https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=3b04fb5155c56211c669de61c6baf038 Access Information Meeting Number: 993 937 156 Meeting Password: 732323 Audio Connection 5712705000 (CWMS Call In) Access Code: 993 937 156 Hosts, need your host access code or key? Go to the meeting information page: https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/meeting/meetingInfo?MTID=049497e9def1086fbd7be8db296ea0ff Delivering the power of collaboration The meetings.uspto.gov team
Announcements

Join the Denver VEO’s to meet some of the new class, Costume Contest, and Happy Hour.

 

Join us at 5pm to learn a little about the cool organizations you can join in the Denver office!

 

Or hop on at 5:30pm for the Costume Contest and Happy Hour, show off your creative side!

 

PTOS members will receive a special gift for attending the Happy Hour, new members can sign up at the event.

 

Contact Katie Gerth x7-4602 with questions about the event.

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

 

WebEx Info:

Subject: RMRO Halloween Happy Hour of Horror

When: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 5:00 PM-8:00 PM Mountain Time.

Where: https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/j.php?MTID=mf8b6e98c9234f8486694fb8be23fda1c

 

JOIN WEBEX MEETING

https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/j.php?MTID=mf8b6e98c9234f8486694fb8be23fda1c

Meeting number (access code): 199 057 0364

 

Meeting password: mVhxNbRS724 (68496277 from phones)

 

TAP TO JOIN FROM A MOBILE DEVICE (ATTENDEES ONLY)

+1-415-527-5035,,1990570364#68496277#

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Some mobile devices may ask attendees to enter a numeric meeting password.

 

JOIN BY PHONE

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Global call-in numbers:

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JOIN FROM A VIDEO SYSTEM OR APPLICATION

Dial sip:1990570364@uspto.webex.com

You can also dial 207.182.190.20 and enter your meeting number.

 

Join using Microsoft Lync or Microsoft Skype for Business Dial sip:1990570364.uspto@lync.webex.com

 

If you are a host, click here to view host information:

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Can't join the meeting? Contact support here:

https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/mc

 

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that this Webex service allows audio and other information sent during the session to be recorded, which may be discoverable in a legal matter. You should inform all meeting attendees prior to recording if you intend to record the meeting.

 

Announcements

 

PTOS Virtual Bingo – Tuesday October 13, 2020 from 5-7 PM EST

 

Event address for attendees:

https://uspto-events3.webex.com/uspto-events3/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9e0c418f873bf051f920f3749173631b

Date and time:

Tuesday, October 13, 2020 5:00 pm
Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)

Duration:

2 hours

Description:

Patent & Trademark Office Society - Virtual Bingo

Event number:

199 231 2197

Event password:

PTOS2020

 

Everyone who connects is entered in a raffle for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch.

Play Bingo for a chance to win gift cards.

 

Questions please contact David Lotter, Seahvosh Nikmanesh or Robert Hodge

 

No Other time is provided for this event.  Participation is considered “off duty” time.

 

Announcements
Virtually Guided Lecture & Rosè Tasting Thursday Oct 8th 7:30ET We will be discussing factors lead to a wine’s color As well as the different techniques that are used to make rosè Drink Chateau Paradis La Grande Terra 2019 along with us Or bring your own Rosè to follow along! Order wines for this and future lectures Ship direct to your door 4+ Ship free, code “VVA” for $5 off www.wtso.com/ptos Lecture information & Future lectures: https://veniviniamici.wixsite.com/home/post/fall-wine-club-wine-dates Event number (access code): 199 903 2222 Event password: 72wtQ84FjJT Join as an attendee: https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e0a76477dd7fdb68028f848b520c8a903 How to Participate 1. YouTube: Search YouTube for “Wine Broski” when the lecture time has come and it will populate with the link. This is perfect for anyone that wishes to just watch and not participate in the conversation or webcam interactive portions. 2. WebEx-Use this option with your webcam turned on to participate with the group after the formal lecture a. You can use your work computer b. You can send the link from your work computer to your personal device NOTE: 1. NO other time is provided for this event 2. Participation is considered “off duty” time 3. Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY Questions: Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.GOV Subject “Wine”
Announcements
THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB” SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS "The Topeka School" by Ben Lerner https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=463d94041f7065d1c8afbdfd14862a5c Meeting Number: 992 315 711 Meeting Password: 233255 Tuesday, October 27, 2020 @ 4:30-5:30 PM (ET) LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
Announcements
PTOS Happy Fiscal New Year Event (FY21) This year Freshly will bring the food to you for PTOS’s Happy Fiscal New Year Event Sign-up here to reserve a meal box. Must sign up by the end of day on Tuesday September 22, 2020. Members who sign-up will receive an email with a link to a PTOS specific Freshly Website. The website will allow members to select up to four meals to be delivered to their home for the cost of $10. Payment will be made directly to Freshly on their website. Delivery is scheduled for Tuesday October 13, 2020. Questions please contact Robert Hodge, Seahvosh Nikmanesh or David Lotter No Other time is provided for this event. Participation is considered “off duty” time.
Announcements

PTOS Nationwide Pizza Night  9/28/2020

 

Celebrate all your hard work during the final push for the end of the Fiscal year with a Pizza. PTOS members can have a single topping Domino’s pizza delivered for $5.  Take a break and enjoy a pizza!

For $5, each participating PTOS member will receive a large 1 topping pizza from Domino’s delivered to their address!.

The $5 fee is all-inclusive and includes the cost of the pizza, taxes, service/delivery fees, and driver gratuity.

 

When: Monday, September 28th, delivered Approximately 5:00 pm using contactless delivery

Reservation order must be made and paid for by 9/22/2020 4:00 pm EST.  No exceptions.  One pizza per member while supplies last.

 

How: Go to https://reservations.ptos.org/product_info.php?products_id=61 then create an account or login to an existing account, and pay the $5 fee via the website. Please make sure that the address and phone number in the account information matches the address you would like the pizza to be delivered to.  Payment is required when you order and no later than Tuesday September 22nd 4:00 pm EST.

 

Please direct any questions to Seahvosh Nikmanesh and Robert Hodge

No Other time is provided for this event.  Participation is considered “off duty” time.      

Announcements

Subject: Wine Lectures & Fall Wine Selection

 

Hello,

If you love wine or are curious to learn more about it, there is no better time than now to join in the fun. Check out the info below for details on upcoming fall wine lectures offered to the PTOS.

 

Who we are

 

I’m Stephen. My first introduction to wine was at university where I was able to get credits for taking a wine education course! This opened my eyes to the world of wine. At the start, I didn’t even know that grapes have ideal climates and therefore not all wine regions produce all types of wines. In 2018, I started a wine lecture series for the PTOS where we held our meetings on the top floor of Remsen. Our lecture size quickly outgrew that wonderful top floor view. Since March of 2020, we pivoted to virtually guided tastings and lectures.

 

Since the beginning, Beth, another member of PTOS, has been there assisting me with the lectures. During this time we both studied for the WSET II, a wine certificate that verifies we know what we are talking about. We have not stopped studying for higher wine certificates and have not stopped hosting awesome, engaging lectures.   

 

The name put on all the lecture slides “Veni Vini Amici” means to me, “We gather, learn of wine, and become friends”.

It is the motto that has guided me to create and evolve the lectures to bring together good friends, good vibes, and good wines . Wine tastes better with knowledge and friends.

 

 

 

 

The Setup

 

It has been quite a journey to adapt to the virtual landscape we find ourselves in to connect with others in the time of social distancing. This picture is a behind the scenes look at how we’ve adapted to the times. Our lectures strive to have crystal clear lighting and audio so that everyone can enjoy the content as though we are in your living room.

As we have gotten more comfortable with the virtual world, we’ve realized a more permanent setup was needed. Oct 8th is the reveal of our new hosting area--I’m so very excited.

 

It has been a mission of mine to have both the WebEx and YouTube live running for these lectures so you would be able to pick the experience you want. You can choose to join us on WebEx and participate in the tastings live through our novel tasting experience; the real benefit is the ability to hang out, chat, and ask questions after the formal part of the lecture. You could also choose to form your own Zoom/WebEx call with your colleagues and tune into YouTube to follow along. Another benefit of the lectures being on YouTube is that members are able to go back and catch the information after the live recording.

 

 

Why is now the best time to join in?

Over the past few months, I’ve reached out to several online distributors to setup a wine club package that has reliable packaging, suitable inventory, and capability to ship to at least all the Mid-Atlantic states. I’m happy to report that it was a successful endeavor! ‘Wine Till Sold Out’ is going to provide the wine that we will be drinking during our lecture series. Below are the save the dates and lecture topics.

 

 

Your PTOS membership grants you a discount on the fall shipment!

To redeem, visit: https://reservations.ptos.org/product_info.php?products_id=59&osCsid=d0tmqlegmq3f3pnfs87s7reeq5

This is for a gift certificate. *NOTE* You will use the gift certificate emailed to you at www.wtso.com/ptos to complete the order

Use Promo code “VVA” to get $5 off and your balance will be $0.

Limit to the first 40 Verified active PTOS members.

Last date for purchase gift certificate: Sept 23

Last date to order package from WTSO: Sept 25

 

Don’t want to purchase the PTOS package?  No Problem!

Everyone can still go to www.WTSO.com/PTOS and use “VVA” for $5 off + Free Shipping on purchase of 4 bottles or more!

You DO NOT need to purchase these bottles in order to attend the lectures.  Feel free to pick-up any bottle that fits the theme to follow along.

Save the Dates:

[Fall Wine Order] Oct 6: Frosé PartYaY!

[Fall Wine Order] Oct 8: Rosé Lecture

[Fall Wine Order] Oct 29: Portugal Lecture

[On Your Own] Nov 19: BoJo Nouveau Day

[Fall Wine Order] Dec 10: Tour de Crémant

[Fall Wine Order] Dec 31: Vintage Champagne Toast

[Wine TBD] Jan 12: Dr. Frank Guest Lecture & Tasting

[Fall Wine Order] Feb 3: Zinfandel - Old World Vs New

For more info: https://veniviniamici.wixsite.com/home/post/fall-wine-club-wine-dates

For questions: Stephen.Yanchuk@uspto.gov (please include “Wine” in the subject)

 

Announcements
Sept 3rd @7:30ET – Boxwood Winery Guest speaker and BYOB(ordeaux Blend) It’s International Cabernet Day! What better way than celebrate than to look at the father & son duo, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Please feel free to share your excitement by using the hashtag #PTOS on Instagram with your setup for the lecture. You can also tag me @Veniviniamici & @Boxwoodestatewinery to share the good vibes. We will have a guest speaker from Middleburg AVA’s Boxwood Winery! Guided tasting will be on the award winning 2015 Boxwood Reserve. I’m excited to hear a first-hand account of this crazy 2020 vintage as well as to discuss adapting to the challenges presented by Covid. Stay till the end of the lecture as we will discuss the upcoming Oct-Jan lectures and what we have in store for the people who are interested in learning more about wine. After the formal part of the lecture, feel free to stick around to open your own Cabernet bottle and share with the group similarities and differences of your specific bottle. Please fill out an survey after the lecture so we can make these lectures even more awesome! More info, Bottle selection, & Food Pairings: https://veniviniamici.wixsite.com/home/post/international-cabernet-day-byob How to Participate 1. YouTube: Search YouTube for “Wine Broski” when the lecture time has come and it will populate with the link. This is perfect for anyone that wishes to just watch and not participate in the conversation or webcam interactive portions. 2. WebEx: a. You can use your work computer b. **We have a new way to host on WebEx so hopefully you’ll be able to use your computer microphone and speakers** A look behind the scenes from our last virtual guided tasting & lecture All are welcome to join us! Last lecture, conversation touched on many different facets of cellaring. I put together a follow up blog post to highlight my thoughts on cellaring, my specific setup, as well as to provide links to other resources. If you’re interested in cellaring, feel free to check out the post: https://veniviniamici.wixsite.com/home/post/intro-to-cellaring-my-cellaring-setting *******SAVE THE DATE! ******* Oct 6th @ 730ET NOTE: 1. NO other time is provided for this event 2. Participation is considered “off duty” time 3. Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY Event number (access code): 199 165 4843 Event password: ICD090320 Thursday, September 3, 2020 7:15 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00) Join event If you experience a problem joining the event as a panelist, you can join as an attendee. Join as an attendee: https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e28d775f6b75e5b73b601c1d24b705a0a Join the audio conference only To receive a call back, provide your phone number when you join the event, or call the number below and enter the access code. +1-415-527-5035 US Toll Global call-in numbers
Announcements
PTOS Silicon Valley Virtual Beer Tasting – 9/3 Do you miss happy hours and craft beers? Come participate in a virtual beer tasting with your fellow Silicon Valley co-workers via WebEx as we taste a selection of craft beer from local brewery BareBottle! For $10, each participating PTOS member will receive a 6 pack of craft beer from BareBottle along with tasting notes and other freebies delivered to their address. The $10 fee includes the cost of the beer, taxes, and delivery fees. When: Thursday, September 3rd from 4:30 pm to 6 pm PDT Where: WebEx https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=d9d7352f6141b6e6fd3840dbf7100fa3 Access Information Meeting Number: 991 322 321 Meeting Password: 552292 How: Create an account or log in to https://reservations.ptos.org/product_info.php?products_id=57 and pay the $10 fee. Please make sure that the address and phone number in the account information matches the address you would like the beer to be delivered to. Payment is required by Friday August 28th at 3 pm PDT. If you have any questions, contact Jay Huang at jay.huang@uspto.gov This event is considered off-duty and no other time has been approved.
Announcements
**DENVER** PTOS SIP & PAINT Wednesday September 2nd | 4:30-6pm [MST] Join Denver PTOS for Painting, Wine & Snacks for only $5. How: (1) Pay via reservations.ptos.org by 11:59pm on Friday August 28, 2020. (2) Pick up your painting supplies (canvas, brushes, paint, etc.), drink selection, and snacks from City Park West Neighborhood between 4-6pm on September 1, 2020. (3) Join the WebEx on September 2, 2020 at 4:30pm, where we will follow along to a video tutorial on how to paint the picture below. The link to the video will be sent out during the WebEx, so don’t worry if you fall behind. Drink choices will be White Wine, Red Wine, or Non-alcoholic. Information regarding pick up location will ONLY be sent to individuals after their payment is received. Finished Painting: If you have any questions contact Katie Gerth at x7-4602 or katie.gerth@uspto.gov. ***DO NOT DELETE OR CHANGE ANY OF THE TEXT BELOW THIS LINE*** Katie Gerth has scheduled this WebEx meeting. PTOS Sip & Paint Host: Katie Gerth When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here: https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=39b4a856875fc9ed31f8479e9f5f801b Access Information Meeting Number: 990 616 199 Meeting Password: 238582 Audio Connection 5712705000 (CWMS Call In) Access Code: 990 616 199 Hosts, need your host access code or key? Go to the meeting information page: https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/meeting/meetingInfo?MTID=539b261e7573a1ff476c43ff75653047 Delivering the power of collaboration The meetings.uspto.gov team
Announcements

PTOS Silicon Valley Virtual Pizza Night – 8/20

 

Do you miss happy hours and pizza? Come catch up your fellow Silicon Valley co-workers over Domino’s pizza as we hold a virtual pizza night via WebEx! For $5, each participating PTOS member will receive a large 1 topping pizza from Domino’s delivered to their address. The $5 fee is all-inclusive and includes the cost of the pizza, taxes, service/delivery fees, and driver gratuity.

 

When: Thursday, August 20th from 5 pm to 6 pm PDT

 

Where: WebEx

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=de65bac29132a7a76cc79d7290ee3a59

Meeting Number: 997 535 679

Meeting Password: 235755

 

How: Go to https://reservations.ptos.org/product_info.php?products_id=54, create an account or login to an existing account, and pay the $5 fee via the website. Please make sure that the address and phone number in the account information matches the address you would like the pizza to be delivered to. Once payment is received, I will follow up via e-mail to get your topping preference. Payment is required by Friday August 14th end of business day.

 

No Other time is provided for this event.

Participation is considered “off duty” time.

 

Announcements

Dinner to go box at Sweet Fire Donnas!

Pickup August 15, 2020 6pm-10pm PM ET

PTOS Members Only – Cost $5/member

Sign-up at https://reservations.ptos.org

Limited to the first 25 PTOS Members to reserve a spot (one per member)

Must reserve by 3pm on August 13, 2020.

 

 

The PTOS is offering a $5 dinner-to-go meal for Saturday August 15.  The meal includes:

 

Your Choice of:

Pulled Pork Sandwich

Pulled Chicken Sandwich

Texas Beef Sausage Sandwich

Smoked Turkey Sandwich

Choice of One Side and One Bottled Soda:

 

https://sweetfiredonnas.com/menu.htm

 

 

 

https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php

 

 

No Other time is provided for this event.

 

Participation is considered “off duty” time.

 

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov,  david.lotter@uspto.gov,  or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

 

 

Announcements

PTOS Silicon Valley Virtual Happy Hour – 8/6/20

 

Do you miss seeing your fellow Silicon Valley co-workers during shelter in place? Come attend an informal virtual happy hour and socialize virtually as we chat and catch up with each other! Feel free to bring your favorite refreshment as we give each other a virtual toast.

 

The new Regional Director for the USPTO’s Silicon Valley Regional Office, Wayne Stacy, will be in attendance.

 

When:   Thursday, August 6 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm PDT

Where:  Online via WebEx:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=e54c9097f2194fb65d13d9e42e49eb32

Access Information

Meeting Number: 995 434 941

Meeting Password: 635628

Announcements

PTOS August Trivia brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee

 

During the month of August, join PTOS for random themed individual Trivia throughout the entire month and be entered into a raffle for a chance to win.  Each time you play in a Trivia event will count as one entry into the raffle (limit one entry per Trivia event).  All Trivia Event questions will be random themed.

 

Trivia events will take place:

Wednesday 8/5/20 starting at 12:00 PM and will be available throughout the day.

Monday 8/10/20 starting at 12:00 PM and will be available throughout the day.

Wednesday 8/12/20 starting at 12:00 PM and will be available throughout the day.

Monday 8/17/20 starting at 3:00 PM and will be available throughout the day.

Monday 8/31/20 starting at 3:00 PM and will be available throughout the day.

 

Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win.  Only one prize per member

 

$10 Gift Cards will be awarded to the winners of the raffle and the winners will have a choice of a gift card and will be notified via email.

 

Go to https://trivia.ptos.org on the day of the event to participate.

 

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

 

Announcements

PTOS Presents:

    Amy Herman’s The Art of Perception

 

Amy Herman’s The Art of Perception program has been featured in The New York Times,

The Wall Street Journal, The CBS Evening News, and Smithsonian Magazine, among others.

Her TED talk, A Lesson on Looking, went live in December 2018. In her highly participatory

presentation, she demonstrates the relevance of visual literacy across the professional

spectrum and how the analysis of works of art affords participants in her program an

innovative way to refresh their sense of critical inquiry and reconsider the skills necessary

for improved performance. Ms. Herman holds an A.B., a J.D., and an M.A. in art history.

Her book, Visual Intelligence, was published in May 2016 and was on both The New York

Times and Washington Post best sellers’ lists. In her program with PTOS, she will deliver a 90

minute presentation aimed at improving visual acuity to enhance clear communication. 

In light of the pandemic’s shift in our situational awareness, the program’s exercises are

designed to meet new challenges of accessibility to colleagues and stakeholders as well as

plan for unforeseen circumstances.

 

 

    Please Join PTOS for the Live Virtual Event: Amy Herman’s The Art of Perception

    This event is open to all of the USPTO. Please feel free to share!

  

    Event address:

https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e7686364ce14146060f16642511203156

    Date and time:

Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:00 pm
Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)

   Duration:

1 hour 30 minutes

    Description:

PTOS Presents: Amy Herman's The Art of Perception

    Event number:

199 935 1431

    Event password:

virtual

 

    Program Description

    More About Amy Herman

    Recent Article from The Telegraph

 

     NO other time is authorized for this event.

 

    This event is sponsored by the PTOS Education Committee. Event Questions? Please email anne.kozak@uspto.gov

   

 

Announcements

THURSDAY Aug 6 @7:30ET – White Wines of Italy

 

Webcam use is encouraged

 

Open for all to attend

 

We will be exploring an “Est! EST!! EST!!!” (Trebbiano) & a Soave

 

 

More info found in Blog Section of www.veniviniamici.com

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How to Participate

1.    YouTube: Search YouTube for “Wine Broski” when the lecture time has come and it will populate with the link. This is perfect for anyone that wishes to just watch and not participate in the conversation or webcam interactive portions.

2.    WebEx:

a.    You can use your work computer

b.    You can send the link from your work computer to your personal device and call in

                                       i.    Audio Cell Phone “Call in”: Easiest, but the quality won’t be as good and it is a little awkward to be on the phone and webcast as well

                                     ii.    Audio Google Voice “Call in”: Register a number on Google Voice, Use GChat @ www.gmail.com to place the call. This will allow your computer microphone and speakers

 

HOW TO SET UP GOOGLE VOICE ON YOUR PERSONAL DEVICE:

Step 1: Go to Google Voice. If you have a gmail account great! If not, please make a gmail account. You can then register for a Google number. 

 

Step 2: Log into www.gmail.com and sign in with your account. 

 

Step 3: Launch WebEx in a separate browser window on your computer.

 

Step 4: When WebEx asks for "call me" give it your new google voice number.

 

Result: Your computer speakers and microphone will be utilized for the meeting! 

 

ProTip: Utilization of the Logitech Webcam on your personal device during the live stream can give you the ability to adjust the camera angle easily to create a wonderful frame. Make sure that if you put the webcam far away, but your laptop is close to you, using the microphone on the laptop will be better than the microphone from the webcam! 

 

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****SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 2020****

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NOTE:

1.      NO other time is provided for this event

2.      Participation is considered “off duty” time

3.      Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY

 

***DO NOT DELETE OR CHANGE ANY OF THE TEXT BELOW THIS LINE***

 

Stephen Yanchuk has scheduled this WebEx meeting.

 

Virtual Guided Wine Tasting & Lecture: Thursday Aug 6 @ 7:30ET

Host: Stephen Yanchuk

 

When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=b20a3fb5ce5ed7e184d2a34423042371

 

Access Information

 

Meeting Number: 997 312 951

Meeting Password: 868434

 

Audio Connection

 

5712705000 (CWMS Call In)

 

Access Code:

997 312 951

 

 

 

Hosts, need your host access code or key? Go to the meeting information page:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/meeting/meetingInfo?MTID=43d1c37629da545c207f5a35939c1ed2

 

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Announcements

Community Day is Thursday July 30, 2020 from 1-3pm.

Come visit the PTOS SharePoint Community Day Site (https://usptogov.sharepoint.com/sites/e914efec/groups/ptos)!

Play trivia for a chance to be entered into a raffle to win prizes. 

The link for trivia can be found under the “Additional Links” section of the page.

 

Questions? Contact Rebecca Eisenberg (Rebecca.Eisenberg@uspto.gov).

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Live Event: Community Day IP Attaché Program Q&A

 

Attend the live WebEx to learn about an exciting career as a USPTO IP Attaché. IP attachés are U.S. diplomats who live and work abroad, representing the USPTO and serving as experts on intellectual property matters. Our IP attachés are currently based in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Kuwait, Mexico, Peru, Switzerland, Thailand and Ukraine.

 

Gain first-hand knowledge about the program and qualifications to become an IP attaché.

 

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2020

Time: 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM

 

Click the below link at the above date/time to join the WebEx:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=fbac6ccb64d4ed7c70b2fc6725b4cd9d

Announcements

Virtual Guided Wine Tasting & Lecture: Thursday July 23 @7:30ET

 

July 23 @7:30ET - Bordeaux Exploration of Whites & What is Semillion?

"I don't drink white wines"

"I only drink red wines"

"Does Bordeaux even make white wines?"

 

We have these virtual meetings to help cure the disease of the above statements!

White wines are a wonderful tool to test the senses.

Aromas leap out the glass and ignite your senses, acidity dances on your tongue, and your pocket book typically won't catch fire.

 

We will have two Bordeaux whites, both from the Graves region, one of Sauvignon Blanc and one being a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Put your senses to the test and be a champion if you can find elements that are different AND elements that are the same!

 

*If you can’t get the specific bottles, No biggy! Grab any Semillion or Sauvignon Blanc and join the virtual meeting.

 

Fun Fact: Did you know that aroma is the smells of a wine derived from the fruit but bouquet is reserved for the smells derived from process of fermentation and aging?

 

More info found in the Blog Section of www.veniviniamici.com

 

How to Participate

1.      YouTube: Search YouTube for “Wine Broski” when the lecture time has come and it will populate with the link. This is perfect for anyone that wishes to just watch and not participate in the conversation or webcam interactive portions.

2.      WebEx:

a.      You can use your work computer

b.      You can send the link from your work computer to your personal laptop and call in

                                                    i.     Audio Cell Phone “Call in”: Easiest, but the quality won’t be as good and it is a little awkward to be on the phone and webcast as well

                                                   ii.     Audio Google Voice “Call in”: Register a number on Google Voice, Use GChat @ www.gmail.com to place the call. This will allow your computer microphone and speakers

 

A look behind the scenes from our last virtual guided tasting & lecture

All are welcome to join us!

 

*******SAVE THE DATE! *******

Aug 6 @ 730ET

 

NOTE:

1.      NO other time is provided for this event

2.      Participation is considered “off duty” time

3.      Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY

***DO NOT DELETE OR CHANGE ANY OF THE TEXT BELOW THIS LINE***

 

Stephen Yanchuk has scheduled this WebEx meeting.

 

Wine Club: Bordeaux White Exploration

Host: Stephen Yanchuk

 

When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=2d3923234770084a665a065bd7173b72

 

Access Information

 

Meeting Number: 995 979 942

Meeting Password: 429554

 

Audio Connection

 

5712705000 (CWMS Call In)

 

Access Code:

995 979 942

 

 

 

Hosts, need your host access code or key? Go to the meeting information page:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/meeting/meetingInfo?MTID=5738a766ca029e90b3a0d33353f09806

 

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Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"Midnight in Chernobyl" by Adam Higginbotham

https://cwms-wb2-app101.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=05733d978e3ed61ca1b9d8432d2657b3&siteurl=meetings
Meeting Number: 996 639 971
Meeting Password: 422369

Tuesday, September 1, 2020 @ 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)

Announcements

Virtual Beer & Cheese Experience

August 4, 2020 @ 7 PM ET

PTOS Members Only – Cost $25/member ($95 value)

Sign-up at https://reservations.ptos.org

Must use valid and current mailing address in your account in order to receive the gift box

Limited to the first 25 PTOS Members to reserve a spot (one per member)

Must reserve by 3pm on July 21, 2020.

 

 

The Virtual Beer & Cheese Experience will be presented by City Brew Tours. City Brew Tours will deliver a sealed gift box that will include craft beer, chocolate and various types of cheese cut into ~3 oz portions. During the one hour guided online experience (via Zoom Video Conferencing (a Zoom meeting link will be provided to those who RSVP for use on personal devices ONLY since Zoom is not a USPTO approved application)), a City Brew Tours Expert Beer Guide will lead an interactive professional beer appraisal and beer & cheese pairing. The Beer guide will speak to the different beer styles, the brewing culture, and answer any industry-specific questions.

 

No Other time is provided for this event.

 

Participation is considered “off duty” time.

 

The use of Zoom should be on personal devices ONLY

 

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

Announcements

PTOS Team Trivia Competition brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee

 

Week 4 Trivia Theme – 60’s & 70’s

Wednesday July 15, 2020 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp

PTOS Members will need to form their own teams up to 5 players max

The captain of the team will need to submit the team name and player names using this form by 2:00 PM ET Wednesday July 15, 2020.

Each Team is encouraged to setup a video conference to collaborate during the Trivia event.

 

The Team Trivia event will start at 7:00 PM ET Sharp, everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 7:00 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts.  A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start.

 

Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win.  Only one prize per member

 

Each player of the winning team will have a choice of a $10 gift card and will be notified via email.

Due to Ethics restrictions members who are supervisors or managers or in a management position are limited to receiving a $10 Gift Card.

 

Go to https://trivia.ptos.org on the day of the event to participate.

 

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

Announcements

**DENVER*** PTOS VIRTUAL BEER TASTING

 

Friday July 31st | 4pm-6pm [MST]

 

Join Denver PTOS for a Virtual Beer Tasting for only $5.

 

How:

(1)  Pay via https://reservations.ptos.org/product_info.php?products_id=50&osCsid=rahsdq2642ofskeqi9klhv88c7 by 11:59pm on July 24, 2020.

(2)  Pick up your Six Pack from City Park West Neighborhood between 3-6pm on July 29, 2020 .

(3)  Join the WebEx on July 31, 2020 at 4pm where we will discuss the beers and enjoy a few drinks along the way.

 

Six pack will include a variety of types of beer. All beers will be from Colorado Breweries.

 

Information regarding pick up location will only be sent out to individuals after their RSVP and payment is received.

 

If you have any questions contact Katie Gerth at x7-4602 or katie.gerth@uspto.gov

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

 

 

 

 

***DO NOT DELETE OR CHANGE ANY OF THE TEXT BELOW THIS LINE***

 

Katie Gerth has scheduled this WebEx meeting.

 

Denver PTOS Virtual Beer Tasting

Host: Katie Gerth

 

When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=72555259c1e497f357cc02c3fb457a3d

 

Access Information

 

Meeting Number: 995 676 634

Meeting Password: 874529

 

Audio Connection

 

5712705000 (CWMS Call In)

 

Access Code:

995 676 634

 

 

 

Hosts, need your host access code or key? Go to the meeting information page:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/meeting/meetingInfo?MTID=8134f6dcb73eece4d8f19e1aee1eebd4

 

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Announcements

Thur 7/9 Virtually Guided Wine Tasting & Lecture

 

July 9: Wine & Chocolate

7:30P ET

Wine pairings are a thing that everyone talks about, but maybe you're a skeptic. Sure a delicious steak and a robust wine go together; the math of "Good + Good = Good" checks out. But do wines really add more?

Prepare to have your mind blown!

 

We will be discussing food pairings.

Your homework is to acquire a Bracchetto d’Acqui and chocolate, cream, red berry desert!

For More info about the specific wines and information about the event:

https://veniviniamici.wixsite.com/home/post/giving-it-to-you-straight-about-wine-pairings

 

 

****Save the Dates****

July 23: Bordeaux Whites

Aug 6 Italian Whites

 

For more information and upcoming lectures:

https://veniviniamici.wixsite.com/home/post/save-the-dates-upcoming-virtual-wine-happy-hours

 

 

NOTE:

1.      NO other time is provided for this event

2.      Participation is considered “off duty” time

3.      Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY

 

***DO NOT DELETE OR CHANGE ANY OF THE TEXT BELOW THIS LINE***

 

Stephen Yanchuk has scheduled this WebEx meeting.

 

Wine Club: Pairings? Come try this amazing dessert pairing!

Host: Stephen Yanchuk

 

When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=631c0854e1dc92c5fa137b50ec18805c

 

Access Information

 

Meeting Number: 995 520 159

Meeting Password: 535552

 

Audio Connection

 

5712705000 (CWMS Call In)

 

Access Code:

995 520 159

 

 

Announcements

PTOS and APANET proudly present our first ever

Virtual Law School Fair!

 

July 7, 2020 from 11am – 1pm EST via WebEx

You may register in advance using the link below:

Event address for attendees:  https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=eea012e95c12f18010640eeaaaa5a6f50

Event number:            199 049 5114

Event password:          YEfimXtP324

 

The WebEx event officially begins at 10:30am.  From 10:30 to 11 we will be making sure the schools are logged in properly.  As participants, please wait until 11am to login.

 

Thirteen law schools have agreed to present in our first ever virtual Law School Fair.  Each school will present for roughly 5 minutes and we’ll take a question or two after each presentation if time permits.  After all the schools have presented, we’ll answer as many questions as time allows.  The order for presentations is:

The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law

George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School

George Washington University Law School

Regent University School of Law

Rutgers Law School

Seton Hall University School of Law

University of Baltimore School of Law

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law

University of Richmond School of Law

Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law (tentative)

Washington and Lee University School of Law

Widener University Commonwealth Law School

 

If you’re interested in law school and have any questions, please join in!

 

Sponsored in partnership by the PTOS Education Committee and USPTO APANET.

Please contact Cathy Loikith for further details.

 

Visit www.PTOS.org  or www.usptoapanet.org for information on this and other events.

 

No other time has been authorized for this event.

 

Announcements

Welcome to another Wine lecture & guided tasting!

 

Thursday 6/25 at 7:30PM EST

The email should have an attachment above that will add this event to your calendar!

 

Ways to enjoy:

1.    WebEx with link at bottom of the email (Can use your work laptop)

a.     Improving Audio and Video, thanks for the feedback and suggestions

b.    Encouraged Webcam interactions during lecture

c.     Open discussion following the stream for people logged with webcam

2.    Watch on YouTube Live (CANNOT USE WORK LAPTOP)

a.     Watch video

b.    Interact with chat

c.     Can watch even if you miss the live showing!

For more information about this event, please check out the blog post @ https://veniviniamici.wixsite.com/home/post/middle-loire

France is a beast when it comes to wine!

Bordeaux, a great go-to for steak pairing

Burgundy, pretty uncontested "World's best Pinot Noir".

Cote du Rhone, likely the best Syrah in the world, and definitely great value red blends from the south.

Champagne: Oh the parties...

 

But Loire?

The Loire river is the largest river in France, with a 300mi West-East stretch from the middle of France to the Bay of Biscay (Atlantic Ocean). This river provides a plethora of wine growing regions. One cannot sum up the Loire region of France in just one lecture, so we won't even try! What better way to get the most of a region than to jump right into its heart and poke around?! We will discover Chenin Blanc, one of my personal favorite wines, and Cabernet Franc, the parent to both Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon!

*Please pick up your own bottle of Chenin Blanc from Loire and Cabernet Franc from Chinon to taste along with us! We use our novel VeniViniAmici tasting format to produce a high-tech, interactive, tasting experience!

*If you can't get the bottles listed in blog post, we recommend any dry - still Chenin from Loire (you get extra credit if you can find a dry Vouvray).

*A Cabernet Franc from Loire is preferred, but then any Cabernet Franc single varietal after that (NE Italy, NY state, California).

**For those who join in the WebEx, it will be exciting to hear about the similarities and the differences between wines you are tasting after the lecture**

 

NOTE:

1.      NO other time is provided for this event

2.      Participation is considered “off duty” time

3.      Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY

 

 

****Save the Dates****

July 9: Wine & Chocolate tasting

July 23: Bordeaux Whites

Aug 6 Italian Whites

 

Find the specific bottles for each of the above lectures @ https://veniviniamici.wixsite.com/home/post/save-the-dates-upcoming-virtual-wine-happy-hours

Event Questions? Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.Gov

Announcements
PTOS Team Trivia Competition brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee Week 3 Trivia Theme – Technology & Video Games Wednesday June 24, 2020 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp PTOS Members will need to form their own teams up to 5 players max The captain of the team will need to submit the team name and player names using this form by 2:00 PM ET Wednesday June 24, 2020. Each Team is encouraged to setup a video conference to collaborate during the Trivia event. The Team Trivia event will start at 7:00 PM ET Sharp, everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 7:00 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts. A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start. Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win. Only one prize per member Each player of the winning team will have a choice of a $10 gift card and will be notified via email. Due to Ethics restrictions members who are supervisors or managers or in a management position are limited to receiving a $10 Gift Card. Go to https://trivia.ptos.org on the day of the event to participate. Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
Announcements

PTOS Team Trivia Competition brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee

 

Week 2 Trivia Theme – The 90’s

Wednesday June 17, 2020 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp

PTOS Members will need to form their own teams up to 5 players max

The captain of the team will need to submit the team name and player names using this form by 2:00 PM ET Wednesday June 17, 2020.

Each Team is encouraged to setup a video conference to collaborate during the Trivia event.

 

The Team Trivia event will start at 7:00 PM ET Sharp, everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 7:00 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts.  A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start.

 

Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win.  Only one prize per member

 

Each player of the winning team will have a choice of a $10 gift card and will be notified via email.

Due to Ethics restrictions members who are supervisors or managers or in a management position are limited to receiving a $10 Gift Card.

 

Go to https://trivia.ptos.org on the day of the event to participate.

 

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

 

 

Announcements

June 11 @7:30ET

 

Welcome to another Wine lecture & guided tasting!

The email should have an attachment above that will add this event to your calendar!

Ways to enjoy:

1.    WebEx with link at bottom of the email (Can use your work laptop)

a.     Moderator will stream youtube in sharescreen at the start

b.    Interact with chat

c.     Open discussion following the stream for people logged with webcam

2.    Watch on YouTube Live (CANNOT USE WORK LAPTOP)

a.     Watch video

b.    Interact with chat

For more information about this event, please check out the blog post @ https://veniviniamici.wixsite.com/home/post/spanish-reds-beyond-rioja

 

Spain is most known for Tempranillo, specifically from Rioja. What are other values can we find in Spain? Let's check out Monastrell (Mourvedre) and Garnacha (Grenache)! These wonderful red grapes from Spain are a great bang for the buck and definitely worth learning more about. We will also be discussing the 2015 vintage in Europe.

 

2015 Bodegas del Rosario, Bullas, Tesoro de Bullas Monastrell

Total Wine $13.99

2015 Altavins, Terra Alta, Domus Pensi Grenache Red Blend-Reserve

Total Wine $19.99

 

NOTE:

1.      NO other time is provided for this event

2.      Participation is considered “off duty” time

3.      Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY

 

 

****Save the Dates****

June 25: Loire

July 9: Wine & Chocolate tasting

July 23: Bordeaux Whites

Aug 6 Italian Whites

 

Find the specific bottles for each of the above lectures @ https://veniviniamici.wixsite.com/home/post/save-the-dates-upcoming-virtual-wine-happy-hours

***DO NOT DELETE OR CHANGE ANY OF THE TEXT BELOW THIS LINE***

 

Stephen Yanchuk has scheduled this WebEx meeting.

 

6/11 Virtual Wine Guided Tasting & Lecture

Host: Stephen Yanchuk

 

When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=bf8a435a5424f9e1a495567f6b2f434e

 

Access Information

 

Meeting Number: 990 110 388

Meeting Password: 446827

 

Audio Connection

 

5712705000 (CWMS Call In)

 

Access Code:

990 110 388

 

 

 

Hosts, need your host access code or key? Go to the meeting information page:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/meeting/meetingInfo?MTID=758e9f1f9a7137d67b04cd34b8f2087b

 

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Announcements
PTOS Team Trivia Competition brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee Trivia Theme – The 80’s Wednesday June 10, 2020 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp PTOS Members will need to form their own teams up to 5 players max The captain of the team will need to submit the team name and player names using this form by 2:00 PM ET Wednesday June 10, 2020. Each Team is encouraged to setup a video conference to collaborate during the Trivia event. The Team Trivia event will start at 7:00 PM ET Sharp, everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 7:00 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts. A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start. Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win. Only one prize per member Each player of the winning team will have a choice of a $10 gift card and will be notified via email. Due to Ethics restrictions members who are supervisors or managers or in a management position are limited to receiving a $10 Gift Card. Go to https://trivia.ptos.org on the day of the event to participate. Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
Announcements

Patent and Trademark Office Society


Notice of Vacancy
JPTOS Board of Governors

Pursuant to Article VII, Section 2(k) of the Constitution of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy on the Board of Governors of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society is hereby announced to all active members for the position of Governor.

Term for Governor would last for full three (3) years.

The position requires attendance (in-person or via teleconference) at monthly meetings to direct business matters of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society including publishing, advertising, staffing, and editorial content.

All those interested in this position should obtain a
Governor Application Form from Ryan Clark
ryan.clark3@uspto.gov or (408) 918-7606

Application packages must include: (1) a completed Governor Application Form, (2) a statement of qualifications for the position and/or résumé, and (3) a statement of interest in the position. 

The application deadline is 5:00 PM on Friday June 19th, 2020

Announcements

PTOS Trivia Competition - Week 8

PTOS Trivia Competition brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee

 

Eighth week is International Themed Trivia Questions

Note – this is the last week of weekly themed trivia competitions.  Stay tuned for other versions of trivia coming soon!

 

Trivia will take place:

Tuesday 6/2/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp – Tonight

Wednesday 6/3/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp

Friday 6/5/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp

 

All Trivia events will start at 7:00 PM ET Sharp, everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 7:00 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts.  A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start.

Points will be cumulative for the entire week.

 

Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win.  Only one prize per member

 

Weekly prizes - 1st Place $30 Gift Card, 2nd Place $20 Gift Card, 3rd Place $10 Gift Card Winner will have a choice of gift card and will be notified via email.

Due to Ethics restrictions members who are supervisors or managers or in a management position are limited to receiving a $10 Gift Card.

 

Go to https://trivia.ptos.org on the day of the event to participate.

 

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"This Is How You Lose the Time War" by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone

https://cwms-wb-app101.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=64f1a422f6f4bc846da600a273f9beba&siteurl=meetings
Meeting Number: 993 711 953
Meeting Password: bookclub

Tuesday, July 7, 2020 @ 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)

Announcements

***DENVER*** VIRTUAL PTOS BINGO HAPPY HOUR

 

Date and Time:

Tuesday, June 2nd | 6pm – 7:30pm [MST]

 

Grab a drink and join us for virtual Bingo and the chance to “see” each other!

 

We will be playing 3 games of Bingo and the winners will receive a $10 gift card! (Only 1 prize per member)

 

When it comes time to play please join the WebEx below, timeliness is strongly encouraged. First few minutes will be providing you with the instructions and the web link needed to participate.

 

No other time is provided for this event. Participation is considered off-duty time.

 

If you have any questions contact Katie Gerth at x7-4602 or katie.gerth@uspto.gov

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

(Due to Ethics restrictions members who are supervisors or managers or in a management position are limited to receiving a $10 Gift Card from PTOS.)

 

***DO NOT DELETE OR CHANGE ANY OF THE TEXT BELOW THIS LINE***

 

Katie Gerth has scheduled this WebEx meeting.

 

PTOS Bingo

Host: Katie Gerth

 

When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=5a7160ba1103e6208d7cacca85720147

 

Access Information

 

Meeting Number: 990 920 719

Meeting Password: 222932

 

Audio Connection

 

5712705000 (CWMS Call In)

 

Access Code:

990 920 719

Announcements

PTOS Trivia Competition brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee

 

Seventh week is Animal Themed Trivia Questions

 

Trivia will take place:

Tuesday 5/26/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp – Note Change in day due to Memorial Day Holiday

Wednesday 5/27/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp

Friday 5/29/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp

 

All Trivia events will start at 7:00 PM ET Sharp, everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 7:00 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts.  A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start.

Points will be cumulative for the entire week.

 

Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win.  Only one prize per member

 

Weekly prizes - 1st Place $30 Gift Card, 2nd Place $20 Gift Card, 3rd Place $10 Gift Card Winner will have a choice of gift card and will be notified via email.

Due to Ethics restrictions members who are supervisors or managers or in a management position are limited to receiving a $10 Gift Card.

 

Go to https://trivia.ptos.org on the day of the event to participate.

 

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

Announcements

PTOS Virtual Wine Lecture & Tasting: Memorial Day Celebration

 

MEMORIAL DAY! 5/25/2020

3:00pm ET

 

If we can't be slip n sliding across the park or down a water slide, let's party together with bubbles!

Prosecco is such an affordable, wonderful beverage that will go with whatever food you have planned to grill up for Memorial Day!

We will compare two Prosecco of different price points and briefly chat about the grape, region, and history.

Stick around and watch sabering of Champagne (What could go wrong)!

Looking forward to celebrating this holiday by pop'n bottles with y'all!

 

Virtual Wine Lecture & Tasting: Memorial Day Celebration

Host: Stephen Yanchuk

 

When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=662b0668a0b272c6f249f0cf618ad357

 

Access Information

 

Meeting Number: 991 078 772

Meeting Password: 542535

 

Audio Connection

 

5712705000 (CWMS Call In)

 

Access Code:

991 078 772

 

 

 

Hosts, need your host access code or key? Go to the meeting information page:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/meeting/meetingInfo?MTID=e2533c03992916350dc3bc88a201da5a

 

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Announcements

Virtual Wine Lecture & Tasting: Save the dates and preparations

 

The first virtual wine lecture was a HUGE success! People from all over the country tuned in to learn about Australia’s Barossa Valley Shiraz.

Save the date for the upcoming lectures because you don’t want to miss any of the fun!

 

May 25th 3pm (ET): Memorial Day Celebration: Pop Prosecco

June 11th 7:30pm (ET): Reds of Spain, 2015 Edition

June 25th 7:30pm (ET): Boating along the Loire River

July 9th 7:30pm (ET): Wine & Chocolate

July 23rd 7:30pm (ET): Bordeaux Exploration of Whites and What is Semillion?

Aug 6th 7:30pm (ET): White Wines of Italy

 

Check out the blog post for more information & fun!

https://veniviniamici.wixsite.com/home/post/save-the-dates-upcoming-virtual-wine-happy-hours

 

*NOTE* No other time is provided for these events

*Note* Participation is considered “off duty” time

Announcements

PTOS Trivia Competition brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee

 

Sixth week is USA Themed Trivia Questions

 

Trivia will take place:

Monday 5/18/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp

Wednesday 5/20/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp

Friday 5/22/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp

 

All Trivia events will start at 7:00 PM ET Sharp, everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 7:00 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts.  A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start.

Points will be cumulative for the entire week.

 

Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win.  Only one prize per member

 

Weekly prizes - 1st Place $30 Gift Card, 2nd Place $20 Gift Card, 3rd Place $10 Gift Card Winner will have a choice of gift card and will be notified via email.

 

Go to https://trivia.ptos.org on the day of the event to participate.

 

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

When: Tuesday May 12, 2020 from 7-9pm ET

 

Its like New Year’s, but for Crypto’s OG BTC!

Come meet others in PTOS that are following BTC, crypto, and block chain into the future!

 

We know the Halvening will likely have already lapsed by the time we host this, but it’s all for the LoLz!

-Feel encouraged to prepare your BTC/crypto related meme folders (MUST BE SAFE FOR WORK) for this show & tell event.

-If you have an awesome story crypto related story that you’d like to share, please send me Stephen.yanchuk@uspto.gov a quick writeup and we can work in a few stories to share with the community!

 

Working on trying to get a few professionals in the space to drop in and chat about what they do in the space on a day to day basis and how life is. If anyone would like to reach out to connections in the space, please message me to let me know so I can give people the floor that want to talk.

 

*No OTHER TIME is provide for this event

*Participation is considered “off duty” time

*Everything presented must be Work Safe.

 

***DO NOT DELETE OR CHANGE ANY OF THE TEXT BELOW THIS LINE***

 

Stephen Yanchuk has scheduled this WebEx meeting.

 

BTC Halvening Happy Hour!

Host: Stephen Yanchuk

 

When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=9e26bed4838bd3cbc5defa886f31904e

 

Access Information

 

Meeting Number: 991 057 145

Meeting Password: 456789

 

Audio Connection

 

5712705000 (CWMS Call In)

 

Access Code:

991 057 145

Announcements

PTOS Trivia Competition brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee

 

Fifth week is Pop Culture Themed Trivia Questions

 

Trivia will take place:

Monday 5/11/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp

Wednesday 5/13/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp

Friday 5/15/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp

 

All Trivia events will start at 7:00 PM ET Sharp, everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 7:00 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts.  A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start.

Points will be cumulative for the entire week.

 

Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win.  Only one prize per member

 

Weekly prizes - 1st Place $30 Gift Card, 2nd Place $20 Gift Card, 3rd Place $10 Gift Card Winner will have a choice of gift card and will be notified via email.

 

Go to https://trivia.ptos.org on the day of the event to participate.

 

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

***DENVER*** VIRTUAL PTOS BINGO HAPPY HOUR

 

Date and Time:

Thursday, May 14th | 6pm – 7:30pm [MST]

 

Grab a drink and join us for virtual Bingo and the chance to “see” each other!

 

If our company isn’t enough to entice you, we will be playing 3 games of Bingo and the winners will receive a $10 gift card! (Only 1 prize per member)

 

When it comes time to play please join the WebEx below, timeliness is strongly encouraged. First few minutes will be providing you with the instructions and the web link needed to participate.

 

No other time is provided for this event. Participation is considered off-duty time.

 

If you have any questions contact Katie Gerth at x7-4602 or katie.gerth@uspto.gov

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

***DO NOT DELETE OR CHANGE ANY OF THE TEXT BELOW THIS LINE***

 

Denver PTOS Bingo

Host: Katie Gerth

 

When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=e78f5aa451c22fb2576668fa87d39d68

 

Access Information

 

Meeting Number: 997 313 307

Meeting Password: 123456

 

Audio Connection

 

5712705000 (CWMS Call In)

 

Access Code:

997 313 307

Announcements

Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (JPTOS)

107 S. West St. #809, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314

 

JPTOS Executive Director

(Four-Year Term)

 

By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Constitution of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (herein “Society”), Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the Bylaws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (herein “Journal”), a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Executive Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• The Executive Director must be an active member of the Society.

• Two years managerial experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

•  Responsibilities will require attending monthly Board of Governor meetings

• Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.

 

DUTIES

• The Executive Director shall be responsible for promoting the business of the Journal, advertising the Journal in other publications and at various venues, promoting advertising in the Journal, increasing Journal circulation, improving the quality of the Journal, putting the Journal out in timely manner, supervision of the editorial and advertising staff, knowledge of the standing rules and bylaws of the Journal.

• The Executive shall serve as a member of the Board of Governors but shall not have a vote on any measure affecting his or her compensation except for the Journal annual budget; shall provide monthly reports as set forth in the Standing Rules; and shall perform such other duties as may be deemed appropriate by the Board of Governors.

• This is a paid position serving the Board of Governors of the Journal for a four- year term (mandated by the Society Constitution), which commences on the date of assumption of the position.

 

SELECTION PROCESS

• All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.

• A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.

• This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.

 

TO APPLY, please submit your qualifications statement to:

Josephine Chang   (571)270-3522

josephine.chang@uspto.gov

 

 

Deadline: May 29, 2020 submitted no later than 5:00 pm (EST)

Announcements

PTOS Silicon Valley Virtual Game Night - Fibbage

 

Tired of being stuck under quarantine by yourself? Come socialize virtually with your fellow Silicon Valley co-workers as we play the party game Fibbage! The top scorer will receive a $20 gift card.

 

Where:  Online (a Zoom meeting link will be provided to those who RSVP for use on personal devices only since Zoom is not a USPTO approved application)

When:   Friday May 8th from 4:30pm-6:00pm PST

 

Please RSVP by e-mailing Jay Huang at jay.huang@uspto.gov.

 

No Other time is provided for this event.

 

Participation is considered “off duty” time.

Announcements

PTOS Introduces $1 online movies* through FandangoNOW

 

*To participate, for more details and receive a Promo Code, sign-up at:

https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Freservations.ptos.org%2Findex.php&data=02%7C01%7Ckeith.raymond%40uspto.gov%7C62839ecb000340b0ea4208d7ed71f121%7Cff4abfe983b540268b8ffa69a1cad0b8%7C1%7C0%7C637238945951634650&sdata=hSz3KPBcTiu%2BJDXeI15a1tKoSyc6WkU7WPZDCfo%2BSzw%3D&reserved=0

 

One Promo Code per member.  Limited to first 250 people.  Must use valid email address in order to receive the code. 

 

Promo Codes will be emailed out starting 5/8/20 and will be valid 5/8/20-7/31/20.

 

FandangoNOW Promotional Code ("Code") is good towards the rental of any movie on FandangoNOW.com and via participating FandangoNOW apps and devices (up to $6 total value). Taxes may apply. Code expires on 7/31/2020. You must have a Fandango VIP account to redeem your Code. Fandango VIP is free to join. Credit card may be required for transactions on FandangoNOW.com. One Code per transaction. If lost or stolen, cannot be replaced. No cash value, except as required by law. Not valid with any other offer. One-time use only. Not for resale; void if sold or exchanged. If the cost of rental of content is more than maximum value of the Code, then user must pay the difference. Offer valid in U.S. and D.C., excluding U.S. territories and where prohibited by law. Fandango and Fandango Loyalty Solutions, LLC are not a sponsor or co-sponsor of this program. The redemption of the Code is subject to Fandango's Terms and Policies at https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fandango.com%2Fterms-and-policies&data=02%7C01%7Ckeith.raymond%40uspto.gov%7C62839ecb000340b0ea4208d7ed71f121%7Cff4abfe983b540268b8ffa69a1cad0b8%7C1%7C0%7C637238945951634650&sdata=HZFN5oewnDbNyapY6hjDft0VVnAmLYhyVhkMktldw4M%3D&reserved=0. FANDANGONOW and the Fandango Logo are trademarks of Fandango Media, LLC.

 

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org


Announcements

May 5: Virtual Wine Lecture and Tasting!

Join us on May 5th at 6:30p for a virtual happy hour! 

Topic: Shiraz (also known as Syrah) from South Australia, specifically Barossa Valley

 

Dry, Full bodied wine with higher tannins than acid

Strong enough to hold its own with grilled veggies, with a healthy seasoning of middle eastern spices, or dark meats.

This wine can be just as delightful when paired with deep conversations & good friends. 

 

During the lecture portion we will discuss Australian wine

Then a deeper dive into Barossa Valley & Eden Valley

Coming out of the weeds with a discussion of the Shiraz grape

Finishing with wine tasting notes on the wine I'll be drinking!

 

Find specifics on the wine being tasted and other fun stuff à https://veniviniamici.wixsite.com/home/post/shiraz-a-rundown-and-virtual-tasting-information

 

*NOTE* No Other time is provided for this event

*NOTE* Participation is considered “off duty” time

 

***DO NOT DELETE OR CHANGE ANY OF THE TEXT BELOW THIS LINE***

 

Stephen Yanchuk has scheduled this WebEx meeting.

 

May 5: Virtual Wine Lecture and Tasting!

Host: Stephen Yanchuk

 

When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=4ca14bab92f7003a49a75c1f8dee14e3

 

Access Information

 

Meeting Number: 999 848 991

Meeting Password: 456789

 

Audio Connection

 

5712705000 (CWMS Call In)

 

Access Code:

999 848 991

 

 

 

Hosts, need your host access code or key? Go to the meeting information page:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/meeting/meetingInfo?MTID=67897d9681ea2188c505f85bc8e00359

 

Delivering the power of collaboration

The meetings.uspto.gov team

Announcements

Pop-up May the Fourth be with you Trivia brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee

 

May the Fourth be with you Trivia will be Star Wars Themed Trivia Questions

 

Trivia will take place Monday 5/4/20 at 7:30 PM ET Sharp

 

This Pop-up Trivia is in addition to the  Weekly Trivia competition.  Everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 7:30 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts.  A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start.

 

Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win.  Only one prize per member

 

One Prize will be granted to the person with the most points in the form of a $20 Gift Card, Winner will have a choice of gift card and will be notified via email.

 

Go to https://trivia.ptos.org/VMBJ6 on the day of the event to participate.  Note this link is different than the weekly trivia link.

 

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS Trivia Competition brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee

 

Fourth week is Food Themed Trivia Questions

 

Trivia will take place:

Monday 5/4/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp

Wednesday 5/6/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp

Friday 5/8/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp

 

All Trivia events will start at 7:00 PM ET Sharp, everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 7:00 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts.  A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start.

Points will be cumulative for the entire week.

 

Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win.  Only one prize per member

 

Weekly prizes - 1st Place $30 Gift Card, 2nd Place $20 Gift Card, 3rd Place $10 Gift Card Winner will have a choice of gift card and will be notified via email.

 

Go to https:// trivia.ptos.org on the day of the event to participate.

 

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Invitation to Judge Online for the K-12 Invention Convention 2020 U.S. Nationals Competition!

 

Volunteer as a judge!  Invention Convention (www.inventionconvention.org) is the largest in-school K-12 student invention education program in the U.S.  The 2020 Coronavirus epidemic has stranded thousands of our young K-12 student inventors before they could present their inventions to in-person judges around the nation.  In response, the Invention Convention 2020 U.S. Nationals presented by Raytheon Technologies is now being hosted online and Invention Convention Worldwide is recruiting educated and passionate volunteers with a background in inventing to serve as online judges for the competition.
 
Judges are asked to watch, review, score and give feedback to K-12 student inventors from across the country by reviewing their uploaded video presentations online. The students are not only inspiring and thoughtful in the problems they have solved but are eager to share their prototypes and the invention process they followed with the judges, each of whom will bring their own professional lens to their evaluations and comments.
 
Invention Convention Worldwide needs nearly 1,000 judges to react to this sudden displaced need for judging online.  Please consider being an online judge for the Invention Convention 2020 U.S. Nationals presented by Raytheon Technologies – Invention Convention Worldwide truly couldn’t do it without volunteers like you!
 
You can find more information about this opportunity here: www.inventionconvention.org/judges
 
See the 2019 U.S. Nationals video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCVkdKXsfI8

No other time is available for participating and participation is considered “off duty” time.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Please use your personal computers and NOT USPTO computers to use Zoom for the judging process.  The Department of Commerce (DOC) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) has issued a moratorium on the use of Zoom (Zoom client and web browser plug-in) within the DOC. 

Announcements

PTOS Trivia Competition brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee

 

Third week is Science Themed Trivia Questions

 

Trivia will take place:

Monday 4/27/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp

Wednesday 4/29/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp

Friday 5/1/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp

 

All Trivia events will start at 7:00 PM ET Sharp, everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 7:00 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts.  A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start.

Points will be cumulative for the entire week.

 

Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win.  Only one prize per member

 

Weekly prizes - 1st Place $30 Gift Card, 2nd Place $20 Gift Card, 3rd Place $10 Gift Card Winner will have a choice of gift card and will be notified via email.

 

Go to https:// trivia.ptos.org on the day of the event to participate.

 

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"American Prison, A Reporter's Undercover Journey into the Business of Punishment" by Shane Bauer

https://cwms-wb-app101.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=af89b1571acfecfa844e559f6dd9b576&siteurl=meetings
Meeting Number: 993 595 513
Meeting Password: bookclub

Tuesday, May 26, 2020 @ 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)

Announcements

PTOS Trivia Competition brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee

 

Second week is Music Themed Trivia Questions

 

Trivia will take place:

Monday 4/20/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp

Wednesday 4/22/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp

Friday 4/24/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp

 

All Trivia events will start at 7:00 PM ET Sharp, everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 7:00 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts.  A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start.

Points will be cumulative for the entire week.

 

Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win.  Only one prize per member

 

Weekly prizes - 1st Place $30 Gift Card, 2nd Place $20 Gift Card, 3rd Place $10 Gift Card Winner will have a choice of gift card and will be notified via email.

 

Go to https:// trivia.ptos.org on the day of the event to participate.

 

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS Liaison Committee Giveaway

 

In light of the stay at home order, The PTOS Liaison Committee is having a contest to giveaway $10 gift cards good at a variety of restaurants, merchants, and food/grocery delivery services.

 

Gift cards will be distributed electronically.  Winners will be chosen at random.  Winners will be able to pick from a list of gift cards. There is no entry fee for the contest.  The contest is open to all those who currently have an PTOS active membership.

 

The contest runs from now until Friday April 24th at 11:59am: To enter the contest follow this link and complete the entry form http://trivia.ptos.org/B8DUR

 

If you have any questions please contact the Liaison Committee Chairs:

Joshua Schwartz joshua.schwartz@ustpo.gov

Brandon Rosati brandon.rosati@uspto.gov

Announcements

Tired of being stuck under quarantine by yourself? Come socialize virtually with your fellow co-workers as we play the party game Drawful! Winners will receive gift cards to food delivery apps and restaurants.

 

Where:  Online (a Zoom meeting link will be provided to those who RSVP for use on personal devices only since Zoom is not a USPTO approved application)

 

When:   Thursday April 16th from 4:00pm-6:00pm PST

 

Max of 24 Players.  Please RSVP by signing up via https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jQU9dVoEvIdawhC8JKmE8EU9uX8xtkYSXrbhfeABmJs

 

You can sign up for PTOS membership prior to or at the event by contacting Jay Huang, Loan Truong, or Jonathan Kuo.

If you have any questions about the event please contact Jay Huang (jay.huang@uspto.gov).

 

Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member at www.ptos.org. Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org.

Announcements

PTOS Trivia Competition brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee

 

First week is Movie Themed Trivia Questions

 

Trivia will take place:

Monday 4/13/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp

Wednesday 4/15/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp

Friday 4/17/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp

 

All Trivia events will start at 7:00 PM ET Sharp, everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 7:00 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts.  A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start.

Points will be cumulative for the entire week.

 

Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win.  Only one prize per member

 

Weekly prizes - 1st Place $30 Gift Card, 2nd Place $20 Gift Card, 3rd Place $10 Gift Card Winner will have a choice of gift card and will be notified via email.

 

Go to https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrivia.ptos.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ckeith.raymond%40uspto.gov%7Ca4b4650ffaf642dd800a08d7df17e09f%7Cff4abfe983b540268b8ffa69a1cad0b8%7C1%7C0%7C637223165951791006&sdata=MsObqZSGWOy11%2BepkK3USTr%2FF4QR72ZXa8OuLfRBdUM%3D&reserved=0 on the day of the event to participate.

 

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
Announcements

PTOS Annual Meeting Videos are now available.

 

To view this year’s Annual Meeting and Previous year’s meetings

Go to https://www.ptos.org/annualmeeting.html

Announcements

PTOS Financial Planning and Insurance Talks

Talk #2: Navigating Today’s Financial Markets

The recent market environment has been very challenging for investors. Growth investors fear current market volatility and uncertainty, while Income investors have no place to go for yield. Come learn about how to navigate today’s volatile financial markets!

Event Date/Time April 16, 2020 from 12-1 pm Attend online
http://bit.ly/3bJdJoi Event number: 994 687 345
Event password: 12345

Attend by phone
571-270-7000
Access Code: 994 687 345
Hosted by the PTOS Education Committee For more info, contact Angela Nguyen (angela.nguyen@uspto.gov) and
Robert Morlan (robert.morlan@uspto.gov).

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"Dear Edward" by Ann Napolitano

https://cwms-wb2-app101.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=5108cce203ab510bd8f8f8be0bdb2459&siteurl=meetings
Password: bookclub

Tuesday,  April 14, 2020 @ 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)

Announcements

Wine Club: Spain, Exploration of Rioja, Priorat, Sherries, and more!

 

 

***POSTPONED*** TO Tuesday April 28 from 6:00-7:30pm

Remsen 1st Floor Board Room
Must RSVP ($15):
https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php

Please arrive by 5:50pm to get settled and prepared
Bring your own 2-3 wine glasses helps save cost and waste

The conquistadors of Spain sailed around the world, opening new trade routes, in the Age of Discovery from the 15-18th centuries.

We don’t need to hop on a boat or conquer lands to Discover the beauty of aged wines of Spain;

All we need to do is meet up in Remsen on Wed March 18th!
Wine is time, terroir, and labor trapped in a bottle to be released and enjoyed.

All levels of wine enthusiasts can find great appreciation in this lecture’s selection!

This adventure includes 3 bold reds with different expressions to explore…


Wine tasting includes:
Cava for anyone arriving before 5:57pm
1 Albariño

1 Priorat

1 Aged Rioja

1 Ribera del Duero
2 Sherries

Questions? Contact
Stephen.Yanchuk@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

 

Announcements

Join the PTOS Team at the 8th Annual Public Service 5k Run & Walk!

 

Date:                     Sunday, May 3rd

Location:              National Harbor, MD (15 mins from USPTO)

                                Virtual Option Available for those outside the DC area

 

Price (w/ discount code):

By March 15:      $10 w/code “PTOS” (regularly $25)

After 3/15:          $15 w/code “PTOS” (regularly $35)

 

Discount code must be entered when registering to receive the discounted rate.

 

All PTOS Members, USPTO employees, Friends, and Family are welcome to join the PTOS team and use the discount code.

PTOS members will receive additional post race benefits. Details to come.

Please sign up through the registration link found on the website page below to be automatically placed on the PTOS Team.

Otherwise, verify during registration that you are on the PTOS Team.

 

Registration Includes:

T-shirt, goodie bags, raffles, professional timing, and snacks. Prizes for the top male and female 5K times

 

To register and for more information: www.ptos.org/5kTeam

 

Questions? Contact: Matthew.Troutman@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PaTH Happy Hour

At Tequila & Taco

540 John Carlyle St

Alexandria, VA 22314

 

Wednesday March 4, 2020 from 4:30-7pm

One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.

Non-members can sign up at the event.

 

Questions?  Contact Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.GOV

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Veni Vini Amici
We gather, learn of wines, and become friends
Viticulture Class
Portugal!

Thursday March 5, 2020 from 6:00-7:30pm

Remsen 1st Floor Board Room
Must RSVP:
https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php

Please arrive by 5:50pm to get settled and prepared
Bring your own 2-3 wine glasses helps save cost and waste

Come explore the native grapes of this ancient winemaking region.

Of course we will try Port and Madeira,

But this formerly isolated wine region is producing unique native white and red blends!

Come taste the tradition and rugged landscape of Portugal

Wine tasting includes:
Bubbly for anyone arriving before 5:57pm
1 Amazingly interesting white
3 Reds that are sure to wow
2 Fortified wines


Questions? Contact
Stephen.Yanchuk@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Wine Survivor!

Episode 1

Thursday March 12, 2020 from 5:00-7:00pm

Remsen 1st Floor Board Room
Must RSVP:
https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php

Come be the judge of the best value wine!

Each wine is sourced from a local store and has the potential to be a great find

Each bottle will be put to the test in this blind tasting

You’ll have two tokens to vote on your favorites

6:30 is the cutoff time for the voting

After you’ve voted, stick around and mingle.

Top 2 wines will carry over to compete in Episode 2!

 

Bring your own glass to save the planet, else we have plastic cups

Tasting includes:
6-8 blind tasting of wines

$5-$15 price range for each bottle

Mixture of whites and reds, specifics TBD


Questions? Contact
Stephen.Yanchuk@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

***DENVER*** MARCH PTOS HAPPY HOUR

 

Date and Time:

 

Thursday, March 12th | 4pm to 6pm

 

Location:

Rialto Cafe

934 16th Street

Denver, CO

 

Rialto is located between Champa and Curtis on 16th Street, meet in the bar.

PTOS members receive a free drink, new members can sign up at the event.

 

Contact Katie Gerth x7-4602 with questions about the event.

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Social Event

 

Disc Golf Tournament

3022 N Josey Ln, Carrollton, TX 75007

(Greenbelt Disc Golf Course)

 

Sunday, March 15th, 2020 starting 12:00PM sharp

Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.

 

Non-members can sign up at the event.

Questions?  Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PaTH Happy Hour

At Tequila & Taco

540 John Carlyle St

Alexandria, VA 22314

 

Wednesday March 4, 2020 from 4:30-7pm

One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.

Non-members can sign up at the event.

 

Questions?  Contact Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.GOV 

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

 

Volunteer with Kids & Chemistry

 

Location:             Bush Hill Elementary School

                            5927 Westchester St, Alexandria VA 22310

 

Date:                   Friday, March 6, 2020

 

Experiment: CO2 to the Rescue

 

Time:                    10 am – noon

 

Kids & Chemistry is an outreach program developed by the AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (ACS) to help children learn more about science.

No experience necessary.

 

For more information and to volunteer, please contact PTOS Kids & Chemistry Co-Chair:

Curtis Mayes curtis.mayes@uspto.gov

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Social Event

 

TopGolf

8787 Park Ln, Dallas, TX 75231

 

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 starting 5:30PM

 

No drinks or food will be sponsored by PTOS.

Golfing time will be limited based on the turnout.

Non-members can sign up at the event.

Questions?  Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov or samantha.abraham@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS Annual Meeting 2020

The Three Habits Finding Success in an Innovative World Keynote Speaker: Rick Hamilton

 

Optum Senior Distinguished Engineer

Rick Hamilton is recognized as the 18th most prolific inventor in the world as of January 2020, as a named inventor on over 955 issued US patents.Rick works broadly across UnitedHealth Group’s strategic initiatives—machine learning, genomics, blockchain, IoT, and cybersecurity—to reach Optum’s goals of helping people live healthier lives and making healthcare work better. Rick has spoken in over 35 countries on innovation, IP management, and emerging technologies, and today, he shares thoughts and perspectives on how we can each become more innovative in our professional and personal lives.

Join the Event!

 

February 25, 2020

at 10 am EST

 

In-Person:

Clara Barton Auditorium

Madison Building, USPTO HQ

 

Online:

https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flivestream.com%2Fuspto%2Fevents%2F8979596&data=02%7C01%7Ckeith.raymond%40uspto.gov%7Ca8d3653d7dbd4a94097c08d7b9678b19%7Cff4abfe983b540268b8ffa69a1cad0b8%7C1%7C1%7C637181726679498236&sdata=w3JHw03Gw87eGJ%2FrhFzGNYc9vUpWQ3KoWvKMQtmj%2FL4%3D&reserved=0

Password: PTOS2020

 

Light refreshments will be available for those attending in-person *Please note 1 hour of other time is available for attending with Supervisor’s approval* Patent employees: PNCSPA-0000-090241 Non-Patent employees: AVEORG-0065-A00151

 

Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member

https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.ptos.org&data=02%7C01%7Ckeith.raymond%40uspto.gov%7Ca8d3653d7dbd4a94097c08d7b9678b19%7Cff4abfe983b540268b8ffa69a1cad0b8%7C1%7C1%7C637181726679498236&sdata=ButJw7Qf4yEooD0h2wVp2z%2B58JrQTyMxcNlgmH1niVE%3D&reserved=0

Announcements

PTOS DETROIT – MEMBER NIGHT FOWLING

When: Saturday March 7, 2020 – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

What: $10 entrance fee for PTOS Members, while supplies last.

Where: Fowling Warehouse - 3901 Christopher St., Hamtramck, MI 48211

 

 

Contact Alberto Saenz for information about this event: alberto.saenz@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Join Today! Contact Membership@ptos.org

https://fowlingwarehouse.com/

www.ptos.org

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Social Event

 

Courtyard Marriot Rooftop Bar

500 Wood Street Dallas, Texas 75202

(access rooftop using elevators inside)

 

Thursday, February 27th, 2020 from 5:30PM-7:00PM

 

At least one free drink for PTOS members or comparatively priced food item while supplies last.

Non-members can sign up at the event.

Questions?  Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov or xi.wang@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Hoteler Committee Info Session

 

Remsen 4D44

Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

2:00PM-3:00PM

Topics Covered:

                How to plan Social Events in your area

                Kids ‘n Chemistry in your hoteling area – Introductory presentation by Curtis Mayes, Co-Chair PTOS Kids ‘n Chemistry

 

If you cannot attend in person please join us on WebEx

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=5d629ae3ab38830f107e5e1956b351d3

 

Meeting Number: 996 463 226

Meeting Password: 12345

 

Audio Connection

 

5712705000 (CWMS Call In)

 

Brought to you by the PTOS Hoteler Committee.

Please direct any questions to Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov or Philip.Bonzell@uspto.gov

Announcements

PTOS DETROIT – HAPPY HOUR

When: Thursday February 20, 2020 – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

What: Happy Hour including one FREE DRINK for PTOS Members, while supplies last.

Where: Andrews On the Corner - 201 Joseph Campau St, Detroit, MI 48207

 

 

Contact Alberto Saenz for information about this event: alberto.saenz@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Join Today! Contact Membership@ptos.org

www.andrewsonthecorner.com

www.ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS Financial Planning and Insurance Talks

--Talk #1: The SECURE Act

While we were all enjoying the holidays with our loved ones, Congress passed a major retirement spending bill that will affect millions of Americans. 

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act became a law on December 20, 2019.

Join us to learn about what it is and how it could affect you.


Event Date/Time:
February 27, 2020 at 12-1 pm


Attend online:
bit.ly/2OJeFQi
Meeting Number: 994 582 059
Meeting Password: 12345


Attend by phone:
5712705000, Access Code: 994 582 059


Hosted by the PTOS Education Committee:
-Contact Angela Nguyen (angela.nguyen@uspto.gov) and Robert Morlan (robert.morlan@uspto.gov) for more information regarding the PTOS Financial Planning and Insurance Talks.

Announcements
Thursday Feb 20, 2020 from 6:00-7:30pm

Remsen 1st Floor Board Room
RSVP ($20)

Please arrive by 5:50pm to get settled and prepared
Bring your own 3 wine glasses helps save cost and waste

Italy is the world's largest wine producing country & has some of the oldest vines!
But OH MY, the Italian region is pretty confusing!
Join us as we unravel some of the confusion...
This lecture will dive deep into the Piedmont region with a focus on the Nebbiolo grape.
Then we hop down to the island of Sicily and see what Mt. Etna gives to the wine world.

Wine tasting includes:
Bubbly for anyone arriving before 5:57pm
3 Sicilian wines
3 Piedmont Reds
2 Bonus wines to mingle with


Questions? Contact Stephen.Yanchuk@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
Announcements

 

Come enjoy pizza with fellow USPTO employees at MOD Pizza in Tempe Marketplace.  All are welcome to come for lunch.  PTOS members will receive a discount.

 

Where: MOD Pizza in Tempe Marketplace

                2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe AZ 85281

When:  Wednesday February 12th from 1:00-2:30 PM

 

You can sign up for PTOS membership prior to or at the event by contacting Joshua Schwartz or Ryan Clark.

If you have any questions about the event please contact Joshua Schwartz (Joshua.Schwartz@USPTO.GOV) or Ryan Clark (ryan.clark3@uspto.gov).

 

Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member at www.ptos.gov.  Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org.

Announcements

WANTED:
Patent and Trademark Office Society
2020 Science Fair Judges
For regional science and engineering fairs

Fields for judging include:
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Sci.
Earth & Space Sciences
Health & Medicine
Computer Science
Engineering

Location, Date,   Time      
Arlington County Virginia Regional Fair Sat., March 21st 9:30am-noon
Arlington, VA (Wakefield HS)

Fairfax County Virginia Regional Fair Sat., March 21st 8:30am-noon
Fairfax, VA (Robinson HS)

P.G. County Maryland Science Fair Sat., March 21st  8:30am-noon
Springdale, MD (Charles Herbert Flowers HS)


If Interested, please RSVP with:
Wei Zhao  (Arlington)  wei.zhao@uspto.gov  x05672
KC Chen  (Fairfax)  kuang.chen@uspto.gov  x21393
Hong Kim  (PG)               hong.kim@uspto.gov  x24181


Anyone qualified in the above areas, including Spouses & Friends, are invited to judge
(NOTE: No "other time" granted for participation)

PTOS Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

The PTOS proudly presents

 

Democratizing Innovation in the 21st Century

Gene Quinn from IP Watchdog

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

3pm – 4pm

Knox 10D45

 

Whether attending in-person or via WebEx, click on the WebEx link below to register and confirm your attendance in advance.

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e37ce2b021a0f91e3ec757ed245677cc4

Refreshments will be served while supplies last.

On the WebEx Event Information page, view and save the event materials on or before February 18th.

 

One hour of CLE credit from the Virginia State Bar has been applied for.

 

*Since this presentation is not being given in an official capacity, the opinions expressed are the presenters’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the USPTO, the Department of Commerce, or the United States government.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov, Anne at anne.kozak@uspto.gov or James at james.tsai@uspto.gov.

 

No other time has been authorized for this event.

Announcements

JPTOS Job Announcement: Financial Director

Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society

107 S. West st #809 ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314

 

Financial Director

By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Financial Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • The Financial Director must be an active member of the Society.
  • Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.
  • Two years managerial experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
  • Business degree preferred.

•    Responsibilities will require attending monthly Board of Governor meetings

 

DUTIES

·         The Financial Director shall be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the Journal, handling the books, paying the bills, collecting and forwarding all monies to and from the Treasurer including the monthly appropriation, responsible for payroll activities which primarily involves acting as a liaison with the third party payroll company that manages The Journal’s employees’ salaries.  The Financial Director also prepares an annual budget for the Board of Governors and presents the Journal Budget to the Society Board.  The Financial Director is also jointly responsible for supervision of the subscription staff, research to improve existing contracts and equipment, and knowledge of the standing rules and by-laws of the Journal.  The Financial Director shall serve as a member of the Board of Governors but shall not have a vote on any measure affecting his or her compensation except for the Journal annual budget; shall serve as a member of the Society Budget and Finance Committee; shall provide monthly reports as set forth in the Standing Rules; and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Governors.  In addition, the Financial Director will manage advertiser accounts including providing quotes for advertising space, invoicing advertisers and accepting, proofing, formatting advertisements and ensuring the proper ads get placed in each issue.  The Financial Director shall also review web traffic data to determine successful advertisement campaigns and communicating findings to advertisers.  Additional joint responsibilities include receiving and enter new membership applications into membership database, invoicing existing members and receiving and applying renewal payments, and canceling memberships for nonpayment or upon request.  The Financial Director shall also be jointly responsible for coordination of social media related activities including gathering topics of interest and developing and posting content to Social Network feed and tracking / analyzing readership and followers to improve content.  Finally, the Financial Director shall gather and organize data and documents for annual tax filings, postal filings, and various other legal filings as well as manage and keep up to date on all relevant copyright permissions and approvals. 

 

SELECTION PROCESS

•             All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.

•             A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.

•             This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.

THIS POSITION IS SALARIED

 

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:

Josephine Chang       josephine.chang@uspto.gov             

(571) 270-3522

 

DEADLINE --  5:00 PM on February 21, 2020

Announcements

PTOS 2020 Election Results

Dear PTOS Members:

 

Below are the results for the 2020 PTOS Election.  Congratulations to the winners, and Thank You to all those who submitted nominating petitions for your spirit of volunteerism.

 

Please email the election committee with any questions you may have.

 

Officers

 

President: Robert Hodge

Vice President: Rebecca Eisenberg

Secretary: Ryan Clark

Administrator: David Lotter

Treasurer: Matthew Troutman

 

HQ / Shirlington / Hoteling Representatives

 

TC 1600: Deborah Carr, Blessing Fubara

TC 1700/2900: Brandon Rosati, Holly Thurman

TC 2100: Kevin Lu, Selene Haedi

TC 2400: William Kim, Angela Nguyen

TC 2600: Joshua Schwartz, Lewis West

TC 2800: Alex DeVito, Crystal Hammond

TC 3600: Catherine Loikith, Jeffrey O’Brien

TC 3700: Anne Kozak, Keith Raymond

CFO/CAO/CIO/OPIM: Rex Rooker

Trademarks: Cheryl Butler, Monique Watts

Director’s Office / PTAB /  Policy and International Affairs: Vacant

OPLA/OPQA/All Others: Fred Guillermety

 

Regional Representatives

 

MWRO (Detroit): Alberto Saenz

RMRO (Denver): Katie Gerth

TXRO (Dallas): Neel Patel

SVRO (San Jose): Jay Huang

 

At Large Representatives

 

Samantha Abraham, Jessica Arble, Luther Behringer, Philip Bonzell, Ryan Donlon, Stephan Essex, Kang Hu, Emily Morgan, Loan Truong, Shelby Turner

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Social Event

 

Courtyard Marriot Rooftop Bar

500 Wood Street Dallas, Texas 75202

(access rooftop using elevators inside)

 

Thursday, February 6, 2019 from 5:30PM-7:00PM

 

At least one free drink for PTOS members or comparatively priced food item while supplies last.

Non-members can sign up at the event.

Questions?  Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov or xi.wang@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Kid's Camp during PTOS Members Night

Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 4:30-8:30PM At Pump It Up of Alexandria

2000 Eisenhower Ave

Alexandria, VA 22314

 

Enjoy Members Night while Pump it Up watches your kids!

They will play games, make new friends and enjoy tons of bouncy fun!

Pizza and Drinks included

$25.00/child

Ages 2+ and potty trained

 

RSVP at https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumpitupparty.com%2Falexandria-va%2Fcalendar%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ckeith.raymond%40uspto.gov%7C3d2135e0ad034460d36108d7a4c7a633%7Cff4abfe983b540268b8ffa69a1cad0b8%7C1%7C0%7C637159049744064740&sdata=DV0NppzBkR7n2Ay4smBn8AnWrjzSzMCQdIuFw43I2D4%3D&reserved=0

Event is listed as "PTOS Members Night" on the calendar

Announcements

PTOS Members Night

(PTOS Members age 21 and over ONLY)

Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 5:00-8:00PM in the Clara Barton Auditorium

 

Appetizers 5:00pm; Entrees 6:00pm; 6:15pm Desserts Casino Play Provided by Ante-up Entertainment.  Please Bring a Food Donation for Casino Play* - Food will be taken to a local food Bank

 

Must be a PTOS member to attend, Bring your PTOS ID with barcode for fast entrance (otherwise USPTO Badge or Driver's License). Membership forms will be available at the door, a completed membership form will permit entrance into the event.  Every member that attends will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win prizes. Must be present to win.

 

* Direct any questions to Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov  or David.Lotter@upsto.gov

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS Social in Orlando, Florida Area

 

All PTO employees are invited to—

Join us for golf, food, and mingling at the Drive Shack, in Orlando, FL, on

Sunday, 2/9, from 2-4 PM.

 

*Family and friends are welcome!

**PTOS Members will receive a discount.  J

 

Location

Drive Shack

7285 Corner Drive, Orlando, FL 32827, https://www.driveshack.com/

 

Event POCs

Angela Nguyen (angela.nguyen@uspto.gov, 571-270-5660; day of event, call/text 407-630-9575)

Please contact her anytime to help coordinate with or at events in Orlando or other cities in Florida, provide input for future events, or be added to the email list for PTOS Florida Hoteling Events.

Tania Pena-Santana (tania.pena-santana@uspto.gov, 571-270-0627)

 

Hosted by:

PTOS Hoteling Committee

Resources Available to Hotelers: http://bit.ly/2M1kPdQ

Hotelers Mailing List Sign-up: https://www.ptos.org/regionalemaillists.html

Announcements

Wine Tasting Lecture: Italy Part 1 – Central Italy

 

Link to RSVP: https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php

 

Veni Vini Amici
We gather, learn of wines, and become friends
Viticulture Class
Central Italy

Tues Feb 4, 2020 from 6:00-7:30pm

Remsen 1st Floor Board Room
RSVP ($20)

Please arrive around 5:50, glass of bubbly served to anyone arriving before 5:57!
Bringing your own 2 wine glasses helps save cost and waste

Italy is the worlds largest producer of wine, but also the most confusing!

Lets work together to understand Italian wines and some of the common confusing things.

This lecture will help you navigate the wine isle and wine list when it comes to Italian wines!


Wine tasting includes:
2 Italian Whites  
2 Sangiovese (Tuscan)
2 Montepulciano (East-Central)

2 Bonus Wines!

Announcements

PTOS Pentagon Row Ice Skating
1201 S. Joyce Street
Arlington, VA 22202
Thursday, February 13, 2020 (5-7pm)

Tickets Must be reserved Online at http://reservations.ptos.org/
$5 per person  including admission and rental, bring family and friends

Bring your PTOS membership card or sign up for membership at the event. Brought to you by the PTOS social Committee.

Please direct any questions to Kang.hu@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org


Announcements

PTOS February Happy Hour
Sine Irish Pub and Restaurant
1301 S. Joyce Street
Arlington, VA 22202

Thursday, February 13, 2020 (4-7pm)

One free drink while supplies last, for PTOS members only.

Bring your PTOS membership card or sign up for membership at the event. Brought to you by the PTOS social Committee.

Please direct any questions to Kang.hu@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Come watch the 49ers battle the Chiefs in the Super Bowl with your fellow co-workers at Uproar Brewing! PTOS members will receive servings of beer and appetizers while supplies last.

Where: Uproar Brewing

439 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

When:  Sunday February 2nd from 2:30pm-6:30pm

 

You can sign up for PTOS membership prior to or at the event by contacting Jay Huang, Loan Truong, or Jonathan Kuo.

If you have any questions about the event please contact Jay Huang (jay.huang@uspto.gov).

 

Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member at www.ptos.org. Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org.

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"Toms River: A story of Science and Salvation" by Dan Fagin

https://cwms-wb2-app101.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=c77e05495c60d9752af277567e045f75&siteurl=meetings
Password: bookclub

Tuesday, March 3, 2020 @ 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)


Announcements

January Houston Happy Hour!

 

Come join us at Chapman and Kirby on Thursday, January 30 from 5-7!

 

2118 Lamar St., Houston, TX 77003

 

One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.

 

Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact Luther for information about this event: Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov

 

Please pass this along to other employees who may be interested!

Announcements

JPTOS Job Announcement: Financial Director

Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society

107 S. West st #809 ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314

 

Financial Director

By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Financial Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • The Financial Director must be an active member of the Society.
  • Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.
  • Two years managerial experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
  • Business degree preferred.

•    Responsibilities will require attending monthly Board of Governor meetings

 

DUTIES

·         The Financial Director shall be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the Journal, handling the books, paying the bills, collecting and forwarding all monies to and from the Treasurer including the monthly appropriation, responsible for payroll activities which primarily involves acting as a liaison with the third party payroll company that manages The Journal’s employees’ salaries.  The Financial Director also prepares an annual budget for the Board of Governors and presents the Journal Budget to the Society Board.  The Financial Director is also jointly responsible for supervision of the subscription staff, research to improve existing contracts and equipment, and knowledge of the standing rules and by-laws of the Journal.  The Financial Director shall serve as a member of the Board of Governors but shall not have a vote on any measure affecting his or her compensation except for the Journal annual budget; shall serve as a member of the Society Budget and Finance Committee; shall provide monthly reports as set forth in the Standing Rules; and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Governors.  In addition, the Financial Director will manage advertiser accounts including providing quotes for advertising space, invoicing advertisers and accepting, proofing, formatting advertisements and ensuring the proper ads get placed in each issue.  The Financial Director shall also review web traffic data to determine successful advertisement campaigns and communicating findings to advertisers.  Additional joint responsibilities include receiving and enter new membership applications into membership database, invoicing existing members and receiving and applying renewal payments, and canceling memberships for nonpayment or upon request.  The Financial Director shall also be jointly responsible for coordination of social media related activities including gathering topics of interest and developing and posting content to Social Network feed and tracking / analyzing readership and followers to improve content.  Finally, the Financial Director shall gather and organize data and documents for annual tax filings, postal filings, and various other legal filings as well as manage and keep up to date on all relevant copyright permissions and approvals. 

 

SELECTION PROCESS

•             All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.

•             A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.

•             This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.

THIS POSITION IS SALARIED

 

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:

Josephine Chang       josephine.chang@uspto.gov             

(571) 270-3522

 

DEADLINE --  5:00 PM on February 3, 2020

Announcements

PTOS Annual Meeting 2020

The Three Habits
Finding Success in an Innovative World

Keynote Speaker: Rick Hamilton

Optum Senior Distinguished Engineer

Rick Hamilton is recognized as the 18th most prolific inventor in the world as of January 2020, as a named inventor on over 955 issued US patents.  Rick works broadly across UnitedHealth Group’s strategic initiatives—machine learning, genomics, blockchain, IoT, and cybersecurity—to reach Optum’s goals of helping people live healthier lives and making healthcare work better.  Rick has spoken in over 35 countries on innovation, IP management, and emerging technologies, and today, he shares thoughts and perspectives on how we can each become more innovative in our professional and personal lives.

 

Join the Event!

                                                               

February 25, 2020 at 10 am EST

In-Person:                                                                                    Online:

Clara Barton Auditorium                                                           TBD

Madison Building, USPTO HQ 

Light refreshments will be available for those attending in-person

*Please note 1 hour of other time is available for attending with Supervisor’s approval*
Patent employees: PNCSPA-0000-090241

Non-Patent employees: AVEORG-0065-A00151

 

Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member

www.ptos.org

Announcements

 

***DENVER***

 

Ales, Apps, & Barrels of Fun!

Date and Time:

Thursday, February 20th | 7:00pm to 10:00pm

 

Location:

Denver Children’s Museum

2121 Children’s Museum

Denver, CO 80205

 

PTOS members receive their exhibit ticket for $20(normal price is $40), new members can sign up prior to the event!

 

Contact Rebecca Fritchman 303.297.4344 with questions about the event.

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

@ Bistro Sancerre

French Bistro and Steakhouse

1725 Duke St

Alexandria, VA

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

4:00-6:30 PM

One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

Contact: Dave Lotter: David.Lotter@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

You can sign up for membership at the event.

Bring your PTOS membership card.

Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.

Announcements

***DENVER EVENT***

Cluster Truck lunch delivery
Thursday, January 16
11:30 -12pm Delivery

PTOS members, please join in the 14th floor conference room for a 
group lunch from Cluster Truck.  Cluster Truck should deliver lunch near or before 12pm.  Members, please
order an entree for up to $11 by 3pm on Wednesday, January 15, using the links
provided in your email. 

For more info, ask Emily Morgan x74387. 


Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Link to RSVP: https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php

 

Veni Vini Amici
We gather, learn of wines, and become friends
Viticulture Class
Big Reds of EU

Thursday Jan 9, 2019 from 6:00-7:30pm

Remsen 1st Floor Board Room
RSVP ($15)

Please arrive around 5:50 to get settled and prepared
Bringing your own 2 wine glasses helps save cost and waste

Hygge: (Hyoo-guh) a Danish word that loosely translates to "coziness"
Come cozy up with us and enjoy some Reds that warm that chill in your bones


Wine tasting includes:
3 Bordeaux wines
1 Spanish Red
2 Bold Italian Red

Announcements

PTOS Election - Voting without USPTO email access Jan 8-10

Dear PTOS Members,

 

If you will be unable to access your USPTO email during the upcoming election (Jan 8-10, 2020), due to planned travel or for other reasons, please send a request before the election to evote@ptos.org from your USPTO email address providing your personal email address.  You will receive your login information at your personal email address and will be able to access the PTOS voting server.  If you will be unable to access the internet during Jan. 8-10, and would still like to vote, please contact the Election Committee at Robert.fuller@uspto.gov

 

Happy Holidays to all

 

Rob Fuller

PTOS Election Committee

Announcements

Dear PTOS Members:

 

The candidates for the 2020 Election are listed below, and can also be accessed here: https://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2020_election.html.  Please note that members are encouraged to run as write-in candidates for any position for which they are eligible, so long as the Election Committee rules are followed during the campaign.  The rules can be found here: https://www.ptos.org/uploads/File/Constitution_Bylaws/PTOS%20Bylaws%20August%202019.pdf.

 

The Election will take place from January 8-10, 2020.

 

2020 PTOS Election Candidates (asterisk denotes incumbent)

 

Officers

 

President: Robert Hodge*

Vice President: Rebecca Eisenberg*

Secretary: Ryan Clark*

Administrator: David Lotter*

Treasurer: Matthew Troutman*

 

HQ / Shirlington / Hoteling Representatives

 

TC 1600 (2 positions available): None

TC 1700/2900 (2 positions available): Brandon Rosati*, Holly Thurman*

TC 2100 (2 positions available): None     

TC 2400 (2 positions available): William Kim, Angela Nguyen*

TC 2600 (2 positions available): Joshua Schwartz*

TC 2800 (2 positions available): None     

TC 3600 (2 positions available): Anand Loharikar, Catherine Loikith*, Jeffrey O’Brien*

TC 3700 (2 positions available): Jessica Arble, Anne Kozak*, Keith Raymond*

CFO/CAO/CIO/OPIM (1 position available): None              

Trademarks (2 positions available): Cheryl Butler*

Director’s Office / PTAB /  Policy and International Affairs (1 position available): None     

OPLA/OPQA/Others (1 position available): Fred Guillermety*

 

Regional Representatives

 

MWRO (Detroit): None

RMRO (Denver) Katie Gerth, Emily Morgan

TXRO (Dallas): Neel Patel*

SVRO (San Jose) : None

 

At Large Representatives (10 positions available):

 

Samantha Abraham*, Jessica Arble, Luther Behringer*, Philip Bonzell*, Brian Delrue, Alex DeVito*, Ryan Donlon*, Rebecca Eisenberg, Stephan Essex*, Shon Foley, Rebecca Fritchman, Fred Guillermety, Robert Hodge, Kang Hu, William Kim, Anne Kozak, Anand Loharikar*, Catherine Loikith, Emily Morgan*, Angela Nguyen, Seahvosh Nikmanesh, Jeffrey O’Brien, Keith Raymond, Brandon Rosati, Joshua Schwartz, Holly Thurman, Loan Truong*, Shelby Turner*

Announcements

***DENVER OFFICE***

Improvised Shakespeare
Garner Galleria theater
Thursday, February 6, 7:30pm

Based on one audience suggestion, The Improvised Shakespeare Co. creates a fully improvised
Shakespearean masterpiece right before your very eyes!  Nothing has been planned out, rehearsed,
or written.  All of the dialogue is said for the first time, the characters are created as you
watch, and if ever you’re wondering where the story is going…so are they! You’ve never seen the
Bard like this before!  Performance at Garner Galleria theater in the Denver Center for Performing Arts.

Seats are $25 for members, guests may pay full cost of $42.  Please pay Emily by January 17, 3pm. 
 

Questions? Please contact Emily Morgan x74387
Questions about membership, contact membership@ptos.org


Announcements

***DENVER OFFICE***

Fantasia, Live!
Boettcher Concert Hall
Saturday, March 28, 7:30pm

Watch clips from Fantasia and Fantasia 2000, as the Colorado Symphony performs the music live! 
Seats are in Mezzanine 8 of Boettcher Concert hall, in the Denver Center for Performing Arts complex. 
Seats are $20 for members, guests may pay full cost of $32.  Please pay Emily by March 6 at 3pm. 

Questions? Please contact Emily Morgan x74387
Questions about membership, contact membership@ptos.org


Announcements

FOR PTOS Members only - can purchase up to 2 tickets

Shanghai Chinese Orchestra
(part of KC Lunar New Year 2020)

Kennedy Center
Concert Hall
2700 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20566
Wed Jan 22, 2020 8:00 PM

PRICE: $25 PER PERSON

Don't miss the cornerstone event of our Lunar New Year celebration as world-renowned, Grammy Award®–winning artist Tang Muhai returns to the Kennedy Center to lead the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra in a special concert. Orchestra members are specialized in instruments such as erhu, also known as the Chinese violin; bamboo flute; sheng, a wind instrument consisting of multiple reed pipes; ruan or moon guitar; and zheng or zither.

Suggested attire:
Evening Concert Appropriate Attire
 
Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with Kennedy Center.
Tickets must be purchased online at https://reservations.ptos.org/.  Physical tickets will be available for pickup in Knox 2A19.
 
All Reservations must be made by Fri 1/10 @ Noon
 
Please direct any questions to Kang Hu (01344) or Anand Loharikar (28756)
 
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

Announcements

PTOS Holiday Cookie Exchange

December 18th, 2019  4:00PM-6:00PM

 

Remsen conference center 1st floor

400 Dulany Street

Alexandria, VA 22314

Come enjoy Holiday cookies!

Attendees will have a chance to gather one cookie from each selection up to the number of cookies they have also provided for the exchange.

It is recommended to bring at least 2 dozen cookies and the ingredients list so people can be aware of food allergies.

Provide the cookies in a serving container which you can collect after the event.

Store bought cookies are acceptable.

Bring a container to place your collected cookies in.

Tickets Must be reserved Online at

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ptos-2019-holiday-cookie-exchange-tickets-85116133647

– All reservations must be reserved by Dec. 17st

Limited to PTOS Members only!

Direct any questions to Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov

Announcements

December Houston Happy Hour!

 

Come join us at Oporto on Monday, December 16 from 5-7!

 

125 W. Gray St, Houston, TX 77019

 

One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.

 

Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact Luther for information about this event: Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov

 

Please pass this along to other employees who may be interested!

 

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"The Nickel Boys" by Colson Whitehead

https://cwms-wb-app101.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=5a4ebdd6640eb4a71ce7a3ad7ccbd5d7&siteurl=meetings
Password: bookclub

Tuesday, January 14, 2020 @ 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)

Announcements

San Jose PTOS Holiday Happy Hour

Come celebrate the holidays with your fellow co-workers at Paper Plane! PTOS members will receive free servings of punch bowls and appetizers while supplies last.

 

Where: Paper Plane

72 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

When:  Thursday December 12th from 4:30pm-6:30pm

 

You can sign up for PTOS membership prior to or at the event by contacting Loan Truong, Jonathan Kuo, or Jay Huang.

If you have any questions about the event please contact Jay Huang (jay.huang@uspto.gov).

 

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS DETROIT – ICE CREAM SOCIAL

When:  Thursday December 12th – 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

What: Ice Cream Social, Including One Free Ice Cream Drink or One Free Ice Cream Sunday, while supplies last.

Where: Andrews On the Corner - 201 Joseph Campeau St, Detroit, MI 48207

 

 

Contact Brian Delrue for information about this event: brian.delrue@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Join Today! Contact Membership@ptos.org

www.andrewsonthecorner.com

www.ptos.org

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Dallas PTOS Social Event

 

The Owners Box

555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202

(adjacent to the TXRO holiday party)

 

Thursday, December 12, 2019 from 1:30PM-3:00PM

 

At least one free drink for PTOS members or comparatively priced food item while supplies last.

Non-members can sign up at the event.

Questions about the event?  Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov or samantha.abraham@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Dear PTOS Members:

 

The PTOS Board of Directors has voted to expand the eligibility of Regional Office Representative positions to hoteling members.  However, the hoteling member must still be nominated by active members who are on campus at each respective Regional Office (these members may be on non-hoteling telework agreements).

 

The Call for Nominations will close on December 13 at 3 PM.  Please email the Election Committee at robert.fuller@uspto.gov with any questions.  See http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2020_election.html for more information and all necessary forms.

 

Robert Fuller

PTOS Election Committee

Announcements

Hoteler December Happy Hour in Chicago

 

December 12, 6 – 8 pm at Navigator Taproom

2211 N Milwaukee Ave #100, Chicago, IL 60647

 

You can join the PTOS at the happy hour.

One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

 

Please pass this along to other employees who

may be interested.

 

Please contact James Webb at 313.446.6615 or

james.webb@uspto.gov if you have any questions

 

Announcements

 ***DENVER*** DECEMBER PTOS HAPPY HOUR

 

Date and Time:

Wednesday, December 11th | 4:00pm to 6:30pm

 

Location:

Blake Street Tavern

2301 Blake Street

Denver, CO

 

PTOS members receive a free drink & raffle ticket, new members can sign up at the event.

 

Contact Rebecca Fritchman 571-270-5542 with questions about the event.

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

You can have a voice in PTOS!

 

Turn in your nominating petition form between November 25 - December 13 and your name will be placed on the ballot for the 2020 election.

 

Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:

 

Positions for which all PTOS members are eligible:

 

President

Vice President

Secretary

Administrator

Treasurer

At Large Representative (10 positions available)

 

Alexandria HQ / Shirlington Campus / Hoteling Representative Positions (Member must work on campus at Alexandria HQ, Shirlington Campus, or hotel from any USPTO Office, and work within the respective business unit):

 

TC 1600, 1700/2900, 2100, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3700 (2 from each – 16 total positions)

OCFO / OCAO / OCIO / OPIM (1 position)

Trademarks (2 positions)

Office of the Director / PTAB / Office of the General Counsel /Office of Policy & International Affairs (1 position)

OPLA/OPQA/All others not specified (1 position) – Includes Office of the Commissioner, CRU, others

 

Regional Office Representative Positions (Member may be on campus at the respective Regional Office OR hoteling, but must be nominated by employees located ON CAMPUS at the respective regional office):

 ***Member may NOT submit petitions for BOTH a Regional Rep position and an Alexandria HQ/Shirlington/Hoteling Rep Position

Midwest Regional Office (1 position)

Rocky Mountain Regional Office (1 position)

Silicon Valley Regional Office (1 position)

Texas Regional Office (1 position)

 

Visit http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2020_election.html to get your nominating petition form.

 

Completed forms must be delivered by 3:00PM E.T. on December 13, 2019.  Hand-deliveries may be brought to Rob Fuller (Alexandria HQ KNX 2C05) or Thane Underdahl (RMRO BRB 15140).  Electronic submissions may be sent to robert.fuller@uspto.gov.

 

Violations of PTOS Election Committee bylaws (available at ptos.org) can be confidentially reported to the Election Committee at evote@ptos.org.

 

Voting will take place from January 8-10, 2020.

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Patent and Trademark Office Society
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR JUDGES WANTED!!
2020 INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR (ISEF) Anaheim, CA May 10-15, 2020

Each year, the PTOS provides judges for this event as a public relations gesture, to promote knowledge of patents, and encourage innovation and scientific progress by today’s youth.

Find detailed information about ISEF at https://student.societyforscience.org/intel-isef. Application forms to be an ISEF JUDGE is posted for PTOS members at http://www.ptos.org/committees/science_fair/international.html and also available from:
JULIE ANNE WATKO KNX8A75 571-272-7597 or
ALAN CHEN  571-272-4143

Applications to be an INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR JUDGE must be turned in to JULIE ANNE WATKO or ALAN CHEN by:
NOON on JANUARY 10, 2020

The categories for which judges will be selected comprise:
BIOCHEMISTRY, CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION, MEDICINE & HEALTH, MICROBIOLOGY, AND PHYSICS

The judging team selected will represent the PTOS.  The judges will choose one Grand Prize winner, and several First Place award winners from over 1800 finalist entries originating from over 75 nations worldwide.  Each selected judge will gain experience by organizing volunteers for regional science fairs judged by PTOS.
Dedicated to the improvement and appreciation of the United States Patent & Trademark Systems

Announcements

Happy Hour At the John Carlyle Square Park (Park is the center of John Carlyle Circle, surrounded by Potbelly, Jimmy John's and Whiskey & Oyster)

300 John Carlyle St, Alexandria, VA 22314

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Tuesday December 3, 2019 from 4-7pm

One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.

Join us in the heated tent for some Holiday Festivities!

 

Non-members can sign up at the event.

Questions?  Contact Jessica.Arble@uspto.gov or Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR

AT GORDON BIERSCH (NEW LOCATION)

100 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003

One Block from Navy Yard Metro (Nationals Park Entrance)

 

Thursday December 12, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Limited Amount of light appetizers

One Free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last Bring your PTOS Membership Card

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Questions?  Contact Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

FOR PTOS Members only - can purchase up to 2 tickets

NEW YEAR’S EVE INTERNATIONAL GALA 2020
A CELEBRATION OF MANY NATIONS AND THE NEW ROARING 20S

Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert St. NW
Washington, DC 20008
Tue Dec 31, 2019 8:30 PM TO 2:00 AM

PRICE: $190 PER PERSON

Tonight, we circle the globe and touch countries from all continents to make this a truly WORLD WIDE WELCOME into 2020!

20 INTERNATIONAL THEMED CELEBRATIONS ~ 7 SEPARATE PARTY ROOMS including 5 HUGE BALLROOMS ~ ONE OF D.C.’s MOST LUXURIOUS LOCATIONS ~ EXCLUSIVE CIRQUE NEW YEAR’S EVE PERFORMANCES ~ A RETURN TO THE “ROARING 20s” ~ LIVE BANDS 7 DEADLIES ~ SALUTE TO MULTIPLE COUNTRIES ~ FULLY STOCKED OPEN BAR ~ MIDNIGHT CHAMPAGNE TOAST ~ HUGE MIDNIGHT BALLOON DROP ~ D.C.’S BEST DJS ~ KARAOKE ~ STROLLING ENTERTAINERS ~ PARTY FAVORS ~ CARICATURIST DRAWINGS ~ AFRICAN DANCE SHOW ~ THE CHINESE LION DANCE ~ SPANISH FLAMENCO PERFORMANCE ~ LIVE IRISH DANCE SHOW ~ LIVE MEXICAN DANCE SHOW ~ OPERA ~ CLASSIC RUSSIAN DANCE PERFORMANCE ~ OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION ~ INCREDIBLE HOTEL ROOM RATES ~ WHITE GLOVE SERVICE ~ MANY BARS AND STATIONS TO PREVENT LONG LINES ~ A SELL OUT EVERY YEAR ~ AND MUCH MORE!

Suggested attire:
Black Tie Preferred. Suit/Tie for Men at a Minimum, Cocktail Dress for Women at a Minimum
 
Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingsToDoDC.
Tickets must be purchased online at https://reservations.ptos.org/
 
All Reservations must be made by Fri 12/13 @ Noon
 
Please direct any questions to Kang Hu (01344) or Anand Loharikar (28756)
 
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

FOR PTOS Members only - can purchase up to 2 tickets

EMBASSY OF PORTUGAL: EVENING AT THE RESIDENCE OF THE AMBASSADOR
RESIDENCE OF THE AMBASSADOR OF PORTUGAL

2125 KALORAMA RD NW WASHINGTON,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA @ THU NOV 21ST, 2019 07:00 PM TO 9:30 PM

PRICE: $40 PER PERSON


DETAILS
It is one of the America’s closest friends in Europe, as well as one of the hottest tourist destination for travelers    Portugal  is a country that embraces a spirit of warmth, elegance, beauty and adventure like no other.
Tonight, the ambassador is opening up his magnificent residence for an exclusive visit for our members.   It is a chance to meet him and the diplomats from the embassy, taste authentic Portuguese cuisine, experience Portuguese culture, enjoy a concert from a native Portuguese artist and marvel at the beauty of this unique residence!

FEATURING:

1) DIPLOMATIC GREETING:
His Excellency Ambassador Domingos Teixeira de Abreu Fezas Vital will personally welcome you to his home and offer a remarks about his country. The embassy will also invite other diplomats from different departments of the embassy to meet and greet you and to answer any questions that you may have.

2) PORTUGUESE FOOD PREPARED BY NATIVE CHEFS:
As if we were in a popular restaurant in Lisbon, tonight’s dinner comes from the embassy’s hand-picked Portuguese chef who cooks exclusively for the embassy’s events.    Enjoy samples of exciting native Portuguese food.   The Menu includes
Starters:
Starters:
Pastéis de bacalhau Codfish cakes
Rissóis de camarão Shrimp patties
Bacon wrap shrimp
Chicken crostini
Chouriço Assado Roasted Chorizo
Salads
Entrees:
Carne de Porco à Alentenana Alentejo Pork
Bacalhau com Natas Codfish cream
Arroz de pato Duck rice.
Dessert

3) PORTUGUESE WINE& REFRESHMENTS:
A special taste of Portuguese wine, beer, and other nonalcoholic drinks.

4) EXCLUSIVE PORTUGUESE MUSICAL CONCERT
Experience a classical Portuguese concert performed by native cellist Mafalda Santos, with piano accompanist.   We will hear a special concert of classic Portuguese music, representing different historical eras and different regions of their country.
 About the Artist:  Awarded 1st prize from the Marília Rocha Competition at the age of 10, she has since then been the recipient of over 20 awards from prestigious national and international competitions in Portugal, Spain, London and Berlin. In 2018, Mafalda won the Yale Gordon Competition for Orchestral Bowed Strings, becoming the first person to ever be awarded this prize as a first-year Undergraduate.
She performed in prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, Berliner Philharmoniker, Centro Cultural de Belém and Casa da Música, in concert series such as Shriver Hall and “Thursdays at 7”, the last one with live broadcast by the Portuguese National Radio. She played with orchestras in both the United States and in Europe.
Ms. Santos will be performing as part of the Portuguese American Post-graduate Society (PAPS), a non-profit organization whose mission is to support Portuguese and Portuguese-American graduates (with a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree, in any academic/professional field) studying or working in North America, as well as those who have returned to Portugal. http://www.papsonline.org/


Suggested attire:
Business Attire
 
Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingsToDoDC.
Tickets must be reserved online at https://reservations.ptos.org/
*Reminder, by placing an order on the PTOS reservation system, you are responsible for the payment, unless you find a replacement.
 
All Reservations must be made by tues 11/19 @ noon
 
Please direct any questions to Kang Hu (01344) or Anand Loharikar (28756)
 
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Come discover what wines pair exceptionally well with Thanksgiving dinner.

These wines branch away from typical drinking wine so come explore with us!

 

Wed Nov 13, 2019

Remsen 1st Floor Board Room

6:00-7:30pm

 

This is a not-for-profit event, all the money goes towards wine! The typical retail average is $30-$45 per bottle.

The $20 is increased from the typical $15 because it this lecture will have food pairings to accompany the tasting.

Lecture, hosted by your Level 2 certified wine educator, will focus on the question of “What do people mean when they talk about wine pairing with food?”

 

**Please arrive by 5:45 so we can start on time**

Bring your own 3 wine glasses; this saves cost and the planet.

 

RSVP ($20): https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php

Limited to first 25 to register!

 

Questions? Email: Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.Gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

***SILICON VALLEY OFFICE***

 

THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION

 

Where:     Taurinus Brazilian Steak House (167 W San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95113)

 

When:      Thursday November 21, 2019, 11:30-1:00pm

 

Cost:         $10 per member

 

PTOS will be hosting a Thanksgiving luncheon at Taurinus Brazilian Steak House.   The buffet lunch will include all you can eat salad and a variety of different cuts of meat, as well as soft drinks. 

Contact Loan Truong, Jonathan Kuo, or Jay Huang for sign up, payment and/or questions.

 

Non-member can sign up prior to the event by contacting one of the representatives or to membership@ptos.org

Announcements

BLACK TIE ROMAN HOLIDAY GALA AT EMBASSY OF ITALY
 
Embassy of Italy
3000 Whitehaven St. NW
Sat, December 14, 2019 @ 07:00 PM to 11:45 PM
Price: $90 per person


Purchase or reserve at: https://reservations.ptos.org/

DETAILS

Open Bar, Italian Holiday Menu, Holiday Cheer, European Ballroom Dancing, Italian Holiday Opera, Late Night DJ Dancing, Chocolates from throughout Europe, and Hundreds of Holiday Revelers!
– Christmas and Chanukah in Rome
– The Majesty of the Coliseum
– The Beauty of the Trevi Fountain
Want to travel to Italy for the holidays? Ready to toast in the season in the backyard of Europe? Celebrate the holidays with us in one of the most exciting venues in our area;
– Italian wines, Italian Food and Desserts, European Dance Demos, Lessons and More!
– Help contribute to the toy drive with Toys for Tots by bringing an unwrapped toy with you.
Don your best outfits and be transported to one of the most beautiful and admired countries in all of Europe as we bring together the glory of Caesar’s Roman Empire with the allure of Modern Western Europe. From the music of the European master composers to a late-night modern DJ playing your favorite hits, this Italian Holiday Ball has something for everyone. Also, be on the lookout for Babbo Natale (Santa Claus)

Your magical evening features:
1) SPECIAL CAROLERS GREETING:
Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by Holiday carolers singing Christmas, Chanukah and Seasonal Favorites to get you into the spirit (both in English and French).
2) BALLROOM DANCING with LESSONS
Travel to the  center of  the Emperor’s Palace  as you waltz, Fox Trot, Tango and even Swing  in an 18th century ballroom setting.  Ballroom dance lessons will be provided as an introductory refresher.
3) HOLIDAY OPERA PRESENTATION
As if we were evoking the celebratory spirit of St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican, we will be privy to a special performance of classical opera pieces celebrating the holiday season!

4) EUROPEAN NIGHTCLUB:
In the second half of the evening, we visit the hottest nightclubs emulating the hot spots of Via Del Corse  as one our area’s top DJs spins the best retro, swing and top 40 dance hits.

5) EUROPEAN BAR
Tonight, we will present OPEN BAR of European wines European wines, beers and other nonalcoholic refreshments.  Wines and beers several different countries, including the vineyards of Italy, will be on hand for you to sample and enjoy!

6) DOLCI (Desserts). As if picked from the best pastry shops in all of Italy, our dessert selection offers you a wide variety of assortment de holiday Italian treats   Experience the exquisite French desserts found in some of the finest restaurants, cafes and casinos in all of Italy

7) EUROPEAN HOLIDAY CHOCOLATES TASTING
Sample, compare and conquer some of the greatest chocolates from throughout Western and Eastern Europe.

8) WIN A TRIP TO THE CARIBBEAN
A drawing for all to partake in. One lucky person will win plane and hotel to the Caribbean!
 
9) CHARITY TOY DRIVE with TOYS FOR TOTS:
Help TTD spread joy to children this year. A marine representative from Toys for Tots will be on hand for collection. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy.
 
10) PLUS – A VISIT BY BABBO NATALE, otherwise known as SANTA CLAUS: Santa will come to take pictures and to tell you about how HE is celebrated in Italy!
Note: This is primarily a stand up, buffet style reception with limited seating throughout the evening. We will have limited tables and chairs, but will not be able to accommodate seating for all attendees at one time. If you have any special needs, please email events@thingstodoDC.com in advance.
 
VIP OPTION:  For a little extra royalty this evening, you will get:
– Early Admission to the Gala (7:00 PM);
– Private Champagne Reception;
– Special Early Italian Holiday Dinner Menu (TBA)
VIP MENU:
Roman Antipasti
[Coccoli with Stracchino and prosciutto crudo, Breassola, Mortadella, Capocolla,Italian Formaggi
Pickled vegetables-Variety of Olives stuffed mini peppers]
Suppli
[Ball rice Risotto]
Porchetta
[Pork roast stuffed with mushroom & fennel]
Coda alla Vacciana
[Traditional Roman Stw with braised vegetables]
Cacio Peppe
[spaghetti with pecorino Romana & black pepper]
Saltimbocca Chicken
Carbonara Rigatoni
Lamb alla Cacciatori
[roasted lamb with chili flakes and anchovies & fresh Tomato Romano served with gnocchi]
Fritto Misto Vegetables[Fried Vegetables]
Focaccia con la Robiola e Olio Tartufato
(Robiola cheese focaccia with truffle olive oil)
NOTE:  Please be advised that this event is NOT directly organized by the Embassy of Italy. Any concern or information request on the event MUST be addressed through our organization directly.  Please do not contact the embassy with any specific questions.


SUGGESTED ATTIRE
Black Tie Optional. Minimum of Suit & Tie for Men. Cocktail Attire for Women. Casual wear, jeans or sneakers prohibited.

Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingsToDoDC.
Tickets must be reserved online at https://reservations.ptos.org/
*Reminder, by placing an order on the PTOS reservation system, you are responsible for the payment, unless you find a replacement.

All Reservations must be made by thursday 12/5 @ 5pm

Please direct any questions to Kang Hu (01344) or Anand Loharikar (28756)

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 


Announcements

PTOS International Trip 2020 – Grand Tour of Peru: Machu Picchu to Lake Titicaca

 

SPOTS ARE LIMITED!!

 

Start date: April 18, 2020

Length: 12 days or 18 days with extension to Bolivia

 

To book, please visit:

https://grouptourside.com/ptos

Or call 1-800-438-7672

Announcements

Detroit PTOS – Social Event & Happy Hour: Kart 2 Kart

Hello Girls and Boys,

 

The PTOS social event and Happy Hour for November will be going to and racing at Kart 2 Kart!

 

*      $10 for Three Separate Races for PTOS Members (PTOS contributes $72)

*      Free Appetizers for PTOS Members, while supplies last

*      1 Free Drink for PTOS Members, while supplies last

*      Bring your PTOS Membership Card

*      Sign up for membership to PTOS before or at the event

 

Date/Time:

Saturday, November 16, 2019

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

 

Location:

Kart 2 Kart

42705 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights, MI 48314

 

***RSVP By Tuesday, November 12th at 6:00 PM***

 

Questions? Contact Amit Patel amit.patel@uspto.gov (RPL 2021)

 

For more information regarding Kart 2 Kart, please check out:

https://www.kart2kart.com/

 

PTOS Membership Questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org

Announcements

JPTOS Job Announcement: Editor-in-Chief

Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society

107 S. West st #809 ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314

 

Editor-in-Chief

By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

•             The Editor-in-Chief must be an active member of the Society and possess at least a J.D. from an ABA accredited school.

•             Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.

•             Prior experience editing law review articles.

•             Familiarity with typesetting and vector graphic design, including the software packages LyX and Inkscape or other typesetting programs.

•             Ability to communicate with authors and subscribers under stressful circumstances.

•             Ability to recruit and maintain a corps of volunteer editors and procure articles.

•             Responsibilities will require attending monthly Board of Governor meetings

 

DUTIES

The Editor-in-Chief will recruit volunteer Articles Editors from the ranks of the Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS).  Select articles to appear in the Journal. Generally, this amounts to between 6 and 10 articles per issue or around 1,000 pages of typeset material each year.

Typeset edited articles and layout advertisements, front matter, and rear matter for each of the quarterly issues.  Ensure that the Journal is compliant with postal regulations.  Deliver a finished product to the printer on or before the first of every March, June, September, and December.  Act as a liaison with the Journal’s printer to ensure that the issues are printed correctly and shipped on time.  Collaborate on other projects with JPTOS Executive Board members.  Coordinate with advertiser accounts including providing quotes for advertising space, working with the Executive team in invoicing advertisers and accepting, proofing, formatting advertisements and ensuring the proper ads get placed in each issue.  The Editor-in-Chief shall also be jointly responsible for coordination of social media related activities including gathering topics of interest and developing and posting content to Social Network feed and tracking / analyzing readership and followers to improve content.

 

SELECTION PROCESS

•             All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.

•             A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.

•             This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.

 

THIS POSITION IS SALARIED

 

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:

Seahvosh Nikmanesh       seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov             

Jefferson 7A49   (571) 270-1805

 

DEADLINE --  5:00 PM on November 22, 2019

Announcements

***DENVER EVENT***

Natura Obscura, an Immersive Art Experience
Museum of Outdoor Arts
1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, CO


Try out an immersive exhibit at the Museum of Outdoor arts. 
Experience takes 45 minutes to one hour.  Tickets are good for
entrance at any time the museum is open, please see
naturaobscura.org/ticket-information for hours. Exhibit closes
December 29.  Exhibit uses physical tickets, which
will be handed out in office or left at will call with your name.
Museum is adjacent the Englewood RTD station.

Cost is $5 per member, $20 per guest.  Please pay
Emily by 5pm November 5. 

Please see Emily Morgan x74387 for more information.


Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

***DENVER EVENT***

Happy Hour

November 7th 4:30-6:30 PM


Sip Eat + Drink
891 14th Street, Denver


Enjoy a drink with PTOS near the Theater district. 
Members, please check in with Emily for your drink
ticket.  You can join PTOS at this event. 

Please see Emily Morgan x74387 for more information.


Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

ALEXANDRIA OFFICE 2020 PTOS EVENTS

2/25/20 (Tuesday) - Annual Meeting and Members Night

6/29/20 (Monday) - End of Q3 Happy Hour

10/5/20 (Monday) - End of FY Happy Hour

 

Questions? Please Contact seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or robert.hodge@uspto.gov

 

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Social Event

 

Courtyard Marriot Rooftop Bar

500 Wood Street Dallas, Texas 75202

(access rooftop using elevators inside)

 

Thursday, November 07, 2019 from 5:30PM-7:30PM

 

At least one free drink for PTOS members or comparatively priced food item while supplies last.

Non-members can sign up at the event.

Questions?  Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov or xi.wang@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Happy Hour At Aslin Beer Company

847 S Pickett St, Alexandria, VA 22304

 

Tuesday October 22, 2019 from 5-7pm

One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.

Non-members can sign up at the event.

 

Questions?  Contact Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov

 

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"How the Post Office Created America" by Winifred Gallagher

https://cwms-wb-app101.uspto.gov/orion/meeting/meetingInfo?MeetingKey=BgAAAGhvqKCZ_XoXrGjcinCP1ruavsDxu1IBScHFHTCYxfugEj6-hkbIuq1gZLF_op2NG7IMZpEmEkdzwhRWBdeiNZ56&frm=page&siteurl=meetings
Password: bookclub

Tuesday,  December 3, 2019, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)

Announcements

 NAPA WINE TOUR

Tentative date: Nov. 1(Friday) or Nov. 2 (Saturday)

contingent on 10 person minimum.

To Sign up: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OwreOtZLyyITGfBrSkZHAEXBY4fwCNTuHKUMf-IeM1o/edit?usp=sharing

Deadline for payment: October 25, 2019 (Friday)

What is included:

        Bus from City Hall @ 7:30 am to Napa (breakfast with pastries,  coffee and orange juice), a second pickup location near SF might be available (TBD)

        Winery:

                    Robert Mondavi Winery (private tour from grape vines to cellar and tasting)

Andretti Winery (lunch buffet with meats & cheese, assorted rolls, tortellini pesto salad, spring greens with balsamic vinaigrette,

seasonal fruit trays, chips, assorted cookies, five wine tasting and a full pour to accompany lunch.

                    Sterling Winery (aerial tram ride, self-guided tour and tasting)

        Bus back to City Hall.

Price: $200 for PTOS members, $250 for non-members.

                                             

        Contact Loan Truong (loan.truong@uspto.gov) and Jonathan Kuo (jonathan.kuo@uspto.gov) for sign up, payment and/or questions.

-Sponsored by the Social Committee of the PTOS
Learn more about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member at www.ptos.org
Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org

 

Announcements

PTOS Social in the Orlando, Florida Area

 

All PTO employees are invited to-

Join us for lunch at the Miller Ale House, in Winter Park, FL,

on Sunday, 10/13, from 11a-1p.

 

*Family and friends are welcome!

**PTOS Members will receive a discount. :)

 

Location

Miller Ale House

Winter Park Village, 1251 Lee Rd, Winter Park, FL 32789, 321-214-1505

https://millersalehouse.com/

 

Event POC

Angela Nguyen (angela.nguyen@uspto.gov, 571-270-5660)

For day of the event: call/text 407-630-9575?.

Feel free to reach out to her to help coordinate or provide input for future PTOS events in Orlando and other cities in Florida.

 

Hosted by:

PTOS Hoteling Committee

Resources Available to Hotelers: http://bit.ly/2M1kPdQ.

Hotelers Mailing List Sign-up: https://www.ptos.org/regionalemaillists.html

Announcements

Thursday, October 17th 4:00 – 6:00

Pewabic Pottery, 10125 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48214

Connect with your creative side with the quintessential Detroit art experience:

       Tour the National Historic Landmark

       Learn the Pewabic Pottery technique from professionals and create your own Pewabic tile

Tour and class normally $20.00, but $2.00 for PTOS members

All are welcome including guests. Non-members can sign up for PTOS before or at the event. Limited to first 25 responses.

To RSVP by Wednesday 10/16, sign up for PTOS or get additional information contact:

kenneth.malkowski@uspto.gov (RPL 2022)

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org                              

Announcements
**Alexandria** PTOS: Wine Tasting Oct 17

Thursday Oct 17, 2019

Remsen 1st Floor Board Room

6:00-7:30pm

 

RSVP ($15): https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php

Limited to first 25 to register!

 

Lift your nose from the grindstone as the EoFY has concluded

And stick it straight into a wonderful glass of wine!

Join us as we select wines based on their spooky cover

And judge them for their depth and character!

 

We will investigate why wines are expensive vs cheap

And what sets expensive wines apart.

 

Tasting will include 7 different wines based on their label

 

**Please arrive before 6pm so we can start on time**

Bring your own 3 wine glasses, saves cost and the planet

 

Questions? Email: Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.Gov

Announcements

***DENVER WEEKEND HAPPY HOUR***

ANDERSON FARMS  [Terror in the Corn]
6728 County Road 3 1/4
Erie, CO 80516
Saturday, October 26, 4:30pm

Please join PTOS and RMROC for a co-sponsored weekend "happy hour" at Anderson Farms! 

Cost:
$7 – for participants that are members of both PTOS and RMROC
$14 – for participants that are members of only PTOS
$20 – for participants that are members of only RMROC
$27 – for participants that are NOT members of either PTOS and RMROC

Tickets must be purchased in advance, sign up and pay early to reserve your spot!
RSVP by COB Friday, October 18th

Please contact Holly Thurman 571.272.8068 or Amanda Covington 303.297.4604 with any questions.
Please RSVP to both Holly and Amanda.  See Amanda for payment instructions in Room 15.170. 


Ticket price includes Terror in the Corn* and Fall Festival activities.
The Fall Festival activities include: A corn maze (not haunted), wagon ride
to pumpkin patch, pumpkin cannon, and more! Additional activities are available
for an extra fee (Zombie Paintball Hunt, Ducktona Halfpipe, Pony Rides, and more).
*Terror in the Corn is a haunted corn maze. PTOS and RMROC assume no liability
for this event.  Participation is at your own risk.


Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS Dinner Dance 2019

NOVEMBER 2nd, 2019  6:00PM-10PM

At The Carlyle Club

2050 Ballenger Ave

Alexandria, VA 22314

(703) 548-8899

Come enjoy an Elegant Evening with Music & Dancing

3-Course Plated Dinner featuring:

First Course Salad, Choice of Entree, and Choice of Dessert

(Selection made at event; Menu options available upon request)

Premium Open Bar Served from 6-10 PM

Parking available in the USPTO West Garage (at your own expense)

Cocktail Attire

Tickets Must be purchased Online at

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ptos-dinner-dance-at-the-carlyle-club-tickets-75316009211

$50 per person – All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by Oct. 21st Limited to ONE guest per member!

Direct any questions to Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov or Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov

Announcements

Hello Girls and Boys,

 

The PTOS social event for October will be going to Dave & Busters!

 

*      $5 for a $20 Power Play Card for PTOS Members (PTOS contributes $28)

*      $20 Power Play Card is redeemable for ONE Entrée or Appetizer and $20 for playing games

*      Bring your PTOS Membership Card

*      Sign up for membership to PTOS before or at the event

 

Date/Time:

Saturday, October 19, 2019

2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

 

Location:

Dave & Buster’s

19375 Victor Pkwy, Livonia, MI 48152

 

Questions? Contact Amit Patel amit.patel@uspto.gov (RPL 2021)

 

For more information regarding Dave & Buster’s, please check out:

https://www.daveandbusters.com/

 

PTOS Membership Questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Thinking about applying to law school? Have questions about the admission process?

Come meet Katrin Hussmann Schroll, Assistant Dean for Admissions from University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law.

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Noon – 1pm

MDE 5A44

She will provide information about their three programs:

Juris Doctor

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Master of Science in Law (MS in Law).

 

If you would like to attend remotely, please click on the link below and use Password 654321.

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=ec7ee3ab08535dffacfe808d399bc6f4b
If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov.

No other time has been authorized for this event.

 

Learn more about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member at www.ptos.org.

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org.

Announcements

Hoteler October Happy Hour in Chicago

 

October 16 at Park & Field

3509 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

 

5-7 p.m.

 

You can join the PTOS at the happy hour.

 

One free drink while supplies last, for PTOS members only.

 

Please pass this along to other employees who may be interested.

 

Please contact James Webb at 313.446.6615 or james.webb@uspto.gov,  if you have any questions.

 

If interested in planning a similar regional event, please contact Luther Behringer or Philip Bonzell for more information.

Announcements

Happy Hour At Whiskey & Oyster's Patio

(featuring Homegrown Restaurant Group's Beer Truck)

301 John Carlyle St, Alexandria, VA 22314

 

Wednesday October 9, 2019 from 4-7pm

One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.

 

Non-members can sign up at the event.

Questions?  Contact mailto:Tsung-Yin.Tsai@USPTO.GOV or mailto:Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov

 

Membership questions? Contact mailto:membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Pies and Pitchers Shindig

 

Where: 4th Street Pizza Co.

150 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113

(across the street from SV Regional Office)

 

When: Friday October 4th from 4:00-6:00

 

Come enjoy pizza and beer at 4th Street Pizza Co to kick off the new fiscal year. PTOS members will receive free pizza and beer while supplies last.

Non-members will have the opportunity to sign up at the event or by emailing membership@ptos.org.

 

If you have any questions please contact Jonathan Kuo at jonathan.kuo@uspto.gov.

Announcements

***DENVER EVENT***

URBAN PUTT
1201 18th Street
Tuesday, October 1, 4:30pm

Happy end of the fiscal year!  Join PTOS for 9 holes of indoor minigolf
and a drink at Denver’s newest attraction, Urban Putt.  Members, check in with
Emily for your drink and golf tickets.  *You can join PTOS at this event.

Please see Emily Morgan x74387 for more information.


Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Houston Happy Hour!

 

Come join us at St. Arnold’s Beer Garden on Wednesday, October 9 from 5-7 as we bid goodbye to FY 2019 and welcome FY 2020!

 

2000 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020

 

One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.

 

Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact Luther for information about this event: Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov

 

Please pass this along to other employees who may be interested!

Announcements

Welcome to FY2020 Oktoberfest

October 2 from 5-8pm

Clara Barton Auditorium

Free entry & free refreshments for members ~bring your card for speedy entry~

 

Questions regarding this event please contact Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov, Robert.Hodge@uspot.gov or David.Lotter@uspto.gov

 

Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member www.ptos.org

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"The Last Days of Night" by Graham Moore

https://cwms-wb2-app101.uspto.gov/orion/meeting/meetingInfo?MeetingKey=BgAAAGjLqvu83oASVYH1GsN076kG5UK3OrORUuzUjt7fCCp07uv-XOwsRAdbvp7CqOWLAZx6tZw6q09jvzS0NdYPzaP5&frm=page&siteurl=meetings
Password: bookclub

Tuesday, October 15, 2019, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)

Announcements

***DENVER OFFICE*** PTOS Happy Hour

Date and Time:

Thursday, September 12 | 4:00pm to 6:00pm

 

Location:

5280 Burger Bar

500 16th Street Mall #160

Denver, CO 80202

 

PTOS members receive a free drink ticket, new members can sign up at the event! We hope to see you there!

 

Contact Curtis Kortman 303.297.4404 with questions about the event.

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS DETROIT – HAPPY HOUR

When: Saturday, September 14, 2019 - 11:30 AM to 6:30 PM 

What: Happy Hour including free ferry ride to South Bass Island in Lake Erie and one FREE DRINK for PTOS Members, while supplies last.

Where: Put-in-Bay, leaving from Miller Ferry 5174 E. Water Street, Port Clinton, OH,  43452

 

 

 

Contact   Rebecca Zimmerman for information about this event Rebecca.zimmerman@uspto.gov 

Membership questions? Join Today! Contact Membership@ptos.org

https://www.visitputinbay.org/

www.ptos.org

Announcements

 PTOS – Wine Tasting Lecture

 

Thursday Sept 5, 2019 6:00-7:00p

Oregon Vs The World

 

Please arrive before 6:00 to get settled and prepared

Bringing your own 3 wine glasses helps save cost and waste

 

Oregon’s Willamette Valley is making a solid reputation on their Pinot Noir, let’s see how they compare with the rest of the world! We will return from our trip to the Willamette Valley with specially curated wines that are not available for purchase at typical retailers on the east coast.

 

The tasting will include:

Riesling from Oregon

Pinot Noir from Oregon

2* Pinot Noir from Oregon

2* Pinot Noir from Burgundy

 

RSVP @ https://reservations.ptos.org/

Limited to 30 seats

Cost $15

*Average cost per bottle has exceeded $50 in each of the past 10 lectures. Avg price is dependent on total # of participants.

 

Questions? Contact Stephen.Yanchuk@uspto.gov

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

 

PTOS DETROIT – HAPPY HOUR

When: Friday September 6, 2019 – 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

What: Happy Hour including one FREE DRINK for PTOS Members, while supplies last.

Where: Andrews On the Corner - 201 Joseph Campau St, Detroit, MI 48207

 

 

Contact Brian Delrue for information about this event: brian.delrue@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Join Today! Contact Membership@ptos.org

www.andrewsonthecorner.com

www.ptos.org

Announcements

 

PTOS DETROIT – Maybury State Park Horseback Riding

When: Saturday October 5, 2019 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

What: PTOS members only pay $15.00 of the $50 Horseback Riding Rental. Everyone must weigh under 220 lbs. to ride the horses

Where: Maybury Riding Stables - 20303 N Beck Rd, Northville, MI 48167

 

For more information see https://www.mayburyridingstable.com/

Contact Brian Delrue for information about this event: brian.delrue@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Join Today! Contact Membership@ptos.org

www.ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

Sweet Fire Donna’s and Tequila & Taco Joint Happy Hour

Tuesday, September 3, 2019 5-7pm

Contact David Lotter for information david.lotter@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org

You can sign up for membership at the event.

Check in at Tequila and Taco at the 500 block of John Carlyle St.

One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

Announcements
SILICON VALLEY PTOS Ice Cream Social Free Ice Cream for PTOS Members! Tuesday, August 27th, 12:30pm-1:30pm. Ice Cream will be serve on the second floor pantry *Limit one per member, while supplies last -Sponsored by the Social Committee of the PTOS -For event questions, contact Loan Truong (loan.truong@uspto.gov), Ryan Clark (ryan.clark@uspto.gov) and Jonathan Kuo (jonathan.kuo@uspto.gov) Learn more about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member at www.ptos.org Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org
Announcements
****Denver- Free Ice Cream (dairy and non-dairy) for PTOS members**** Tuesday, August 27, 2019 15th Floor pantry 2:00-2:30 p.m. New members can register at the event. Membership Questions? Contact membership@ptos.org Event Questions? Please email rebecca.fritchman@uspto.gov
Announcements
Silicon Valley PTOS Happy Hour PTOS will be hosting a happy hour at The Fountainhead Bar in downtown San Jose. Come enjoy a complementary drink for PTOS members while supplies last. Where: Fountainhead Bar: 387 S 1st St, San Jose When: Tuesday August 27th from 5:00 to 7:00pm You can sign up for PTOS membership prior to or at the event by contacting Loan Truong, Jonathan Kuo, or Ryan Clark. If you have any questions about the event please contact Ryan Clark (ryan.clark3@uspto.gov). Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member at www.ptos.org Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org
Announcements
PTOS DETROIT - Canoeing and Kayaking When: Saturday August24th -1:00 PM -3:00 PM What: A Five Dollar rental for PTOS members (you only pay $5), while supplies last. Where: Riverside Kayak Connection - Flynn Memorial Pavilion 3809 Loiter Way in Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Michigan 48207 For more information about rentals see https://riversidekayak.com/rentals/ Contact Brian Delrue for information about this event: brian.delrue@uspto.gov Membership questions? Join Today! Contact Membership@ptos.org www.ptos.org
Announcements

***DENVER EVENT***

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Thursday, November 7, 7pm

Please join PTOS at the Denver Center for Performing Arts for Phantom of the Opera! 
Seats are in the first four rows of the balcony.  $30 for member tickets, guests are
welcome to join at full cost of $54.  DCPA requires the group tickets must be purchased
no later than October 4, so please pay Emily before 11am on October 4.    

Please see Emily Morgan x74387 for more information.


Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS Financial Planning & Insurance Talks

Talk #2: Life Insurance - A Versatile Tool

Many people view Life Insurance as a product to protect their family in the event they are gone. While this is a primary reason, it's not the only one. Life Insurance is much like a Swiss Army knife, one tool that can serve many purposes. At this presentation, we will review the basics of life insurance and discuss many alternative uses that can help your financial situation. We’ll also discuss the role that FEGLI plays into your insurance strategy. Aug 21, 2019 from 10-11 a.m. via WebEx


Attend online
http://bit.ly/ptoslifeinsurancetalk

Attend by phone
571-270-5000
Event number: 997 627 843
Event password: 12345


Hosted by the PTOS Education Committee.
For more info about these talks, contact Angela Nguyen and Robert Morlan.


Learn about the Patent and Trademark OFfice Society and become a member
www.ptos.org

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS Fall 2019 Scramble
 
The Courses at Andrews
Joint Base Andrews, MD
South Course

*20 mins from USPTO*


Thursday, October 3rd, 9:30 a.m. Shotgun Start 
$80/player* Tournament Fee:
• Cart for tournament
• Captain’s Choice Scramble
• Golfer’s banquet
• Team prizes
• PTOS Gift

To Register:
Contact:
 
Brandon Rosati at 571-270-3536
Brandon.Rosati@uspto.gov;
 
Matthew Troutman at 571-270-3654,
Matthew.Troutman@uspto.gov
 
Register by September 20th
*Full 4-person teams and payment in full is requested.

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Alexandria: PTOS Ice Cream Social


Free Ice Cream for PTOS Members!
Tuesday, August 27th, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Ice Cream carts will be located outside on the Dulany Street side of the Madison Atrium
(In the event of rain, carts will be located on the lower level of the Madison Atrium)
*Limit one per member, while supplies last
*Please bring your PTOS membership card
-Sponsored by the Social Committee of the PTOS
-For event questions, contact Jeffrey.OBrien@uspto.gov
Learn more about the Patent and Trademakr Office Society and become a member at www.ptos.org
Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org

 


Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

 

Café 44

44 Canal Center Plaza #401, Alexandria, VA 22314

Aug 15, 2019

5:00-7:00PM

 

One free drink while supplies last,

For PTOS Members Only.

 

This place is an absolute hidden gem of Old Town Alexandria!

Chic design and a view that truly puts the awe in awesome.

 

Bring your PTOS membership card.

You can sign up at for membership at the event.

 

Brought to you by PTOS Social Committee.

Please direct any questions to Stephen.yanchuk@uspto.gov

Membership Questions? Contact membership@PTOS.org

Announcements
Viticulture Class Napa + Sonoma Thursday Aug 8, 2019 from 6:00-7:30 pm *Notice* Time Change We’ll be pulling out all the stops for this lecture! Come try very popular wines from America’s top quality wine region. If you love California wines, you’ll love this event; if you’re a skeptic, this selection will do wonders to change your impressions; if you’re a value hunter, $15 is an insane price to try bottles as nice as these! Come for the wine, stay for the lecture, and return to our next lectures because of the community. Arrive at 6 for a pre-tasting snacks Feel encouraged to bring charcuterie to share Lecture and tasting will start at 6:30 Remsen 1st Floor Board Room RSVP ($15): http://ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php Lecture limited to first 30 to RSVP BYO wine glass (3), plastic available Questions? Contact Stephen.Yanchuk@uspto.gov Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
Announcements

Tutta's Pizza

110 1710, North Record Street, Dallas, TX 75202

 

Thursday, August 08, 2019 from 5:30PM-7:00PM

 

One free drink for PTOS members or comparatively priced food item while supplies last.

 

Non-members can sign up at the event.

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

***DENVER EVENT***

LAKESIDE AMUSEMENT PARK
Thursday, August 29, 6pm

Denver Film Society takes over Lakeside Amusement park for the Summer Scream! 
Each ticket includes unlimited rides, open bar, free experiences, and a film on
the lawn.  $20 per member.  Transportation on your own, please be
responsible!  Doors open at 6pm, movie TBA.  Please pay Emily by 5pm on August 20.  

Please see denverfilm.org/summer-scream/ or Emily Morgan x74387 for more information.

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

***DENVER***

 

Date and Time:

Monday, August 19th | 2:00pm to 5:00pm

 

Location:

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

2001 Colorado Boulevard

Denver, CO 80205

 

PTOS members receive their exhibit ticket, new members can sign up prior to the event! Space is limited to 21 people.

 

Contact Rebecca Fritchman 303.297.4344 with questions about the event.

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

Announcements

Ice Cream Social

5th Floor Pantry

207 South Houston Street Dallas, Texas 75202

 

Thursday, August 08, 2019 from 1:00PM-2:00PM

 

*While supplies last*

 

Non-members can sign up at the event.

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup" by John Carreyrou

https://cwms-wb2-app101.uspto.gov/orion/meeting/meetingInfo?MeetingKey=BgAAAGh0xuD3A8Bd3KerCWjhsZOgzalZcF2A-ExO9C4eKvC3q4EcrXW0ipfZW2mlczVnLrtIoI6L_AmxgSEid2C2EGNT&frm=page&siteurl=meetings
Password: bookclub

Tuesday, August 27, 2019, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)

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PTOS & SPECO Happy Hour

 

Happy Hour Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing

 

Lower Atrium of Madison

 

Tuesday July 23, 2019 from 4-6pm

 

One free drink for PTOS & SPECO members, while supplies last.

Non-members can sign up for PTOS membership at the event.  Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org If you're interested in joining SPECO please contact the Membership Committee or email SPECO@uspto.gov.

 

Questions?  Contact Peter.Pappas@uspto.gov,  Jay.Patel@USPTO.GOV, Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov or Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov

Announcements

Casa Tequila Bar

7/24/2019

4:30PM-6:30PM

 

200 Reinekers Ln

Alexandria, VA 22314

One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

 

Bring your PTOS membership card or sign up for membership at the event.

Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.

Please direct any questions to Edward.Bushard@uspto.gov or David.Lotter@uspto.gov

 

 

Membership questions? contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS DETROIT – HAPPY HOUR

When: Thursday July 25th, 2019 – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

What: Happy Hour including one FREE DRINK for PTOS Members, while supplies last.

Where: Andrews On the Corner - 201 Joseph Campau St, Detroit, MI 48207

 

 

Contact Tom Rodgers for information about this event: thomas.rodgers@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Join Today! Contact Membership@ptos.org

www.andrewsonthecorner.com

www.ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS MUG GIVEAWAYS

 

 

WHAT:       Register for your personalized SV mug for PTOS members. 

Once available, members will be notified by email to pick up their mug at the SV regional office.

 

 

WHEN:       link to register: CTRL+CLICK ON LINK

Register and specify the exact spelling of your name to be printed on the mug.

                   Deadline to register is July 18, 2019

 

 

Special thanks to Katelin Kloberg for our mug design!

 

 

New members can sign up through membership@ptos.org or by contacting Loan Truong (loan.truong@uspto.gov) for signup and/or questions.

Announcements

***DENVER*** JULY PTOS HAPPY HOUR

 

Date and Time:

Tuesday, July 23rd | 5:00pm to 7:00pm

 

Location:

Skyline Beer Garden

1601 Araphoe St

Denver, CO 80202

 

PTOS members receive a free drink, new members can sign up at the event!

 

Contact Holly Thurman 571.272.8068 with questions about the event.

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Silicon Valley PTOS Let Freedom Ring Lunch

 

PTOS will be hosting a lunch to celebrate the 4th of July.  Come celebrate your freedoms while having a classic Independence Day lunch of hotdogs and corn on the cob.  Each PTOS member will receive a free lunch while supplies last.

 

Where: Second Floor Pantry

When:  Tuesday July 2nd from 11:30 to 1:00

 

You can sign up for PTOS membership prior to or at the event by contacting Loan Truong, Jonathan Kuo, or Ryan Clark.

If you have any questions about the event please contact Ryan Clark (ryan.clark3@uspto.gov).

Learn about PTOS at www.ptos.org

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org

Announcements

10th Annual Law School Fair

 

Thursday, August 8, 2019

11am – 1pm

Clara Barton Auditorium

 

Here’s your opportunity to ask questions and get answers related to law school and the application process.

| Law School | LSAT | Financial Aid |

Nineteen law schools from DC, VA, NJ, MD, WV, PA and DE have been invited to attend the fair. The following six schools have already confirmed their attendance:

The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law

George Mason University School of Law

George Washington University Law School

Regent University School of Law

Seton Hall University School of Law

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

 

Light refreshments will be provided.

Sponsored in partnership by the PTOS Education Committee and USPTO APANET.

Please contact Catherine Loikith or Angela Nguyen for further details.

 

Visit www.PTOS.org  or www.usptoapanet.org for information on this and other events.

No other time has been authorized for this event.

Announcements
Dallas PTOS Social Event Courtyard Marriot Rooftop Bar 500 Wood Street Dallas, Texas 75202 (access rooftop using elevators inside) Wednesday June 26, 2019 from 5:30PM-7:00PM One free drink for PTOS members or comparatively priced food item while supplies last. Non-members can sign up at the event. *Managers will be buying the 5th Class Graduates their 1st drink!* Questions? Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov or xi.wang@uspto.gov Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
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Happy Hour at Ludwig's German Table Ludwig's German Table 261 N 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95112 Wednesday, June 26, 2019 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm PTOS Members receive a drink ticket while supplies last Come check out this German place in a beautiful historic building in Downtown San Jose You can sign up for PTOS membership at the event or through membership@ptos.org If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan Kuo (jonathan.kuo@uspto.gov)
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***DENVER EVENT*** PTOS Denver – HAPPY HOUR When: Wednesday June 26th – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM What: Happy Hour including one FREE DRINK for PTOS Members, while supplies last. Where: Lodo’s Bar Grill – 1946 Market St, Denver, CO 80202 http://www.lodosbarandgrill.com/ Contact Amanda Covington or Thane Underdahl for information about this event amanda.covington@uspto.gov or thane.underdahl@uspto.gov Membership questions? Join Today! Contact Membership@ptos.org www.ptos.org
Announcements

Kid's Camp during the PTOS

3rd Quarter Happy Hour

Tuesday, July 9th, 2019 4:30-8:30PM

At Pump It Up of Alexandria

2000 Eisenhower Ave

Alexandria, VA 22314

 

Enjoy the 3rd Quarter Happy Hour while Pump it Up watches your kids!

They will play games, make new friends and enjoy tons of bouncy fun!

Pizza and Drinks included

$25.00/child

Ages 2+ and potty trained

 

RSVP at https://www.pumpitupparty.com/alexandria-va/calendar/

Event is listed as "PTOS Member's Night" on the calendar

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

Direct any questions to Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov 

Announcements

PTOS Third Quarter Happy Hour

Come take a break!

Tuesday July 9, 2019, 5:00-8:00 PM

Madison Auditorium

 

Kid's Camp Available during this event, see separate flyer for more details.

 

Please bring your PTOS membership card for easy admittance.

You can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

Direct any questions to: Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov  or David.Lotter@upsto.gov

Announcements

Hoteler June Happy Hour in Chicago

 

June 25, 6 – 8 pm at Navigator Taproom

2211 N Milwaukee Ave #100, Chicago, IL 60647

 

You can join the PTOS at the happy hour.

One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

 

Please pass this along to other employees who

may be interested.

 

Please contact James Webb at 313.446.6615 or

james.webb@uspto.gov if you have any questions

 

If interested in planning a similar regional event, please contact Luther Behringer or Phillip Bonzel for more information.

Announcements

PTOS DETROIT – HAPPY HOUR

When: Friday June 28, 2019 – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

What: Happy Hour including one FREE DRINK for PTOS Members, while supplies last.

Where: Andrews On the Corner - 201 Joseph Campau St, Detroit, MI 48207

 

 

Contact Brian Delrue for information about this event: brian.delrue@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Join Today! Contact Membership@ptos.org

www.andrewsonthecorner.com

www.ptos.org

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"The Great Believers" by Rebecca Makkai

https://cwms-md-app102.uspto.gov/orion/meeting/meetingInfo?MeetingKey=BgAAAGi96X8aFRKJjSxmNJe230INM1l86Hg1nQHFKzrBc_OVz-DK7GhHP6mMxtxcvX6vdIQR8caAPcOCLhN19Lvx8jqE&frm=page&siteurl=meetings
Password: bookclub

Tuesday,   July 16, 2019, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)

Announcements

PTOS DETROIT - PIZZA – LUNCH - MEETING

When: Friday June 28, 2019 –12 Noon to 1 PM

What: Papa’s Pizza is FREE for PTOS Members

Where: The Detroit Conference Room

Why: Budget Update, Vote on Events, & Sign More Volunteers

 

RSVP by Close of Business on Thursday June 27, 2019

To RSVP (earlier is better) or to join PTOS, contact: Brian Delrue (brian.delrue@uspto.gov)

Membership questions? Join Today! Contact Membership@ptos.org

www.ptos.org

Announcements
Silicon Valley PTOS

PTOS will be hosting a Happy Hour at SP2 Communal Bar and Restaurant.

Where: SP2 Communal Bar and Restaurant (72 N Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95110)
When:  Tuesday June 4th from 4:30 to 6:00 pm

Come and enjoy a drink with your fellow PTOS members at this downtown San
Jose outdoor oasis.  Each PTOS member will receive one complimentary drink
while supplies last.

You can sign up for PTOS membership prior to or at the event by contacting
Loan Truong, Jonathan Kuo, or Ryan Clark.

If you have any questions about the event please contact Ryan Clark
(ryan.clark3@uspto.gov).

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
Announcements

Dallas PTOS Big Event

Savor in Klyde Warren Park

Thursday, June 6, 2019

3:00pm-6:00pm

 

PTOS members enjoy unlimited drinks and appetizers from 3:00pm to 6pm.

 

New members can join on location.

Contact Joseph Finan at joseph.finan@uspto.gov for questions.

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS Wine Tour of Northern Va

Saturday June 8th, 2019 from 9:30am-5:00pm Meet at Madison, Dulany St

side Cost $60 RSVP by June 3rd Limited to 40 seats Limited to 1 guest

 

Trip includes transportation to and from wine country Boxwood Winery:

Private Tour & Tasting Bull Run Winery: Party & Tasting

 

Upon our arrival at Boxwood, we will be lead on a private tour of their facilities where members will learn and observe how wine is transformed from grapes to packaged wine. Boxwood strives to produce Bordeaux style blends that rival the quality of those produced in France.

 

We will depart from Boxwood around 1.

 

Bull Run winery is one of the closest wineries to DC, and is a fantastic time. We have a reservation in their General's Quarters area where we will have wine delivered to us. They have food trucks on site, but feel free to bring your own lunch, snacks, charcuterie. This PTOS sponsored wine tasting & party will allow members to explore the wines at their leisure.

 

RSVP ($60):  http://ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php

 

Questions? Contact Stephen.Yanchuk@uspto.gov *Contact Stephen if you'd

 like to request more than one guest

 

 Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Viticulture Class at the Patent Office

California + Washington

Thursday May 30, 2019 from 5:30-6:30pm

 

Remsen 1st Floor Board Room

RSVP ($15): http://ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php

Lecture limited to first 30 to RSVP

We will sample 2 wines from Washington and 4 wines from California. The tasting includes discussion of the impact of the climate on the expression of the wine as well as comparison of varietals.  

 

Please bring your own wine glasses (2) if convenient; plastic cups are available

 

Questions? Contact Stephen.Yanchuk@uspto.gov

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

Save the Dates:

June 25, 2019     Tuesday               5:30pm-7:30pm              California + Oregon

July 23, 2019       Tuesday               5:30pm-7:30pm              Spain + Portugal

Aug 6, 2019         Tuesday               5:30pm-7:30pm              Italy

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour at the Village Brauhaus

 

Joins us for happy hour on June 25, 2019 from 4:30pm-6:30pm at the Village Brauhaus (710 King Street, Old Town Alexandria).

 

One free drink while supplies last for PTOS members only.

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

Event Questions: Ryan.Donlon@uspto.gov or Fred.Guillermety@uspto.gov

Membership Questions:  Membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Abner Doubleday Softball League

 

Interested in playing softball in the USPTO/PTOS co-ed softball league?

 

All USPTO Employees WELCOME

 

Weeknight Games at HENSLEY Fields ON EISENHOWER AVE. TENTATIVELY BEGINNING ON JUNE 4th

 

Open to Individuals AND SMALL GROUPS INTERESTED IN JOINING EXISTING TEAMS

 

The ABNER DOUBLEDAY SOFTBALL LEAGUE is a co-ed softball league is affiliated with the PTOS and open to members of the Patent & Trademark Office.  The league is semi-competitive and consists of ten to twelve teams.  (We cannot accommodate more due to a lack of field availability.  The league allows teams from the previous season the first chance to continue participation in the league the following year.)  While team availability may be limited, however, we are usually able to accommodate individuals or small groups that may be interested in playing.

 

Please contact Mark.Ruthkosky@uspto.gov or see the league website:

https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ptos.org%2Fcommittees%2Fptos_athletics%2Fsoftball_league.html&data=02%7C01%7Ckeith.raymond%40uspto.gov%7C80d0408c2dbb4b61bdbd08d6d89050e1%7Cff4abfe983b540268b8ffa69a1cad0b8%7C1%7C0%7C636934511750579716&sdata=SOOB8O15yDExONe8kVY9Iq9AE%2BVCNEden1Y9ah3kioA%3D&reserved=0

 

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org

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***DENVER EVENT***

 

LAST DEFENDER

1510 BLAKE ST

Wednesday, June 12, 6pm

 

Help save the world in a cold war era “escape room” run by the Denver Center for Performing Arts. 

A team of 16 people put on costumes and assist the actors solve puzzles to take part in the drama. 

Tickets are $15 per member, $20 per guest.  “Theater” is underneath Patagonia.  Pre-show drinks TBA.

 

 

For more info, ask Emily Morgan x74387. 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

***DENVER*** MAY PTOS HAPPY HOUR

 

Date and Time:

Wednesday, May 22nd | 4:30pm to 6:30pm

 

Location:

Woods Boss Brewing

2210 California Street

Denver, CO 80205

 

PTOS members receive a free drink, new members can sign up at the event.

 

Contact Rebecca Fritchman 571-270-5542 with questions about the event.

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements
PTOS Wine Tour of Northern Va Saturday June 8th, 2019 from 9:30am-5:00pm Meet at Madison, Dulany St side Cost $60 RSVP by June 3rd Limited to 40 seats Limited to 1 guest Trip includes transportation to and from wine country Boxwood Winery: Private Tour & Tasting Bull Run Winery: Party & Tasting Upon our arrival at Boxwood, we will be lead on a private tour of their facilities where members will learn and observe how wine is transformed from grapes to packaged wine. Boxwood strives to produce Bordeaux style blends that rival the quality of those produced in France. We will depart from Boxwood around 1. Bull Run winery is one of the closest wineries to DC, and is a fantastic time. We have a reservation in their General’s Quarters area where we will have wine delivered to us. They have food trucks on site, but feel free to bring your own lunch, snacks, charcuterie. This PTOS sponsored wine tasting & party will allow members to explore the wines at their leisure. Questions? Contact Stephen.Yanchuk@uspto.gov *Contact Stephen if you’d like to request more than one guest Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
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PTOS Happy Hour San Antonio Bar & Grill WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2019 4:30-6:30 PM Hoffman Town Center 200 Swamp Fox Road Alexandria, VA. One free drink while supplies last, for PTOS members only. You can sign up for membership at the event. Contact Philip Stuckey or Dave Lotter Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
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Dallas PTOS Social Event Frankie's Downtown Tue, May 28, 2019 5:30pm-7:00pm 1303 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202 PTOS Members enjoy a free drink or comparatively priced food item while supplies last. New members can join on location. Contact Joseph Finan at joseph.finan@uspto.gov for questions. Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
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THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB” SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean Ms. Orlean interweaves a memoir of her life in books, a whodunit, a history of Los Angeles, and a meditation on the rise and fall and rise of civic life in the United States. . . . By turns taut and sinuous, intimate and epic, Ms. Orlean’s account evokes the rhythms of a life spent in libraries . . . bringing to life a place and an institution that represents the very best of America: capacious, chaotic, tolerant and even hopeful, with faith in mobility of every kind, even, or perhaps especially, in the face of adversity.” —Jane Kamenski, The Wall Street Journal https://cwms-wb2-app101.uspto.gov/orion/meeting/meetingInfo?MeetingKey=BgAAAGhTClMKgteQK8ntDbqfzAy3ENrTEQ2-VBa6dOoF5hNyXFWWWKbYlwnQEOBfxf0Yrmn5kSnnAnoLq_-_XW7SK3-l&frm=page&siteurl=meetings Password: bookclub Tuesday, June 4, 2019, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET) LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS) Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org
Announcements
PTOS Wine Tour of Northern Va Saturday May 11, 2019 from 9:30a-5:00p Meet ON TIME at Madison, Dulany St side Cost: $60 Limited to 40 members Members can buy one additional ticket Trip includes Transportation to and from wine country Boxwood Winery: Private Tour & Tasting Bull Run Winery: Party & Tasting Upon our arrival at Boxwood, we will be lead on a private tour of their facilities where members will learn and observe how wine is transformed from grapes to packaged wine. Boxwood strives to produce Bordeaux style blends that rival the quality of those produced in France. We will depart from Boxwood around 1. Bull Run winery is one of the closest wineries to DC, and is a fantastic time. We have a reservation in their General’s Quarters area where we will have wine delivered to us. They have food trucks on site, but feel free to bring your own lunch, snacks, charcuterie. We will be having a DIY wine tasting where we will explore the wines produced at a leisure pace. RSVP: http://ptos.org/reservations Questions? Contact Stephen.Yanchuk@uspto.gov Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
Announcements
Evening at the Embassy of Slovakia with Visiting Performers Tue, May 14, 2019 @ 06:45 PM to 09:15 PM Embassy of the Slovak Republic 3523 International Court, N.W., price: $40 per person Purchase or reserve at: http://ptos.org/reservations/ DETAILS Tonight, at the special invitation of the Embassy, join us as we step out of Washington, D.C. and onto Slovak soil for an evening rich in the Old World traditional ways of Eastern and Central Europe with a special visit to the Embassy of Slovakia. Extra special is the presence of the Native Slovakian Band - SILBAND! Tonight is their only D.C. performance before flying back to Slovakia the next day! During our visit to Slovakia, we will experience the following: (A) SLOVAK FOOD PREPARED BY THE EMBASSY CHEF: Specially prepared Slovak Meal for TTD members by the Embassy's top native Slovak Chef. Cold appetizers (Greek salad, ham, cheese) Smoked salmon with lemon Mozzarella with tomatoes Chicken medallions with vegetables on butter and rice Grilled salmon Chocolate rolls Slovak Strudle (B) SLOVAK BAR: Enjoy a wide variety of the best in authentic Slovak wines and other beverages. (C) NATIVE SLOVAK PERFORMANCE BY SILBAND: In town for tonight only, we will get a rare concer by this visiting fFolk band from Slovakia. Traditional music instruments are used in untypical connection of a several music styles. You can see an unpredictable performance full of surprising sounds and virtuosity. Their interpretations conjure up special images of Bratislava Castle, the Danube, and the High Tratas. (To learn more about the group, visit https://www.silvayovci.sk/#). (D) SLOVAK FILM: View an optional film highlighting the attractions, people, and culture of the Slovak Republic. (E) DIPLOMATIC GREETING: Slovak diplomats have been invited to meet and greet you and to answer any questions that you may have. At present we have invited the Ambassador and are anticipating his enthusiastic attendance. (F) SLOVAK ART GALLERY: You will be awed by the numerous native Slovak art and/or photos available for your study and viewing pleasure. SUGGESTED ATTIRE Business Attire Please Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingsToDoDC. Tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/ *Reminder, by placing an order on the PTOS reservation system, you are responsible for the payment, unless you find a replacement. All Reservations must be made by May 9th @ 5pm Please direct any questions to Kang Hu (01344) or Anand Loharikar (28756) Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
Announcements
Notice of Vacancy JPTOS Board of Governors There is a vacancy on the Board of Governors of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society. Term for Governor would last for full three (3) years. The position requires attendance (in-person or via teleconference) at monthly meetings to direct business matters of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society including publishing, advertising, staffing, and editorial content. All those interested in this position should obtain a Governor Application Form from Ryan Clark ryan.clark3@uspto.gov or (408) 918-7606 Application packages must include: (1) a completed Governor Application Form, (2) a statement of qualifications for the position and/or résumé, and (3) a statement of interest in the position. The application deadline is 5:00 PM on May 6th, 2019
Announcements

Cinco de Mayo Happy Hour

At Courthouse Square Park

(located between the Westin and the Federal Courthouse)

 

Friday May 3, 2019 from 4-7pm

One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.

Non-members can sign up at the event.

 

Questions?  Contact jessica.arble@USPTO.GOV   or Samantha.Abraham@USPTO.GOV

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

***DENVER EVENT***

Cluster Truck Lunch
Tuesday, April 23
11:30 -12pm Delivery @ courtyard on Stout st.

Cluster Truck will deliver to the courtyard outside the Byron Rogers
building around 12 pm.  Please make your order for up to $12 by 3pm on
Monday, April 22 using the links provided in your email.  Feel free to
join an information session in the 14th floor conference room at 12:30.


For more info, ask Emily Morgan x74387. 
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Bordeaux: No Description Necessary
Thursday May 2, 2019 from 5:30-6:30pm

Remsen 1st Floor Board Room
BYO wine glass (2), plastic available 
Lecture limited to first 40 to RSVP

$15 Per Lecture

RSVP: http://ptos.org/reservations

Questions? Contact Stephen.Yanchuk@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

Save the Dates

May 2, 2019       Thursday              5:30pm-7:30pm

May 30, 2019      Thursday              5:30pm-7:30pm

June 25, 2019     Tuesday               5:30pm-7:30pm

July 23, 2019       Tuesday               5:30pm-7:30pm

Aug 6, 2019         Tuesday               5:30pm-7:30pm

Announcements

PTOS Annual Picnic

Sunday May 19, 2019

12:00-5:00 PM (Food served 12:00-3:30 PM) Fort Hunt Park - Pavilion Site A

8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308

 

Tickets MUST be purchased online

https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fptos.org%2Freservations%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ckeith.raymond%40uspto.gov%7Cbdbd6abb000048f23cdc08d6bfad8fa3%7Cff4abfe983b540268b8ffa69a1cad0b8%7C1%7C0%7C636907149543103374&sdata=rzOuhwqOGzfw9Jskmyp3tPP25nvshRaJAmOQd2jEFgo%3D&reserved=0

Tickets on sale now until COB, May, 13, 2019!!

$4/PTOS members, $6/guests, $4/children ages 2-12 NO REFUNDS People eligible for membership in the PTOS are NOT eligible to come as guests.

 

Food, drinks, Obstacle Course, Gunsmoke Gallery, Fire Truck Slide, Ponies, DJ, pick-up sports, and Much more!

 

For questions, directions, or more information, contact:

Seahvosh Nikmanesh at x01805, Robert Hodge at x22097, or David Lotter at x07422

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

 

***DENVER*** APRIL PTOS HAPPY HOUR

 

Date and Time:

Thursday, April 25th | 4:30pm to 6:30pm

 

Location:

Appaloosa Grill

535 16th St Mall #110

Denver, CO 80202

 

PTOS members receive a free drink, new members can sign up at the event.

 

Contact Katie Gerth x7-4602 with questions about the event.

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS Top Golf

Saturday, April 27th 12:30-2:30

Top Golf, 500 Great Lakes Crossing Dr, Auburn Hills, MI 48326

For PTOS members: $5.00 for Top Golf membership card, free bay rental, free drink ticket and free first come first serve appetizers. If you already have a membership card to Top Golf, no fee is required

Non-members can sign up at the event.

To RSVP by Thursday 4/18, sign up for PTOS or get additional information contact

kenneth.malkowski@uspto.gov (RPL 2022) or brian.delrue@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

Announcements

DETROIT PTOS HAPPY HOUR – Punch Bowl Social

Saturday, May 4th – 7:00pm-8:30pm

Punch Bowl Social – 1331 Broadway Street, Detroit, MI 48226

One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.

Non-members can sign up at the event.

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

For more information contact: andrew.cromer@uspto.gov or brian.delrue@uspto.gov

Announcements

Karaoke Happy Hour

 

Where:               EMA Karaoke & Bar

2460 El Camino Real

Santa Clara, CA 95051

 

When:                  Tuesday April 23, 2019

                              6:30pm - 9:00pm

 

Sign up on the link below to reserve your spot.   Carpool will be available from the office.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/16_GfrWTFUS2vsgd-M42aa0qeOyfNVbCd4qDppnOM_3k/edit?usp=sharing

 

Come to mingle and jingle with your fellow PTOS members.  There will be alcohol there will be snack.   There will be PTO SUPER STARs performing for the first time.

Non-members can sign up at the event or by emailing membership@ptos.org.

 

If you have any questions please contact Loan Truong loan.truong@uspto.gov, Jonathan Kuo jonathan.kuo@uspto.gov or Ryan Clark  Ryan.clark@uspto.gov

Announcements

Donate Your Unwanted Goods To Local Charities:

The Salvation Army

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

ALIVE! Food Assistance

One Sight by Lens Crafters

 

Drop Off at Madison Building on Eisenhower Ave.

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

7:00 am - 2:00 pm

 

Receipts for Donations

Available to Donors

 

This event is sponsored by the USPTO Worklife Team and PTOS.

No other time is authorized for this event.

This is for informational purposes only and does not imply an endorsement of any related business.

The USPTO makes no guarantee as to the nature of any products or services offered.

Announcements

NE Region Hotelers, please join us for games & drinks!

 

*Dave & Busters*

Date: Wednesday, May 1st (game play is ½ off on Wednesdays!)

Time: 7-9pm

Address: 271 Mishawum Rd. , Woburn, MA 01801

 

Free drink OR game play (up to $10) for PTOS Members You can sign up for PTOS membership at the event.

 

For more information, contact anne.kozak@uspto.gov Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"A Brief History of Seven Killings" by Marlon James


https://cwms-wb2-app101.uspto.gov/orion/meeting/meetingInfo?MeetingKey=BgAAAGhXbpq6AjE_BVE8f663YsBUiyJCaJcWRnqMPTUtQcJN88kN6kjIEhxCyINB93yT0qwyKsi4C1X05xpewD_ybe0L&frm=page&siteurl=meetings

Password: bookclub

Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)

Announcements

Calling for volunteers for science experiments with elementary school students!

 

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Clean Water Experiment

No experience necessary!

 

Jefferson-Houston Elementary School

1501 Cameron St

Alexandria, VA 22314

1-2pm; Meet at in front of Remsen at 12:30pm

 

For further details, please contact:

Tom Artman at thomas.artman@uspto.gov or

Cathy Loikith at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov

 

Sponsored by Raising Excitement for Science, Engineering and Technology (RESET) and the PTOS.

There is no other time authorized for this event.

Learn more about the PTOS and become a member at www.ptos.org.

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org.

Announcements

German Whites and S.Africa Reds
Tuesday April 2, 2019 from 5:30-6:30pm

Remsen 10th Floor Conference Room
BYO wine glass (2), plastic available 
Special Iced wine tasting!!
Lecture limited to first 20 to RSVP

RSVP Here

Questions? Contact Stephen.Yanchuk@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

***Silicon Valley Office***
 

Happy Hour Chillax

Where: Loft Bar and Bistro, 90 S 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95113

When: Tuesday April 2nd from 4:30-6:30pm

After a long quarter, relax with a cool drink.  It will be nice to enjoy some comradery with fellow PTOS members. All PTOS members get a drink ticket while supplies last and non-members will have the opportunity to sign up at the event or by emailing membership@ptos.org.

If you have any questions please contact Jonathan Kuo at jonathan.kuo@uspto.gov or x37637

Announcements

PTOS discounted movie tickets. You must be a PTOS member to purchase tickets.

AMC Yellow Tickets: $8 each (Alexandria, Denver, and Online for hotelers only)
AMC Green Tickets: $9 each (San Jose, Detroit, Dallas, and Online for hotelers only)
Regal Premier Tickets: $8 each (Alexandria, Denver, and Online for hotelers only)

Get your tickets from the following sellers:

Eric Keasel (RND 10D39)
Larry Lee (REM 3D15)
Stephan Essex (REM 6C89)
Susan McFadden (KNOX 8C15)
Jeff O’Brien (KNOX 10C19)
Seah Nikmanesh (JEFF 7A49)
Tarun Sinha (JEFF 9C79)
Denver: Thane Underdahl
Detroit: David Posigian
Dallas: Joseph Finan
San Jose: Loan Truong (2209)
San Jose: Namitha Pillai (2214)

If you are a Hoteler, please place your order online at: http://www.ptos.org/reservations/catalog/
For troubles or questions about the PTOS reservation system, contact Rob Hodge.

For AMC ticket terms, see: https://www.amctheatres.com/exchange-tickets-terms

For Regal ticket terms see: https://corporateboxoffice.com/terms-conditions/

Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member at www.ptos.org
Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org

Announcements

BLACK TIE EUROPEAN GALA AT THE EMBASSY OF FRANCE

When: Sat, Apr 27, 2019 @ 07:15 PM to 11:50 PM
Where: Embassy of France / La Maison Francaise
4101 Reservoir Rd. NW, Washington, DC

Purchase or reserve at: http://ptos.org/reservations/

VIP Ticket - $80/person
Includes Champagne Reception
-----

Open Bar, European Ballroom Dancing, Casino Games, Late Night DJ,  Dancing, Chocolates from throughout Europe, and Much More!

A EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE - with a special focus on Monte Carlo!   From the royal majesty of the Palace to the bustling excitement of the casinos, this spring, don your best tuxedo and dresses and travel to Europe  - on European Soil -  we invite you to a very special holiday gala. Partake in the games, dance in a ballroom fairy tale 18th Century Setting,  dance to a modern 21st century DJ, enjoy French desserts, experience wines, beers and other  drinks from throughout Europe, savor  chocolate from all over the Old Country... and win a trip to the Caribbean!

FEATURING:
1) Champagne Reception
2) Ballroom Dancing with Lessons
3) Casino Games
4) European Nightclub
5) European/French Bar
6) Les Desserts
7) European Chocolate Tasting
8) Win a trip to the Caribbean

All Details available at: https://thingstododc.com/event/1653/black-tie-european-gala-at-the-embassy-of-france-..-with-a-touch-of-monte-carlo/
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Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingsToDoDC.
Tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/
*Reminder, by placing an order on the PTOS reservation system, you are responsible for the payment, unless you find a replacement.

PRICE:  $80/person for members and family (up to 2 ticket total)
DRESS CODE: Black Tie Optional. Minimum of Suit & Tie for men. Casual wear, jeans or sneakers prohibited.

Limited to ONE member and ONE guest! Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation! All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by March 29th, @ 5PM

Cash and Check Payments can be made to "PTOS" Attn Kang Hu, RAN 10B19; Anand Loharikar, KNOX 2A19

Interested in events or volunteering with international committee? Contact Kang Hu or Anand Loharikar.
For more info about PTOS, visit www.ptos.org

Please direct any questions to: Kang Hu (01344) or Anand Loharikar (28756)

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Men's & Women's College

Basketball Bracket Pick'Em

Men's Tournament runs March 19th - April 8th Women's Tournament runs March 20th - April 7th

 

Open to ALL USPTO employees

To Participate you must sign-up & fill out your bracket by noon (EDT) on the respective start date for the tournament at:

                http://www.ptos.org/mensbasketballpickem/

                http://www.ptos.org/womensbasketballpickem/

 There is no Cost to participate - PTOS membership is not required  Limit One Bracket per tournament per person  This event is cosponsored by PTOS and USPTO Worklife  Grand Prize for 1st place per tournament: Winner's Choice of NCAA Basketball Jersey  Questions - Contact Rob Hodge (2-2097) David Lotter (0-7422) or Seahvosh Nikmanesh (0-1805)

 

No other time is authorized for this event. This is for informational purposes only and does not imply an endorsement of any related business. The USPTO makes no Guarantee as to the nature of any products or services offered.

 

Be sure to kick off the tournaments right with Show-Your-Team-Spirit Day on Tuesday, March 19th & Wednesday, March 20th Wear your favorite jersey, ball cap, pullover or sweatshirt and show your school pride!

Announcements

HAPPY HOUR
At Mackie’s Bar & Grill

907 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314

 

Thursday April 4, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Discounted light appetizers

One Free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last

Bring your PTOS Membership Card

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Questions?  Contact Eric.Shepperd@uspto.gov   

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

               

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Social Event

Community Beer Co.

Wed, Mar 20, 2019

5:30pm-7:00pm

 

1530 Inspiration Dr. Dallas, TX  75207

214-751-7921

 

PTOS Members enjoy a free drink or comparatively priced food item while supplies last.

New members can join on location.

 

Contact Joseph Finan at joseph.finan@uspto.gov for questions.

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

Announcements

***Silicon Valley Office***

 

Luncheon

 

Where: Taurinus Brazilian Steak House: 167 W San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95113

 

When: Thursday March 14th from 11:30-1:00

 

Cost: $10 per member

 

PTOS will be hosting a luncheon at Taurinus Brazilian Steak House.  The event will be capped at 20 members.  The first 20 members to pay Ryan Clark $10 will have a spot at the luncheon.  The lunch will include all you can eat salad and a variety of different cuts of meat, as well as soft drinks.  If you are not a member you can sign up prior to the event by contacting Loan Truong, Jonathan Kuo, or Ryan Clark. 

 

If you have any questions about the event please contact Ryan Clark at ryan.clark3@uspto.gov or x87606

 

If you have any questions about membership send them to membership@ptos.org.

Announcements

PTOS Spring 2019 Scramble
 
Woodlawn Golf Course
Fort Belvoir Golf Club
Fort Belvoir, VA
(20 minutes from the USPTO!)

Thursday, May 9th, 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 
$80/player* Tournament Fee:
•Cart for tournament
•Captain’s Choice Scramble
•Golfer’s banquet
•Team & individual prizes

To Register:
Contact:
 
Brandon Rosati at 571-270-3536
Brandon.rosati@uspto.gov;
 
Matthew Troutman at 571-270-3654,
matthew.troutman@uspto.gov
 
Register by April 19th
*Driver's License or Passport Infromation needed at time of registration for quick access through Kingman Gate (closest entry point) for the event.
*Full 4-person teams and payment in full is requested.
*We will do our best to accomodate 1, 2, or 3 person group sign-ups.

Membership Questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

Announcements

ALEXANDRIA OFFICE 2019 PTOS EVENTS

 

5/19/19 (Sunday) - Picnic

 

7/9/19 (Tuesday) - End of Q3 Happy Hour

 

10/2/19 (Wednesday) - End of FY Happy Hour

 

Questions? Please Contact seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or robert.hodge@uspto.gov

 

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org

Announcements

----THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-------

Date and Time:

Wednesday, March 13th | 4:30pm to 6:30pm

 

Location:

Appaloosa Grill

535 16th St Mall #110

Denver, CO 80202

 

PTOS members receive a free drink, new members can sign up at the event.

 

Contact Katie Gerth  x7-4602 with questions about the event.

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

CLE – Patent Appeals at PTAB and Federal Courts

The PTOS proudly presents

 

Patent Appeals: Nuts and Bolts at the PTAB and the Federal Courts

Ryan Pool, Partner at Millen, White, Zelano & Branigan, PC and Andrew Michaels, Assistant Professor of Law, The University of Houston Law Center Faculty

 

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

2pm – 3pm

Remsen 1st Floor Conference Center

 

Whether attending in-person or via WebEx, click on the WebEx link below to register and confirm your attendance in advance.

 

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e6bee591046a020a5b4b8352ceaba0995

Coffee will be served while supplies last.


On the WebEx Event Information page, please view and save the event materials on or before March 18th.

 

One hour of CLE credit from the Virginia State Bar has been approved.

*Since this presentation is not being given in an official capacity, the opinions expressed are the presenters’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the USPTO, the Department of Commerce, or the United States government.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov, James at james.tsai@uspto.gov or Alex at alexander.sofocleous@uspto.gov.

 

No other time has been authorized for this event.

Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member at www.ptos.org.

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org.

Announcements

Viticulture Class

Eastern France: Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Celebration!
Tuesday March 5, 2019 from 5:30-6:30pm

 

Remsen 10th Floor Conference Room
RSVP ($15): http://ptos.org/reservations
Lecture limited to first 20 to RSVP

 

Please bring your own wine glasses if convenient

BYO Masquerade Masks ;)


Questions? Contact Stephen.Yanchuk@uspto.gov


Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS – Detroit Happy Hour

Thursday, March 21st, 5:00pm – 7:00pm

 

Andrews On the Corner - 201 Joseph Campau St, Detroit, MI 48207

 

One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.

Non-members can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact John Li for information about this event: john.li1@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

@ Trademark Bar

2080 Jamieson Ave

Alexandria, VA

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

5:00-7:00 PM

One free drink while supplies last, for PTOS members only.

Contact: Dave Lotter: David.Lotter@uspto.gov

Samantha Abraham:  Samantha.Abraham@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

      You can sign up for membership at the event.

Bring your PTOS membership card.

Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Social Event

Tuttas Pizza

 

Thursday, Feb 28, 2019

5:30pm-7:00pm

 

110 1710, N Record St, Dallas, TX 75202

(214) 997-4909

 

PTOS Members enjoy a free drink or comparatively priced food item while supplies last.

 

Contact Joseph Finan at joseph.finan@uspto.gov for questions.

New members can join on location.

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Call for Nominations (Interim Election)

 

The PTOS Election Committee is now seeking nominations for the position of Midwest Regional Office Representative. Note: Nominees must work on campus at the Midwest Regional Office, and may be on a non-hoteling telework agreement.

 

Nominations will be accepted between February 20, 2019 and March 4, 2019.

 

Visit http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2019_election.html for more information and to obtain a nominating petition.

 

Completed nominating petitions must be emailed to Robert.fuller@uspto.gov by 5:00 PM E.T. on March 4, 2019.

 

The election will be decided by majority vote of the PTOS Board of Directors per Article V, Section 10(b) of the PTOS Constitution.

Announcements

The CLE for today, February 20, 2019, has been postponed.  We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to reschedule in a few weeks.  Another notification will be distributed when the new date is confirmed.

The PTOS proudly presents

 

Patent Appeals: Nuts and Bolts at the PTAB and the Federal Courts

Ryan Pool, Partner at Millen, White, Zelano & Branigan, PC and Andrew Michaels, Assistant Professor of Law, The University of Houston Law Center Faculty

 

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

2pm – 3pm

Knox 1st Floor Conference Center

 

Whether attending in-person or via WebEx, click on the WebEx link below to register and confirm your attendance in advance.

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=eecb60a4b4c9e21c0ad869dbbd824eccb

Coffee will be served while supplies last.


On the WebEx Event Information page, please view and save the event materials on or before February 19th.

 

One hour of CLE credit from the Virginia State Bar has been approved.

 

*Since this presentation is not being given in an official capacity, the opinions expressed are the presenters’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the USPTO, the Department of Commerce, or the United States government.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov, James at james.tsai@uspto.gov or Alex at alexander.sofocleous@uspto.gov.

 

No other time has been authorized for this event.

Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member at www.ptos.org.

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org.

Announcements

PTOS DETROIT MEMBERS NIGHT

Wednesday, Feb. 27 – Starting at 5:00 p.m.

At The Fowling Warehouse

3901 Christopher St., Hamtramck, MI 48211

 

Free, unlimited “Fowling” for PTOS members starting at 5:00 PM

Catering from Buddy’s Pizza and a first free drink also provided for members.

RSVP by Noon (12:00pm) on Friday February 22

To RSVP or to join PTOS, contact: brian.delrue@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org

Announcements

***DENVER OFFICE***

PTOS Trivia Event
14th floor conference room
Thursday, March 21
5-7:30 PM
 
Trivia night is coming to the USPTO! A Quizmaster is coming to the 14th floor conference
room to present 6 rounds of brain busting trivia, including one round on patents! 
Beverages provided.  Meet in the conference room at 5pm to form teams of 4.  Trivia itself
will start at 5:30 and is expected to last 2 hours.  Feel free to bring your own food or
have it delivered. 


For more info, ask Emily Morgan x74387. 
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org


Announcements

Event Information:

 

What:  Happy Hour

When:  Thursday, February 21, 2018 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Where:  Collect Bar

               1454 Gratiot Ave, Second Floor

Detroit, MI 48207

 

One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.

Non-members can sign up at the event.

 

 

Membership questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org

 

Contact Wells Crandall if you would like to sign up in advance or for any questions: 

richard.crandall@uspto.gov

Announcements

Pizza and Pint Wingding

 

Where: 4th Street Pizza Co.

 

When: Wednesday February 20th from 4:30-6:30pm

 

After a long day of work meander over to 4th Street Pizza for pizza and pitchers of beer.  It will be nice to enjoy some comradery with fellow PTOS members, including Director Andrei Iancu.  The pizza and beer will be free to all PTOS members, while supplies last.  Non-members will have the opportunity to sign up at the event or prior to the event by contacting  Loan Truong, Jonathan Kuo, or Ryan Clark. 

 

If you have any questions please contact Ryan Clark at ryan.clark3@uspto.gov or x87606

Announcements

Kid's Camp during PTOS Members Night

Thursday, February 21st, 2019 4:30-8:30PM At Pump It Up of Alexandria

2000 Eisenhower Ave

Alexandria, VA 22314

 

Enjoy Members Night while Pump it Up watches your kids!

They will play games, make new friends and enjoy tons of bouncy fun!

Pizza and Drinks included

$25.00/child

Ages 2+ and potty trained

 

RSVP at https://www.pumpitupparty.com/alexandria-va/calendar/

Event is listed as "PTOS Members Night" on the calendar

 

Direct any questions to

Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov

 

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org

Announcements

WANTED:
Patent and Trademark Office Society
2019 Science Fair Judges
For regional science and engineering fairs

Fields for judging include:
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Sci.
Earth & Space Sciences
Health & Medicine
Computer Science
Engineering

Location, Date,   Time      
Arlington County Virginia Regional Fair Sat., March 16th 9:30am-noon
Arlington, VA (Wakefield HS)

Fairfax County Virginia Regional Fair Sat., March 16th 8:30am-noon
Fairfax, VA (Robinson HS)

P.G. County Maryland Science Fair Sat., March 16th  8:30am-noon
Springdale, MD (Charles Herbert Flowers HS)

Richmond Virginia Science Fair Sat.,  Sat., March 16th 9:00am-noon
Mechanicsville, VA (Hanover HS)

Pikes Peak Colorado Science Fair Sat., February 23rd 9:00am-noon
Colorado Springs, CA (UCCS)


If Interested, please RSVP with:
Bryan Lee (Arlington)  bryan.lee@uspto.gov  x05606
Lori Mattison (Fairfax)  lori.mattison@uspto.gov  x05866
Kyung Lee (PG)               kyung.lee@uspto.gov  x21994
Joe Saavedra (Richmond)     emilio.saavedra@uspto.gov  x05617
Trent Clarke (Colorado Springs) trent.clarke@uspto.gov  x22904

 


Anyone qualified in the above areas, including Spouses & Friends, are invited to judge
(NOTE: No "other time" granted for participation)

PTOS Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS Pentagon Row Ice Skating
1201 S. Joyce Street
Arlington, VA 22202
Monday, February 11, 2019 (5-7pm)

Tickets Must be reserved Online at http://ptos.org/reservations/
$5 per person  including admission and rental, bring family and friends

Bring your PTOS membership card or sign up for membership at the event. Brought to you by the PTOS social Committee.

Please direct any questions to Kang.hu@uspto.gov


Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 


Announcements

PTOS February Happy Hour
Sine Irish Pub and Restaurant
1301 S. Joyce Street
Arlington, VA 22202

Monday, February 11, 2019 (5-7pm)

One free drink while supplies last, for PTOS members only.

Bring your PTOS membership card or sign up for membership at the event. Brought to you by the PTOS social Committee.

Please direct any questions to Kang.hu@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"Behemoth: A History of the Factory and the Making of the Modern World" by Joshua Freeman

https://cwms-wb2-app101.uspto.gov/orion/meeting/meetingInfo?MeetingKey=BgAAAGh4joPhnzB_hDpi0PRGeD-jy5OEuLFtK5FlISZea3_ZgGHGkUZ1UEUTEPJlGRjw9QnT3t-zzrSiAsgx6ltDAcL9&frm=page&siteurl=meetings
Password: bookclub


Tuesday, March 12, 2019, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)

Announcements

PTOS Members Night
Thursday, February 21st, 2019 5:00-8:00PM

in the Madison Auditorium

Appetizers 5:00pm; Entrees 6:00pm; 6:15pm Desserts

Casino Play Provided by Ante-up Entertainment.  Please Bring a Food Donation for Casino Play* – Food will be taken to a local food Bank

Must be a PTOS member to attend, Bring your PTOS ID with barcode for fast entrance (otherwise USPTO Badge or Driver’s License).  If you would like to join the night of the event, membership forms will be available at the door, a completed membership form will permit entrance into the event.  Every member that attends will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win prizes.  Or increase your chances of winning raffled prizes with casino play. Must be present to win.

* Direct any questions to

Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov

Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov  or

David.Lotter@upsto.gov

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

***DENVER*** FEBRUARY PTOS HAPPY HOUR

The Horseshoe Lounge
2/13/2019
5:00PM-7:00PM
 
414 E 20th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
One free drink while supplies last,
for PTOS members only.

Bring your PTOS membership card or sign up for membership at the event.
Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.
Please direct any questions to ariana.zimbouski@uspto.gov, thane.underdahl@uspto.gov, or rebecca.fritchman@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

Announcements

Approved: PTOSJUNE30
Patent and Trademark Office Society

Annual Meeting

February 14, 2019
10:00 a.m.
USPTO North Auditorium
Madison Building

Featuring:

Laura A. Peter

Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the USPTO

PTOS Members: One hour of other time for attending may be charged to:
Patent employees: PNCSPA-0000-090241
Non-Patent employees: AVEORG-0065-A00151
Supervisor’s approval required.

Event address for attendees:

https://uspto-events.webex.com/uspto-events/onstage/g.php?MTID=eb197e36aa8b5935a74bd7852107836c3

Date and time:

Thursday, February 14, 2019 10:00 am
Eastern Standard Time (New York, GMT-05:00)

Duration:

1 hour

Description:

PTOS Annual Meeting

Event number:

993 614 596

Event password:

123456

Laura Peter is the Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). In this role, she is responsible for all agency operations and managing approximately 13,000 employees.
Prior to joining the USPTO, Ms. Peter was the Deputy General Counsel of A10 Networks, where she oversaw daily legal matters related to commercial agreements, litigation, and intellectual property (IP) portfolio development. In 2014, she helped shepherd the company through its initial public offering.
Ms. Peter has practiced IP law for over 20 years. Previously, she was Vice President and General Counsel of Immersion Corporation, where she led all aspects of the company’s legal issues, including its IP portfolio. She was also Assistant General Counsel and Director of Intellectual Property at Foundry Networks, where she built a successful patent portfolio and litigation program. She began her career as a commercial and IP litigator at Townsend, Townsend and Crew (now Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP).
Ms. Peter received a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering from Cornell University and a master’s in public policy from the University of Chicago. She also holds a Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law and a Master of Law degree in international business law from King’s College London.

Announcements

Hoteler February Happy Hour in Chicago

 

February 20, 5 – 7 pm at Webster’s Wine Bar

2601 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

 

You can join the PTOS at the happy hour.

One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

 

Please pass this along to other employees who

may be interested.

 

Please contact James Webb at 313.446.6615 or

james.webb@uspto.gov if you have any questions

 

If interested in planning a similar regional event, please contact Luther Behringer or Phillip Bonzel for more information.

Announcements

 

Viticulture Class

Argentina: Where Wine is the National Liquor
Thursday Feb 7, 2019 from 5:30-6:30pm

 

Remsen 10th Floor Conference Room
RSVP ($15): http://ptos.org/reservations
4 samples of wine from the region

2 Premium wines for comparison
Lecture limited to first 20 to RSVP

Questions? Contact Stephen.Yanchuk@uspto.gov


Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS Financial Planning and Insurance Talks:

Long Term Care Planning – Are You Ready?

 

About 70% of Americans will need Long Term Care services at some point in their lives*. With health care costs on the rise and insurance premiums already expensive, are you ready to take on this expense? Whether you insure the risk or not, this talk will give you the tools to be prepared.

 

February 6, 2019 from 1130 a.m. - 1230 p.m. on Web-Ex
All are invited!

Attend online:
http://bit.ly/2019PTOSTalk3

Meeting #: 999 002 333

Password: 12345

 

Attend by phone:

571-270-5000

Access code: 999 002 333


Hosted by the PTOS Education Committee: 

For questions, contact Angela Nguyen and Robert Morlan.

 

 

Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member:

www.ptos.org.

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org.

Announcements

Viticulture Class

Chile: The Oldest Rootstock in the World!
Wednesday Jan 23, 2019 from 5:30-6:30pm

 

Remsen 10th Floor Conference Room
RSVP ($15): http://ptos.org/reservations
4 samples of wine from the region

2 Premium wines for comparison
Lecture limited to first 20 to RSVP

Questions? Contact Stephen.Yanchuk@uspto.gov


Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the next PTOS happy hour event. Please see the details below:

 

Where: Andrews on the Corner

 

Date/Time:

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

 

Location:

201 Joseph Campau Street

Detroit, MI 48207         

 

One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.

Non-members can sign up for membership at the event.

 

At 6:30 PM, for those attending the Auto Show event, we will take the complimentary shuttle from Andrews on the Corner to the Auto Show.

 

Please contact Amit Patel for more information about this event at amit.patel@uspto.gov (RPL 2017)

 

PTOS Membership Questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org

Announcements

The January PTOS event will be attending the 2019 North American International Auto Show.

 

The 2019 North American International Auto Show Tickets:

Free for PTOS Members (Limited Availability).  

$9 for non-members

 

Date/Time:

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

6:30 PM – 10:00 PM

 

Location:

Cobo Center

1 Washington Blvd.

Detroit, MI 48226

 

At 6:30 PM, we will take the complimentary shuttle from Andrews on the Corner to the Auto Show.

 

RSVP Contact: Amit Patel

                           amit.patel@uspto.gov (RPL 2017)

 

For more information regarding this amazing event, please check out:

https://naias.com/auto-show/public-show/

 

PTOS Membership Questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org

Announcements

2019 PTOS Election Jan. 9-11

Dear PTOS Members,

 

The 2019 PTOS Election will run through midnight Friday, January 11.

 

Please locate the voting email in your inbox (or junk e-mail folder), which will come from evote@ptos.org with the subject line “2019 PTOS Election login information.”  In the email you will find your unique login information to access the voting server.

 

Visit www.ptos.org/committees/election/2019_election for information regarding the candidates running for PTOS offices.

 

Email evote@ptos.org if you need your voting email to be re-sent to you.

 

Thank you for your participation!

Announcements

Casa Tequila Bar

1/15/2019

5:00PM-7:00PM

 

200 Reinekers Ln

Alexandria, VA 22314

One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

 

Bring your PTOS membership card or sign up for membership at the event.

Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.

Please direct any questions to Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov.

 

Membership questions? contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Free Hot Cocoa Bar and Cookies
for PTOS Members!

On the Lower Level of the Madison Atrium

Monday, January 14th 2:00-3:30 p.m

 

Bring your PTOS Membership Card

You can sign up for membership at the event.

Questions?  Contact Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov 

Announcements

Cranbrook Mansion Lunch and Tour Tickets:

$35 for non-PTOS members

$ 5 for PTOS members (if more members join it will increase slightly)

 

Date / Time:

Saturday February 9, 2019

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

 

Menu for upcoming Cranbrook Tour with Lunch on Saturday, Feb 9th 2019:

Autumn Salad with seasonal roasted squash, goat cheese, dried cherries, arugula, maple vinaigrette, served with grilled chicken

Assorted bread and dinner rolls with butter.

Chef’s choice dessert

Coffee, iced tea, and hot tea

 

Location and Parking

Cranbrook House

380 Lone Pine Road

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

 

RSVP Deadline: 5:00 PM, Monday, January 28, 2019.

 

RSVP Contact: Brian Delrue brian.delrue@uspto.gov

 

For more general information see: https://housegardens.cranbrook.edu/events/2018-12/cranbrook-house-tour-lunch

 

Membership questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org

Announcements

***DENVER OFFICE***

BAGELS AND MUFFINS
15TH FLOOR PANTRY
Thursday, December 20
8am
 


PTOS members can come enjoy a bagel and orange juice, provided for the end of the year.  Just sign in and enjoy!


For more info, ask Emily Morgan x74387. 
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS Social Event - Pillowcase Dresses

*Come make a Pillowcase Dress for those in need!*

 

Date: Tuesday, January 8, 2018

Time: 3-5 pm

Location: Knox 10D45

 

No experience necessary.

All materials provided (free event, but must be a PTOS member)

 

Light refreshments will be provided.

NO other time is available for this event.

 

Event Questions? Please contact anne.kozak@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Please contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Hello Fellow Detroiters!

 

Make sure to save the date for the next PTOS event.  Details are as follows:

 

What:                    PTOS – Detroit Holiday Happy Hour Event

When:                   Thursday, December 20th, 7:00pm – 9:00pm (approximately)

Where:                  Atwater Brewery, 237 Jos Campau, Detroit, MI 48207 (313) 877-9205

 

One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.

Non-members can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Please contact Eskinder Kebret for information about this event at Eskinder.Kebret@USPTO.Gov.

Please address your other PTOS-related questions to membership at Membership@PTOS.Org.

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"An Amercian Marriage" by Tayari Jones with a listening from NPR's "CODE SWITCH" from 2/16/18


https://cwms-md-app102.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=0cadb6161214c2a4cda18f6015e69338&siteurl=meetings
Meeting Number: 995 841 505
Password: bookclub

Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)

Announcements

Viticulture Class

Exploration of Champagne & Other Bubbly
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018 from 5:30-6:30pm

 

Remsen 10th Floor Conference Room
RSVP ($15): http://ptos.org/reservations
8 samples of wine from the region
Lecture limited to first 18 to RSVP

Questions? Contact Stephen.Yanchuk@uspto.gov


Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

***DENVER OFFICE***

BEER TASTING @ CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
2121 CHILDREN’S MUSEUM DRIVE
Thursday, February 7
7-10 PM
 

Release your inner child at the Children’s Museum during our adults-only extravaganza!
Taste beers from local breweries, snack on light bites, listen to great tunes, and best of all,
enjoy an evening of play in our world-class exhibits.  Build and launch rockets, see who can
make the biggest bubble, race to the top of Altitude and so much more.  $20 per member, please
pay Emily by January 10.  Sold out last year, pay early!


For more info, ask Emily Morgan x74387. 
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Every year, the PTOS celebrates Engineering Week (or “E-Week”) by inviting kids from local schools to participate in a science project on the USPTO campus.

 

The first committee meeting will be:

December 10, 2018 from 2:30pm-3:30pm

Madison East 7B61

 

Please attend the meeting if you’re interested in potentially volunteering during the E-Week event, which will likely be February 20, 2019.

 

If you would like to call into the meeting today, the phone number for the conference room is 571-272-0287.

 

Please contact Cathy Loikith at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or Kerry Snyder at kerry.snyder@uspto.gov if you have questions.

No other time will be provided.

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Presents: December Social Event

 

The Owners Box

555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202 (Inside Omni Hotel)

Tuesday, December 13th

2:30pm – 4:00pm

 

Members receive one free drink or equivalently priced food item

New members can sign-up on location and receive immediate benefits

 

For more event information contact Joseph at joseph.finan@uspto.gov and xi.wang@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

Announcements

PTOS IP Attaché Career Roundtable

 

Meet the USPTO IP Attachés. Learn about an exciting career as a USPTO IP Attaché.  Ask questions. And, enjoy a light lunch provided by PTOS.

 

Date: Tuesday, December 11

Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Place: USPTO/Global IP Academy (MDE-2nd fl.)

Participants may also attend via WebEx.

 

Register at : http://www.cvent.com/d/hbqrrp

 

The Career Round Table will feature Attachés representing the U.S. around the world:

 

Deborah Lashley-Johnson, IP Attaché, U.S. Mission to the WTO in Geneva

Duncan Willson,                    IP Attaché National-level Issues in China and Mongolia • Beijing, China

Conrad Wong,                       IP Attaché, South and Southwest China • Guangzhou, China

Michael Mangelson,             IP Attaché Eastern and Central China, and Taiwan • Shanghai, China

Susan Wilson,                        IP Attaché for the European Union • Brussels, Belgium

Todd Reves,                           IP Attaché for Mexico, Central America & Caribbean • Mexico City, Mexico

Kitisri Sukhapinda,               IP Attaché for ASEAN and Southeast Asia • Bangkok, Thailand

Peter Mehravari,                  IP Attaché for the Middle East & North Africa • Kuwait City, Kuwait

Komal Kalha,                        IP Specialist for South Asia • New Delhi, India

Laura Hammel,                     IP Attaché for Mercosur, Guianas, and Suriname • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Ann Chaitovitz,                     IP Attaché for the Andean Region and Chile • Lima, Peru

 

Please direct any questions to Justin Pats (Justin.Pats@USPTO.GOV)

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org _______________________________________________

Alexandria mailing list

Alexandria@ptos.org

http://www.ptos.org/mailman/listinfo/alexandria

 

Announcements

***Silicon Valley Office***

 

Pizza and Beer Shindig

 

Where: 4th Street Pizza Co.

 

When: Thursday December 6th from 4-6pm

 

After a long day of work meander over to 4th Street Pizza for pizza and pitchers of beer.  It will be nice to enjoy some comradery with fellow PTOS members while catching the Thursday night football game.  The pizza and beer will be free to all PTOS members and non-members will have the opportunity to sign up at the event or by emailing membership@ptos.org.

 

If you have any questions please contact Ryan Clark at ryan.clark3@uspto.gov or x87606

Announcements

PTOS 2019 Call for Nominations

You can have a voice in PTOS!

 

Turn in your nominating petition form between December 3 - December 14 and your name will be placed on the ballot for the 2019 election.

 

Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:

 

Positions for which all PTOS members are eligible:

 

President

Vice President

Secretary

Administrator

Treasurer

At Large Representative (10 positions available)

 

Alexandria HQ / Shirlington Campus / Hoteling Representative Positions (Member must work on campus at Alexandria HQ, Shirlington Campus, or hotel from any USPTO Office, and work within the respective business unit):

 

TC 1600, 1700/2900, 2100, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3700 (2 from each – 16 total positions)

OCFO / OCAO / OCIO / OPIM (1 position)

Trademarks (2 positions)

Office of the Director / PTAB / Office of the General Counsel /Office of Policy & International Affairs (1 position)

OPLA/OPQA/All others not specified (1 position) – Includes Office of the Commissioner, CRU, others

 

Regional Office Representative Positions (Member must work on campus at the respective Regional Office, and can be on a non-hoteling telework agreement):

 

Midwest Regional Office (1 position)

Rocky Mountain Regional Office (1 position)

Silicon Valley Regional Office (1 position)

Texas Regional Office (1 position)

 

Visit http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2019_election.html to get your nominating petition form.

 

Completed forms must be delivered by 5:00PM E.T. on December 14, 2018.  Hand-deliveries may be brought to Rob Fuller (Alexandria HQ KNX 2C05), Thane Underdahl (RMRO BRB 15140), or Maria Edwards (SVRO SJC 273).  Electronic submissions may be sent to robert.fuller@uspto.gov.

 

Violations of PTOS Election Committee bylaws (available at ptos.org) can be confidentially reported to the Election Committee at evote@ptos.org.

 

Voting will take place from January 9-11, 2019.

Announcements

Patent and Trademark Office Society
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR JUDGES WANTED!!
2019 INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR (ISEF) Phoenix, AZ May 12-17, 2019

Each year, the PTOS provides judges for this event as a public relations gesture, to promote knowledge of patents, and encourage innovation and scientific progress by today’s youth.

Find detailed information about ISEF at https://student.societyforscience.org/intel-isef. Application forms to be an ISEF JUDGE is posted for PTOS members at http://www.ptos.org/committees/science_fair/international.html and also available from:
JULIE ANNE WATKO KNX8A75 571-272-7597 or
ALAN CHEN  571-272-4143

Applications to be an INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR JUDGE must be turned in to JULIE ANNE WATKO or ALAN CHEN by:
NOON on JANUARY 11, 2019

The categories for which judges will be selected comprise:
BIOCHEMISTRY, CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION, MEDICINE & HEALTH, MICROBIOLOGY, AND PHYSICS

The judging team selected will represent the PTOS.  The judges will choose one Grand Prize winner, and several First Place award winners from over 1800 finalist entries originating from over 75 nations worldwide.  Each selected judge will gain experience by organizing volunteers for regional science fairs judged by PTOS.
Dedicated to the improvement and appreciation of the United States Patent & Trademark Systems

Announcements

Holiday Celebration at the Embassy of Argentina

When: Sat, Dec 15, 2018 @ 08:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Where: Embassy of Argentina
1600 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington, DC

Purchase or reserve at: http://ptos.org/reservations/

Ticket - $55/person
HURRY! Limited Tickets available!

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Feliz Navidad and Feliz Jánuca!

- Christmas and Chanukah in Buenos Aires
- The Beauty of Iguazu National Park
- The Majesty of The Seven Lakes

Want to travel to Argentina for the holidays? Ready to toast in the season in the backyard of our South American Friends?  Want to Tango on Argentine soil without getting on a plane?

Celebrate the holidays with us in one of the most exciting venues in DC!

- Argentine wines, Argentine food, Argentine Tango Dancing (with lessons), DJ Dancing and More!
- Help contribute to the toy drive with Toys for Tots by bringing a new, unwrapped toy with you.

FEATURING:
1) ARGENTINE BUFFET with HOLIDAY TREATS
2) ARGENTINE / HOLIDAY WINES and BAR
3) DIPLOMATIC GREETING
4) ARGENTINE TANGO DANCE PRESENTATION & LESSON
5) ARGENTINE MUSICAL TRIBUTE
6) LATE NIGHT DJ
7) ARGENTINE MOVIE
8) CHARITY TOY DRIVE with TOYS FOR TOTS
9) …AND A VISIT BY PAPA NOEL (SANTA)

All Details available at: https://thingstododc.com/event/1543/holiday-celebration-at-the-embassy-of-argentina/
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Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingsToDoDC.
Tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/
*Reminder, by placing an order on the PTOS reservation system, you are responsible for the payment, unless you find a replacement.

PRICE:  $55/person for members and family (up to 2 ticket total)
DRESS CODE: Semi Formal: Minimum of Suit & Tie for Men, Cocktail Dresses for Women. Casual wear, jeans or sneakers prohibited.

Limited to ONE member and ONE guest! Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation! All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by Dec 11th, @ 5PM

Cash and Check Payments can be made to "PTOS" Attn Kang Hu, RAN 10B19; Anand Loharikar, KNOX 2A19

Interested in events or volunteering with international committee? Contact Kang Hu or Anand Loharikar.
For more info about PTOS, visit www.ptos.org

Please direct any questions to: Kang Hu (01344) or Anand Loharikar (28756)

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

***DENVER*** DECEMBER PTOS HOLIDAY PARTY

 

Date and Time:

Wednesday, December 12 | 4-7 p.m.

 

Location:

Blake Street Tavern

2301 Blake Street

Downstairs bar area

 

PTOS members receive a free drink and will be entered in a raffle for prizes,  new members can sign up at the event.

 

Contact Allison Bourke x7-4684 with questions about the event.

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS – Detroit Happy Hour

Thursday, November 29th – 5:00pm – 7:00pm

 

Andrews On the Corner - 201 Joseph Campau St, Detroit, MI 48207

 

One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.

Non-members can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact John Li for information about this event: john.li1@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Shen Yun 2019

Saturday January 19, 2019 at 7:30 PM

George Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall

4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030

 

Sign up for tickets by Friday 12/7/18 using the link below:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JdL5j-oZAIKk7jhVNZ1TyYadYMDr6iSI0vCG_w5zeLU/edit?usp=sharing

 

Based on the total number of tickets a group rate may apply, base ticket price will be $130.

Interested parties will be contacted with the final price and payment must be received by Friday 12/14/18

 

For more information go to:

https://www.shenyun.com/fairfax-jan

Questions?  Contact Charles.Cai@USPTO.GOV

 

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"Suicide of the West: How the Rebirth of Tribalism, Populism, Nationalism, and Identity Politics is Destroying American Democracy"

https://cwms-wb2-app101.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?ED=JhO7TRubxBDAfSzKOu6KnQ==&PW=BgAAAGhPVx7AjDASkFCv_AIHdj4qJPhkn6E2dd_txJ5MMYyS6_7oyjb48hqYdffVqRluSETh3crJFiSwyO5EUPFj58IV&Rnd=0.9017960723832401&siteurl=meetings
Meeting Number: 997156398
Meeting Password: bookclub

Tuesday, DECEMBER 11, 2018, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)

Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

***Denver Office***

KOBIE BOYKINS: EXPLORING MARS

GATES CONCERT HALL, UNIVERSITY OF DENVER

Thursday, December 13, 7:30 PM

 

Kobie Boykins, a mechanical engineer at NASA, helped design and build the solar arrays that allowed the rovers to capture samples and photographs that are pushing space exploration forward.  PTOS rate: $15 member, $25 adult guest, and $15 child guest. One discounted guest per member.  Payment due by 5pm Tuesday, November 20.

 

Contact Kristina DeHerrera (BRB 15.114) with questions or to buy your tickets

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

***DENVER OFFICE***

HAPPY HOUR @ SEVEN GRAND
1855 BLAKE STREET
Wednesday, November 14
5 - 7 PM
 

Join your fellow PTOS members in the Dairy Block.  Find Emily to sign in, or sign up, for your drink ticket.

For more info, ask Emily Morgan (303-297-4387)
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS – Detroit Happy Hour

Thursday, November 8th – 4:00pm – 6:00pm

 

Andrews On the Corner - 201 Joseph Campau St, Detroit, MI 48207

 

One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.

Non-members can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact David Posigian for information about this event: david.posigian@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org

Announcements

HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR

AT GORDON BIERSCH (NEW LOCATION)

100 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003

One Block from Navy Yard Metro (Nationals Park Entrance)

 

Tuesday December 11, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Limited Amount of light appetizers

One Free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last Bring your PTOS Membership Card

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Questions?  Contact Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov  

 

Membership questions? contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements
PTOS Happy Hour

Trademark Bar

November 28th, 2018
4:30-6:30 PM

Trademark Drink and Eat
2080 Jamieson Ave
Alexandria, VA 22314

One free drink while supplies last,
for PTOS members only.

Bring your PTOS membership card.
You can sign up for membership at the event.

Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.
Please direct any questions to Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov.

Membership questions? contact membership@ptos.org
Announcements
Viticulture Class
Exploration of Australia & New Zealand

Monday Oct 29, 2018 from 5:30-6:30pm
Remsen 10th Floor Conference Room
RSVP ($15): http://ptos.org/reservations/
8 samples of wine from the region
Lecture limited to first 15 to RSVP

Questions? Contact Stephen.Yanchuk@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@uspto.gov
Announcements
********* Silicon Valley Office **********

Thanksgiving Luncheon

Where: California room (1st floor)
When: November 7, 2018 (Wednesday)
Time: 12:30 pm

Gather with your fellow PTOS members and gobble up some delicious poultry and many other side dishes.
PTOS members only, you can sign up at the event through membership@ptos.org

If you have any questions, please contact Loan Truong (loan.truong@uspto.gov) , Jonathan Kuo (jonathan.kuo@uspto.gov) or Ryan Clark (ryan.clark@uspto.gov).

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Announcements
**SILICON VALLEY OFFICE**

Happy Hour at Ludwig's German Table

Ludwig's German Table
261 N 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95112
Thursday, November 1, 2018
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

PTOS Members receive a drink ticket while supplies last
Come check out this German place in a beautiful historic building in Downtown San Jose
You can sign up for PTOS membership at the event or through membership@ptos.org

If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan Kuo (jonathan.kuo@uspto.gov)
Announcements
Happy Hour at The Light Horse
715 King Street

Thursday October 25, 2018 from 5-7pm
One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.
Bring your PTOS Membership Card
You can sign up for membership at the event.

Questions? Contact Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov

Membership questions? contact membership@ptos.org
Announcements

Donate Your Unwanted Goods To Local Charities:

The Salvation Army

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

ALIVE! Food Assistance

One Sight by Lens Crafters

 

Drop Off at Madison Building on Eisenhower Ave.

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

7:00 am - 2:00 pm

 

Receipts for Donations

Available to Donors

 

This event is sponsored by the USPTO Worklife Team and PTOS.

No other time is authorized for this event.

This is for informational purposes only and does not imply an endorsement of any related business.

The USPTO makes no guarantee as to the nature of any products or services offered.

Announcements
PTOS, APANET, SPECO, WiSE invite all to join us for a Halloween Movie
Night & Children’s Costume Contest!

Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Madison South Auditorium

6:15 PM – Costume Contest for children under age 10
6:30 PM – Movie featuring Hotel Transylvania 3

-Feel free to bring along a picnic dinner to enjoy during the event.
-Light refreshments will be available to PTOS, APANET, SPECO, & WiSE Members while supplies last.

For more info, contact:
PTOS - Robert Hodge
PTOS - Seahvosh Nikmanesh

APANET - Angela Nguyen
APANET - Aimee Li

SPECO - Peter-Anthony Pappas
SPECO - Elizabeth Dougherty

WiSE – Elizabeth Dougherty
WiSE - Judy Grundy
Announcements

Dallas PTOS Presents: October Social Event

 

RJ Mexican Cuisine

 

1701 North Market #102, Dallas, TX 75202

October 18th

5:30pm - 7:00pm

 

Members receive one free drink or equivalently priced food item

New members can sign-up on location and receive immediate benefits

 

For more event information contact Joseph at joseph.finan@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Presents: Topgolf

 

November 4th (Sunday).

 

Free unlimited golf 4:00pm - 6:00pm.

Free dinner and soft drinks @ 4:30pm.

Alcohol available but not included.

 

RSVP required. Cuttoff for RSVP Oct 24th.

 

Guest are welcome but $50 fee must be paid per guest before Oct 24th.

 

New members can sign-up on location and receive immediate benefits

 

For more event information contact Joseph at joseph.finan@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Exhibit & Dance Premiere of Silhouettes at Nat’l Portrait Gallery

When: October 27, 2018, Saturday.

Exhibit: meet at Kogod Courtyard by 5pm, finish by 6pm

Performance at McEvoy Auditorium: starts 6:30pm, ends 7pm

 

Where: National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F Streets NW Washington, DC 20001

Admission: Free

 

About: Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company premiering “SILHOUETTES” inspired by the exhibit “Black Out: Silhouettes Then and Now”.  See static portraits made into 30 minute modern dance of eight dancers.  Burgess choreographs a suite of seven dances, each inspired by a silhouette from the exhibit.  “Black out” features early depictions of under-represented people in portraiture by August Edouart and William Bache, with contemporary works by Kara Walker, Kristi Malakoff, Camille Utterback and Kumi Yamashita.

Look in Black Out for: Eduoart’s life-size profile of a 19-year-old enslaved woman named Flora; a double silhouette of Sylvia Drake and Charity Bryant; Bache’s album of George and Martha Washington and everyday New Orleans citizens; Walker’s panoramic wall murals of graphic scenes of plantation life; Utterback’s interactive digital work that reacts to visitors’ shadows and movements; Malakoffs life-size cut-outs of children dancing playfully around a Maypole; Yamashita’s “sculpts” of light and shadow with objects to create mixed-media profiles and “Origami” squares.

For more information:

http://npg.si.edu/exhibition/black-out-silhouettes-then-and-now

http://dtsbdc.org/

Contact Alan.Cariaso@uspto.gov for questions & RSVP.

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org

Announcements

**SILICON VALLEY OFFICE**

 

Happy Hour at The Fountainhead Bar

 

The Fountainhead Bar

387 South 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95113

Monday, October 15, 2018

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

 

PTOS Members receive a drink ticket while supplies last

You can sign up for PTOS membership at the event or through membership@ptos.org

 

If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan Kuo (jonathan.kuo@uspto.gov)

Announcements

Kids & Chemistry info session

Learn more about Kids and Chemistry

Information Session:

Tuesday, October 16, 2018, 1-2pm (Remsen 7D44)

Kids & Chemistry is an outreach program developed by the AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (acs) to help children learn more about science. 

 

No Experience Necessary

 

For more information, please contact PTOS Kids & Chemistry Co-Chairs: Curtis.Mayes@uspto.gov or Brian.Walck@uspto.gov

 

PTOS Membership required.

Other time available with prior SPE approval.

 

 

WebEx Link

http://bit.ly/kidsandchem

 

Meeting Number: 990 310 128

Meeting Password: 12345

 

Audio Connection

 

5712705000 (CWMS Call In)

 

Access Code:

990 310 128

 

Announcements

Hump Day Happy Hour

At Courthouse Square Park

(located between the Westin and the Federal Courthouse)

 

Wednesday October 17, 2018 from 5-8pm

One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.

Non-members can sign up at the event.

 

Questions?  Contact Tsung-Yin.Tsai@USPTO.GOV

 

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS Financial Planning and Insurance Talks

 

Talk #2: Life Insurance - A Versatile Tool

 

Many people view Life Insurance as a product to protect their family in the event they are gone. While this is a primary reason, it's not the only one. Life Insurance is much like a Swiss Army knife, one tool that can serve many purposes.

At this presentation, we will review the basics of life insurance and discuss many alternative uses that can help your financial situation. We’ll also discuss the role that FEGLI plays into your insurance strategy.

Oct. 10, 2018 from 12-1 p.m. in the Remsen Conference Room, 1st floor
Everyone is invited.
Light refreshments while supplies last.

Attend online
https://bit.ly/2PcBrhC

Event number: 645 192 400

Event password: 12345

Attend by phone

1-415-655-0003

Access code: 645 192 400

Captioning
https://bit.ly/2y42o0B

Hosted by the PTOS Education Committee. 

For questions, contact Angela Nguyen, Robert Morlan, Rebecca Eisenberg, and Aimee Li.

 

Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member

www.ptos.org   

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org

 

Announcements

Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra

Exclusive Discount Code for PTOS Members

 

Performances:

10/10/18 - 8pm at Music Center at Strathmore

10/14/18 - 3pm at The Kennedy Center Concert Hall

 

For more information and to Purchase tickets go to:

https://www.shenyun.com/symphony/

Use discount code PTO2018NoFee to waive the processing fee.

 

Questions?  Contact Charles.Cai@USPTO.GOV

 

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS DINNER DANCE

NOVEMBER 3rd, 2018  6:00PM-10PM

On Board the Spirit of Washington

580 Water St SW

Washington, DC 20024

(202) 488-6010 

Come enjoy an Elegant Evening with Music & Dancing

Dinner Buffet featuring:

Selection of Salads, Side Dishes, Entrées and Desserts

(Menu Available upon request)

Premium Open Bar Served from 7-10 PM

Boarding starts at 6:00PM and the ship departs promptly at 7PM!

Street Parking is available but very limited and the cost is NOT included in with your ticket.

The boat is accessible via the Metro from the Waterfront Station

Cocktail Attire Suggested.

 

Tickets Must be purchased Online at

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ptos-dinner-dance-2018-tickets-50915304045

$50 per person

Limited space available – All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by Oct. 26th

Limited to ONE guest per member!

Direct any questions to Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov or Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov

Announcements

***DENVER*** EOFY Super Happy Hour

 

Date and Time:

Thursday, October 18, 2018 | 4:30pm to 6:30pm

 

Location:

14th Floor Training Room

 

Activity:

Crafting with Upstairs Circus. Choose one of three unique activities: Nail Art, Magnetic Shelf, Leather Luggage Tags. Please see the project menu for short descriptions. $25 required for activity. Please pay Allison Bourke (15.135) and indicate your choice in project by noon on Thursday, October 4th.

 

Beverages and snacks are available for PTOS members (crafting not necessary to attend), new members can sign up at the event.

 

Contact Allison Bourke with questions about the event.

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

***DENVER*** OCTOBER PTOS EVENT

 

Co-sponsored Event with RMROC!

 

Date and Time:

Saturday, October 20th | 3 p.m.

 

Location:

Archery Games Denver*

5405 W 56th Ave, Unit D

Arvada, CO 80002

 

Cost of the event is $25 for non-members.

PTOS members receive a $10 discount, new members can sign up at the event.

RMROC members receive an additional $10 discount.

Event is limited to 20 people, so reserve your spot early!  RSVP by COB Friday, October 12, COB.

*Archery dodgeball is a contact type sport. PTOS and RMROC assume no liability for this event.  Participation is at your own risk.

 

Contact Holly Thurman 571-272-8068 with questions about the event.

Contact Allison Bourke for payment instructions.

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Boo-Run 5K(ish) Costume Run  sponsored by Front Range Brewing Company Bring your costume,  Bring your Dog, Bring your Family This is a flat 5k-ish distance in Lafayette CO that is dog and family friendly on Saturday, Oct. 20th.

The race starts at 10 A.M. at  400 W South Boulder Rd #1650 Lafayette, CO 80026.

The course is stroller accessible and kids under 12 run free.

 

All USPTO employees and their families get a special entry free of $28 per person and PTOS members pay only $18. This fee includes post race drink, coaster, and drinking glass.

 

Complete information at https://www.rockymountainbrewruns.com/front-range/

 

Sign up and have your money to Thane (thane.underdahl@uspto.gov) by Thursday, Oct 18th.

 

Event Questions? Contact Thane.

Membership questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS Social Committee

 

Welcome to FY2019 Oktoberfest

October 2 from 5-8pm

Madison Auditorium

Free entry & free refreshments for members ~bring your card for speedy entry~

 

Questions regarding this event please contact Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov, Robert.Hodge@uspot.gov or David.Lotter@uspto.gov

 

Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member www.ptos.org

Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS –DETROIT HAPPY HOUR

Thursday, September 27th - 4:00pm –7:00pm

Atwater Brewery -237 Joseph Campau Ave, Detroit, MI 48207

 

One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.

Non-members can sign up at the event.

 

For more information about the event contact: david.posigian@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org

Announcements

The Patent and Trademark Office Society is dedicated to the improvement and appreciation of the United States Patent and Trademark Systems.  As such we are supporting the USPTO's efforts to have Intellectual Property Discussions be a part of SXSW.

 

Please help the USPTO get to SXSW in 2019 by following the instructions below:

We need your PanelPicker(r) vote!

The annual South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference in Austin, Texas, provides an opportunity for global professionals at every level to participate, network, and discuss economic and cultural issues. The wide range of participating individuals and organizations have one thing in common: they all work with intellectual property (IP).

SXSW is a prime opportunity for the USPTO to highlight the importance of protecting intellectual property. SXSW crowdsources their conference programming through the PanelPicker platform, and community voting counts for 30 percent of the panel selection decisions.

We need your PanelPicker vote to ensure IP is part of the SXSW conversation. From August 6-30, 2018, you can vote for the USPTO's 2019 PanelPicker session proposals. Make sure you leave comments about what you'd like us to talk about, and share the details about the panels with friends. You can vote for more than one panel, and you can vote even if you don't plan to attend SXSW personally. Let SXSW know how vital IP protection is by voting for our four panels today!

How to cast your vote:

1. Create a free SXSW account https://auth.sxsw.com/users/sign_up (link is external) 2. Vote for the USPTO's panels 3. Leave comments or questions for us on the panel page 4. Join the conversation on social media with #USPTOatSXSW

 

For more information, please contact Julianne Metzger, at 571-272-0722.

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Presents joint BYOM event (coffee and desserts) with Texas work life committee, APANET, AMACA and BAIPO

Thursday, Aug 30

Fifth floor pantry  at Texas regional office  

11:00-12:00 PM

 

Free coffee and dessert !

Open to all employees in Texas regional office

 

Questions please contact Xi Wang.

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

No other time is authorized for this event

Announcements

PTOS Education Committee presents:

GW Law Interviews

Sophia Sim

Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid

 

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Remsen 3D44

10am – 1pm

 

To sign up for a 10 minute interview:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4eaaa62eaafb6-gwlawinterviews

 

Please contact Cathy Loikith with questions:

catherine.loikith@uspto.gov

No other time has been authorized for this event.

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org.

Announcements

Evening at the Embassy of Trinidad and Tobago

When: Fri, Sept 14, 2018 7-9:30p
Where: Embassy of Trinidad and Tabago
1714 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Wash D.C.

Purchase from: http://ptos.org/reservations/

Want to travel to the Caribbean this Weekend? Tonight, join the Ambassador on the official soil of Trinidad and Tobago for an incredible cultural event and celebration!

This Friday night, we are delivering the Spirit of Trinidad and Tobago with a diplomatic touch! Join his excellency Ambassador Anthony Phillips-Spencer for an exciting cultural evening with native food, open bar, live music, dance, film are and more!

Featuring:
FOOD NATIVE TO TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO:
Enjoy a specially prepared buffet of authentic food native to Trinidad and Tobago

CARIBBEAN OPEN BAR including RUM:
This evening, we will pair off regional wines, beer and especially rum native to Trinidad and Tobago

LIVE STEEL DRUMS (CALYPSO) BAND
A Live Steel Drum band will deliver the spirit of Trinidad and Tobago throughout the evening.  (Note, the Calypso drum, while played throughout the Caribbean Islands, is native to Trinidad and Tobago).

Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingstodoDC. tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/ *Reminder, by placing an order on the PTOS reservation system, you are responsible for the payment, unless you find a replacement.

$35 per person, limited to ONE guest per member!  Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation! All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by Sept 7th @ 5PM


Dress code: Business Attire. Casual wear, jeans or sneakers prohibited.

Cash and Check Payments can be made to: Kang Hu, RAN 10B19; Anand Loharikar, KNOX 2A19


Interested in events or volunteering with international relations
committee? Please contact Kang Hu, Anand Loharikar, more info about PTOS, Visit www.ptos.org
Membership questions? contact membership@ptos.org

 

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

Port City Brewing Co.

August 28th

5:00-7:00 PM

Port City Brewing Company

3950 Wheeler Avenue

Alexandria, VA  22304

One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

Bring your PTOS membership card.

You can sign up for membership at the event.

Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.

Membership questions? contact membership@ptos.org

Please direct any questions to Seahvosh Nikmanesh.

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Presents: August Social Event

 

The Owners Box

 

555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202 (Inside Omni Hotel)

Thursday, August 23rd

5:00pm - 7:00pm

 

Members receive one free drink or equivalently priced food item

New members can sign-up on location and receive immediate benefits

 

For more event information contact Joseph at joseph.finan@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

***DENVER*** SEPTEMBER PTOS HAPPY HOUR

 

Date and Time:

Thursday, September 13th | 5-7 p.m.

 

Location:

10 Barrel Brewing Company Denver

2620 Walnut St.

Denver, CO 80205

 

PTOS members receive a free drink, new members can sign up at the event.

 

Contact Allison Bourke x7-4684 with questions about the event.

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

SILICON VALLEY PTOS HAPPY HOUR

 

Where:                 Sushi Confidential

                                31 N Market Street, San Jose

 

When:                   August 20, 2018 (Monday)

                                4 pm – 6pm

 

Come join us for a long over-due happy hour at Sushi Confidential.   Each member will receive a free drink as well as appetizer (while supplies last).

New members can sign up at the event or through membership@ptos.gov.   If you have any questions, contact Loan Truong (loan.truong@uspto.gov).

Announcements

Dear PTOS Members,

 

The PTOS Board of Directors is currently investigating restructuring the composition thereof based on the geographical changes to the USPTO workforce in recent years (e.g., larger workforce, increased telework presence, and regional offices). We currently employ a business unit/TC representative model (set number of representatives per unit/TC) complemented with a set number of At-Large representatives.  You can see the current structure here: www.ptos.org/board

 

We welcome your input on this matter.

 

For the survey, please click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflhQdLYN_StAjFg8kEMP4LRYVipAx-0hG8LV3KufaLbwI8IQ/viewform

 

For more on the information being considered, please visit: www.ptos.org/BoardRestructuring

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Presents: ICE CREAM SOCIAL

 

Come join us in the 5th floor pantry on

 

August 8th,

from 2-3pm

 

for FREE ICE CREAM!!!!

 

(PTOS members only, while supplies last)

Sign-up on location and get free ice cream!!!

 

for more information contact Joseph at joseph.finan@uspto.gov

 

Announcements

****Denver- Free Ice Cream (dairy and non-dairy) for PTOS members****

 

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

15th Floor pantry

2:00-2:30 p.m.

 

New members can register at the event.  Membership Questions? Contact membership@ptos.org Event Questions? Please email allison.bourke@uspto.gov

Announcements

***DENVER*** AUGUST PTOS HAPPY HOUR

 

Date and Time:

Wednesday, August 29, 2018 | 5:00pm to 6:30pm

 

Location:

Viewhouse

2015 Market St

Denver, CO

 

PTOS members receive a free drink, new members can sign up at the event.

 

Contact Kristina DeHerrera x7-4237 with questions about the event.

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS Detroit - Ice Cream Social

When:   Wednesday, August 8th, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Where: Detroit Office Conference Room, 300 River Place South, Suite 2900, Detroit, MI 48207

What:    Ice Cream for PTOS members, while supplies last

New members can sign up at the event

Please bring your PTOS membership card

Membership questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org

 

Contact David Posigian, David.Posigian@uspto.gov, or Ken Malkowski, Kenneth.Malkowski@USPTO.GOV, for more info or to join PTOS.

Announcements

PTOS Coffee with Command

•Wednesday, August 8th 9:00-11:00am Alexandria, outside Madison Auditorium in the lower atrium.

•In the spirit of past Liaison Committee events such as Dessert with the Directors and Breakfast with the Executives PTOS is sponsoring free coffee and cookies outside the USPTO Leadership Conference. Come and chat with your fellow Society members and management.

*While supplies last

 

Membership forms will be available at the event or can be downloaded and filled out in advance at www.ptos.org.

For membership questions contact membership@ptos.org

For event questions contact Rebecca.Eisenberg@uspto.gov  or Brandon.Rosati@uspto.gov

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

 

Sweet Fire Donna’s and Tequila & Taco Joint Happy Hour

 

Monday, August 6, 2018

4PM-7PM

@ the 500 block at John Carlyle Street

 

One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

You can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact David Lotter for information david.lotter@uspto.gov Membership questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org
Announcements
Alexandria: Free Ice Cream for PTOS Members!
Wednesday, August 8th, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Ice Cream carts located outside on the Dulany Street side of the Madison Atrium
In the event of rain, carts will be located on the lower level of the Madison Atrium
*Limit one per member, while supplies last
*Please bring your PTOS membership card
-For USPTO employees interested in joining PTOS, membership forms will be available at the ice cream carts or can be downloaded and filled out in advance at www.ptos.org
-Contractors can sign up for Associate Membership at
http://jptos.org/cgi-bin/new_membership.cgi and bring their email receipt to receive ice cream
-For membership questions contact membership@ptos.org
-For event questions contact Jeffrey.OBrien@uspto.gov
Announcements

Want to Brew some Beer?

 

When: Friday August 10, 2018 from 2-7 PM

Where: The Craft of Brewing

21140 Ashburn Crossing Dr., Suite 170, Ashburn, VA 20147

What: We will be Brewing Beer that will be served at the Fiscal Year Happy Hour in October

Cost: $0 per person - PTOS MEMBERS ONLY

To Participate Please RSVP through:

http://www.ptos.org/reservations/

Limited to 16 people ONLY

RSVP by COB - Wednesday, August 8, 2018.

Please contact Rob Hodge - robert.hodge@uspto.gov, David Lotter - david.lotter@uspto.gov or Seahvosh Nikmanesh - seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov with any questions.

 

PTOS is covering the Cost of the Beer Brewing.

Must be a PTOS Member to Participate.

Membership questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org No Other Time is Authorized for this Event

Announcements

PTOS- New Regional Offices Email Lists

 

The Distribution committee has created separate email lists for local events for all of the PTOS campuses. The current Distribution Email list will be utilized for general PTOS emails while new lists for local events at the following offices have been created:

Alexandria

Dallas

Denver

Detroit

Silicon Valley

**All members signed up for the current PTOS distribution email list will also be transferred over and registered for the Alexandria list**

You can subscribe for any of the regional lists at http://www.ptos.org/regionalemaillists.html

 

Events for all regional offices will also still be posted on the PTOS website.

Un-Subscription instructions will be emailed out when added to any of the lists.

 

For any questions please contact Keith Raymond at keith.raymond@uspto.gov

Announcements

2018-2019 PTOS Financial Planning & Insurance Talks

 

Talk #1: The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act and You: Reviewing the opportunities and risks of the new tax bill

 

Are you confused by the new tax bill and how it will impact you?

We’ll review the highlights of the new bill and common questions and concerns.

We’ll also discuss financial planning opportunities that could bring tax savings.

 

PRESENTATION TIME/LOCATION:

July 31, 2018; 2-3 PM, Knox Conference – 1st floor

 

WEB-EX:

Online: https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=ed71d7fcb276429e55aa34f493edd311d

Or Phone only: Teleconference only: 1-571-270-7000, Event number: 645 192 400, Event password: 12345

 

CLOSED CAPTION:

http://www.captionedtext.com/client/embed.aspx?EventID=3691304

 

Light refreshments will be provided to participants while supplies last.

 

HOSTED BY: Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) Education Committee.

For questions about these “Talks”, please contact Angela Nguyen, Robert Morlan, Rebecca Eisenberg, and Aimee Li.

To learn more about or to join PTOS, please visit www.PTOS.org.

 

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Presents: July Social Hour

 

Four Corners Brewing Co.

1311 S Ervay St, Dallas, TX 75215

 

Monday, July 23

5:00pm - 6:30pm

 

- Members receive one free drink or equivalently priced food item.

- New members can sign up on location and receive immediate benefits.

 

For more information contact:

joseph.finan@uspto.gov

Announcements

**DENVER**  PTOS Happy hour at

Wahoo’s  [225 E 20th Ave | Denver, CO 80205]

Thursday

July 26th 2018

5-7 PM

 

One free drink while supplies last, for PTOS members only.

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

Membership questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org

 

Please contact Holly Thurman at 571.272.8068 with any questions.

Announcements

Calling for a PTOS Education Committee Co-Chair

 

Do you work on the Alexandria campus?

Are you familiar with the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) process?

Are you interested in volunteering to help out other PTOS members?

The Education Committee is looking for you!

 

Our PTOS members really appreciate when we host CLEs, but the PTOS Education Committee is in need of a volunteer on campus who is familiar with Virginia CLE requirements and the approval process, and who can also help the CLE hosts get through security and to the presentation room.  The current Committee Chair can reserve the conference rooms as needed and distribute flyer announcements, we just need someone to help finding hosts and getting the presentations approved by the VA State Bar.

 

If you’re interested in helping out, please contact Cathy Loikith at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov.

Announcements

***Hoteler Outreach***

 

Hello Hoteling PTOS members!

 

The PTOS is proud to announce a new committee designed to focus on the needs of our widely dispersed membership. 

We are working on the following initiatives:

PTOS social events at technical conferences and events (South X Southwest, Consumer Electronics Show, etc.)

Social Events for smaller groups

Sporting Events (possibly helping organize children’s events, or attending professional events)

Annual member’s night drawings exclusively for hoteling members unable to attend in person

 

!!!!ACTION ITEM!!!!

To help facilitate activities and events that are more regional in nature, please visit this google document and provide your city and state and any ideas regarding technical conferences and events in your area that PTOS could organize a social event around.  If you have privacy concerns about putting any information on a google drive, you can email your information to Luther directly at luther.behringer2@uspto.gov.

 

The committee is also your point of contact regarding member issues unique to hoteling members.  Feel free to contact either Phil Bonzel or Luther Behringer with PTOS hoteling concerns.

 

The Hoteling Outreach Committee Chairs look forward to serving our Hoteling membership!

Committee Chairs: Luther Behringer, Phil Bonzell

 

Disclaimer: The information provided herein is provided by you on a voluntary basis to be used by PTOS and its membership for hoteler events.  If you wish to be removed from any PTOS hoteler lists please contact Luther Behringer or Phil Bonzell.

 

Membership questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org

Announcements

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society

107 S. West st. #809 Alexandria, VIRGINIA  22314

 

Assistant Director

 

By requirement of Article VI, Section 2 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Assistant Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

•             Demonstrated Skill set to perform the duties noted below.

•             Previous publishing experience is a plus, but not necessary.

•             Must be an active member of the society.

•             Knowledge of basic accounting/bookkeeping is a plus, but not

necessary.

•             Responsibilities will require access to a car on a weekly

basis.

•             Knowledge of web design and database management is a plus,

but not necessary.

 

DUTIES

•             The Assistant Director shall assist the Executive Director,

as well as Financial Director, in matters including but not limited to membership coordination, data entry, mail entries, back issue fulfillment, customer service, and documentation of operating procedures.

 

SELECTION PROCESS

•             All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.

•             A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may

be required.

•             This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board

of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.

 

THIS POSITION IS SALARIED

 

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:

Seahvosh Nikmanesh       seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

Jefferson 7A49   (571) 270-1805

 

DEADLINE --  5:00 PM on August 3, 2018 _______________________________________________

Announcements

PTOS Happy hour at

BISTRO EIGHTEEN90

Monday

July 9th 2018

5-7 PM

Outdoor Courtyard by Pool

(inclement weather - Indoor Lounge Bar)

2460 Eisenhower Ave.

Alexandria, VA.

 

One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

Membership questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org

 

Please contact Rob Hodge -x22097 with any questions.

Announcements

***Silicon Valley PTOS***

4th of July Luncheon

What: 4th of July celebration with a variety of American staples: Hot dogs, corn on the cob, watermelon, apple pie

When: Monday July 2, 2018 at 12:00 PM

Where: 2nd floor pantry

  

If you are not a PTOS member you can sign up through membership@ptos.gov.  For any questions contact Loan.truong@uspto.gov or ryan.clark3@uspto.gov.

Announcements
***Denver Office*** COLORADO RAPIDS V HOUSTON DYNAMO JULY 14, 7PM DICK’S SPORTING GOODS PARK Grab a bleacher seat in the end zone when the Rapids play the Dynamo. Tickets are $20 (limit one guest) and come with a T-shirt and an Odell beer, $15 for kid’s tickets. Parking is free, however carpooling is encouraged. Please pay Emily by June 29. Membership questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org. Questions? ask Emily Morgan, x74387
Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS
 

“Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly”
“your body is not a temple, it's an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.”
? Anthony Bourdain, Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly

https://cwms-md-app102.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?ED=y318GNDeuL7O9mUcAukURw==&PW=BgAAAGg9vBJdG-pkYjudSBt8xHiYx9OqkhU6s_cOxP_oTvcQAjBL1ydNcPA-ctSCepa3r9x0HtqZ5s3Hvqk7nIZ_chrh&Rnd=0.5169192882309973&siteurl=meetings
Meeting Number: 993 903 158
Meeting Password: Bookclub

Tuesday, July 31, 2018, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)

Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

***Denver Office***

END OF QUARTER EVENT

Thursday, JUNE 28 6-8PM

AQUA GOLF

 

Try your aim at Mini Golf or with a bucket of 40 golf balls at the driving range! 

PTOS will provide food and beverages on the shaded patio.

Not a member? You can sign up at the event.

 

 

See attached for the proposed flyer.

 

Announcements

PTOS Third Quarter

Happy Hour

 

Come take a break!

Tuesday June 26, 2018, 5:00-8:00 PM

Madison Auditorium

 

Please bring your PTOS membership card for easy admittance.

 

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Please contact Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov, David.Lotter@uspto.gov or Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov with questions.

Announcements

9th Annual Law School Fair

 

Friday, August 10, 2018

11am – 1pm

Madison Auditorium

 

Here’s your opportunity to ask questions and get answers related to law school and the application process.

 

Nineteen law schools from DC, VA, NJ, MD, WV, PA and DE have been invited to attend the fair!

 

Sponsored in partnership by the PTOS Education Committee and USPTO APANET.

PTOS members, please contact Catherine Loikith or Angela Nguyen for further details.

APANET members, please contact Xiao (Sam) Zhao or Dah-Wei Yuan for further details.

 

Visit www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events.

No other time has been authorized for this event.

Announcements

***Silicon Valley PTOS***

 

In an attempt to boost your morale at the end of the quarter, PTOS would like to treat its members to a Starbucks!

 

Who: PTOS members

 

What: Your personalized cup of Joe

 

When: Thursday June 21st around 10am

 

Where: Your office

 

Why: Because we care

 

If you are interested in coffee please email Ryan your personalized Starbucks order by June 20th.  Loan and Ryan will go over to place the orders at 9:30 so your coffee should be ready at 10am.  Your PTOS representatives will then bring the coffee to your office.  If you are not a PTOS member you can sign up through membership@ptos.gov.  To place your order or if you have any questions email Ryan Clark at ryan.clark3@uspto.gov.

Announcements

SICILIAN BALL AT THE EMBASSY OF ITALY

When: Sat, June 23, 2018 @ 07:00 PM to 11:45 PM
Where: Embassy of Italy
3000 Whitehaven St. NW, Washington, DC

Purchase or reserve at: http://ptos.org/reservations/

VIP ticket - $80/person
HURRY! Limited Tickets available!

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VIP ADMISSION IS AT 7:00 PM 

- The Majesty of Palermo;
- The Glory of Taormina;
- The Beauty that is Siracusa

Tonight, travel thousands of miles away and hundreds of years in the past without ever leaving Washington, DC. In a rare opportunity, step on to Italian soil for a very special and elegant evening celebrating Sicilian culture at the Embassy of Italy.
As you enter this incredible and beautiful Embassy, be transported to perhaps one of the most admired countries in Europe. Experience an Italian and Sicilian evening filled with Italian food, open bar, dancing, opera, film, and more!
This classic celebration has been one of the hottest tickets to attend in Italy for centuries. Tonight, we invite you to come masquerade style (optional) and dance as they did on the most elegant of dance floors and ballrooms of Palermo and in the streets of the Sicilian countryside.

In addition, a portion of tonight's proceeds from each member will go towards the American Cancer Society.

Features:
- Champagne Reception
- Dinner
- Italian Open Bar
- Italian and Sicilian Desserts
- European Ballroom Music (8:30pm to 10:30pm)
- Sicilian Ballroom Dance Presentation & Lesson
- Sicilian Opera Presentation
- Late DJ & Dancing
- Win a trip to the Caribbean
- Charitable Contribution

***QUESTIONS:  This event is NOT being organized directly by the Embassy of Italy.  They are not receiving profit from this event and are not involved in the day to day organization or planning of this event.   We are the primary organizers of the event.  If you have questions, please do NOT call the Embassy. Please call us at 301 519 8030 or email info@thingstodoDC.com.

All Details available at: https://thingstododc.com/event/1327/sicilian-ball-at-the-embassy-of-italy/
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Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingsToDoDC.
Tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/
*Reminder, by placing an order on the PTOS reservation system, you are responsible for the payment, unless you find a replacement.

PRICE:  $80/person (VIP ticket) for members and family (up to 2 ticket total)
DRESS CODE: Black Tie Optional. Minimum of Suit & Tie for men. Casual wear, jeans or sneakers prohibited.

Limited to ONE member and ONE guest! Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation! All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by Jun 20th, @ 5PM

Cash and Check Payments can be made to: PTOS, Attn Kang Hu RAN 10B19; Anand Loharikar, KNOX 5B35

Interested in events or volunteering with international committee? Contact Kang Hu or Anand Loharikar.
For more info about PTOS, visit www.ptos.org

Please direct any questions to: Kang Hu (01344) or Anand Loharikar (28756)

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Presents:

 

RJ Mexican Cuisine

 

1701 North Market #102, Dallas, TX 75202

 

Tuesday, June 12th

5:30pm - 7:30pm

 

- Free drink or equivalently priced appetizer

- New members can sign-up on location

 

For more information contact Joseph Finan:

joseph.finan@uspto.gov

Announcements

It has been brought to our attention that PTOS Distribution emails for event announcements and notices are being filtered by Outlook to the Junk Email Folder.

To correct this problem, please add @ptos.org to your Safe Sender list such that you properly receive future PTOS Distribution emails.

Please see further instructions at http://www.ptos.org/SafeSender.html

Please Spread the word to your fellow PTOS Members

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

@ Trademark Bar

2080 Jamieson Ave

Alexandria, VA

Tuesday, May 29 2018

4-6 PM

One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

 

Contact: Dave Lotter: david.lotter@uspto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

You can sign up for membership at the event.

Announcements

Call for Nominations (Interim Election)

 

Candidates seeking to serve on the Board of Directors:

 

Nominations will be accepted between May 21 and June 4, 2018.

 

Nominations will be accepted for the following position(s):

 

Director’s Office/OGC/Policy and International Affairs Representative (1 position available)

 

Visit http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2018_interim_election.html for more information and to obtain a nominating petition.

 

Completed nominating petitions must be delivered by 3:00PM on June 4, 2018.

 

Hand-deliveries may be brought to Rob Fuller (KNX 2C05). Electronic submissions may be sent to robert.fuller@uspto.gov.

 

The election will be decided by majority vote of the PTOS Board of Directors per Article V, Section 10(b) of the PTOS Constitution.

Announcements

Abner Doubleday Softball League

 

Interested in playing softball in the PTOS co-ed softball league?

 

All USPTO Employees WELCOME

 

Weeknight Games at Hensley Fields on Eisenhower Avenue

 

Tentatively starting games on June 12th.  Most games are on Tuesdays.

 

Open to Individuals or small groups interested in joining existing teams

 

The ABNER DOUBLEDAY SOFTBALL LEAGUE is a co-ed softball league affiliated with the PTOS and open to members of the Patent and Trademark Office.  The league is semi-competitive and consists of ten to twelve teams.  (We cannot accommodate more teams due to a lack of field availability.  The league allows teams from the previous season the first chance to continue participation in the league the following year.)  While team availability may be limited, we are usually able to accommodate all individuals or small groups that may be interested in playing.

 

Please contact Mark Ruthkosky by email or see the league website:

 

http://www.ptos.org/committees/ptos_athletics/softball_league.html

Announcements

***DENVER*** JUNE PTOS HAPPY HOUR

 

Date and Time:

Thursday, June 14th | 4:30pm to 6:30pm

 

Location:

Otra Vez Cantina

610 16th St

Denver, CO 80202

 

Meet in bar area! PTOS members receive a free drink, new members can sign up at the event.

 

Contact Allison Bourke x7-4684 with questions about the event.

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements
This event has been Cancelled.
Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS
 

“Less”
by
Andrew Sean Greer
(Winner of the 2018 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction)
“Greer has written about gay characters before, but “Less” is his first novel to focus on an openly gay writer. Among other things, this hapless antihero gives him a chance to mock himself and the expectations imposed on minority authors. Trapped at a party, for instance, a competing novelist sidles up to Less and tells him, “It’s not that you’re a bad writer, it’s that you’re a bad gay.” Before Less can think of any response to this toxic appraisal, his friend continues: “It is our duty to show something beautiful from our world. The gay world. But in your books, you make the characters suffer without reward.” That may be true of Less’s novels, but it’s not true of this one, which eventually rewards Less’s fragile optimism in the most charming way.” (Ron Charles, Washington Post (7/13/17))

https://cwms-wb-app101.uspto.gov/orion/meeting/meetingInfo?MeetingKey=BgAAAGi53sBK6MbUwt9Bpphb02lcTjbDGXWMTmx8Ujr-hSGce0SMg2v-aykei7Ik6fxfxpqgORRuTtoKPy4PzTtB6H3C&frm=page&siteurl=meetings
Meeting Number: 990 713 053
Meeting Password: bookclub

Tuesday, June 19, 2018, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)

Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org

 

Announcements

**SILICON VALLEY OFFICE**

 

Happy Hour at Ludwig's German Table

 

Ludwig's German Table

261 N 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95112

Thursday, May 24, 2018

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

 

PTOS Members receive a drink ticket while supplies last

Come check out this German place in a beautiful historic building in Downtown San Jose

You can sign up for PTOS membership at the event or through membership@ptos.org

 

If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan Kuo (jonathan.kuo@uspto.gov)

Announcements

***DENVER*** MAY PTOS HAPPY HOUR

 

Date and Time:

Thursday, May 10th | 4:30pm to 6:30pm

 

Location:

Yazoos BBQ

2150 Broadway

Denver, CO 80205

 

Meet us at the bar upstairs! You can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact Kristina DeHerrera x7-4237 with questions about the event.

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Presents:

 

Q2 Karaoke

Come celebrate the end of Q2 with FREE food, drinks, and Karaoke from 5:30 to 8:30 on May 4th

@ Tutta’s Pizza: 1701 N Market St.

 

Rules:

-           Each song sung gets one entry for a grand prize drawing

-           No limit on songs or raffle entries.

-           Family friendly environment: all friends, coworkers, and family are welcome to attend

-           Non-PTOS members can join PTOS members on stage, but only PTOS members are eligible for the drawing

-           Free food, drinks, and karaoke for PTOS members only

-           New members can join on location and receive instant access to benefits

 

For more information contact Joseph Finan:

joseph.finan@uspto.gov

Announcements

Patent & Trademark Office Society PTOS Picnic

Sunday, May 20th

12:00-5:00 PM (Food served 12:00-3:30 PM)

Fort Hunt Park, VA

 

Food,  drinks, Black Ops Obstacle Course, Gunsmoke Gallery, Jurassic Adventure, Air Jumper Extreme, Ponies, DJ, pick-up sports, and Much more!

 

Tickets MUST be purchased online https://2018ptospicnic.eventbrite.com

Tickets on sale now until COB, May, 13th!! $4/PTOS members, $6/guests, $4/children ages 2-12 of members

No refunds.

People eligible for membership in the PTOS are NOT eligible to come as guests.

Please bring your membership card with barcode for check in.

 

For questions, directions, or more information, contact:

Seahvosh Nikmanesh at x01805, Robert Hodge at x22097, or David Lotter at x07422

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

***Silicon Valley Office***

 

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

 

Where: The Shoe

 

When: Friday May 4th from 11:30-1:30

 

Come enjoy a Mexican lunch provided by PTOS.  There will be a taco bar that will be catered by Agave and edible lightsabers (popsicles), in commemoration of May 4th, May the Fourth be with you.  The lunch will be free to all PTOS members and non-member will have the opportunity to sign up at the event or by emailing membership@ptos.org.

 

If you have any questions please contact Ryan Clark at ryan.clark3@uspto.gov or x87606

Announcements

PTOS Happy hour

 

April 25th 5:00-7:00 pm

Murphy’s Irish Bar

713 King street

One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

Bring your PTOS membership card.

You can sign up for membership at the event.

Want to join? Contact membership@ptos.org

Contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh in the event of any questions.

Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.

Announcements

Call for Nominations (Interim Election)

 

Candidates seeking to serve on the Board of Directors:

 

Nominations will be accepted between April 11 and April 26, 2018.

 

Nominations will be accepted for the following position(s):

 

TC 2600 Representative (1 position available)

 

Visit http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2018_interim_election.html for more information and to obtain a nominating petition.

 

Completed nominating petitions must be delivered by 3:00PM on April 26, 2018.

 

Hand-deliveries may be brought to Rob Fuller (KNX 2C05). Electronic submissions may be sent to robert.fuller@uspto.gov.

 

The election will be decided by majority vote of the PTOS Board of Directors per Article V, Section 10(b) of the PTOS Constitution.

Announcements

PTOS Europe Trip 2018 – Budapest, Vienna, and Prague with optional extension to Salzberg

Start Date: November 2, 2018

Length: 11 days or 14 days with extension to Salzberg

 

Secure your spot with a $300 deposit

 

To Book or for more complete information visit: http://ptostrip.grouptoursite.com

Or call 1-800-438-7672 (Group Reference Number: 68299348)

 

Spots are limited and discounts are offered to early bookings!

 

Contact: Aimee Li (Aimee.Li@USPTO.GOV)

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

***DENVER*** END OF QUARTER PTOS HAPPY HOUR Start the Third Quarter with a Spring in Your Step!

 

Date and Time:

Friday, April 13th | 4:30pm to 6:30pm

 

Location:

The Curtis Club

2100 Curtis Street

Denver, CO 80205

 

Contact Joshua.Hallock@uspto.gov or Holly.Thurman@uspto.gov with questions.

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

April Social Event

Pizza and Ice Cream

5th Floor Pantry

Wednesday, April 25

12pm - 1pm

 

- All you can eat while supplies last

- Members only

- New members can sign-up on location 

 

For more information contact:

joseph.finan@uspto.gov

Announcements

PTOS Happy hour

Pizza Paradiso

Tuesday April 3, 2018

4-7 PM

124 King St.

Alexandria, VA

 

One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

 

Contact: David Lotter

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Announcements

Donate Your Unwanted Goods To Local Charities:

The Salvation Army

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

ALIVE! Food Assistance

One Sight by Lens Crafters

 

Drop Off at Madison Building on Eisenhower Ave.

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

7:00 am - 2:00 pm

 

Receipts for Donations

Available to Donors

 

This event is sponsored by the USPTO Worklife Team and PTOS.

No other time is authorized for this event.

This is for informational purposes only and does not imply an endorsement of any related business.

The USPTO makes no guarantee as to the nature of any products or services offered.

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS
 

The Hamlet Fire: A Tragic Story of Cheap Food, Cheap Government, and Cheap Lives
by
Bryant Simon

“Eighty years after the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, industrial disasters were supposed to have been a thing of the past. After spending several years talking to local residents, state officials, and survivors of the fire, award-winning historian Bryant Simon has written a vivid, potent, and disturbing social autopsy of this town, this factory, and this time that shows how cheap labor, cheap government, and cheap food came together in a way that was bound for tragedy” (Chicago Tribune)


https://cwms-md-app102.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?ED=7gTQy3cvo4Btx1m4iVlkWw==&PW=BgAAAGj_pQDiHGT7jTjZcg7tWenIJYMs8oYTTPILLDh8brjfgUkOWlG8bTMuzNH-kkTP1qTezCeXJoZSjOEYXwaWdwCR&Rnd=0.888195826534321&siteurl=meetings
Meeting Number: 996 794 357
Meeting Password: bookclub

Tuesday, May 1, 2018, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)

 

Announcements

PTOS is compiling a list of Top 10 issued patents.  

 

Submit your choice of an issued Patent.   Your choice of an issued patent may make the PTOS's top ten list of Patents to be SHOWCASED at the Unveiling of the 10 Millionth Patent.

 

Please provide your succinct reasons why your choice of an issued patent should be on the PTOS top ten list of Patents to be SHOWCASED.

 

Send your Picks to blessing.fubara@uspto.gov

 

Entries must be received by March 29, 2018.

 

Submission is limited to one issued patent/per person.

Announcements

PTOS Spring 2018 Scramble
 
The Courses at Andrews
Joint Base Andrews, MD
South Course

*20 mins from USPTO*


Thursday, May 10th, 9:30 a.m. Shotgun Start 
$80/player* Tournament Fee:
• Cart for tournament
• Captain’s Choice Scramble
• Golfer’s banquet
• Team prizes
• PTOS Gift

To Register:
Contact:
 
Brandon Rosati at 571-270-3536
Brandon.Rosati@uspto.gov;
 
Matthew Troutman at 571-270-3654,
Matthew.Troutman@uspto.gov
 
Register by May 3rd
*Registrants will receive link upon registering to submit Driver’s License or Passport information to be able to enter Andrews Air Force Base
*Teams of 4 preferred but singles, 2 or 3 person sign-ups welcome!

Not a PTOS Member and want to join? Contact membership@ptos.org

Announcements

SV PTOS MEMBER’S APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

 

Date:     April 5, 2018 (Thursday)

Time:     12:30 pm

Place:    Bo Town

                409 S 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95113

                (0.7 miles away from SJ city hall)

 

Cost: $15 for members, $35 for friend/family

Link to register: goo.gl/tjxJmL

Deadline to register and pay: March 30, 2018 (Friday)

 

The SV PTOS team would like to invite all members to a luncheon.   Come celebrate the end of a successful quarter and break bread with your fellow PTOS members.

The 9 course menu includes: fish maw soup, cashew shrimp, lobster with ginger, Peking duck, seafood bird nest, salted spare ribs, steam fish, abalone with stir fry veggie, fried rice and a drink of your choice.

 

Any further questions and/or payment, please contact Loan Truong (loan.truong@uspto.gov), Kuo, Jonathan (jonathan.kuo@uspto.gov) or Clark, Ryan (ryan.clark3@uspto.gov)

Announcements

PTOS DETROIT

CURLING AT THE DETROIT CURLING CLUB (1615 E. Lewiston, Ferndale, MI 48220)

THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 6:30PM-9PM

 

Tickets:

$10 for members

$30 for non-members

 

There are a maximum of 20 spots available, on a first come, first serve basis.

 

Non-members can sign up for PTOS before the event.

RSVP for tickets by Noon on 4/4/2018

Contact: Ken (Kenneth.Malkowski@USPTO.GOV) or

                Kristin (Kristin.sandoval@uspto.gov)

 

See http://www.detroitcurlingclub.com/ for more information.

Announcements

Men's & Women's College Basketball Bracket Pick'Em

 

Men's Tournament runs March 15th - April 2nd Women's Tournament runs March 16th - April 1st

 

Open to ALL USPTO employees

To Participate you must sign-up & fill out your bracket by noon (EDT) on the respective start date for the tournament at:

                http://www.ptos.org/mensbasketballpickem/

                http://www.ptos.org/womensbasketballpickem/

There is no Cost to participate - PTOS membership is not required.

Limit One Bracket per tournament per person.

This event is cosponsored by PTOS and USPTO Worklife.

Grand Prize for 1st place per tournament: Winner's Choice of NCAA Basketball Jersey.

Questions? Contact Rob Hodge (2-2097), David Lotter (0-7422) or Seahvosh Nikmanesh (0-1805).

 

No other time is authorized for this event. This is for informational purposes only and does not imply an endorsement of any related business.

The USPTO makes no Guarantee as to the nature of any products or services offered.

 

Be sure to kick off the tournament right with Show-Your-Team-Spirit Day on Thursday, March 15th and Friday, March 16th Wear your favorite jersey, ball cap, pullover or sweatshirt and show your school pride!

Announcements

ALEXANDRIA OFFICE

Save the Dates

2018 PTOS EVENTS

 

5.20 (Sunday) – Picnic

6.2 (Saturday) – 7th Annual Innovation 5k

6.26 (Tuesday) – End of Q3 Happy Hour

10.2 (Tuesday) – End of FY Happy Hour

 

Please Contact seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, matthew.troutman@uspto.gov, or robert.hodge@uspto.gov with your questions.

Announcements

2018 PTOS Interim Election (2600 Rep)

Call for Nominations (Interim Election)

 

Candidates seeking to serve on the Board of Directors:

 

Nominations will be accepted between March 8 and March 29, 2018.

 

Nominations will be accepted for the following position(s):

 

TC 2600Representative (1 position available)

 

Visit http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2018_interim_election.html for more information and to obtain a nominating petition.

 

Completed nominating petitions must be delivered by 3:00PM on March 29, 2018.

 

Hand-deliveries may be brought to Rob Fuller (KNX 2C05). Electronic submissions may be sent to robert.fuller@uspto.gov.

 

The election will be decided by majority vote of the PTOS Board of Directors per Article V, Section 10(b) of the PTOS Constitution.

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Presents:

 

March Social Event

5:00pm – 6:30pm

Thursday, March 15th

 

Iron Cactus

1520 Main St

Dallas, TX 75201

 

- one free drink for members

- new members can sign-up on location!

 

For more information contact:

joseph.finan@uspto.gov

Announcements

UMD Master of Science in Law information event

The PTOS proudly presents:

Master of Science in Law

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

 

Come learn about UMD’s MSL programs, which include:

In College Park: Patent Law, Environmental Law and Health Care Law

Online: Cybersecurity Law and Homeland Security & Crisis Management Law

 

An informational session with speaker José Bahamonde-Gonzalez, JD, Associate Dean at University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law about their Master of Science in Law program.  U. of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law is a member of OPM Federal Educational Alliance and offers a FEDEM Grant (10% discount on tuition) to federal employees, and/or their spouses, who are admitted and enroll in the MSL program. Accepting applications to start in August 2018.

 

Thursday, March 15, 2018

Noon-1pm in Remsen 7D44

 

Lunch will be provided.  If you plan attend in person, please arrive early and register by March 13th for the event using the link: www.ptos.org/reservations.

 

If you plan to attend remotely, please register in advance using the link:

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e984553e61b841ab44a2248e85b8f68e6

 

No other time has been authorized for this event.

Announcements

iFLY Indoor Skydiving

 

Date:                 Saturday, April 14th  at 1:30pm (Group 1) or

                           Saturday, April 14th  at 2:00pm (Group 2) 

.

Location:          20315 Commonwealth Center Drive

Ashburn, Virginia  (on Route 7)

Cost:                 $68/person (includes 2 flights) 

must be prepaid by April 4, 2018

 

Payments are Cash or Check (made out to PTOS) only.

Address further questions to and submit payment to:

Scott Long    571-272-9048   scott.long@uspto.gov

Check out:  https://www.iflyworld.com/loudoun/

 

Online Flight Waiver will be required to participate.  Flight limitations: 3+ years old; less than 300lbs; no pregnant women; no recent back, neck or heart problems; no prior shoulder dislocations.

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS
 

"The Wright Brothers" by David McCullough

The #1 New York Times bestseller from David McCullough, two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize—the dramatic story-behind-the-story about the courageous brothers who taught the world how to fly—Wilbur and Orville Wright.

On a winter day in 1903, in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, two brothers—bicycle mechanics from Dayton, Ohio—changed history. But it would take the world some time to believe that the age of flight had begun, with the first powered machine carrying a pilot.

Orville and Wilbur Wright were men of exceptional courage and determination, and of far-ranging intellectual interests and ceaseless curiosity. When they worked together, no problem seemed to be insurmountable. Wilbur was unquestionably a genius. Orville had such mechanical ingenuity as few had ever seen. That they had no more than a public high school education and little money never stopped them in their mission to take to the air. Nothing did, not even the self-evident reality that every time they took off, they risked being killed.

In this “enjoyable, fast-paced tale” (The Economist), master historian David McCullough “shows as never before how two Ohio boys from a remarkable family taught the world to fly” (The Washington Post) and “captures the marvel of what the Wrights accomplished” (The Wall Street Journal). He draws on the extensive Wright family papers to profile not only the brothers but their sister, Katharine, without whom things might well have gone differently for them. Essential reading, this is “a story of timeless importance, told with uncommon empathy and fluency…about what might be the most astonishing feat mankind has ever accomplished…The Wright Brothers soars” (The New York Times Book Review).

 

Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
REMSEN BUILDING, ROOM 3D44
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)

 

Announcements

Evening at the Embassy of Slovenia

When: Sat, March 03, 2018 7:30-10p
Where: Embassy of Slovenia
2410 California Street, NW, Wash D.C.

Purchase from: http://ptos.org/reservations/

A special Saturday Night in Slovenia!

Through the food, drink, live Slovenian entertainment, diplomats and other cultural aspects of the evening, we'll take in the rich customs of the Slovenian people. Savor the hospitality in this beautiful resident as we enjoy a special evening on Slovenian soil.

Enjoy a variety of Slovenian Cuisine and drinks

Featuring: Native Slovenian Musical Performance from visiting musicians
Enjoy a buffet of native Slovenian food
Enjoy a sampling of traditional Slovenian drinks


Tonight only - the embassy is welcoming a special native Slovenian musical group (in Washington D.C.. for tonight only).  Join Tina Silc, and Mak Grgic for an exciting, exclusive concert.
 
The concert Hues of Love brings together the love themes from a variety of world-famous 19th and 20th century Art Song composers, such as Franz Schubert, Hector Berlioz, Joaquin Rodrigo, Alberto Ginastera, Benjamin Britten and the Slovenian composers, who based their music on different literary sources: Goethe’s play Faust, Théophile Gautier’s narrative poem La Commedie de la Mort, the poetry of France Preseren and Franz Schober, or got inspired by the lyrics of the folk tunes.
Hues of Love explores different stages of Love and its possible emotional consequences. It can all start with a heart-warming serenade, yet, who knows how it may end… or just keep going.

Slovenian Food:

MENU:
Prosciutto, Melon, Cheese, Figs, Olives
Octopus Potato Salad
String Beans Salad
Ljubljanski Puranji Kotleti –Ljubljana Turkey Cutlet         
Mlinci-homemade pasta served with Gravy
Beets Salad with Dandelion & Boiled Eggs
Kranjska Kobasa –Carniolan Sausage served with Sour Kraut
Belokranjska Pogaca-Salted Bread
        
Dessert:
Povitica -Nutroll
Kremsnita &Vanilla Custard Cream
Assorted Homemade Pettit Dessert

Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingstodoDC. tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/ *Reminder, by placing an order on the PTOS reservation system, you are responsible for the payment, unless you find a replacement.

$35 per person, limited to ONE guest per member!  Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation! All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by March 1st @ 5PM


Dress code: Business Attire. Casual wear, jeans or sneakers prohibited.

Cash and Check Payments can be made to: Kang Hu, RAN 10B19; Anand Loharikar, KNOX 5B35

Announcements

PTOS CURLING EVENT

 

Where:

Solar4America Ice 1500 S 10th St, San Jose, CA 95112

 

When:

February 27th from 9:30-11:30 pm PT

 

Cost:

Members: $25

Non Members: $35

 

Sign up early to reserve your spot. Deadline to sign up is February 21st.

 

Description:

Come sweep away the competition at curling night.  Come to learn to curl night at Solar4America where you will learn to curl like those Olympians that you see on TV.  The lessons provide basic instructions about the rules and techniques of curling, and finishes the night with a match. 

You will learn how to sweep, set-up, push off, and properly release your stones.  Before you get started you should know that every person throws 2 stones per end and there are 8 ends in a match, the goal is to land your stones in the house so they can be scored.  Every person is also expected to sweep, so when you are not throwing the stone two members of your team are sweeping to speed up the stone (if necessary). Food and drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic) are available for purchase.

 

Please contact Ryan Clark at ryan.clark3@uspto.gov for any further questions.

Announcements

PTOS Pentagon Row Ice Skating

February 21st, 2018
5:00 PM-7:00PM

1201 South Joyce Street
Arlington VA 22202

Pentagon Row Outdoor Ice Skating starts at 5p

Parking is available but limited and the cost is NOT included in with your ticket. Closest metro station is Pentagon City Metro Station

happy hour next door at Champps

Tickets Must be reserved Online at http://ptos.org/reservations/

$5 per person  including admission and rental

All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by February 20th 2018 @ 3PM

Cash and Check Payments can be made to the following individuals:
Robert Hodge, MDW 1C25
Kang Hu, RAN 10B19

No limit to number of tickets, enjoy with family and friends

Please direct any questions to: 
Kang Hu Kang.hu@uspto.gov
Robert Hodge Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov

Announcements
PTOS Happy Hour
Champps Kitchen + Bar
Wednesday
February 21st, 2018
5-7 PM
1201 S. Joyce Street C-10
Arlington, VA 22202
One free drink while supplies last,
for PTOS members only.
You can sign up for membership at the event.
Please direct any questions to: Kang Hu Kang.Hu@uspto.gov
   Robert Hodge Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov
Announcements

Dallas PTOS Presents:

 

4th Class Graduation Celebration

 

Tutta's Pizza

1623 Main St #102

Dallas, TX 75201

 

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Wednesday, Feb 21st

 

- Managers will be buying 4th Class Graduates their 1st drink!

- Also one free drink for PTOS members

- All TXRO employees and affiliates are welcome to attend

- New PTOS members can sign-up on location

 

For more information contact Joseph Finan at joseph.finan@uspto.gov

Announcements

GWU Law School Interview Sign-Ups

PTOS Education Committee presents

 

George Washington University Law School Interview Sign-Ups

 

Interviews will be held:

Monday, February 26, 2018

10am – 3pm

Randolph 6D44

 

If you have applied or have interest in applying to GWU Law School, please contact Director of Admissions JoSie Shelby-Wilson to schedule a 15 minute interview:

JoSie@law.gwu.edu or (202) 994-7233.

 

Please contact Cathy Loikith with questions:

catherine.loikith@uspto.gov.

No other time has been authorized for this event.

Announcements

PTOS Movie event -  ***Silicon Valley***

Name of place: CineArts Santana Row

Address: 3088 Olsen Dr, San Jose, CA 95128

Date: Friday 2/9

Time: 7:20 pm

 

PTOS members will get $7 off movie ticket price

Come watch Winchester movie next to the Winchester house

Member: $5

Friends and Family: $12

 

If you have any questions, please contact Katelin Kloberg (katelin.kloberg@uspto.gov) or Jonathan Kuo (jonathan.kuo@uspto.gov).

Announcements

Patent and Trademark Office Society 2018 Annual Meeting

 

*****WE ARE NOW USING WEBEX FOR REMOTE ACCESS HERE IS THE UPDATED WEBEX LINK FOR REMOTE ACCESS

 

Event address for

attendees:           https://uspto-events.webex.com/uspto-events/onstage/g.php?MTID=ee01c2aaed138f4bba803d6e4e8b25491

 

Event number:    996 838 489

 

 

February 7, 2018

10:00 a.m.

USPTO Auditorium

Madison Building

 

**Refreshments will be available to those that attend in person.**

 

This year's speaker is:

Louis Foreman

Founder and Chief Executive of Enventys and Edison Nation

 

PTOS Members: One hour of other time may be charged to:

Patent employees: PNCSPA-0000-090241

Non-Patent employees: AVEORG-0065-A00151 with supervisor's approval.

Announcements

WANTED:
Patent and Trademark Office Society
2018 Science Fair Judges
For regional science and engineering fairs

Fields for judging include:
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Sci.
Earth & Space Sciences
Health & Medicine
Computer Science
Engineering

Location, Date,   Time      
Arlington County Virginia Regional Fair Sat., March 3rd  9:30am-noon
Arlington, VA (Wakefield HS)

Fairfax County Virginia Regional Fair Sat., March 17th 8:30am-noon
Fairfax, VA (Robinson HS)

P.G. County Maryland Science Fair Sat., March 24th  8:30am-noon
Springdale, MD (Charles Herbert Flowers HS)

Montgomery County Maryland Science Fair Sat., March 10th 9:00am-noon
Silver Spring, MD (FDA White Oak Campus)

Richmond Virginia Science Fair Sat., March 24th  9:00am-noon
Mechanicsville, VA (Hanover HS)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Science Fair Fri., March 23rd 8:00am-2:00pm 
Pittsburgh, PA (Carnegie Science Center)


If Interested, Please Contact:
Catherine Walker (Arlington) catherine.walker@uspto.gov x28833
Henry Yu (Fairfax)              henry.yu@uspto.gov   x29779
Shaheda Abdin (PG)              shaheda.abdin@uspto.gov  x01673
Julie Wu (Montgomery)       julie.wu@uspto.gov  x25205
Joe Saavedra (Richmond)     emilio.saavedra@uspto.gov  x05617
Paul Chenevert (Pittsburgh)     paul.chenevert@uspto.gov x26657

 

Anyone qualified in the above areas, including Spouses & Friends, are invited to judge

Announcements

PTOS CURLING EVENT

 

Where:

Solar4America Ice 1500 S 10th St, San Jose, CA 95112

 

When:

February 20th 2018 from 9:30-11:30 pm PT

 

Cost:

Members: $25

Non Members: $35

 

Sign up early to reserve your spot. Deadline to sign up is February 13th.

 

Description:

Come sweep away the competition at curling night.  Come to learn to curl night at Solar4America where you will learn to curl like those Olympians that you see on TV.  The lessons provide basic instructions about the rules and techniques of curling, and finishes the night with a match.   You will learn how to sweep, set-up, push off, and properly release your stones.  Before you get started you should know that every person throws 2 stones per end and there are 8 ends in a match, the goal is to land your stones in the house so they can be scored.  Every person is also expected to sweep, so when you are not throwing the stone two members of your team are sweeping to speed up the stone (if necessary). Food and drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic) are available for purchase.

 

Please contact Ryan Clark at mailto:ryan.clark3@uspto.gov for any further questions.

Announcements

OFFICE OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY
AND
THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS
PRESENT
AUTHOR MEET AND GREET
Ric Murphy and Timothy Stephens
“Section 27 – The Forgotten History of Arlington National Cemetery”
Ric Murphy and Tim Stephens’ upcoming book, Section 27: the Forgotten History of Arlington National Cemetery is a story of how the former plantation of Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s wife, played an important role during the Civil War. It’s a compelling story of the evolution of this hallowed ground, and the rich and untold history of the lives of the enslaved who once lived on the plantation, of the regions displaced contraband who eventually found a refuge and home on the property, of the areas’ freedmen who are buried in the segregated portion of the cemetery, and of the men who served in the United States Colored Troops who were some of the very first war dead to be buried in what is known as Section 27.
Located on the northeast portion of the property, Section 27 is the oldest but least recognized section of the cemetery, and is the final resting place for 1,500 African American soldiers who served in the United States Colored Troops during the American Civil War, and the nearly 3,000 former enslaved men, women and children who fled to the Federal City for protection and sanctuary during the Eastern Theater of the war as both armies crisscrossed the state in some of the fiercest battels of the war, and were relocated to that portion of the property known as Freedmen’s Village.
Ric and Tim’s story of Section 27 provides a unique and rich history of the men of the United States Colored Troops, who in life as in death faced discrimination, segregation and disrespect even during the time of their passing and the burial of their remains. The book Section 27 illustrates the challenges of how the people who lived in Arlington, as it transformed from plantation to a military camp for Federal troops and freedmen’s village, to a national cemetery are instrumental to understanding the full meaning of this hallowed ground.

February 15, 2018, 11:00-12:00 PM (ET)
Madison Auditorium North
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
SCHQUITA GOODWIN: SCHQUIT.GOODWIN@USPTO.GOV (OEEOD DETAILEE)

Announcements

2018 PTOS Election Results

 

Officers

 

President

Robert Hodge

Vice President

Rebecca Eisenberg

Secretary

Anne Kozak

Administrator

Joshua Schwartz

Treasurer

Matthew Troutman

 

Representatives

 

TC 1600 (2)

Blessing Fubara | Lori Mattison

TC 1700/2900 (2)

Brandon Rosati | Holly Thurman

TC 2100 (2)

Matthew Bradley | Jordany Nunez

TC 2400 (2)

Robert Morlan | Angela Nguyen

TC 2600 (2)

Xi Wang | *Vacant*

TC 2800 (2)

Alex DeVito | David Lotter

TC 3600 (2)

Catherine Loikith | Jeffrey O'Brien

TC 3700 (2)

Ryan Clark | Keith Raymond

CFO/CAO/CIO/OPIM (1)

Arva Adams

PTAB (1)

Alexander Levy

Trademarks (2)

Cheryl Butler | Monique Watts

Director's Office / OGC /  Policy and International Affairs (1) Joshua Hallock OPLA/OPQA/Others (1) Fred Guillermety At Large (10) Samantha Abraham | Luther Behringer | Philip Bonzell | Ryan Donlon |  Stephan Essex | Kang Hu | Jonathan Kuo | Anand Loharikar | Loan Truong | Shelby Turner

Announcements

PTOS DETROIT MEMBERS NIGHT

Thursday, Feb. 8 –Starting at 5:00 p.m.

At The Fowling Warehouse

3901 Christopher St., Hamtramck, MI 48211

 

Free, unlimited “Fowling” for PTOS members starting at 5pm

 

Catering from Amicci's Pizza and a first free drink also provided for members.

 

RSVP by Noon (12:00pm) on Tuesday Feb. 6th

To RSVP or to join PTOS, contact:

David Posigian (david.posigian@uspto.gov)

 

www.fowlingwarehouse.com

www.ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS Members Night

Tex-Mex Style

Wednesday, February 7th, 2018

5:00-8:00PM in the Madison Auditorium

Casino Play Provided by Ante-up Entertainment.  Please Bring a Food Donation for Casino Play* – Food will be taken to a local food Bank

 

Must be a PTOS member to attend, Bring your PTOS ID with barcode for fast entrance (otherwise USPTO Badge or Driver’s License).  If you would like to join the night of the event, membership forms will be available at the door, a completed membership form will permit entrance into the event.

 

Every member that attends will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win prizes.  Or increase your chances of winning raffled prizes with casino play. Must be present to win.

 

Appetizers 5:00pm

Southwestern Chicken Egg Roll served with Chipotle sour cream, Queso Dip served with Tortilla Chips & Salsa, Roasted Vegetable Display served with Ranchero dipping sauce, Tater Tots served with sour cream, chives, bacon, and hot sauce.

Entrees 6:00pm

St. Louis slow roasted BBQ Pork Ribs, Beef Brisket served with buns and Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce on the side, Fajita Beef and Chicken served with soft tortilla shells, sautéed peppers, Pico de Gallo, and sour cream, Homemade Coleslaw (vegetarian), Baked Beans (vegetarian), Traditional Mac & Cheese (vegetarian), Southwestern Vegetable Medley (vegetarian)

6:15 Dessert

Sopapillas, Apple & Peach Cobbler

 

* Direct any questions to

Seahvosh Nikmanesh, Rob Hodge, or Dave Lotter

Announcements

Dallas PTOS presents:

 

TUTTA’s Pizza

House specialty pizzas topped with smoked meat, drink & live music

1710 N. Record St #110
Dallas, TX 75202

Happy Hour 5:00 pm-6:30 pm

Wed, Jan 31, 2018

 

-one free drink for members

-new members can sign-up on location and get one free drink on the spot!

For more information contact Xi Wang at xi.wang@uspto.gov

Announcements

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society

107 S. West st. #809 Alexandria, VIRGINIA  22314

 

Assistant Director

 

By requirement of Article VI, Section 2 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Assistant Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

•             Demonstrated Skill set to perform the duties noted below.

•             Previous publishing experience is a plus, but not necessary.

•             Must be an active member of the society.

•             Knowledge of basic accounting/bookkeeping is a plus, but not necessary.

•             Responsibilities will require access to a car on a weekly basis.

•             Knowledge of web design and database management is a plus, but not necessary.

 

DUTIES

•             The Assistant Director shall assist the Executive Director, as well as Financial Director, in matters including but not limited to membership coordination, data entry, mail entries, back issue fulfillment, customer service, and documentation of operating procedures.

 

SELECTION PROCESS

•             All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.

•             A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.

•             This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.

 

THIS POSITION IS SALARIED

 

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:

Seahvosh Nikmanesh       seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov              

Jefferson 7A49   (571) 270-1805

 

DEADLINE --  5:00 PM on February 23, 2018

Announcements

E-Week Volunteers Needed

Thursday, February 22, 2018
Madison Auditorium

 

Every year the affinity groups and PTOS celebrate Engineering Week (E-Week) by inviting kids from local schools to participate in a science project on the USPTO campus.  This year we will be hosting local middle school students and building solar cities!

 

Free lunch will be provided for volunteers the day of the event.

 

We need volunteers of all disciplines!  Volunteer training will be:

February 6 – 1pm-3pm,

February 8 – 11:30am-1:30pm, or

February 20 – 12pm-2pm

 

Volunteers need to sign up for one training session by emailing Schquita Goodwin at schquita.goodwin@uspto.gov.

 

No other time will be provided.

Announcements

Happy Hour at Virtue Feed and Grain

106 S Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314

 

Monday January 22, 2018 from 4:30-6:30

 

PTOS members will receive a drink ticket

Non-members can sign up at the event

 

For questions contact: Philip Stuckey (Philip.Stuckey@uspto.gov) or Robert Hodge (Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov)

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS
AND
USPTO MILITARY ASSOCIATION
PRESENT

AUTHOR MEET AND GREET
"The Civil War and American Medicine: The Development of Public Health Practice and the Rise of
he American Hospital."
Shauna Devine, PhD
Assistant Professor Schulich School of Medicine and the Department of History, Western University

WebEx Available: https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php? MTID=ea2c61d266547c9da4661e82f482c2274
Event number: 648 273 074
Event password: 123456

JEFFERSON CONFERENCE ROOM 01D70-80
January 19, 2018, 2:00-3:00 PM (EST)
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV
COLLIN NOLE: COLLIN.NOLE@USPTO.GOV

 

Announcements

Valentine’s Ball at the Embassy of Italy

When: Sat, February 10, 2018 @ 07:00 PM to 11:45 PM
Where: Embassy of Italy
3000 Whitehaven St. NW, Washington, DC

Purchase or reserve at: http://ptos.org/reservations/

VIP ticket - $100/person
HURRY! Limited Tickets available!

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VIP ADMISSION IS AT 7:00 PM 

- The Majesty of Rome;
- The Romance of Verona;
- The Beauty that is Venice

In 1595, “Romeo and Juliet” turned the quiet little town of Verona Italy into one of the most romantic spots of the entire world. Tonight, Romeo and Juliet reappear in one of the most exciting venues in Washington, D.C. … and what better time to do this than during the Valentine’s Season!
Looking for plans for the holiday? Sure, you can fight reservations getting a special table. Of course, you can slave over your own stove making a home cooked romantic meal. Or, perhaps, you can celebrate Valentine’s Weekend in ITALY – without ever getting on a plane!
Tonight, we recreate the culture and romance of Italy, combining the Valentine’s Holiday with a special Valentine’s Ball – right here in our Nation’s Capital.

In addition, a portion of tonight's proceeds from each member will go towards the American Cancer Society.

As you enter this incredible and beautiful embassy, be transported to perhaps one of the most admired countries in Europe, experience an Italian evening filled with Italian food, open bar, live orchestra, late night DJ, dancing, opera, film, and more!

Your magical evening features:
1. Live Ballroom Dancing
2. Ballroom Dance Presentation
3. "Romeo et Juliette" Opera Presentation
4. Late Night DJ & Dancing
5. Italian Food and Refreshments
6. Open Bar
7. Battle of the Chocolates
8. Movie
9. Win a Trip to the Caribbean

Charity: A Portion of every Ticket goes to the American Cancer Society in recognition of a former TTD Staff Member who passed away due to Brain Cancer.

VIP Ticket Includes:
- Early Admission to the Gala (at 7:00pm);
- Private Champagne Reception;
- Special Early Dinner Menu

***QUESTIONS:  This event is NOT being organized directly by the Embassy of Italy.  They are not receiving profit from this event and are not involved in the day to day organization or planning of this event.   We are the primary organizers of the event.  If you have questions, please do NOT call the Embassy. Please call us at 301 519 8030 or email info@thingstodoDC.com.

All Details available at: https://thingstododc.com/event/1220/valentine%E2%80%99s-ball-at-the-embassy-of-italy/
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Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingsToDoDC.
Tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/
*Reminder, by placing an order on the PTOS reservation system, you are responsible for the payment, unless you find a replacement.

PRICE:  $100/person (VIP ticket) for members and family (up to 2 ticket total)
DRESS CODE: Black Tie Optional. Minimum of Suit & Tie for Men, Cocktail Dress for Women. Casual wear, jeans or sneakers prohibited.

Limited to ONE member and ONE guest! Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation! All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by Feb 7th, @ 5PM

Cash and Check Payments can be made to: PTOS, Attn Kang Hu RAN 10B19; Anand Loharikar, KNOX 5B35

Interested in events or volunteering with international committee? Contact Kang Hu or Anand Loharikar.
For more info about PTOS, visit www.ptos.org

Please direct any questions to: Kang Hu (01344) or Anand Loharikar (28756)

Announcements

Patent and Trademark Office Society 2018 Annual Meeting

 

February 7, 2018

10:00 a.m.

USPTO Auditorium

Madison Building

 

This year's speaker is:

Louis Foreman

Founder and Chief Executive of Enventys and Edison Nation

 

PTOS Members: One hour of other time may be charged to:

Patent employees: PNCSPA-0000-090241

Non-Patent employees: AVEORG-0065-A00151 with supervisor's approval.

 

**Remote attendance will be available via REV** https://rev-vbrick.uspto.gov/#/events/e7c248ce-0d43-466b-9b92-926c26932e2c

It is suggested that Internet Explorer be used for the browser.  Each user will be required to login with their PTO username and PTO password.

 

Announcements

***Denver Office***
1up Happy Hour
Friday, February 9 at 5pm
1925 Blake Street

Come join in the arcade fun!  There will be giant Jenga, skeeball, pinball,
Pacman, Mario, Donkey Kong, Frogger, Tron, and all your favorites.  
Find Emily to sign in, or sign up, for your drink. 
Bring your quarters or small bills for the change machine!


Contact Emily with any questions x74387

Announcements

***DENVER OFFICE***

CHAMBERLIN OBSERVATORY AT DU
2930 EAST WARREN AVENUE
Thursday February 22
7:30 PM
 

Join the Denver Astronomical Society to learn about the Observatory, its Telescope, and Astronomy. 
Free for PTOS members, $4 for adult guests, $3 for children.  RSVP with Emily by February 15. 
Transportation is self-provided.  Event can last up to 2 hours based on visibility and interest. 
Event happens rain or shine.  Maximum 25 attendees.


For more info, ask Emily Morgan (303-297-4387)

Announcements

Come to the Lower Atrium in the Madison building on Wednesday morning January 10, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM to Meet and Greet the candidates for the 2018 PTOS Election.  Free coffee and doughnuts will be provided to members, while supplies last.

 

PTOS members who would like to run as write-in candidates are also welcome to participate in the event (Feel free to provide a short bio of yourself and bring it to the event, and it will be displayed at the booth).

 

See the PTOS website at

http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2018_election.html for candidate bios.

 

Below is the slate of candidates for the 2018 Election (Asterisks denote

incumbents):

 

Officers

 

President:           Robert Hodge

Vice President:  Rebecca Eisenberg

Secretary:           Anne Kozak

Administrator:   Emily Morgan, Joshua Schwartz*

Treasurer:           Ryan Clark, Matthew Troutman

 

Representatives

 

TC 1600 (2 positions available): Blessing Fubara, Lori Mattison* TC 1700/2900 (2 positions available): Brandon Rosati*, Holly Thurman* TC 2100 (2 positions available):  Jordany Nunez* TC 2400 (2 positions available):  Robert Morlan*, Angela Nguyen* TC 2600 (2 positions available):  Xi Wang* TC 2800 (2 positions available):  David Lotter* TC 3600 (2 positions available):  Catherine Loikith*, Jeffrey O’Brien* TC 3700 (2 positions available):  Ryan Clark, Jonathan Kuo, Keith Raymond*

CFO/CAO/CIO/OPIM:     Arva Adams*

PTAB: None

Trademarks (2 positions available): Cheryl Butler* Director’s Office / OGC /  Policy and International Affairs: None

OPLA/OPQA/Others: Fred Guillermety*

At Large Representative (10 positions available): Luther Behringer*, Philip Bonzell*, Alex DeVito*, Ryan Donlon*, Rebecca Eisenberg, Stephan Essex*, Fred Guillermety, Robert Hodge, Kang Hu*, Anne Kozak, Jonathan Kuo, Anand Loharikar*, Catherine Loikith, David Lotter, Emily Morgan*, Jeffrey O’Brien, Keith Raymond, Brandon Rosati, Joshua Schwartz, Holly Thurman, Matthew Troutman, Loan Truong, Shelby Turner, Xi Wang

Announcements

***DENVER OFFICE***

DENVER ZOO
2300 STEELE STREET
Count Monday, February 5
1 – 5 PM
 

Celebrate the end of the biweek at the Denver Zoo.  Free for all!  Dress warmly and meet in the first floor lobby at
1pm to carpool.  Please let Emily know if you can drive.  Non-members are welcome to sign up with Emily.


For more info, ask Emily Morgan (303-297-4387)

Announcements

PTOS – Detroit Auto Show Happy Hour

Monday, January 22th, 4:00pm – 6:00pm

 

Andrews On The Corner

201 Joseph Campau Ave

Detroit, MI 48207

 

One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.

Non-members can sign up at the event.

 

Contact David Posigian if you would like to sign up in advance, or if you have any questions: david.posigian@uspto.gov

Announcements

------- PTOS Camping in Texas -------

         @ Palo Duro Canyon State Park

 

Come camping with us in the second largest canyon in the country which lies in the heart of the Texas Panhandle!

 

March 9 & 10 (Friday & Saturday nights)

Members: $5 / weekend

Guests: $10 / weekend

(Children under 12 are free) 

 

!!!!! Please bring your own camping supplies, tent and food!!!!!!

!!!!! Please arrange your own transportation to and from the park!!!!!

Park Website: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/palo-duro-canyon

 

RSVP with your camping fee by February 9TH to reserve your spot!

For any questions, please contact Luther Behringer:

luther.behringer2@uspto.gov (469) 295-9086

Announcements

**************************

SV PTOS MOVIE EVENT

STAR WARS

 

Place: AMC

Address: 2190 Eastridge Loop, San Jose, CA 95122

Date: December 28, 2017 (Thursday)

Time: 11:45-2:30

 

Member: $3

Friends and Family: $13

Reserve you spot early for better seating by calling or emailing Loan Truong or Jonathan Kuo.

Deadline to reserve is December 26

 

May the COUNTS be with you as we end the quarter and year.  Come join us to watch STAR WARS: The Last Jedi with Dolby sound and recliner seats. 

 

 

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Announcements

PTOS - DETROIT

North American International Auto Show

When: January 20 - 28, 2018

RSVP By: Noon January 11, 2018

 

One free Public Show ticket for PTOS Members (while supplies last)

PTOS Members may purchase guest Public Show tickets (up to 3) at $9.00 each.

Non-members can sign up before the event.

 

Tickets grant entrance for any one day during the Public Show (1/20 -1/28).

Pickup tickets at Midwest Regional Office on 01/15 - 1/19

 

Contact: david.posigian@uspto.gov (RPL 2060)

Announcements

The following is the slate of candidates for the 2018 PTOS election.  The election will take place January 10-12.  A Meet and Greet event with the candidates will be held on January 10.  See http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2018_election.html for more details as the date approaches.

 

2018 PTOS Election Candidates (asterisk denotes incumbent)

 

Officers

 

President:           Robert Hodge

Vice President: Rebecca Eisenberg

Secretary:           Anne Kozak

Administrator:   Emily Morgan, Joshua Schwartz*

Treasurer:           Ryan Clark, Jordany Nunez, Matthew Troutman

 

Representatives

 

TC 1600 (2 positions available): Blessing Fubara, Lori Mattison*

TC 1700/2900 (2 positions available): Brandon Rosati*, Holly Thurman*

TC 2100 (2 positions available):  Jordany Nunez*

TC 2400 (2 positions available):  Robert Morlan*, Angela Nguyen*

TC 2600 (2 positions available):  Xi Wang*

TC 2800 (2 positions available):  David Lotter*

TC 3600 (2 positions available):  Catherine Loikith*, Jeffrey O’Brien*

TC 3700 (2 positions available):  Ryan Clark, Jonathan Kuo, Keith Raymond*

CFO/CAO/CIO/OPIM:     Arva Adams*

PTAB: None       

Trademarks (2 positions available): Cheryl Butler*

Director’s Office / OGC /  Policy and International Affairs: None 

OPLA/OPQA/Others: Fred Guillermety*

At Large Representative (10 positions available): David Andrews, Luther Behringer*, Philip Bonzell*, Alex DeVito*, Ryan Donlon*, Rebecca Eisenberg, Stephan Essex*, Fred Guillermety, Robert Hodge, Kang Hu*, Anne Kozak, Jonathan Kuo, Anand Loharikar*, Catherine Loikith, David Lotter, Emily Morgan*, Jeffrey O’Brien, Keith Raymond, Brandon Rosati, Joshua Schwartz, Holly Thurman, Matthew Troutman, Loan Truong, Shelby Turner, Xi Wang

Announcements

***DENVER OFFICE***

HAPPY HOUR @ THIRSTY LION
1605 WYNKOOP STREET
Wednesday January 10
4:30 – 6:30 PM
 

Have a drink with your coworkers at Union Station.  Find Emily to sign in, or sign up, for your drink ticket.


For more info, ask Emily Morgan (303-297-4387)

Announcements

PTOS Holiday Happy Hour- ***Silicon Valley***

Name of place: 55 South

Address: 55 S. 1st. San Jose, CA 95113

Date: Tuesday - 12/19/2017

Time: 4:30-6:30 PM

 

Members will receive a drink ticket

New Members can sign up at the door.

Come enjoy the holidays with cocktails at a classy bar/lounge

Announcements

Operation Gratitude: Letters to Our Troops!
Please join PTOS and USPTO Military Association (UMA) for a coffee break and letter writing session!

Thank our military and show our support for all their hard work, sacrifice, and dedication.

Where: Across from Innovative Grounds (East side of Madison Concourse)

When: December 12th 9:00-10:00 AM*

Light refreshments will be served.

For questions contact: Rebecca Eisenberg (Rebecca.Eisenberg@uspto.gov) or

Amber Ostrup (UMA@uspto.gov)

*If you are unable to make the coffee break, but would still like to write a letter or two please contact us and we will make it happen for you.

Announcements

Dallas PTOS presents:

 

Biergarten on Lamar

German beer garden serving beer, sausages and sandwiches

 

 

Happy Hour  5:00 pm-6:30 pm

Tuesday, December 12

 

-one free drink for members

-new members can sign-up on location and get one free drink on the spot!

 

For more information contact Xi Wang at xi.wang@uspto.gov

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"Pachinko" by Min Jin Lee 

“Beginning in 1910 during the time of Japanese colonialization and ending many decades
later in 1989, Pachinko is the epic saga of a Korean family told over four generations.
The family’s story starts with Hoonie, a young Korean man born with physical deformities,
but whose destiny comes from his inner strength and kindness. Hoonie’s daughter, rather
than bring shame on her family, leaves their homeland for Japan, where her children and
grandchildren will be born and raised; yet prejudice against their Korean heritage will
prevent them from ever feeling at home. In Pachinko, Min Jin Lee says much about success
and suffering, prejudice and tradition, but the novel never bogs down and only becomes
richer, like a sauce left simmering hour after hour. Lee’s exceptional story of one family
is the story of many of the world’s people. They ask only for the chance to belong somewhere
and to be judged by their hearts and actions rather than by ideas of blood traits and bad
seeds.” --Seira Wilson, The Amazon Book Review


January 16, 2018 (Tuesday)
4:30-5:30 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 7D44
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

Announcements

2018 Call for Nominations

The Patent and Trademark Office Society Election Committee will be accepting nominations for candidates seeking to serve on the BOARD OF DIRECTORS as an officer or a representative.

 

Nominating petitions will be available and accepted by the Election Committee from November 27 – December 15, 2017

 

Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:

 

President

Vice President

Secretary

Administrator

Treasurer

Technology Center Representatives: Two (2) from each TC (1600, 1700/2900, 2100, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3700) for a total of sixteen (16)

At-large Representatives – 10

CFO/CAO/CIO/OPIM Representative – 1

PTAB Representative – 1

Trademarks Representatives – 2

Director’s Office/OGC/Policy and International Affairs – 1

OPLA/OPQA/All others not specified - 1

 

Interested parties should visit the Election Committee section of the P.T.O.S. website

(http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2018_election.html) to obtain a nominating petition, and for additional information regarding electronic submission of petitions. Completed nominating petitions may be emailed to robert.fuller@uspto.gov or hand-delivered to one of the locations listed below by 3:00PM on December 15, 2017.

 

Robert Fuller                      x2-6300                KNX 2C05

Renee Luebke                   x2-2009                JEF 10A11

 

Voting will take place from January 9-11, 2018.  Voting will take place online via the PTOS e-vote system.

Announcements

PTOS

HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR

AT GORDON BIERSCH

 

December 5, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

900 F St NW Washington, DC 20004

 

One Block from Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro

 

Limited Amount of Free drinks and light appetizers for PTOS members

 

This Event is Sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee Contact Robert Hodge, Seahvosh Nikmanesh or David Lotter with Questions

Announcements

***DENVER OFFICE***

PTOS Holiday party

Blake Street Tavern
2301 Blake Street
Thursday, December 7, 4-7pm


Let's toast to a happy new year and a good ski season at Blake Street Tavern!  Sign in, or sign up, with Emily for your drink ticket.


For more info, ask Emily Morgan (303-297-4387)

Announcements

Nutcracker Holiday Reception and Performance at the Embassy of Russia

Sat, Dec 9, 2017 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Embassy of the Russian Federation
2650 Wisconsin Ave. Washington DC


On December 18, 1892, Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” Ballet premiered at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg Russia.  Tonight, you will enjoy highlights of this famous work of art and many other Russian traditions in a special evening at the Embassy of the Russian Federation.

The holiday season arrives and tonight, we combine it with the majesty of Moscow and the charm of St. Petersburg when it comes alive in one of the largest and lavish embassies in Washington D.C.
Tonight, ring celebrate the holidays on Russian soil without ever getting on a plane as we you bring the Russian food, drink, live music, dance, diplomats, art  - and a special appearance by Russia’s Santa Claus – otherwise known as Father Frost!

Portions for tonight’s proceeds will benefit Podari.Life and their fight against childhood cancer. (See below and http://www.podari.life/)

Featuring:

1)     RUSSIAN FOOD: 
With several dishes being prepared directly from the embassy’s chefs, we will experience exquisite Russian delicacies as found in some of the finest restaurants and cafes in all of St. Petersburg.  Be on the looking for post diner Russian chocolates and other holiday treats! 

2) RUSSIAN BAR INCLUDING VODKA:

Partake in a full evening of an open bar consisting of the of the finest regional wines and beers found throughout Russia!  Includes a tasting of multiple brands of Russian vodka! 

3)  DIPLOMATIC GREETING:
 Hear from diplomats and mingle with members of the embassy.

4)  LIVE NUTCRACKER AND HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE:
Taking place in the Grand Ballroom, tonight we will present you with several opportunities to enjoy the music, dance and other holiday traditions commonly found in the smallest towns and largest cities throughout all of Russia.
     (A)   “The Nutcracker”
Tonight, in a special performance, we will experience the talents of the Kirov Academy of Ballet (DC) in an exclusive rendition of “The Nutcracker”!    Retelling the story of Clara and her present from Drosselmeyer her godfather - a beautiful and magical nutcracker.  During the story, when the entire household went to sleep, her nutcracker came alive and brought to Clara a magical world of dance!  We will marvel at 30 minutes of highlights during their special performance.
    (B)    Father Frost:
Tonight, meet Ded Moroz – otherwise known as Father Frost – as well as his granddaughter Snow Maiden. They will perform a special musical performance as we learn their story and important to Russian children during the holiday season
      (C)    Russian Caroling:

A special group of Russian carolers will entertain us with the music and tunes heard for centuries on the snow filled streets of Moscow and St. Petersburg.

5)     CHARITY:
Proceeds of every ticket goes to benefit Podari.Life. Podari.Life is the sister charity to the Russia-based "Podari Zhizn" and UK-based "Gift of Life".  This public charity based in Russia's capital city of Moscow, provides medications and medical equipment to many hospitals in Russia, promotes and organizes blood drives and develops volunteer networks countrywide.  For more information, visit http://www.podari.life/about-us/ .
 

Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingstodoDC.
tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/

PRICE:  $65 per person for members and family (up to 2 ticket total)

limited to ONE guest per member!  Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation! All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by Dec 1st @ 3PM

Cash and Check Payments can be made to: PTOS, Attn Kang Hu RAN 10B19; Anand Loharikar, KNOX 5B35

Interested in events or volunteering with international committee?
Please contact Kang Hu or Anand Loharikar, more info about PTOS, visit www.ptos.org

Please direct any questions to: Kang Hu (01344) or Anand Loharikar (28756)

Dress code: Business Attire. Casual wear, jeans or sneakers prohibited


Announcements

**SILICON VALLEY OFFICE**

 

PAINT & WINE

Where: The Shoe

Date:     November 30, 2017 (Thursday)

Time:     4pm – 6pm

 

Come and bring your artistic talent to create a master piece of your own to keep or gift away during this holiday season.  

Actually picture is TBD and will be California themed.

 

For PTOS members only, non-members can sign up at event.

 

Click on the link below to sign up.   Space are limited.  First come first serve.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uSPkHK-pYE7Unoh8Hfk9xCJAa-pinKA3TpuunFEN7wA/edit?ts=59fbaa67

 

If you have any questions, please contact Loan Truong or Katelin Kloberg.

Announcements

Patent and Trademark Office Society
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR JUDGES WANTED!!
2018 INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR Pittsburgh, PA May 13-18, 2018

Each year, the PTOS provides judges for this event as a public relations gesture, to promote knowledge of patents, and encourage innovation and scientific progress by today’s youth.

Detailed information and an application form to be a JUDGE at this year’s INTEL INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR is posted for PTOS members at http://www.ptos.org/committees/science_fair/international.html
Additional forms are available from:
JULIE ANNE WATKO KNX8A75 571-272-7597 or
ALAN CHEN  571-272-4143

Applications to be an INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR JUDGE must be turned in to JULIE ANNE WATKO or ALAN CHEN by:
NOON on JANUARY 12, 2018

The categories for which judges will be selected are:
BIOCHEMISTRY, CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION, MEDICINE & HEALTH, MICROBIOLOGY, AND PHYSICS

The judging team selected will represent the PTOS.  The judges will choose one Grand Award winner, and several First Place award winners from over 1700 finalist entries originating from over 75 nations worldwide.  Each selected judge will gain experience by organizing volunteers for regional science fairs judged by PTOS.
Dedicated to the improvement and appreciation of the United States Patent & Trademark Systems

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Presents:

 

Hard Rock Café

2211 N Houston St

Dallas, TX 75219

 

Happy Hour

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Thursday, November 9th

 

 

- one free drink for members

-  new members can sign-up on location and get one free drink on the spot!

 

 

For more information contact Joseph Finan at joseph.finan@uspto.gov

Announcements

PTOS Happy hour at

BISTRO EIGHTEEN90

Monday

November 20th 2017

5-7 PM

Inside the Holiday Inn

2460 Eisenhower Ave.

Alexandria, VA.

 

One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Please contact Rob Hodge -x22097 with any questions.

Announcements

PTOS - DETROIT HAPPY HOUR

Thursday, November 9th - 4:00pm – 7:00pm

 

Atwater Brewery

237 Joseph Campau Ave

Detroit, MI 48207

 

One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last. Non-members can sign up at the event.

 

Contact David Posigian if you would like to sign up in advance, or if you have any questions: david.posigian@uspto.gov

Announcements

PTOS Centennial Giveaway!
Commemorate the PTOS 100 year anniversary with a portfolio, umbrella, or fleece blanket!

Fill out the following form to pick your giveaway (one item per member).

https://goo.gl/forms/tzBxo76BI3OZYH7r1

Item selection deadline is December 1, 2017.

Questions? Contact Rebecca Eisenberg (0-5879)

Announcements

PTOS and WorkLife to Sponsor Annual Fall Sweep Collection Drive Wednesday November 8th, 2017:

 

It's that time of year when many of us start to do some Fall cleaning.

 

The USPTO’s Worklife Team and the Patent and Trademark Office Society will host the Annual Spring Cleaning drive to collect furniture, household items, clothing, animal items, nonperishable food items, and eye glasses for various charities.

Items will be accepted on Wednesday November 8th, 2017, outside the south entrance of the Madison Building, along Eisenhower Avenue, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(for multiple item drop-off, please drive up and volunteers will help you unload your vehicle).

 

Donations of goods will be accepted on behalf of the following non-profit organizations.

 

• The Salvation Army

• Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

• Arlington Food Assistance Center

• One Sight by Lens Crafters

 

Representatives from these local charities will be on hand to accept your donations and supply receipts.

 

Direct questions to Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov For information about the types of goods accepted, contact Tonia Dollinger at 571-272-4170.

For more information about the PTO Worklife Team and other upcoming events, please visit: http://ptoweb/patents/worklife/

 

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Presents:

 

The Crafty Irishman

1800 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201

 

Happy Hour

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Monday, Oct 30th

 

- one free drink for members

- new members can sign-up at the event

 

For more information contact: joseph.finan@uspto.gov

Announcements

****DENVER OFFICE****

November Happy Hour

Great Divide 
2201 Arapahoe Street
Wednesday, November 8
5-7 pm
 
Take a quick 4 block walk for a drink with our fellow coworkers.  PTOS members receive a free drink, sign up available at the brewery!

For more info, ask Emily Morgan x7-4387

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"A Brave Vessel" by Hobson Woodward 

“Merging maritime adventure and early colonial history, A Brave Vessel charts a little-known chapter of the past that offers a window on the inspiration for one of Shakespeare's greatest works. In 1609, aspiring writer William Strachey set sail for the New World aboard the Sea Venture, only to wreck on the shores of Bermuda. Strachey's meticulous account of the tragedy, the castaways' time in Bermuda, and their arrival in a devastated Jamestown, remains among the most vivid writings of the early colonial period. Though Strachey had literary aspirations, only in the hands of another William would his tale make history as The Tempest-a fascinating connection across time and literature that Hobson Woodward brings vividly to life” (Amazon).

November 21, 2017 (Tuesday)
4:30-5:30 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 3D44
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

Announcements

PTOS -DETROIT HAPPY HOUR

Thursday, October 26th – 4:00pm –7:00pm

Andrews On the Corner -201 Joseph Campau St, Detroit, MI 48207

 

One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.

Non-members can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact David Posigian if you would like to sign up in advance, or if you have any questions. david.posigian@uspto.gov

Announcements
PTOS Happy Hour Port City Brewing Co.
October 23rd
5:00-7:00 pm

Port City Brewing Company
3950 Wheeler Avenue
Alexandria, VA  22304

One free drink while supplies last,
for PTOS members only.
Bring your PTOS membership card.
You can sign up for membership at the event.

Please direct any questions to Seahvosh Nikmanesh.


Announcements

**SILICON VALLEY OFFICE**

 

GAMES and WHINES night

Where: Academy room

Date:     October 24, 2017 (Tuesday)

Time:     4pm – 7pm

 

Come join us in a fun night with karaoke, video games, card games, and nerf games.

Plenty of wine and beer for PTOS members;

non-members can sign up at event.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Loan Truong, Jonathan Kuo or Eric Yoon

 

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Announcements

**SILICON VALLEY OFFICE**

 

GREAT AMERICA HAUNT

4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054

https://www.cagreatamerica.com/play/haunt

 

General Ticket and Parking is valid for

Friday-Sunday

Sept 22-Oct 29

7pm-1am

 

Members             $20

Non-Members    $35

 

Join the PTO group on Friday Oct. 27 (7pm) at the carousel,

or spend frightening times with your friend and family on any available days.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Loan Truong or Jonathan Kuo

Announcements

PTOS DISTILLERY TOUR

 

Join PTOS for a tour and tasting of locally crafted spirits at One Eight Distilling

 

When:  Friday, November 17, 2017 6pm

Where: One Eight Distilling

                1135 Okie St NE, Washington, DC 20002

                (Nearest Metro: NoMa-Gallaudet U on the Red Line)

Details: $25 per person, which includes a private tour of the distillery, a tasting of 3 spirits, and a cocktail from the distillery’s bar.

Must be a PTOS Member to attend.

 

If you are interested, you must register for the event by Friday, November 10.

 

To confirm your spot, email Catherine Kelly at Catherine.Kelly@USPTO.GOV.  Payment is due to reserve your spot

 

Please direct any questions to Catherine Kelly at Catherine.Kelly@USPTO.GOV or 571-270-3660.

Announcements

***DENVER OFFICE***

PTOS Woodworking Event

Wednesday, November 15, 5 - 7pm

$30 Woodworking Project

Come make holiday presents with PTOS at I Made It Workshop! Choose from an all hardwood cutting board (12 in x 16 in), wine rack, or Colorado state flag. Each are $30 to PTOS members. Every attendee gets a sweet PTOS apron! Please RSVP by paying Emily by noon on November 1. Please choose a project at this time. Space limited to 25 attendees.

I Made It Workshop is at 617 22nd Street.

Post woodworking drinks at Woods Boss Brewing across the street.

For more info, ask Emily Morgan (303-297-4387)

Announcements

PTOS, APANET, WiSE, SPECO invite all to join us for a Halloween Movie Night & Children’s Costume Contest!

 

Tuesday, October 17, 2017, outside of the USPTO Alexandria campus, at Dulany Gardens (rain location: Madison Auditorium)

6:15 PM – Costume Contest for children under age 10

6:30 PM – Movie featuring Lego Batman

 

-Feel free to bring along a picnic dinner to enjoy during the event. -Light refreshments will be available to PTOS, APANET, WiSE, & SPECO Members while supplies last.

 

For more info, contact:

PTOS - Robert Hodge

PTOS - Seahvosh Nikmanesh

 

APANET - Angela Nguyen

APANET - Aimee Li

 

WiSE – Elizabeth Dougherty

WiSE -  Judy Grundy

 

SPECO-Peter-Anthony Pappas

SPECO-Elizabeth Dougherty

Announcements

Dallas Fiscal Year Celebration!

 

Kung Fu Saloon

2911 Routh Street

Dallas, TX 75201

 

5 – 7 pm, Thursday, October 19, 2017

 

Gaming, Asian-themed food & a Skee-ball tournament!

 Win a trophy and bragging rights for the next year!

Come let off the stress of the old fiscal year and welcome the new one!

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

(All PTAB Judges, SPEs and Examiners are eligible!)

 

For information contact: joseph.finan@uspto.gov or

luther.behringer2@uspto.gov

Announcements

October 4 – A 1 hour PTOS film event

Discovering Short Movies

Learn about the process of making short films from 2 talented film makers

Julia Myers and Day Al-Mohamed are showing two historical shorts exploring the perceptions of disability during the Civil War.

There will be two 20 minute shorts and a Q&A

Wednesday, October 4, 2017 3:30pm-4:30pm

Jefferson Conference Room (1st floor just past security)

Admission is free. 

Contact: David Lotter for a detailed flyer about the movies and/or questions.

Announcements

This event has been ***CANCELLED***

PTOS Happy Hour

San Antonio Bar & Grill

 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2017

4-7 PM

 

 

Announcements

Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina with the Ambassador

When: Thur, Sept 28, 2017 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina
2109 E Street NW, Wash D.C.

Purchase from: http://ptos.org/reservations/

Join the ambassador and his diplomats with your fellow Young Professionals as we step onto foreign soil to sample a country rich in culture and history.

Meet the ambassador from Bosnia Herzegovina, His Excellency Haris Hrle. He will personally welcome you to the embassy and provide a special greeting about his country and what it has to offer.

Featuring:  Meeting the Ambassador
  Enjoy a heavy buffet of native Bosnian Herzegovinian food
  Enjoy a sampling of traditional Bosnian drinks

  Bosnian Sudjuk [smoked sausage] and cheese

  Bosanske lepinje punjene mladim sirom
  Bosnian bread stuffed w/soft cheese

  Burek
  Fillo pastry stuffed w/ground Beef

  Pita Krompirusa
  Traditional Bosnian Pie with Potatoes

  Jagnjeci Raznjici-LambKebab

  Cvapcici—Ajvar
  Ground Beef petit sausage Grilled and served w/roasted red peppers

  File od pastrmke na grilu sa limunom I persunom
  Grilled Trout fillets with lemon and Parsley

  Zapeceni Patlidjan
  Roasted Eggplant baked with eggs and Heavy Cream

  Salata od Zutih Mahuna sa belim grahom I paradajzom
  Yellow string Beans, White Beans, sliced Tomato Salad

  Dessert:
  Baklava--Tufahije

  Drinks: Enjoy a sampling of traditional Bosnian Herzegovinian libations including wine, beer, and other non alcoholic drinks


Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingstodoDC.
tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/

PRICE:  $40 per person for members and family (up to 2 ticket total)

limited to ONE guest per member!  Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation! All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by Sept 26th @ 5PM

Cash and Check Payments can be made to: PTOS, Attn Kang Hu RAN 10B19; Anand Loharikar, KNOX 5B35

Interested in events or volunteering with international committee?
Please contact Kang Hu or Anand Loharikar, more info about PTOS, visit www.ptos.org

Please direct any questions to: Kang Hu (01344) or Anand Loharikar (28756)

Dress code: Business Attire. Casual wear, jeans or sneakers prohibited

Announcements

PTOS Happy New Fiscal Year

 

Wednesday, Oct. 4, 5:00-8:00 PM

Madison Auditorium

 

During the Happy Hour there will be a showing of a movie.

Please bring your PTOS membership card for easy admittance.

 

This event is Sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee.

Please contact Seah Nikmanesh, Dave Lotter or Rob Hodge with questions.

Announcements

Kids and Chemistry Information Sessions

Please join us for coffee and to learn more about Kids and Chemistry.
Kids & Chemistry is an outreach program developed by the American Chemical Society (ACS) to help children learn more about science.

Information Sessions:
Wednesday, October 4, 2017, 1-2pm (Remsen 3D44)
Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 1-2pm (Remsen 8D44)

No experience necessary.
PTOS Membership Required
Other time available with prior SPE approval.

For more information, please contact PTOS Kids & Chemistry Co-Chairs: Curtis.Mayes@uspto.gov or Susannah.Chung@uspto.gov.

Announcements

Kids and Chemistry Information Sessions

Please join us for coffee and to learn more about Kids and Chemistry.
Kids & Chemistry is an outreach program developed by the American Chemical Society (ACS) to help children learn more about science.

Information Sessions:
Wednesday, October 4, 2017, 1-2pm (Remsen 3D44)
Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 1-2pm (Remsen 8D44)

No experience necessary.
PTOS Membership Required
Other time available with prior SPE approval.

For more information, please contact PTOS Kids & Chemistry Co-Chairs: Curtis.Mayes@uspto.gov or Susannah.Chung@uspto.gov.

Announcements

2017-2018 PTOS Financial Planning & Insurance Talks Series

 

Talk #5: Life Insurance: A Versatile Tool

Many people view Life Insurance as a product to protect their family in the event they are gone. While this is a primary reason, it's not the only one. Life Insurance is much like a Swiss Army knife, one tool that can serve many purposes.


At this presentation, we will review the basics of life insurance and discuss many alternative uses that can help you MAXIMIZE your financial situation and MINIMIZE taxes. We’ll also discuss the role that FEGLI plays into your insurance strategy.

 

PRESENTATION TIME/LOCATION:

Wednesday, September 20, 2017, 11:30-12:30, Remsen Conference Center – Level 1

 

WebEx for the Presentation:

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e2f417cf0bbebef1ab5252f006be98e82

Event number: 641 815 066, Event password: 12345,

(Teleconference only: 1-571-270-7000, Meeting ID: 641 815 066)

 

Closed Caption:

http://www.captionedtext.com/client/embed.aspx?EventID=3387484

 

Light refreshments will be provided to participants while supplies last.

 

-HOSTED BY: Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) Education Committee.

-For questions about these “Talks”, please contact Angela Nguyen, Robert Morlan, and Aimee Li.

-To learn more about or to join PTOS, please visit www.PTOS.org.

 

 

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Presents:

 

Tutta's Pizza

1623 Main St #102

Dallas, TX 75201

 

Happy Hour

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Monday, September 18th

 

- one free drink for members

- you can sign up for membership at the event

 

For more information contact Joseph Finan at joseph.finan@uspto.gov

Announcements

PTOS - DETROIT HAPPY HOUR

When: Monday, September 18th, 5:00pm – 7:00pm

 

Where: Atwater Brewery

237 Joseph Campau Ave

Detroit, MI 48207

 

All are welcome to attend! One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.

Non-members can sign up at the event.

For more information contact: david.posigian@uspto.gov

Announcements

***DENVER OFFICE***

PTOS End of Fiscal Year Event

Geeks Who Drink Trivia
October 12, 5 -7:30pm
14th Floor Conference Room

Trivia night is coming to the USPTO! A Quizmaster is coming to the 14th floor conference room to present 6 rounds of brain busting trivia, including one round on patents! Beverages provided. Meet in the conference room at 5PM to get teams together. Trivia itself will start at 5:30 and is expected to last 2 hours. Feel free to bring your own food or have it delivered.

Please RSVP to Emily Morgan by noon, October 11, 303-297-4387.

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

Hard Times Café

1404 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Thursday September 7, 2017 from 5:15-7:30 pm

Limited Amount of Free drinks for PTOS members

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

This Event is Sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee

For Information Contact: Rebecca.Eisenberg@Uspto.gov

 

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour ***Silicon Valley Office***

Name of place: McCormick & Schmick’s

Address: 170 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113

Date: 9/7/2017

Time: 4pm -7pm

 

Come celebrate the coming fiscal year end and send your congrats those who pass,

especially the recent graduates in the fourth academy class.

 

Members will receive a drink & food ticket off the HH menu

New Members can sign up at the door.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Loan Truong and Jonathan Kuo.

 

Announcements

The PTOS proudly presents:

Master of Science in Law

University of Maryland

Francis King Carey School of Law

 

UMD’s MSL programs include:

In College Park: Patent Law, Environmental Law and Health Care Law

Online: Cybersecurity Law and Homeland Security & Crisis Management Law

 

U. of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law is a member of OPM Federal Educational Alliance and offers a FEDEM Grant (10% discount on tuition) to federal employees, and/or their spouses, who are admitted and enroll in the MSL program.

 

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Noon-1pm in Remsen 5D44

 

Lunch will be provided.

If you plan attend in person, please arrive early and register by October 3rd for the event using the link: www.ptos.org/reservations so we can have a head count for lunch.  (Maximum of 25 people.)

If you plan to attend remotely, please register in advance using the link:

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e387a99898f1c1ffbfe52981bfb32f44a

 

No other time has been authorized for this event.

 

Announcements

PTOS Fall 2017 Scramble
 
Shenandoah Valley Golf Club
Front Royal, VA

Thursday, October 5th, 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 
$75/player* Tournament Fee:
• Unlimited Golf
• Cart for tournament
• Captain’s Choice Scramble
• Free Beverages
• Golfer’s banquet
• Team & individual prizes
• PTOS Gift

To Register:
Contact:
 
Brandon Rosati at 571-270-3536
Brandon.Rosati@uspto.gov;
 
Matthew Troutman at 571-270-3654,
Matthew.Troutman@uspto.gov
 
Register by September 27th
*Full 4-person teams and payment in full is requested.

Announcements

PTOS discounted movie tickets. You must be a PTOS member to purchase tickets.

AMC Yellow Tickets: $8 each (Alexandria, Denver, and Online for hotelers only)
AMC Green Tickets: $9 each (San Jose, Detroit, Dallas, and Online for hotelers only)
Regal Premier Tickets: $8 each (Alexandria, Denver, and Online for hotelers only)

Get your tickets from the following sellers:

Eric Keasel (RND 10D39)
Rebecca Eisenberg (RND 7D13)
Larry Sternbane (REM 3D15)
Stephan Essex (REM 6C89)
Susan McFadden (KNOX 8C15)
Jeff O’Brien (KNOX 10C19)
Renee Luebke (JEFF 10A11)
Seah Nikmanesh (JEFF 7A49)
Tarun Sinha (JEFF 8D58)
Denver: Thane Underdahl
Detroit: David Posigian
Dallas: Joseph Finan
San Jose: Loan Truong (2209)
San Jose: Namitha Pillai (2214)

If you are a Hoteler, please place your order online at: http://www.ptos.org/reservations/catalog/
For troubles or questions about the PTOS reservation system, contact Rob Hodge.


To learn more about PTOS or to join, visit www.PTOS.org.

For AMC ticket terms, see: https://www.amctheatres.com/exchange-tickets-terms

For Regal ticket terms see: https://corporateboxoffice.com/terms-conditions/

Announcements

PTOS discounted movie tickets. You must be a PTOS member to purchase tickets.

AMC Yellow Tickets: $8 each (Alexandria, Denver, and Online for hotelers only)
AMC Green Tickets: $9 each (San Jose, Detroit, Dallas, and Online for hotelers only)
Regal Premier Tickets: $8 each (Alexandria, Denver, and Online for hotelers only)

Get your tickets from the following sellers:

Eric Keasel (RND 10D39)
Rebecca Eisenberg (RND 7D13)
Larry Sternbane (REM 3D15)
Stephan Essex (REM 6C89)
Susan McFadden (KNOX 8C15)
Jeff O’Brien (KNOX 10C19)
Renee Luebke (JEFF 10A11)
Seah Nikmanesh (JEFF 7A49)
Tarun Sinha (JEFF 8D58)
Denver: Thane Underdahl
Detroit: David Posigian
Dallas: Joseph Finan
San Jose: Loan Truong (2209)
San Jose: Namitha Pillai (2214)

If you are a Hoteler, please place your order online at: http://www.ptos.org/reservations/catalog/
For troubles or questions about the PTOS reservation system, contact Rob Hodge.


To learn more about PTOS or to join, visit www.PTOS.org.

For AMC ticket terms, see: https://www.amctheatres.com/exchange-tickets-terms

For Regal ticket terms see: https://corporateboxoffice.com/terms-conditions/

Announcements

PTOS Detroit Ice Cream Social!

 

When:               Monday, August 21, 2:00-3:00 PM

Where:             Out on the Riverwalk so we can watch the height of the ECLIPSE!

What:               Ice cream treats for PTOS Members, while supplies last.                                                       

Bring your own eclipse viewing devices!

                        We will have 80% obscuration at the peak of the eclipse at around 2:27 PM!

 

Contact Victoria Shumate with any questions or to sign up in advance: victoria.shumate@uspto.gov. Non-members can sign up at the event.

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"Behold the Dreamers" by Imbolo Mbue

“As the story progresses, the plot, which is premised on a class divide, unfolds to ­reveal many more fissures crackling beneath the surface — immigration proceedings don’t go well, marriages falter, friendships fail, children stray. There are a lot of spinning plates, and Mbue balances them skillfully, keeping ­everything in motion. Even more impressive is the vitality that gleams through the film of gloom as the story becomes less about what happens to the Jongas than about their efforts to make peace with their fate, whatever and wherever it might be"- CRISTINA HENRÍQUEZ (New York Times, 9/1/16)

 

October 10, 2017 (Tuesday)
4:30-5:30 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 3D44
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

 

Announcements

Updated: Location/Date/Time Change (*Event was rescheduled from July 18 to July 27 and finally to 8/22.)

PTOS Financial & Insurance Talk #4:  ResponsAbility & PTOS hosts “Learn about 529 ABLE savings plans for disability-related expenses

 

2017-2018 PTOS FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INSURANCE TALK #4

 

Tues., Aug. 22, from 12-1 PM       (*Event was rescheduled from July 18 to July 27 and finally to 8/22.)

Randolph Conference Center

Web-ex: https://goo.gl/DHNfmZ

 

Do you have a disability or care for someone with a disability? Want to learn more about a powerful new investment vehicle to help families and individuals pay for disability-related expenses? On Aug. 22, from 12-1 PM, a representative from Virginia’s ABLEnow program will give a presentation on 529 ABLE accounts. These accounts provide tax-free earnings that qualified people with disabilities can use to pay for short- and long-term disability needs. They work similarly to 529 college savings accounts.

 

In addition to helping you save, money put toward 529 Able accounts does not count toward the savings and assets ceiling that Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income requires. Funds can be used for a range of needs such as housing (including mortgage payments), health care, transportation, and education. The accounts are made possible by the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act signed into law in 2014.

 

The hour-long event will be held in the Randolph Conference Center and online, via WebEx (https://goo.gl/DHNfmZ). Before you go, visit the ABLE National Resource Center so you can come prepared with your questions. Also, read “A Closer Look at 529 Able Accounts” in the New York Times.

 

This event is sponsored by ResponsAbility, the USPTO’s affinity group for disability awareness and action and the Patent and Trademark Office Society (PTOS) and is part of the PTOS financial seminar series. For more information, contact Alex Camarota or Angela Nguyen.

 

Light refreshments will be provided.

 

Hope to see you there!

 

 

 

 

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour @ Trademark Bar

2080 Jamieson Ave

Alexandria, VA

Wednesday, August 9th 2017 4-7 PM

One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

 

Contact: Dave Lotter

You can sign up for membership at the event.

Announcements

****DENVER OFFICE****

PTOS August Happy Hour

Jagged Mountain
1139 20TH STREET
Thursday, August 10
4:30 – 5:30 PM
 
Come grab a drink at Jagged Mountain with your coworkers.  All are welcome, members receive a drink ticket.  Become a member at Jagged Mountain and get a free beer!

 For more info, ask Emily Morgan x74387

Announcements

The PTOS proudly presents

Continuing Legal Education

Recent Developments in Ethics 2017

Even more ways practitioners and non-practitioners have gotten into trouble

Elizabeth Francis & Melinda DeAtley

Office of the Solicitor, USPTO*

Andy Roberts, Office of Enrollment and Discipline

 

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

1pm – 2pm

Randolph Conference Center

 

Whether attending in-person or via WebEx, click on WebEx link below to register and confirm your attendance in advance.

 

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e0fc4ff19c95122aa833ddbd8add00af3

 

One hour of CLE credit from the Virginia State Bar has been applied for.

 

*Since this presentation is not being given in an official capacity, the opinions expressed are the presenter’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the USPTO, the Department of Commerce, or the United States government.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or Shawn at shawn.lillemo@uspto.gov.

 

No other time has been authorized for this event.

Announcements

***DENVER OFFICE***

Free Ice Cream and Frisbees
 
PTOS MEMBERS ONLY
AUGUST 9, 2 – 2:30 PM
 
 
Come to the 15th floor pantry for free ice cream!
The first 25 attendees get a PTOS Frisbee.

For more info, ask Emily Morgan x74387

 

Announcements

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Silicon Valley Ice Cream Social

2nd Floor Pantry

Aug 2, 2017, 2:00-3:00 pm

 

Come mingle and enjoy an ice cold treat.

One ice cream per member, while supplies last.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Loan Truong, Patrick Marinelli or Jonathan Kuo.

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Announcements

Dallas PTOS Presents:

 

Tutta's Pizza

1623 Main St #102

Dallas, TX 75201

 

Happy Hour

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Monday, July 31st

 

- one free drink for members

- new members can sign-up on location and get one free drink on the spot!

 

For more information contact Joseph Finan at joseph.finan@uspto.gov

Announcements

DETROIT PTOS HAPPY HOUR – Punch Bowl Social

Thursday, July 27th - 4:30pm-7:00pm

Punch Bowl Social – 1331 Broadway Street, Detroit, MI 48226

One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.

Non-members can sign up at the event.

For more information contact: kenneth.malkowski@uspto.gov or victoria.shumate@uspto.gov

Announcements
Alexandria: Free Ice Cream for PTOS Members!
Wednesday, August 9th, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Ice Cream carts located outside on the Dulany Street side of the Madison Atrium
In the event of rain, carts will be located on the lower level of the Madison Atrium
*Limit one per member, while supplies last
*Please bring your PTOS membership card
-For USPTO employees interested in joining PTOS, membership forms will be available at the Ice Cream carts or can be downloaded and filled out in advance at www.ptos.org
-Contractors can sign up for Associate Membership at
http://jptos.org/cgi-bin/new_membership.cgi and bring their email receipt to receive ice cream
Announcements

PTOS HAPPY HOUR! SUNDAY IN SAIGON!

July Happy Hour

Sunday In Saigon

682 N St Asaph St

Wednesday, July 26

5-7pm

Members receive a drink ticket while supplies last!

Direct any questions to:

Davoud.Zand@USPTO.GOV

Announcements

Saturday Afternoon at the Embassy of Benin with the Ambassador

When: Sat, July 22, 2017 4:00pm to 6:30pm
Where: Embassy of Benin
2124 Kalorama Ave, NW

Purchase or reserve at: http://ptos.org/reservations/

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Journey into the heart of Africa as we experience the mysteries and the culture of Benin!

Step onto foreign soil as we travel halfway across the world without ever leaving the District for a multi-faceted unique Saturday Afternoon.  Join your fellow young professionals for a special day of native food, drinks, music, cultural dancing, fashion, diplomats, film, and more!

Featuring:
Food from Benin
Benin Bar (Open Bar)
Special Musical and Dance Presentation from Benin
Diplomatic Greeting from Ambassador Hector Posset
Benin Art
Benin Cultural Film
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Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingsToDoDC.
Tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/
*Reminder, by placing an order on the PTOS reservation system, you are responsible for the payment, unless you find a replacement.

PRICE:  $40 per person for members and family (up to 2 ticket total)
DRESS CODE: Smart Casual. Jeans, shorts or sneakers, or plain/design tee shirts are not acceptable.

Limited to ONE member and ONE guest! Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation! All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by July 20th, @ 5PM

Cash and Check Payments can be made to: PTOS, Attn Kang Hu RAN 10B19; Anand Loharikar, KNOX 5B35

Interested in events or volunteering with international committee? Contact Kang Hu or Anand Loharikar.
For more info about PTOS, visit www.ptos.org

Please direct any questions to: Kang Hu (01344) or Anand Loharikar (28756)

Announcements

Evening at the Embassy of Croatia

When: Thu, July 27, 2017 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Where: Embassy of Croatia
2343 Massachusetts Ave, NW

Purchase or reserve at: http://ptos.org/reservations/

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One of the most beautiful hidden treasures is hitting the world scene again. Step onto foreign soil and experience a land of beauty, culture, charm, majesty and much more at a very special evening at the Embassy of Croatia.

Featuring:
Croatian Dinner
Croatian Wines & Bar
Croatian Music with Croatian Instruments
Diplomatic Greeting
Croatia Film
Croatia Art
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Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingsToDoDC.
Tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/
*Reminder, by placing an order on the PTOS reservation system, you are responsible for the payment, unless you find a replacement.

PRICE:  $40 per person for members and family (up to 2 ticket total)
DRESS CODE: Business Attire

Limited to ONE member and ONE guest! Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation! All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by July 25th, @ 5PM

Cash and Check Payments can be made to: PTOS, Attn Kang Hu RAN 10B19; Anand Loharikar, KNOX 5B35

Interested in events or volunteering with international committee? Contact Kang Hu or Anand Loharikar.
For more info about PTOS, visit www.ptos.org

Please direct any questions to: Kang Hu (01344) or Anand Loharikar (28756)


Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"Five Days at Memorial" by Sheri Fink

“Five Days at Memorial is Sheri Fink’s elaborately researched chronicle of life, death, and the choices in between at a New Orleans hospital immediately following Hurricane Katrina. What’s important, it slowly emerges, is that despite Fink’s painstaking re-creation based on five hundred interviews and mountains of documents—we weren’t there. We cannot know. Fink, under the guise of third-person journalistic objectivity, drives us towards a kind of uncertainty so great that it’s revelatory. There are conclusions to be drawn from Fink’s collection of dilemmas. She seems to indicate that she believes “a crime had occurred.” The scope of that crime—not just a legal trespass but a moral and ethical one as well—is the true subject of this book. This isn’t just a policy brief ornamented with characters. It is, like all great journalism, a document unto itself, an artifact of what we thought about “life and death” issues in the early twenty-first century.”—Jeff Sharlet


August 8, 2017 (Tuesday)
4:30-5:30 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 3D44
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

Announcements

Place:    San Jose Museum of Art

110 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95110

Time:     July 20, 2017

7:00 to 10:00 PM

 

Members: $2

Non-Members: $10

Tickets are limited to reserve yours before July 15, 2017.

 

Description:

Come to this cultural happy hour and enjoy ArtRage (Liquid Assets)

Cocktails, live entertainment, and creative fun presented by SJMA in partnership with Sangam Arts.

Inspired by the influence of the wave of immigrants from all over the world that have made Silicon Valley their home,

Sangam Arts presents cultural “mashups” that explore the ties that bind us all together.

 

For more info see http://sjmusart.org/event/artrage-liquid-assets

 

Contact Loan Truong or Andrew Polay Andrew.polay@uspto.gov for more information.

Announcements

DETROIT PTOS

Midwest Regional Office 5th Anniversary Employee Appreciation Luncheon

 

Who: All Regional Office Employees and Hotellers in the area!

What: Bucharest Shawarma or Pizza

When: Thursday, July 13, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM

Where: Training Lab (RPL 2061)

Why: Employee and Staff 5 Year Celebration!

 

Please RSVP by close of business on Tuesday, July 11th.

Contact David Posigian at david.posigian@uspto.gov to RSVP, or if you have any questions.

PTOS is sponsoring all PTOS members in attendance, as well as any new members who sign up during the luncheon.

 

Announcements

2017-2018 PTOS FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INSURANCE TALK #3

 

2017-2018 PTOS FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INSURANCE TALK SERIES

 

Talk #3: Picking up the Pieces:
A Divorcee’s Guide to Financial Freedom


Divorce is one of the most difficult transitions an individual can face. Whether you’re contemplating, are in the middle of, or have gone through a divorce, the process can be emotionally & financially draining. In this workshop, we will review action steps to take during each stage of divorce:

* Before a Divorce
* During a Divorce
* After a Divorce

 

PRESENTATION TIME/LOCATION:

Wednesday, July 12, 2017 11:30-12:30, Randolph Conference Center – Level 1

 

WebEx for the Presentation:

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e2f417cf0bbebef1ab5252f006be98e82

Event number: 641 815 066, Event password: 12345

(Teleconference only: 1-571-270-7000, Meeting ID: 641 815 066)

 

Closed Captions:

http://www.captionedtext.com/client/embed.aspx?EventID=3315108

 

Light refreshments will be provided to participants while supplies last.

 

HOSTED BY: Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) Education Committee.

For more info about these “Talks”, please contact Angela Nguyen, Robert Morlan, Rebecca Eisenberg, and Aimee Li.

To learn more about or to join PTOS, please visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements

PTOS Paint and Sip Event

What:    Paint a tribute to one of our founding fathers and first patent examiner Thomas Jefferson!  Enjoy a beverage and light appetizers while socializing and creating your masterpiece.  ALL skill levels welcome!!!

When:   Thursday, August 10, 2017, 5-7pm*

Where:  Monet Gogh Sip, 300 North Patrick Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Price:     $32/PTOS member and $37/non-PTOS member

 

*In order to participate, tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/ All reservations must be received and PAID for by August 3rd, 2017, cash and check payments made out to PTOS can be given to David Lotter in Jefferson 4A44, extension 0-7422

 

Payments can be made using PayPal**, Cash***, or a Check*** made payable to PTOS.

 

**a service fee applies for the use of PayPal

***payment using cash or checks do not incur a fee although one will show up online

 

Please direct general event questions to Tonia Dollinger at extension 2-4170 or Tonia.Dollinger@uspto.gov
Announcements

***DENVER OFFICE****

Unser Karting
Monday, July 24
3:30 – 6 pm
$40 for three races
 

After count deadline, meet at 3:30 in the first floor lobby to carpool to Unser Karting.  We expect to start at 4pm, and race for about 2 hours.   No other time available, please use flex time.  Please wear closed toed shoes.  Please RSVP by paying Emily by noon on July 14. 

 


For more info, ask Emily Morgan (303-297-4387)

Announcements

PTOS Third Quarter

Happy Hour

 

June 26th 2017

5-8 PM

 

Madison Auditorium

Alexandria, VA.

 

Come take a break to celebrate the end of the 3rd Quarter!

Pizza and beverages while supplies last.

 

For PTOS members only.

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

Please bring your PTOS membership card for easy admittance.

 

 

Contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh, Robert Hodge, or Dave Lotter in the event of any questions. 

Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.

Announcements

**SILICON VALLEY OFFICE**

4th of JULY FIREWORKs with the SF SYMPHONY

 

Date:     Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Time:     5:00 pm till close

Place:    Shoreline Amphitheatre

1 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043

 

Doors open at 5pm with games and activities for family fun follow by the spectacular 4th of July fireworks at 9:15pm.   The San Francisco Symphony will feature classic hit songs such as: Piece of my heart, somebody to love, Happy together, California dreaming, and much more….

 

http://www.mountainviewamphitheater.com/events/san-francisco-symphony-edwin-outwater-4th-of-july-fireworks-spectacular/#.WUBXB_7rvDA

 

Lawn ticket prices

Members:            $5

Non-members:  $13.50

To sign up or questions, please contact Loan Truong or Basil Ma

 

Carpool (free parking): TBD

Self Parking fee is an additional $10

 

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Helpful Tips to get to Shoreline Amphitheatre

·        Access available from the Steven Creek Trail and Permanente Creek Trail

·        Supervised bike parking for this event will be provided

·        Trail hours will be extended to allow public access after the event to walk or ride home.

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Announcements

****DENVER OFFICE****

Kid Friendly Event!

Lego Movie @ Red Rocks

Monday, July 17
starting at 6:30 pm
 
Kids are welcome to join as we watch The Lego Movie at Red Rocks.  Doors open at 6:30pm, band begins at 7pm, movie starts at dusk.  You can bring your own picnic into the ampitheater, see redrocksonline.com for details.  PTOS members are $5, any non-member is $10.  Please reserve your spot(s) by paying Emily by noon on July 11.


For more info, ask Emily Morgan (303-297-4387)

Announcements

****DENVER OFFICE****

July Happy Hour
Park Burger
2615 Walnut Street
Wednesday, July 12
5 - 7 pm

 
Come enjoy the outdoor patio at Park Burger!  Members receive a drink ticket. 


For more info, ask Emily Morgan (303-297-4387)

Announcements

DETROIT PTOS HAPPY HOUR

***UPDATED*** TO Tuesday, June 27th ‐ 4:00pm – 7:00pm

Atwater Brewery ‐ 237 Joseph Campau Ave, Detroit, MI 48207

All are welcome to attend! Stick around for Quizzo Trivia starting at 7:00pm.

One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.

Non‐members can sign up at the event.

For more information contact: david.posigian@uspto.gov

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Presents:

 

Hard Rock Café

2211 N Houston St

Dallas, TX 75219

 

Happy Hour

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Monday, June 26th

 

 

- one free drink for members

-  new members can sign-up on location and get one free drink on the spot!

 

 

For more information contact Joseph Finan at joseph.finan@uspto.gov

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour- ***Silicon Valley***

Name of place: The Fountainhead Bar

Address: 387 South 1st Street, San Jose, CA, 95113

Date: 6/8/2017

Time: 4-6 PM

 

Members will receive a drink ticket

New Members can sign up at the door.

Come hang out at SoFA Market with your fellow patent office workmates; you know it’s good to get out more…

 

If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan Kuo.

Announcements

PTOS HAPPY HOUR!

PORT CITY BREWING COMPANY!

June 5th from 5pm to 7pm

 

Port City Brewery

3950 Wheeler Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304

 

One free drink while supplies Last,

For PTOS members only.

Bring your PTOS membership card.

You can sign up for membership at the event

 

Contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh or Joseph Greenlund in the event of any questions.

Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.

Announcements

***DENVER OFFICE***

Rockies v Giants
June 15, 6:40pm @ Coors Field
Pregame @ Jackson’s, 1520 20th St

Upper Infield seats $10 for members, $16 for guests.  Meet at Jackson’s for happy hour in order to walk in with the group.  PTOS members receive one beer in Coors Field upon entrance with the group. 
Please pay Emily by noon, June 9.

For more info, ask Emily Morgan x74387 

 

Announcements

***DENVER OFFICE***

June Happy Hour
 
Tap XIV
1920 BLAKE ST
Thursday, June 8
5-7 PM
 
Come have a drink with the TC2800 SEE trip folks at Tap 14.  Please enter door that says “Hayter’s”, and go up the stairs on the left.  We will be on the rooftop patio.  Members receive a drink ticket. 

 

For more info, ask Emily Morgan x74387

Announcements

Abner Doubleday Softball League

 

Interested in playing softball in the PTOS co-ed softball league?

 

All USPTO Employees WELCOME

 

Weeknight Games at LOCAL Fields

 

Open to Teams* and Individuals

 

The ABNER DOUBLEDAY SOFTBALL LEAGUE is a co-ed softball league affiliated with the PTOS and open to members of the Patent and Trademark Office.  The league is semi-competitive and consists of ten to twelve teams.  (We cannot accommodate more due to a lack of field availability.)  *The league allows teams from the previous season the first chance to continue participation in the league the following year.  While team availability may be limited, we are usually able to accommodate all individuals interested in playing.

 

Please contact Mark Ruthkosky by email or see the league website:

 

http://www.ptos.org/committees/ptos_athletics/softball_league.html

 

Announcements

Date:   Saturday, July 15th  at 11:00 am
Location:    20315 Commonwealth Center Drive
Ashburn, Virginia  (on Route 7)
Cost:   $55/person  (includes 2 flights) 
must be prepaid by July 5, 2017

Cash/check payment accepted by and further questions can be addressed to:
 Scott Long    571-272-9048   scott.long@uspto.gov

Check out:  https://www.iflyworld.com/loudoun/

Online Flight Waiver will be required to participate.  Flight limitations: 3+ years old; less than 300lbs; no pregnant women; no recent back, neck or heart problems; no prior shoulder dislocations.

Announcements

PTOS -DETROIT HAPPY HOUR

Tuesday, May 30th –5:00pm –7:00pm

Andrews On the Corner -201 Joseph CampauSt, Detroit, MI 48207

 

All are welcome to attend!

One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.

Non-members can sign up for membership at the event.

Contact David Posigian if you would like to sign up in advance, or if you have any questions. david.posigian@uspto.gov

Announcements

Law School and LSAT Prep Fair

 

Wednesday, August 2 and Thursday, August 3, 2017

11am – 1pm

Madison Auditorium

 

Here’s your opportunity to ask questions and get answers related to law school and the LSAT. 

 

The following schools will be at the fair (for at least one of the two days):

American University Washington College of Law

The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law

George Mason University School of Law

Howard University School of Law

Rutgers Law School

Seton Hall University School of Law

University of Baltimore School of Law

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

William and Mary School of Law

 

Sponsored in partnership by the PTOS Education Committee and USPTO APANET

Please contact Catherine Loikith, Adam Duda, Shawn Lillemo or Angela Nguyen for further details.

 

Visit www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events.

No other time has been authorized for this event.

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"The Mandibles, A Family, 2029-2047" by Lionel Shriver

“Of course, it's fiction. Lionel Shriver's new novel, The Mandibles, chronicles the pressure on a once well-to-do family as they try to survive in the uncertain future. It's 2029; the U.S. economy has tanked, the dollar is worthless, inflation is rampant — and the wall between the U.S. and Mexico is meant to keep impoverished Americans north of the border. The Mandible family loses their fortune after the 2029 crash. They plummet from the relative luxuries of the upper middle class to a small Brooklyn townhouse where four generations of the family must crouch together, enduring a life of hardship, drudgery, and eventually, violence. It's a dystopia with a side of economic theory” (Weekend Edition Sunday, NPR).


June 27, 2017 (Tuesday)
4:30-5:30 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 5D44
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

 

Announcements
Kids & Chemistry is looking for schools

 

Do you have a 4th or 5th grade student?

Would you like to bring a supplemental STEM program to your child’s school?

 

Kids & Chemistry is an outreach program developed by the American Chemical Society (ACS) to help children learn more about science. 

 

Previous Locations (within a 15 mile radius of the USPTO):         

Canterbury Woods Elementary School (4910 Willet Drive, Annandale, VA 22003)

Francis Scott Key Elementary School (2300 Key Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201)

 

For more information, please contact PTOS Kids & Chemistry Chair: susannah.chung@uspto.gov or 571-272-6098.

 

No experience necessary.

No other time provided.

Announcements

Evening at the Embassy of Cote d'Ivoire (The Ivory Coast)

When: Fri, May 19, 2017 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Where: Embassy of the Ivory Coast
2424 Massachusetts Ave, NW

Purchase or reserve at: http://ptos.org/reservations/

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Journey into the heart of Africa as we experience the mysteries and the culture of the Ivory Coast - officially known as Cote d'Ivoire. Step onto foreign soil as we travel halfway across the world without ever leaving the District for a multifaceted unique Friday evening.  Join your fellow young professionals for a special day of native food, drinks, music, cultural dancing, fashion, diplomats, film, and more!

Featuring:
Cote d'Ivoire Food
Cote d'Ivoire Cocktails (Open Bar)
Special Cote d'Ivoire Musical and Dance Presentation
Diplomatic Greeting
Cote d'Ivoire Art
Cote d'Ivoire Cultural Film
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Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingsToDoDC.
Tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/
*Reminder, by placing an order on the PTOS reservation system, you are responsible for the payment, unless you find a replacement.

PRICE:  $40 per person for members and family (up to 2 ticket total)
DRESS CODE: Business Attire/ Cocktail Attire. Jacket and tie / cocktail or business attire at a minimum.

Limited to ONE member and ONE guest! Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation! All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by May 16th, @ 5PM

Cash and Check Payments can be made to: PTOS, Attn Kang Hu RAN 10B19; Anand Loharikar, KNOX 5B35

Interested in events or volunteering with international committee?
For more info about PTOS, visit www.ptos.org

Please direct any questions to: Kang Hu (01344) or Anand Loharikar (28756)

Announcements

2017-2018 PTOS FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INSURANCE TALKS SERIES


Talk #2: Making Investing Less Taxing:

A Beginners Guide to Keeping More of Your Investments

 


It’s not what you earn, it’s what you keep! One of the biggest drags on investor performance is taxes.  Come to this presentation to learn:


-How to keep more your investment earnings and pay less taxes
-To Roth, or not to Roth
-How to save for college, tax efficiently
-Other tax efficient vehicles

 

PRESENTATION TIME/LOCATION:

Thursday, May 11, 2017, 10:30-11:30, Jefferson Conference Center –Level 1

 

 

WebEx for the Presentation:

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e2f417cf0bbebef1ab5252f006be98e82

Event number: 641 815 066, Event password: 12345

(Teleconference only: 1-571-270-7000, Meeting ID: 641 815 066)

 

 

Closed Captions:

http://www.captionedtext.com/client/embed.aspx?EventID=3260055

 

 

Light refreshments will be provided to participants while supplies last.

 

 

HOSTED BY: Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) Education Committee.

For more info about these “Talks”, please contact Angela Nguyen, Robert Morlan, and Aimee Li.

To learn more about or to join PTOS, please visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements

Detroit PTOS WEST SIDE Happy Hour!

 

PTOS members in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Plymouth, Canton, Northville, etc…we’re coming to YOU!

 

Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern

15400 Sheldon Road

Northville, MI

Tuesday, May 2, 4-7 PM

 

PTOS Members receive 1 free drink.

New members can sign up at the event!

 

If you have questions, please contact Victoria Shumate at victoria.shumate@uspto.gov or x6-4858.

Announcements

***DENVER OFFICE***

May Happy Hour
Stout Street Social
1400 Stout Street
Tuesday, May 9
5-7 pm
 
Come have a drink with the TC2100 SEE trip folks at Stout Street Social.  Members receive a drink ticket.

 
For more info, ask Kristina Deherrera x74237

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Presents:

 

2nd Quarter Karaoke

 

April 28th, 5:30pm – 8:30pm

 

Tutta’s Pizza:

1701 N Market St.

 

Come celebrate the end of Q2 with FREE food, drinks, and Karaoke from 5:30 to 8:30 on April 28 @ Tutta’s Pizza.

 

PTOS Members and new sign-ups get 1 free drink.

 

For questions contact Joseph Finan at joseph.finan@uspto.gov

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

“Tres de Mayo”

San Antonio Bar & Grill

 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2017

4-7 PM

 

Hoffman Town Center

200 Swamp Fox Road

Alexandria, VA.

 

One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

Contact Philip Stuckey or Dave Lotter

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

Celebrate World IP Day @ Trademark Bar

2080 Jamieson Ave

Alexandria, VA

Wednesday, April 26th 2017

4-7 PM

One free drink while supplies last

for PTOS members only

Contact: Seahvosh Nikmanesh or Dave Lotter

You can sign up for membership at the event.

Announcements

 

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Original Gravity Public House

66 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

May 3rd 2017

4-6 PM

 

Members will receive a drink ticket and be offered Original Gravities’

signature appetizer “Duck Fat Fries” while available.

New Members can sign up at the door.

Original Gravity rotates their beers daily. For the most current selection please visit: http://www.originalgravitypub.com/

 

If you have any questions, please contact Patrick Marinelli.

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Announcements

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PTOS Silicon Valley is looking for Judges and Mentors for the Tech Challenge

 

Judging/Mentoring will take place on April 29-30 (Sat & Sun)

Tech Museum of Innovation

201 South Market Street

San Jose, CA 95113

 

Learn more here: The Tech Challenge 2017

Sign up at:  link

 

 

Here are step-by-step instructions to register for the position, day and time that interests you: 

  1. Go to thetechchallengereg.thetech.org/volunteer.aspx Enter the email address you used to register last year and click the “Login”. If this is your first time volunteering for The Tech Challenge, scroll to New Volunteers, click “Register” and enter your information. Please use your work email address to speed registration. Use of your work email may also help The Tech in securing additional donations as your employer may provide a matching donation for your volunteer time. 
  2. The system will return you to the main page. Re-enter your email address and click "Login".
  3. Positions are organized in the following categories: Event Support, Judging, Judging Support and Team Support. Find the category that interests you and click “Show Details” to see the available positions. 
  4. When you’ve found the position, day and time that works best for you, click the green time slot button. Wait 5-10 seconds for the system to save your information. A message will appear at the top of the screen that says “You have been added.”

The Tech Challenge, a signature program of The Tech Museum of Innovation, is an annual team design challenge for students in Grades 4-12 that introduces and reinforces the engineering design process with a hands-on project geared toward solving a real-world problem.

 

If interested please contact Namitha Pillai (namitha.pillai@uspto.gov) or Loan Truong (loan.truong@uspto.gov)

Anyone qualified in the above areas, including spouses and friends are invited to judge

 

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Announcements

****DENVER OFFICE****

iFLY Indoor Skydiving
Thursday, May 18 at 8PM

WHO:   Anyone aged 3+, not pregnant or recently injured, and less than 300lbs may fly.  Kids are welcome!

WHERE: iFLY Denver, 9230 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree (south of Ikea on I-25)

WHEN:  Thursday, May 18 at 8pm

COST:  2 flights- $40 members, $60 non-members
 4 flights- $70 members, $100 non-members

RSVP:  by EOB on MAY 4 to Emily Morgan, x74387

More Info:  Please see www.iflyworld.com for further information, or contact our resident skydiver, Matt Fry.  Non-members may wish to check groupon.  Please arrange your own transportation to iFLY to arrive at, or before, 8pm.  Once signed up, you will be notified when to fill out your waiver online, and to prepay.  Please wear sneakers, pants, and a shirt without a collar to the event.

Announcements

**SILICON VALLEY OFFICE**

 

End of the quarter DANCE OFF

 

California room (aka Academy)

Thursday, April 20, 2017

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

 

Free for members

$5 for guests of member

 

Come down and learn some Salsa/Line dance moves and enjoy coffee with light snacks.

 

You can sign up for membership at the event

All PTAB Judges, SPEs and Examiners are eligible

 

If you have any questions, please contact Loan Truong or Malcolm Barnes

Announcements

Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society

PO BOX 2600  ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA  22202

 

Editor-in-Chief

By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

•             The Editor-in-Chief must be an active member of the Society and possess at least a J.D. from an ABA accredited school.

•             Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.

•             Prior experience editing law review articles.

•             A basic familiarity with typesetting and vector graphic design, including the software packages LyX and Inkscape.

•             Ability to communicate with authors and subscribers under stressful circumstances.

•             Ability to recruit and maintain a corps of volunteer editors and procure articles.

•             Responsibilities will require attending monthly Board of Governor meetings

 

DUTIES

The Editor-in-Chief will recruit volunteer Articles Editors from the ranks of the Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS).  Select articles to appear in the Journal. Generally, this amounts to between 6 and 10 articles per issue or around 1,000 pages of typeset material each year.  Typeset edited articles and layout advertisements, front matter, and rear matter for each of the quarterly issues.  Ensure that the Journal is compliant with postal regulations.  Deliver a finished product to the printer on or before the first of every March, June, September, and December.  Act as a liaison with the Journal’s printer to ensure that the issues are printed correctly and shipped on time.  Collaborate on other projects with JPTOS Executive Board members.  Coordinate with advertiser accounts including providing quotes for advertising space, working with the Executive team in invoicing advertisers and accepting, proofing, formatting advertisements and ensuring the proper ads get placed in each issue.  The Editor-in-Chief shall also be jointly responsible for coordination of social media related activities including gathering topics of interest and developing and posting content to Social Network feed and tracking / analyzing readership and followers to improve content. 

 

SELECTION PROCESS

•             All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.

•             A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.

•             This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.

 

THIS POSITION IS SALARIED

 

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:

Seahvosh Nikmanesh       seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov               Jefferson 7A49   (571) 270-1805

 

DEADLINE --  5:00 PM on April 28, 2017

Announcements

Patent & Trademark Office Society PTOS Centennial Picnic

Sunday, May 21st

12:00-5:00 PM (Food served 12:00-3:30 PM)

Fort Hunt Park, VA

 

Food, Ice Cream Truck for the Centennial, drinks, Black Ops Obstacle Course, Gunsmoke Gallery, Jurassic Adventure, Vertical Rush, Ponies, DJ, pick-up sports, and Much more!

In honor of the PTOS Centennial there will be an Ice Cream truck!

 

Tickets MUST be reserved online http://ptos.org/reservations/

Tickets on sale now until COB, May, 12th!! $4/PTOS members, $6/guests, $4/children ages 2-12 of members.

People eligible for membership in the PTOS are NOT eligible to come as guests.

Payments can be made through PayPal online (a service fee applies for the use of PayPal)

Cash and Check payments may be made to the following individuals:

(NO service fee applies for cash and check payments)

Rebecca Eisenberg, RND 7D13     Terry Dey, MDW 7D64

Tsung Yin Tsai, KNX 10C73                           Martin Rogers, REM 6B09                           

Seahvosh Nikmanesh, JEF 7A49

For Purchases made in person you will receive an email confirmation as your receipt, however a reservation still needs to be made online.

For Purchases made through PayPal you will also receive an email confirmation as your receipt.

Please bring your membership card with barcode for check in.

 

For questions, directions, or more information, contact:

Seahvosh Nikmanesh at x01805, Robert Hodge at x22097, or David Lotter at x07422

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"Isaac's Storm" by Erik Larson

“September 8, 1900, began innocently in the seaside town of Galveston, Texas. Even Isaac Cline, resident meteorologist for the U.S. Weather Bureau failed to grasp the true meaning of the strange deep-sea swells and peculiar winds that greeted the city that morning. Mere hours later, Galveston found itself submerged in a monster hurricane that completely destroyed the town and killed over six thousand people in what remains the greatest natural disaster in American history--and Isaac Cline found himself the victim of a devastating personal tragedy.

Using Cline's own telegrams, letters, and reports, the testimony of scores of survivors, and our latest understanding of the science of hurricanes, Erik Larson builds a chronicle of one man's heroic struggle and fatal miscalculation in the face of a storm of unimaginable magnitude. Riveting, powerful, and unbearably suspenseful, Isaac's Storm is the story of what can happen when human arrogance meets the great uncontrollable force of nature” (Amazon).

May 9, 2017 (Tuesday)
12:00-1:00 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

 

Announcements

The PTOS and USPTOLS present

 

Witherspoon Remembers Judge Giles Sutherland Rich

 

Please join Professor John Witherspoon as he remarks on Judge Rich's life, career and legacy, and how they pertain to present day practices.

 

Thursday, April 27, 2017

1pm – 2pm

Knox 10D45

 

To attend via WebEx, please click the link below to register:

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e7693fea4bcf64165e20e89703286898c

 

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov, Miriam at miriam.levin@uspto.gov or Shawn at shawn.lillemo@uspto.gov.

 

No other time has been authorized for this event.

Announcements

***DENVER OFFICE***

April Happy Hour
Lucky Strike @Denver Pavilions
500 16th Street
Monday, April 17
5-7 pm
 
Come have a drink or join in the bowling after count monday!  PTOS Members receive a drink ticket.  There are ping pong tables and other games available.  Bowling shoes are $4 and games are $2 each for members.  We can organize the lanes at happy hour.  If you know you would like to bowl, please let Emily know by EOB Friday, April 14.

 

For more info, ask Emily Morgan x7-4387

Announcements

Notice of Vacancy
JPTOS Board of Governors

There is a vacancy on the Board of Governors of the
Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

Term for Governor would last for full three (3) years.

The position requires attendance (in-person or via teleconference) at monthly meetings to direct business matters of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society including publishing, advertising, staffing, and editorial content.

All those interested in this position should obtain a
Governor Application Form from Rebecca Eisenberg
(Rebecca.Eisenberg@uspto.gov; ext. 0-5879)

Application packages must include: (1) a completed Governor Application Form, (2) a statement of qualifications for the position and/or résumé, and (3) a statement of interest in the position. 

The application deadline is 5:00 PM on April 19, 2017

 

Announcements

PTOS Centennial Gala

Come celebrate 100 exciting years of the Patent and Trademark Office Society with an evening of food, drink, music and dancing at the National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum.
This location was the home of the United States Patent and Trademark Office when PTOS was founded in 1917!

Date:
Saturday, November 4th
7:00pm - 11:00pm

Location:
National Portrait Gallery and
Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th and F Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20001

Hors d'Oeuvres
Plated Dinner
Dessert, Coffee Service
Open Bar for duration of the event
Access to portions of the museum during the event

Pricing* starts at:
Early Bird
PTOS Member: $75
Guest: $100

Prices go up after April 30th!

*Must be a PTOS Member to purchase tickets. Limit one member ticket and one guest ticket per PTOS member.

For complete event details and to purchase tickets, please visit:
https://ptoscentennialgala.eventbrite.com

For questions, please contact Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov or Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov

Announcements

The PTOS proudly presents

Continuing Legal Education

Quasi-Judicial Nature of Patent Examination, Examiner Depositions, and the Critical Duty of Maintaining a Complete Administrative Record

 

William LaMarca & Brian Racilla

Office of the Solicitor, USPTO*

 

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

2pm – 3pm

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***Alexandria Live Location***

Jefferson Conference Center

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***Denver Webcast Location***

Live interactive webcast at Room 15.102 (15th Floor Conference Room)

(broadcast from USPTO Headquarters in Alexandria)

 

Whether attending in-person or via WebEx, click on WebEx link below to register and confirm your attendance in advance.

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e62caad19ac08d609ebed7a71914de5bc


On the WebEx Event Information page, please view and save the event materials on May 17th.

 

One hour of CLE credit from the Virginia State Bar has been applied for.

 

*Since this presentation is not being given in an official capacity, the opinions expressed are the presenter’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the USPTO, the Department of Commerce, or the United States government.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or Shawn at shawn.lillemo@uspto.gov.

 

No other time has been authorized for this event.

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Presents:

 

Cidercade

April 17th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

 

Bishop Cider Co.

2777 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX, 75207

www.cidercade.com

 

The Cidercade is an arcade in the Design District with 80+ arcades and 12 ciders on tap. Open 7 days per week.

 

PTOS Members and new sign-ups get 1 free drink.

 

For questions contact Joseph Finan at joseph.finan@uspto.gov

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

Pizza Paradiso

Wednesday, April 5th 2017

4-7 PM

124 King St.

Alexandria, VA

 

One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact David Lotter for questions

Announcements

PTOS Spring 2017 Scramble
 
Woodlawn Golf Course
Fort Belvoir Golf Club
Fort Belvoir, VA
(20 minutes from the USPTO!)

Thursday, May 4th, 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 
$80/player* Tournament Fee:
•Cart for tournament
•Captain’s Choice Scramble
•Golfer’s banquet
•Team & individual prizes

To Register:
Contact:
 
Brandon Rosati at 571-270-3536
Brandon.rosati@uspto.gov;
 
Matthew Troutman at 571-270-3654,
matthew.troutman@uspto.gov
 
Register by April 21st
*Driver's License or Passport Infromation needed at time of registration to be able to get into Fort Belvoir for the event.
*Full 4-person teams and payment in full is requested.


Announcements

2017-2018 PTOS FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INSURANCE TALKS SERIES

Talk #1:
BOOM into Retirement: Retirement planning for 50 and 60 year-olds

Are you a baby-boomer considering retirement in the next 5 years?

Are you worried about what life will be like when you turn off your paycheck?

Come join us as we explore all the pieces to your retirement puzzle.

In this presentation, we’ll discuss:

Your retirement vision, the three phases of retirement, your financial fuel, and financial roadblocks and detours.

 

PRESENTATION TIME/LOCATION:

Wednesday, April 5, 2017 10:30-11:30, Jefferson Conference Center – Level 1

 

WebEx for the Presentation:

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e2f417cf0bbebef1ab5252f006be98e82

Event number: 641 815 066, Event password: 12345

(Teleconference only: 1-571-270-7000, Meeting ID: 641 815 066)

 

Closed Captions:

http://www.captionedtext.com/client/embed.aspx?EventID=3235311

 

Light refreshments will be provided to participants while supplies last.

 

 

HOSTED BY: Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) Education Committee.

 

For more info about these “Talks”, please contact Angela Nguyen, Robert Morlan, and Aimee Li.

 

To learn more about or to join PTOS, please visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements

6th Annual PTOS Innovation 5k
Twilight Run!!
Saturday, May 20th, 2017
Space Race starts at 8:00pm
Innovation 5k starts at 8:15pm
 
To find out more about the .1k Space Race or the Innovation 5k, visit the registration page at www.ptos.org/5k
MUST REGISTER BY 5/1 TO GUARANTEE RECEIVING A RACE T-SHIRT
 
Pricing:
$25 for PTOS Members*
$35 for non-PTOS Members*
 
*$10 Discount Available to USPTO Gym Members!
 Information on the discount code is available at the front desk of the gym or by contacting Matthew Troutman (Matthew.Troutman@uspto.gov) or Seahvosh Nikmanesh (Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov)

Kids 17 & under - $25
Parent & Child Team pricing available.
 
Entry for just the Space Race - $5
(Space Race and 5K registrants have the option to purchase race t-shirts for an additional $12.00 each).

Race packet goodies and free post-race drink for all 5k registrants!
 
For complete race details and to register visit:
www.ptos.org/5k
 
If running is not your thing, you can still be a part of the event by volunteering!
To volunteer or for questions contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh or Matthew Troutman

Announcements

PTOS and WorkLife to Sponsor Annual Spring Cleaning Collection Drive Tuesday April 18th, 2017:

 

It's that time of year when many of us start to do some Spring cleaning.

 

The USPTO’s Worklife Team and the Patent and Trademark Office Society will host the Annual Spring Cleaning drive to collect furniture, household items, clothing, animal items, nonperishable food items, and eye glasses for various charities.

Items will be accepted on Tuesday, April 18th, outside the south entrance of the Madison Building, along Eisenhower Avenue, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (for multiple item drop-off, please drive up and volunteers will help you unload your vehicle).

 

Donations of goods will be accepted on behalf of the following non-profit organizations.

 

• The Salvation Army

• Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

• Arlington Food Assistance Center

• One Sight by Lens Crafters

 

Representatives from these local charities will be on hand to accept your donations and supply receipts.

 

Direct questions to Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov        

For information about the types of goods accepted, contact Tonia Dollinger at 571-272-4170.

For more information about the PTO Worklife Team and other upcoming events, please visit: http://ptoweb/patents/worklife/
Announcements

Detroit PTOS Bowl-A-Rama

 

Garden Bowl “America’s Oldest Bowling Center”

4120 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

Thursday, April 6th –Bowling Begins at 4:30pm

 

Lane Rental and a Drink provided by the PTOS

Free Parking behind the Garden Bowl BEFORE4:30pm

Shoe Rental: $3:00 per PTOS Member

Please try and arrive 15-minutes before bowling to accommodate for shoe rental!

Address: RSVP with David Posigian by Wednesday Apr. 5th david.posigian@uspto.gov

Announcements

Víkingur Ólafsson, Piano Concert at the Icelandic Ambassador's Residence

When: Sun, April 9, 2017 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Where: Residence of the Icelandic Ambassador
2443 Kalorama Rd. NW

Purchase or reserve at: http://ptos.org/reservations/

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“Iceland’s rising star of a pianist” (Sunday Times), Víkingur Ólafsson has been described as “born to play piano” (New York Sun) and praised for his “perfect continuity of thought” (Giornale della musica).

Program: Bach, Glass, Prokofiev, Beethoven

Including wine and reception
Parking available on the street
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Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with EmbassySeries.
Tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/
*Reminder, by placing an order on the PTOS reservation system, you are responsible for the payment, unless you find a replacement.

PRICE:  $90 per person for members and family (up to 2 ticket total)
DRESS CODE: Appropriate for a Piano Concert

Limited to ONE guest per member!  Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation! All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by March 31st, @ 5PM

Cash and Check Payments can be made to: PTOS, Attn Kang Hu RAN 10B19; Anand Loharikar, KNOX 5B35

Interested in events or volunteering with international committee?
Please contact Kang Hu, Anand Loharikar more info about PTOS, visit www.ptos.org

Please direct any questions to: Kang Hu (01344) or Anand Loharikar (28756)

 

Announcements

Men's & Women's College Basketball Bracket Pick'Em

 

Men's Tournament runs March 14th - April 3rd Women's Tournament runs March 17th - April 2nd

 

Open to ALL USPTO employees

To Participate you must sign-up & fill out your bracket by noon (EDT) on the respective start date for the tournament at:

               http://www.ptos.org/mensbasketballpickem/

               http://www.ptos.org/womensbasketballpickem/

There is no Cost to participate - PTOS membership is not required Limit One Bracket per tournament per person This event is cosponsored by PTOS and USPTO Worklife Grand Prize for 1st place per tournament: Winner's Choice of NCAA Basketball Jersey Questions - Contact Rob Hodge (2-2097) or Seahvosh Nikmanesh (0-1805)

 

No other time is authorized for this event. This is for informational purposes only and does not imply an endorsement of any related business. The USPTO makes no Guarantee as to the nature of any products or services offered.

 

Be sure to kick off the tournament right with Show-Your-Team-Spirit Day on Tuesday, March 14th and Friday, March 17th Wear your favorite jersey, ball cap, pullover or sweatshirt and show your school pride!

Announcements

***DENVER OFFICE***

Happy Hour and Hockey, Wednesday, March 29

Pour House Pub
5:30pm @1435 Market Street

Avalanche vs Capitals
8pm @ Pepsi Center

Come cheer on the Avs as they take on the Capitals!  $30, or $25 for PTOS members.  Please pay Tom Giampaolo or Emily Morgan by March 15.  All are welcome for Happy Hour, PTOS Members receive drink ticket.

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Presents:

 

St. Patty’s Happy Hour

March 17th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

 

Tutta’s Pizza

1701 N Market St #110, Dallas, TX

 

All Dallas Regional Office Employees invited to come celebrate.

PTOS Members and new sign-ups get 1 free drink.

 

For questions contact Joseph Finan at joseph.finan@uspto.gov

Announcements

Evening at The Embassy of Russia

When: Fri, March 17, 2017 6:45pm to 11:00pm
Where: Embassy of the Russian Federation
2650 Wisconsin Ave. NW

Purchase or reserve at: http://ptos.org/reservations/

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The majesty of Moscow and the charm of St. Petersburg opens comes alive in one of the largest and lavish embassies in Washington D.C.

Join us for a special charity event on Russian soil with opera, live music, food, bar and more!

FEATURING:
LIVE RUSSIAN OPERA & MUSICAL PRESENTATION
RUSSIAN BUFFET
RUSSIAN BAR INCLUDING VODKA
DIPLOMATIC GREETING
CHARITY
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Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingstodoDC.
tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/
*Reminder, by placing an order on the PTOS reservation system, you are responsible for the payment, unless you find a replacement.

PRICE:  $65 per person for members and family (up to 2 ticket total)
DRESS CODE: Semi Formal or Business Attire at a minimum.

ADDITIONAL NOTES: Due to enhanced security at Embassy of the Russian Federation, photo ID is REQUIRED for attendance. Due to security considerations, parking WILL NOT be available on the grounds of Embassy of the Russian Federation

Limited to ONE guest per member!  Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation! All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by March 9th, @ 5PM

Cash and Check Payments can be made to: PTOS, Attn Kang Hu RAN 10B19; Anand Loharikar, KNOX 5B35

Interested in events or volunteering with international committee?
Please contact Kang Hu, Anand Loharikar more info about PTOS, visit www.ptos.org

Please direct any questions to: Kang Hu (01344) or Anand Loharikar (28756)

 

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

Daniel O’Connell’s

March 16th 2017

4-7 PM

112 King Street

Alexandria, VA.

 

We will be located upstairs.  One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh in the event of any questions. 

Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.

Announcements

***SILICON VALLEY OFFICE***

Centennial Members’ Night presents Casino Night

 

California Room (1st floor Academy)

Wednesday March 1, 2017

4:00pm – 8:00 pm

 

As a special thank you to our members, join us for a night of casino games and raffle.

Every member will get a base $500 denominated chip to play and/or cashed in for raffle tickets.

Raffle drawing at the end of the night, must be present to win.

May the odds be with you!

 

PTOS members only, signup is available at the event.

Please bring your PTOS ID for fast entrance.

Food and beverages will be served.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Namitha Pillai or Loan Truong

Announcements

Evening at the Embassy of Chile with the Ambassador

When: Wed, March 15, 2017 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Where: Embassy of Chile
1732 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC


Purchase from: http://ptos.org/reservations/

Tonight, H.E. Ambassador Juan G. Valdes and the diplomats from Chile are proud and excited to officially welcome you to the embassy.  Take in the beauty and excitement of Chile, without ever boarding a plane.

On Wednesday, March 15, step onto foreign soil as we invite you to experience an energetic, culturally magnificent South American nation at the Embassy of Chile.  Through the food, drink, live music, diplomats and other cultural aspects of the evening, we'll experience the rich customs of the multiple regions of Chile.

FEATURING:
1) Diplomatic Greeting by the Ambassador
Meet and hear from Ambassador Valdes and other leading Chilean diplomats from the embassy and their staff, who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

2) Live Chilean Music
Tonight, we will have the privilege of experiencing the live Chilean musical talents of Mauricio Miranda.  Mauricio, a frequent performer of Chilean folklore and opera, including at the Kennedy Center, will present us with a special rendition of several Chilean songs.  A live (and potentially interactive) dance presentation is included.

3) Chilean Bar
Enjoy a variety of Chilean wines, regional beers and nonalcoholic drinks. 

4) Chilean food
Enjoy a full buffet of native Chilean food
BISTEC A LO POBRE -------------------- Steak and potatoes & fried eggs
PORTOS GRANDOS------------------------ Beans and Corn Stew
POLLO ARVEJADO------------------------ Chicken with Peas
BARROS LUCO -------------------------- Beef and Cheese Sandwich-hot

VEGETARIANS CEVICHES WITH LIME AND MOZZARELLA
ENSALADA CHILEANA
SALSA MARISEAL WITH SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS
CHILEAN BREAD ROLLS PAN AMASADO

RICE PUDDING WITH ORANGE
CREM CARAMEL

5) Chilean Art
Marvel at the special paintings and architecture of this special embassy.

6) Film
A special film highlighting the beauty and culture of Chile will be featured to showcase the beauty of Santiago and all of Chile’s landscapes, the Andes, the people and customs.

Dress code: Business Attire.


Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingstodoDC.
Tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/
*Reminder, by placing an order on the PTOS reservation system, you are responsible for the payment, unless you find a replacement.

PRICE:  $45 per person for members and family (up to 2 ticket total)

Limited to ONE guest per member!  Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation! All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by March 9th, @ 5PM

Cash and Check Payments can be made to: PTOS, Attn Kang Hu RAN 10B19; Anand Loharikar, KNOX 5B35

Interested in events or volunteering with international committee?
Please contact Kang Hu, Anand Loharikar more info about PTOS, visit www.ptos.org

Please direct any questions to: Kang Hu (01344) or Anand Loharikar (28756)

Announcements

PTOS Centennial Members Night

Celebrate 100 years! (1917-2017)

Thursday, February 23rd, 2017

5:00-8:00pm in the Madison Auditorium

Casino Play Provided by Ante-up Entertainment.  Please Bring a Food Donation for Casino Play* – Food will be taken to a local food Bank

 

Must be a PTOS member to attend, Bring your PTOS ID with barcode for fast entrance (otherwise USPTO Badge Driver’s License).  If you would like to join the night of the event, membership forms will be available at the door, a completed membership form will permit entrance into the event.

 

Every member that attends will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win prizes.  Or increase your chances        of winning raffled prizes with casino play. Must be present to win.

 

Appetizers Station

Full Salad Bar, Artisanal bread selection, Proscuitto wrapped figs, cantaloupe balls, and asparagus, Artisanal cheese display, Roasted vegetable platter served chilled, Creamy spinach dip, Meatballs marinated in chef's secret sauce, and Bacon wrapped scallops

 

Entrée Station

Sliced prime rib served with horseradish cream and au-jus, House made chicken Picatta, Lasagna Florentine (Classic spinach lasagna with Alfredo sauce), Thyme and rosemary roasted potatoes, Normandy vegetable medley

 

Dessert Station

Strawberry shortcake with whipped cream, Icebox chocolate cake, Vanilla Poundcake

 

* Direct any questions to

Seahvosh Nikmanesh, Rob Hodge, or Dave Lotter

Announcements

PTOS DETROIT MEMBERS NIGHT

Thursday, Feb. 23 – Starting at 5:00 p.m.

At The Fowling Warehouse

3901 Christopher St., Hamtramck, MI 48211

 

Free, unlimited “Fowling” for PTOS members starting at 5pm

Catering from Amicci's Pizza and a first free drink also provided for members.

RSVP by Noon (12:00pm) on Tuesday Feb. 21.

To RSVP or to join PTOS, contact:

David Posigian (david.posigian@uspto.gov) or Ken Malkowski (kenneth.malkowski@uspto.gov)

Announcements

***Denver Office***

PTOS Member's Casino Night
February 23, 4:30-7:30pm
14th Floor conference room

Please bring a coat or blanket donation to Samaritan House for casino play*.  Every member in attendance may use their ticket for the raffle, or may increase their chances with casino play.  Raffle will occur at the end of the evening, must be present to win REI gift cards, Amazon echo, a massage, and more!
Casino night is FREE and for members only, food and beverages included.

*Direct any questions to Emily Morgan, x7-4387

Announcements

PTOS CENTENNIAL MEMBERS NIGHT

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

 

Denver - 2.23.17 - CASINO NIGHT | emily.morgan@uspto.gov

Detroit - 2.23.17 - FOWLING WAREHOUSE | david.posigian@uspto.gov

Alexandria - 2.23.17 - CASINO NIGHT | david.lotter@uspto.gov, seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov, robert.hodge@uspto.gov

Dallas - 2.27.17 - TOP GOLF | joseph.finan@uspto.gov

Silicon Valley - 3.1.17 - CASINO NIGHT | loan.truong@uspto.gov, namitha.pillai@uspto.gov

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead

Winner of the 2016 National Book Award for Fiction

“[A] potent, almost hallucinatory novel... It possesses the chilling matter-of-fact power of the slave narratives collected by the Federal Writers’ Project in the 1930s, with echoes of Toni Morrison’s Beloved, Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man, and brush strokes borrowed from Jorge Luis Borges, Franz Kafka and Jonathan Swift…He has told a story essential to our understanding of the American past and the American present.”
--Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times

Enjoy listening to an interview of Colson Whitehead by Terry Gross of NPR’s “Fresh Air” which aired August 8, 2016.

March 28, 2017 (Tuesday)
12:00-1:00 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV


Announcements

Volunteers needed for USPTO’s E-Week

February 22, 2017 from 9am – 1pm in Madison Auditorium

 

Sign-up to volunteer for E-Week 2017!

 

Every year the affinity groups PTOS, OEO, OEEOD & USPTO celebrate Engineer’s Week by inviting local school to participate in a science project on the USPTO campus.  This year we are promoting computer science and coding by teaching the students to make games using Raspberry Pis and Makey Makeys.

 

Free lunch provided for all volunteers!

Volunteers of ALL disciplines are encouraged.

 

If you are interested in volunteering, please email affinitygroups@uspto.gov.

 

Non-production time is not provided.

Announcements

WANTED:
Patent and Trademark Office Society
2017 Science Fair Judges
For regional science and engineering fairs

Fields for judging include:
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Sci.
Earth & Space Sciences
Health & Medicine
Computer Science
Engineering

Location, Date,   Time      
Arlington County Regional Fair Sat., March 4th  9:30 am-noon
Arlington, VA (Wakefield HS)

Fairfax County Regional Fair Sat., March 18th 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Fairfax, VA (Robinson HS)

P.G. Community Science Fair Sat., March 18th 8:30 am-noon
Springdale, MD (Charles Herbert Flowers HS)

Richmond Virginia Science Fair Sat., March 11th 9:00 am-noon
Richmond, VA (Huguenot High School HS)

If Interested, Please Contact:
Henry Yu (Fairfax)  henry.yu@uspto.gov   x29779
Chris Dunay (Arlington)  christopher.dunay@uspto.gov x01222
Jiong-Ping Lu (PG)  jiong-ping.lu@uspto.gov  x01135
Joe Saavedra (Richmond)  emilio.saavedra@uspto.gov x05617

 

Anyone qualified in the above areas, including Spouses & Friends, are invited to judge

Announcements

PTOS Pentagon Row Ice Skating

February 8th, 2017
5:00 PM-7:00PM

1201 South Joyce Street
Arlington VA 22202

Pentagon Row Outdoor Ice Skating starts at 5p

Parking is available but limited and the cost is NOT included in with your ticket. Closest metro station is Pentagon City Metro Station

happy hour next door at Champps

Tickets Must be reserved Online at http://ptos.org/reservations/

$5 per person  including admission and rental

All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by February 7th 2017 @ 3PM

Cash and Check Payments can be made to the following individuals:
Robert Hodge, MDW 1C25
Kang Hu, RAN 10B19

No limit to number of tickets, enjoy with family and friends

Please direct any questions to: 
Kang Hu Kang.hu@uspto.gov
Robert Hodge Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour
Champps Kitchen + Bar
Wednesday
February 8th, 2017
4-7 PM
1201 S. Joyce Street C-10
Arlington, VA 22202

One free drink while supplies last,
for PTOS members only.

You can sign up for membership at the event.

Please direct any questions to: 
Kang Hu Kang.hu@uspto.gov
Robert Hodge Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov

Announcements

****DENVER OFFICE****

February Happy Hour

Range 
918 17th Street
Thursday, February 9th
5-7 pm
 
Take a quick 2 block walk for a drink with our fellow coworkers.  All are welcome, PTOS members receive a drink ticket.

For more info, ask Emily Morgan x7-4387

 

 

Announcements

Volunteer with Kids & Chemistry

Location:             Canterbury Woods Elementary School

                                4910 Willet Drive, Annandale, VA 22003

Dates:                   February 10, 2017 (Experiment: Chemistry’s Colorful Glue)

                                March 10, 2017 (Experiment: CO2 to the Rescue)

                                April 21, 2017 (Experiment: Glow it up!)

Time:                    2:50-3:50pm

                                (Carpool departs USPTO at 2pm; optional training at 1:30pm in Remsen 8D35)

 

Kids & Chemistry is an outreach program developed by the AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (acs) to help children learn more about science. 

No experience necessary.

 

For more information, please contact PTOS Kids & Chemistry Chair: Edward.Park@uspto.gov or Susannah.Chung@USPTO.GOV.

 

Announcements

National Symphony Orchestra: John F. Kennedy Centennial Celebration with Yo-Yo Ma

When: Wed, May 24, 2017 8:00p
Where: Kennedy Center
2700 F St. NW


Purchase from: http://ptos.org/reservations/

World-renowned cellist and Kennedy Center Artistic Advisor at Large Yo-Yo Ma, called "the best-known, most versatile music soloist in this country and perhaps in the world" (The Washington Post), joins the NSO for a concert celebration of John F. Kennedy's monumental legacy. The program also features a world premiere from Kennedy Center Composer-in-Residence Mason Bates featuring the return of mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke.

He is, as the Washington Post's Anne Midgette put it in 2011, "the best-known, most versatile, most engaged, music soloist in this country and perhaps in the world.... Rather than resting on his laurels and continuing to perform the same kinds of music in the same way, he has consistently stretched himself throughout his career ...building on his own preternatural affinity for people."


Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, 
tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/
*Reminder, by placing an order on the PTOS reservation system, you are responsible for the payment, unless you find a replacement. Ticket will be distributed based on order of purchase/payment

PRICE:  $95 per person for members and family (up to 2 ticket total) Tickets are for right hand side of Tier 1 front row

limited to ONE guest per member!  Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation! All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by April 17th, @ 5PM

Cash and Check Payments can be made to: PTOS, Attn Kang Hu RAN 10B19; Anand Loharikar, KNOX 5B35

Interested in events or volunteering with international committee?
Please contact Kang Hu, Anand Loharikar more info about PTOS, visit www.ptos.org

Please direct any questions to: Kang Hu (01344) or Anand Loharikar (28756)

Announcements

Valentine’s Ball at the Embassy of Italy

When: Sat, Feb 11, 2017 7:00pm - 11:45pm
Where: Embassy of Italy
3000 Whitehaven Street, NW


Purchase from: http://ptos.org/reservations/

In 1595, “Romeo and Juliet” turned the quiet little town of Verona Italy into one of the most romantic spots of the entire world. Tonight, Romeo and Juliet reappear in one of the
most exciting venues in Washington, D.C. … and what better time to do this than during the Valentine’s Season!

You're invited to recreate the culture and romance of Italy, combining the Valentine’s Holiday with a special Valentine’s Ball!

1)  LIVE BALLROOM DANCING:
Our setting fills the ballroom with Europe’s greatest classical pieces (including Mozart, Strauss, and Beethoven) as you waltz the night away in our beautiful 18th century setting.

2) BALLROOM DANCE PRESENTATION:
A local Ballroom masterful instructor/couple will perform a special dance show highlighting the ballroom classics as danced for centuries in the balls at Piazza San Marco.

3) “Roméo et Juliette” OPERA PRESENTATION:
VERONA ITALY – the setting for perhaps one of the most beautiful and romantic operas ever performed – and you get an Italian soil center stage performance as the Act 2 balcony scene is recreated in the grand hall of the embassy.
Following this, we will move to the embassy’s auditorium for an optional presentation of a unique sampling of timeless romantic classics from the leading Opera houses of Italy.

4) LATE NIGHT DJ & DANCING:
In the last half of the evening, one of Washington, D.C.’s greatest D.J.s brings us the best in retro, swing and top 40 dancing – Italian style!

5) ITALIAN FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS

Genovese’s Antipasto
Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Colorful Peppers, Pickled Vegetables, Carrots, Salami, Provolone, Olives, Melon and Red and Green Grapes
A Chopped Salad of Fresh Crisp Greens, Golden Pear, Cucumber, Marinated Cranberry, Red Onion, Celery, Toasted Pine nuts
Rich Balsamic Pancetta Dressing
Breast of Chicken Marsala with Portobello Mushrooms
Handmade Meatballs in Rustic Tomato Sauce
Creamy Saffron Risotto with Shrimp and Caramelized Onions
Green Beans with Cannellini, Sun-Dried Tomato and Oregano
Focaccia, Garlic Toasts and Warm Italian Bread
Whipped Butter, Herb Olive Oil and Pumpkin Butter

Cupid’s Luscious Desserts
Chocolate Fondue with Fruits for Dipping, Pound Cake and Marshmallows
Tiramisu
Roma Italian Cookies
Canoli
Menu subject to change to equal or superior quality.
…. Plus THE ITALIAN VALENTINES CAKE!

Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingstodoDC.
tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/
*Reminder, by placing an order on the PTOS reservation system, you are responsible for the payment, unless you find a replacement.

PRICE:  $95 per person for members and family (up to 2 ticket total)

limited to ONE guest per member!  Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation! All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by Feb 4th, @ 3PM

Cash and Check Payments can be made to: PTOS, Attn Kang Hu RAN 10B19; Anand Loharikar, KNOX 5B35

Interested in events or volunteering with international committee?
Please contact Kang Hu, Anand Loharikar more info about PTOS, visit www.ptos.org

Please direct any questions to: Kang Hu (01344) or Anand Loharikar (28756)

Dress code: Black Tie Optional, Minimum of Suit and Tie for men. Casual wear, jeans or sneakers prohibited.

Announcements

Evening at The Embassy of Peru

When: Fri, Jan 27, 2017 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Where: Embassy of Peru
1700 Massachusetts Ave. NW


Purchase from: http://ptos.org/reservations/

The thrill of Machu Picchu, the mysteries of the Inca Civilization, and the majesty of Limo come alive as we present, for the first time, a very special cultural evening at the Embassy of Peru!

Step onto foreign soil as we invite you to experience an energetic, culturally magnificent South American nation at the Embassy of Peru.  Through the food, drink, live performances, diplomats and other cultural aspects of the evening, we'll experience the rich customs of the multiple regions of Peru.

Featuring:
Diplomatic Greetings
Live Peruvian Music and Dance Performance
Peruvian Food and Drinks


Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingstodoDC.
tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/
*Reminder, by placing an order on the PTOS reservation system, you are responsible for the payment, unless you find a replacement.

PRICE:  $35 per person for members and family (up to 2 ticket total)

limited to ONE guest per member!  Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation! All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by Jan 25th, @ 5PM

Cash and Check Payments can be made to: PTOS, Attn Kang Hu RAN 10B19; Anand Loharikar, KNOX 5B35

Interested in events or volunteering with international committee?
Please contact Kang Hu, Anand Loharikar more info about PTOS, visit www.ptos.org

Please direct any questions to: Kang Hu (01344) or Anand Loharikar (28756)

Dress code: Business Casual. No jeans or sneakers.

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

January  25th

4:00-7:00 pm

 

TRADEMARK

2080 Jamieson Ave,

Alexandria,

VA 22314

(Right next door)

 

One free drink while supplies last,

 

for PTOS members only.

Bring your PTOS membership card.

You can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact Joseph Greenlund in the event of any questions.

Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.

Announcements

PTOS Detroit – Auto Show Happy Hour

Thursday, January 19th 4:00—6:00 PM

 

Andrews on the Corner

201 Jos Campau

Detroit, MI 48027

 

Shuttle will leave for Auto Show around 6 PM from Andrews.

 

All are welcome to attend!

One free drink for PTOS Members, while supplies last.

Non-members can sign up before the event

For more information contact: david.posigian@uspto.gov

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

AUTHOR MEET AND GREET
WITH
Professor Zachary Schrag
(GMU, Department of History)

for a discussion of his book

“The Great Society Subway: A History of the Washington Metro (Creating the North American Landscape)”

January 31, 2017 (Tuesday)
12:00-1:00 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

Announcements

The 2017 PTOS Election will take place from Wednesday, January 11 until Friday, January 13.

 

On Wednesday morning, January 11, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, there will be a Meet and Greet event in the Madison Lower Atrium (near Innovative Grounds).  At the event, PTOS members can meet some of the candidates running for various PTOS Board positions, while enjoying free coffee and doughnuts.  PTOS members who would like to run as write-in candidates are also welcome to participate in the event (Feel free to provide a short bio of yourself and bring it to the event, and it will be displayed at the booth).

 

Below is the slate of candidates for the 2017 Election (Asterisks denote incumbents):

 

Executive Board Positions:

 

President: Seahvosh Nikmanesh*

Vice President: Robert Hodge

Secretary: Rebecca Eisenberg*

Administrator: Matthew Bradley, Joshua Schwartz

Treasurer: Tsung-Yin Tsai*

 

Representative Positions (The number of available positions are in parentheses):

Note that members will only vote within their own area of representation.

 

TC 1600 (2): Open

TC 1700/2900 (2): Brandon Rosati*, Open

TC 2100 (2): Matthew Bradley*, Jordany Nunez*

TC 2400 (2): Angela Nguyen*, Open

TC 2600 (2): Joshua Schwartz*, Open

TC 2800 (2): Danielle Fox*, Open

TC 3600 (2): Cathy Loikith*, Jeffrey O’Brien*

TC 3700 (2): Kang Hu, Anne Kozak, Keith Raymond*

CFO/CAO/CIO/OPIM (1): Arva Adams

PTAB (1): Open

Trademarks (2): Cheryl Butler*, Open

Director’s Office/OGC/Policy and International Affairs (1): Open

OPLA/OPQA/Others (1): Fred Guillermety

 

At Large Representative (10):  Luther Behringer, Philip Bonzell, Alex DeVito*, Ryan Donlon*, Rebecca Eisenberg, Stephan Essex*, Fred Guillermety, Robert Hodge*, Kang Hu*, Anne Kozak*, Eric Linderman, Anand Loharikar, Catherine Loikith, David Lotter, Emily Morgan, Angela Nguyen, Seahvosh Nikmanesh, Jeffrey O’Brien, Keith Raymond, Brandon Rosati, Joshua Schwartz

Announcements

Patent and Trademark Office Society 2017 Annual Meeting

February 23, 2017
10:00 a.m.
USPTO Auditorium
Madison Building

This year’s speaker is


The Honorable
Alan D. Lourie

Circuit Judge, United States Court of
Appeals for the Federal Circuit


PTOS Members: One hour of other time may be charged to:
Patent employees: PNCSPA-0000-090241
Non-Patent employees: AVEORG-0065-A00151
with supervisor’s approval.

**Remote attendance will be available via WebEx.
WebEx information will be sent out once available.**

Announcements

PTOS DETROIT

NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW (NAIAS)

JANUARY 14TH – 22ND

Public Show Tickets available through PTOS

 

One free ticket for PTOS Members, while supplies last

PTOS Members may purchase tickets for guests at group rate of $9.00 each.

 

Non-members can sign up for PTOS before the event.

RSVP for tickets by Noon on 01/11

Pickup tickets at Detroit Office on 01/12 or 01/13

Contact: david.posigian@uspto.gov(RPL 2060)

 

Tickets are eligible for entrance any day during the Public Show:

See www.naias.com dates and times

PTOS Auto Show Happy Hour event information to follow.

 

Announcements

PTOS CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY EVENT

1917 * 2017

 

January 4, 2017 | 1-3 PM

Madison Auditorium

 

Cake and beverages will be served | Appearance by T.Markey Contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh or Robert Hodge with questions

Announcements

Operation Gratitude: Letters to Our Troops!

 

PTOS and USPTO Military Association invites all to join a coffee break and letter writing session!

 

Thank our military and show our support for all their hard work, sacrifice, and dedication.

               

When: Tuesday, 12/20/2016, 9-10 AM*

Where: Madison Atrium – East Side (concourse level, across from Innovative Grounds café)

 

Light refreshments will be served.

 

For questions, contact:

Rebecca Eisenberg (Rebecca.Eisenberg@uspto.gov),

Angela Nguyen (Angela.Nguyen@uspto.gov), or

Dean J. Dominique (Dean.Dominique@uspto.gov; UMA@uspto.gov).

 

*If you are unable to make the coffee break but would still like to write a letter or two, please contact us, and

we will make it happen for you.  Thank you!

Announcements

PTOS Ski Trip Showshoe, WV January 16-20, 2017

The PTOS is planning a ski trip to Snowshoe, WV, January 16-20, 2017 (There are two federal holidays (1/16 and 1/20) during this period).  The cost for lodging for the entire 5 days is $310.  Beds for 12 people guaranteed.   One SUV rental is included.

The rental home features a full kitchen, dining area, living area with sleeper sofa, 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, fireplace, washer/dryer and a private hot tub on the deck. This home has new or near new furniture & accessories that are in excellent condition and have well-coordinated, attractive designs. 

Ski passes are not included.  Snowshoe currently sells a 3 day pass for $100. 

A bed is guaranteed - couples will have priority for the king and queen sized beds. We will do our best to accommodate bedding requests but there are no guarantees for room assignments. 

Reservations and payment must be completed by December 19, 2016. Due to the limited time frame there are no refunds for reservations.

Contact David Lotter (571-270-7422) with questions and to reserve a spot.

Announcements

The Intellectual Property Attaché Program, the PTOS Legislative Committee, the PTOS International Relations, and the PTOS Education Committee cordially invite you to ...

 

4th Annual IP Attaché Career Roundtable

 

~~Light Lunch and Refreshments Provided~~

Come and learn about a career in the USPTO’s Overseas Intellectual Property Rights Attaché Program. Featuring nine visiting IP Attachés from around the world on a panel discussion with the IP Attachés to gain first-hand knowledge on how the program works and find out about exciting career opportunities in Brussels, Thailand, China, India, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Switzerland, and Kuwait!

 

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

 

Roundtable 11:30 AM—12:30 PM

 

Lunch with the Attachés 12:30 PM-1:30PM

 

GIPA 2nd floor Madison East

 

LIMITED ATTENDANCE: Please RSVP online at

http://ptos.org/reservations/

 

For any questions contact:

 

Johnathan Lindsey Johnathan.Lindsey@uspto.gov

 

Kang Hu Kang.Hu@uspto.gov

 

Bratislav Stankovic Bratislav.Stankovic@uspto.gov

 

*No other time is authorized for this event*

www.uspto.gov/ipattache

Announcements

HOLIDAY/WINTER BALL & CELEBRATION AT THE EMBASSY OF FRANCE

When: Sat Dec 17, 2016, 8:30 pm to 12:00 am
Where: Embassy of France / La Maison Francaise
4101 Reservoir Rd. NW

Purchase from: http://ptos.org/reservations/

Open Bar, Holiday Cheer, European Ballroom Dancing, casino games, late night DJ dancing, chocolates from throughout Europe, and hundreds of young professionals.

- Christmas in Paris
- The Beauty of the French Riviera
- The Charm of Bordeaux

Want to travel to France for the holidays? Ready to toast in the season in the backyard of Europe? Celebrate the holidays with us in one of the most exciting venues in DC;
- French wines, French Food, European Dance Demos, Lessons and More!
- Help contribute to the toy drive with Toys for Tots by bringing an unwrapped toy with you.
As you enter this incredible embassy, you will be transported to one of the most admired countries in the world.
Don your best outfits and be transported to one of the most beautiful and admired countries in all of Europe as we bring together the glory of Old Paris with the allure of Modern Western Europe. From the music of the European master composers to a late-night Parisian style DJ playing your favorite hits, this French Holiday Ball has something for everyone. Also, be on the lookout for Santa.
This event is perfect for both couples and singles alike and we expect a sellout audience of young professionals to this grand event.
Your magical evening features:

1) SPECIAL CAROLERS GREETING:
Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by Holiday carolers singing Christmas, Chanukah and Seasonal Favorites to get you into the spirit (both in English and French).

2) BALLROOM DANCING with LESSONS
Travel to the  center of  Europe as you waltz, Fox Trot, Tango and even Swing  in an 18th century ballroom setting.  Ballroom dance lessons will be provided as an introduction r refresher.

3) CASINO:
Take to the games and partake in mock gambling with a special Monte Carlo Casino, including Black Jack, craps, Five Card Draw and  Hold 'em Poker (admittedly, a little American touch). (Note: These games are just for fun. There is no real gambling involved. You can neither win nor lose money)

4) EUROPEAN NIGHTCLUB:
In the second half of the evening, we visit the hottest nightclubs from the south of France to L ‘Avenue des Champs Elysées as one of Washington's top DJs spins the best retro, swing and top 40 dance hits.

5) EUROPEAN/FRENCH BAR
After a special champagne welcome drink, we will present an OPEN BAR of European wines European wines, beers and other nonalcoholic refreshments.  Wines and beers from at least 5 different European countries will be on hand for you to sample and enjoy!

6) LES DESSERTS
Marie Antoinette said "Let them eat cake!" And we will. As if picked from the best pastry shops in all of France, our dessert selection offers you a wide variety of assortment de Petites Patisseries.  Experience the exquisite French desserts found in some of the finest restaurants, cafes and casinos in all of Paris and Monte Carlo. Catered by the French Embassy's regular chefs. The menu includes:
Chocolate croustillant
Choux with coffee cream
Bavarois cheese cakes
(More desserts TBA)

7) EUROPEAN HOLIDAY CHOCOLATES TASTING
Sample, compare and conquer some of the greatest chocolates from throughout Western and Eastern Europe.

8) WIN A TRIP TO THE CARIBBEAN
A drawing for all to partake in. One lucky person will win plane and hotel to Jamaica!

9) CHARITY TOY DRIVE with TOYS FOR TOTS:
Help TTD spread joy to children this year. A marine representative from Toys for Tots will be on hand for collection. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy.
10) PLUS - A VISIT BY SANTA: Santa will come to take pictures and to tell you about how HE is celebrated in France!

 

Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingstodoDC.
tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/
*Reminder, by placing an order on the PTOS reservation system, you are responsible for the payment, unless you find a replacement.

PRICE:  $65 per person for members and family (up to 2 ticket total)

limited to ONE guest per member!  Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation! All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by Dec 9th @ 3PM

Cash and Check Payments can be made to: PTOS, Attn Kang Hu RAN 10B19; Anand Loharikar, KNOX 5B35

Interested in events or volunteering with international committee?
Please contact Kang Hu, more info about PTOS, visit www.ptos.org

Please direct any questions to: Kang Hu (01344) or Anand Loharikar (28756)

Dress code: Black Tie Optional, Minimum of Suit and Tie for men. Casual wear, jeans or sneakers prohibited.

 


Announcements

Patent and Trademark Office Society
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR JUDGES WANTED!!
2017 INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR Los Angeles, CA May 14-19, 2017

Each year, the PTOS provides judges for this event as a public relations gesture, to promote knowledge of patents, and encourage innovation and scientific progress by today’s youth.

Detailed information and an application form to be a JUDGE at this year’s INTEL INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR is posted for PTOS members at http://www.ptos.org/committees/science_fair/international.html
Additional forms are available from:
JULIE ANNE WATKO KNX8A75 571-272-7597 or
ALAN CHEN KNX8A75 571-272-4143

Applications to be an INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR JUDGE must be turned in to JULIE ANNE WATKO or ALAN CHEN by:
NOON on JANUARY 16, 2017

The categories for which judges will be selected are:
BIOCHEMISTRY, CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION, MEDICINE & HEALTH, MICROBIOLOGY, AND PHYSICS

The judging team selected will represent the PTOS.  The judges will choose one Grand Award winner, and several First Place award winners from over 1700 finalist entries originating from over 75 nations worldwide.  Each selected judge will gain experience by organizing volunteers for regional science fairs judged by PTOS.
Dedicated to the improvement and appreciation of the United States Patent & Trademark Systems

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Presents:

 

Happy Hour

5:30pm - 7pm

Wednesday, November 30th

 

 

Community Beer Company
1530 Inspiration Dr. #200

Dallas, TX 75207

 

- one free drink while supplies last for members

- new members can sign-up on location and get one free drink on the spot!

 

 

For more information contact:

joseph.finan@uspto.gov

Announcements

The Patent and Trademark Office Society Election Committee will be accepting nominations for candidates seeking to serve on the BOARD OF DIRECTORS as an officer or a representative.

 

Nominating petitions will be available and accepted by the Election Committee from November 28 – December 15, 2016

 

Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:

 

President

Vice President

Secretary

Administrator

Treasurer

Technology Center Representatives: Two (2) from each TC (1600, 1700/2900, 2100, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3700) for a total of sixteen (16)

At-large Representatives – 10

CFO/CAO/CIO/OPIM Representative – 1

PTAB Representative – 1

Trademarks Representatives – 2

Director’s Office/OGC/Policy and International Affairs – 1

OPLA/OPQA/All others not specified - 1

 

Interested parties should visit the Election Committee section of the P.T.O.S. website

(http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2017_election.html) to obtain a nominating petition, and for additional information regarding electronic submission of petitions. Completed nominating petitions may be emailed to robert.fuller@uspto.gov or hand-delivered to one of the locations listed below by 3:00PM on December 15, 2016.

 

Robert Fuller                      x2-6300                KNX 2C05

Renee Luebke                   x2-2009                JEF 10A11

 

Voting will take place from January 10-12, 2017.  Voting will take place online via the PTOS e-vote system.

Announcements

PTOS and Pewabic Pottery

Wednesday, November 30th 4:15 – 6:00

Pewabic Pottery, 10125 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48214

Connect with your creative side with the quintessential Detroit art experience:

        Tour the National Historic Landmark

        Learn the Pewabic Pottery technique from professionals and create your own Pewabic tile

Tour and class normally $20.00, but FREE for PTOS members

All are welcome including guests. Non-members can sign up for PTOS before or at the event.

 To RSVP by Monday 11/28, sign up for PTOS or get additional information contact:

david.posigian@uspto.gov (RPL 2060)

kenneth.malkowski@uspto.gov (RPL 2022)

victoria.shumate@uspto.gov (RPL 2024)

Announcements

PTOS

HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR

AT GORDON BIERSCH

 

December 6, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

900 F St NW Washington, DC 20004

 

One Block from Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro

 

Limited Amount of Free drinks and light appetizers for PTOS members

 

This Event is Sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee Contact Robert Hodge, Seahvosh Nikmanesh or David Lotter with Questions

Announcements

**SILICON VALLEY OFFICE**

 

Happy Hour at Ludwig’s German Table

 

Ludwig’s German Table

261 N 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95112

Thursday, December 1, 2016

4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

 

Members receive a drink ticket

Come check out this new German place in a beautiful historic building in Downtown San Jose

PTOS members only

You can sign up for membership at the event

All PTAB Judges, SPEs and Examiners are eligible

 

If you have any questions, please contact Namitha Pillai or Loan Truong

Announcements

EVENING AT THE EMBASSY OF CHINA

When: Fri Dec 2, 2016 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Where: Embassy of People’s Republic of China
3505 International Place, NW

Purchase from: http://ptos.org/reservations/

Step onto foreign soil and learn about culture of china with an exclusive visit to the Embassy Of The People’s Republic Of China.

Featuring: Native Chinese Dinner – Prepared by the Embassy Chef
Live Chinese Music
Diplomatic Greeting and Discussion

The embassy’s private chef is preparing a special buffet dinner of exquisite Chinese delicacies. The dishes will be prepared in a manner native to authentic Chinese menus – as you might find in the finest restaurants in Beijing and Shanghai.

The embassy will also have a panel of senior diplomats from various departments to meet with us and answer questions. We will begin our evening with a discussion in the embassy’s grand auditorium. Guests include members of China’s foreign policy, economic team, and China-U.S. office.  They, and others from the embassy, will be on hand to discuss and answer questions from you throughout the evening

Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingstodoDC.
tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/
*Reminder, by placing an order on the PTOS reservation system, you are responsible for the payment, unless you find a replacement.

PRICE:  $35 per person for members and family (up to 2 ticket total)

limited to ONE guest per member!  Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation! All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by Nov 23rd @ 3PM

Cash and Check Payments can be made to: PTOS, Attn Kang Hu RAN 10B19

Interested in events or volunteering with international committee?
Please contact Kang Hu, more info about PTOS, visit www.ptos.org

Please direct any questions to: Kang Hu (01344) or Kang.hu@uspto.gov

Dress code: Business Attire. Casual wear, jeans or sneakers prohibited

Announcements

PTOS Dinner Dance - Kid's Camp

December 9, 2016

Childcare time is 6:30 to 10:30 PM            

Remsen Conference Center - 1st Floor

 

Let It Snow Kid's Camp! With NannyTainment Ages 0-12 We come with age appropriate games, crafts, activities, STEM experiments, and more. We will provide supervision and laughs galore. For the Let It Snow Camp our theme means winter related "funtastic" times. Part of our added theme for this event would be tied into creativity, patents, copyrights, and trademarks for the older kids, including a relay race game to the "patent office."

Four Hour Event Camp, Club, and Care

 

Kid's Camp provided by NannyTainment

We're insured professionals with experience and education in working with kids of all ages.

 

Cost $15/child or $30/family (more than 2 children)

 

RSVP at: https://ptosdinnerdancechildcare2016.eventbrite.com

 

For Questions please contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh, David Lotter or Robert Hodge

Announcements

PTOS November Happy Hour!

When: Wednesday November 16, 2016 from 4-7 pm Hard Times Café.

1404 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Limited Amount of Free drinks for PTOS members

 

This Event is Sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee

For Information Contact: Rebecca.Eisenberg@Uspto.gov

Announcements

PTOS DINNER DANCE

 

December 9th, 2016 7PM-10PM

Madison Auditorium

 

Details regarding purchasing tickets will be sent from EventBrite via email.

 

$25 per person (one guest per member)

Limited number of seats available - Purchase by Dec. 1st!

 

~Cocktail & Hors' D 'Oeuvre Reception~

~Buffet Dinner~

~ Dessert ~

Menu available on EventBrite

~ Cash Bar available for the duration of the event ~

 

For Questions Please Contact David Lotter, Seahvosh Nikmanesh or Robert Hodge

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

“Undue Diligence”
by
Paul Haughey

"I had low expectations when I began to read my free copy of Undue Diligence. . . . A legal thriller about a patent attorney written by a patent attorney? — Give me a break!
As it turned out . . .  I hardly put the book down until it was finished! It is a fun story, well written with plenty of action. The patent prosecutor (Joe Nile) is the hero; patent troll villains allow for a continuous stream of jabs at the patent system; and the office politics are real.  If you like Grisham, you’ll enjoy Undue Diligence as well" (Dennis Crouch).

Light refreshments will be served!
December 20, 2016 (Tuesday)
12:00-1:00 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV


Announcements

2016-2017 PTOS Financial Planning & Insurance Talk Series

 

Talk #8: College Savings

Creating a college savings can be quite challenging. In this presentation, we'll discuss the various College Savings Programs and answer the following Frequently Asked Questions:

-What is the true cost of college?

-How can I save effectively?

-Where do I get started?

 

PRESENTATION TIME/LOCATION:

-Thursday, 11/17/2016, 10:30-11:30, Randolph Conference Center - Level 1 -Light refreshments will be provided to participants while supplies last.

 

WebEx for the Presentation:

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e2f417cf0bbebef1ab5252f006be98e82

Event number: 641 815 066, Event password: 12345

 

(Teleconference only: 1-571-270-7000, Meeting ID: 641 815 066)

 

Closed Caption Access: http://www.captionedtext.com/client/embed.aspx?EventID=3104302

 

HOSTED BY: Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) Education Committee.

For more info about these "Talks", please contact Angela Nguyen, Aimee Li, and Rebecca Eisenberg.

To learn more about or to join PTOS, please visit www.PTOS.org.

 

Announcements

***DENVER OFFICE***

Avalanche vs LA Kings
November 15, 7pm @ Pepsi Center

Come cheer on the Avs as they take on the LA Kings!  $30, or $25 for PTOS members.  Please pay Tom Giampaolo or Emily Morgan by November 9.  Happy hour location for before the game is TBD, suggestions welcome!

Announcements

Thinking about applying to George Washington Law School?

Have questions about the admission process and IP programs?

 

Meet the Deans from George Washington Law School

Sophia Sim, Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid

John Whealan, Associate Dean for Intellectual Property Law

Thursday, November 10, 2016

3 - 4 pm

Randolph 1D04/1D14

To attend via WebEx, register using the link below:

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=ec8346a6b6ee3bdb89d0d7aa53bab2489

 

Any past or current GW Law students interested in sitting on the panel to answer questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov.

 

Sponsored by the PTOS Education Committee

Please contact Catherine Loikith or Shawn Lillemo for further details.

 

Visit www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events.

No other time has been authorized for this event.

Announcements

PTOS Detroit Happy Hour

Monday, November 14th - 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Atwater Brewery - 237 Joseph Campau Ave, Detroit, MI 48207

 

All are welcome to attend! Stick around for Quizzo Trivia starting at 7:00pm.

One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.

Non-members can sign up at the event.

For more information contact: david.posigian@uspto.gov

Announcements

MEXICAN EMBASSY - BLACK TIE DAY OF THE DEAD MASQUERADE GALA & FIESTA

When: Fri Nov 4, 2016 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Where: Embassy of Mexico / Mexican Cultural Institute
2829 16th Street, NW

Purchase from: http://ptos.org/reservations/

Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de Muertos) is Mexican holiday observed today throughout Mexico  The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and
family members who have died. It is particularly celebrated in Mexico.

You're invited to come in either black tie (optional) or masquerade style (optional) and dance as they do on the most elegant (and eerie) of dance floors and ballrooms of throughout Mexico

Featuring:  DAY OF THE DEAD  LIVE MARIACHI DANCING AND MUSIC
  DIA DE MUERTOS ALTER
  DAY OF THE DEAD  BUFFET
  DJ AND LATE NIGHT DANCING
  OPEN BAR

To commemorate the spirit of Dia de los Muertos, you’ll experience a live costumed Mariachi troupe with music and dancing. Its members have origins from all over Mexico and other parts of
Latin American. The traditional mariachi ensemble emerged in the 1800's in several western states of Mexico, including Jalisco, Nayarit, Colima, and Michoacán Native dancers will be on
hand to perform and teach traditional Mexican (and Dia De Meurtos) dancing, in addition to performing an amazing, authentic Mariachi dance performance with traditional costumes!

Hosts at the Embassy/Center will be displaying a Day of the Dead Alter and Ceremmony. You will take part in a celebration that tries to awaken the dead to join us in a
Mexican and American Halloween Style celebration.

One of Washington, D.C.’s best D.J.s will rival the best nightclubs in Cancun with both American and Mexican pop music and dancing. Includes modern high energy, Retro, Salsa, today’s top 40 hits, and much more!

Challenge your taste buds with an authentic Mexican buffet. Featuring American and Mexican Halloween/Day of the Dead style treats for your enjoyment.  Including:
Pan de Muerto: Day of the Dead Decorated Bread
Chicken Pasilla Empanada: Chicken Empanadas
Tequila Infused Queso Fundido and Tomato Salsa
Warm Cheese Dip
Taco Chips, Carrots and Celery
Spicy Chocolate Mousse with Black Rice and Sour Cherries
Tes Leche Cake
Chamourrado
Special American Halloween Treats and Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Enjoy an open bar featuring a wide array of Mexican beers, wines and, of course, Tequila!

Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingstodoDC.
tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/
*Reminder, by placing an order on the PTOS reservation system, you are responsible for the payment, unless you find a replacement.

PRICE:  $90 per person for members and family, must be 21+ to attend (up to 2 ticket total)

limited to ONE guest per member!  Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation! All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by October 31st @ 3PM

Cash and Check Payments can be made to: PTOS, Attn Kang Hu RAN 10B19

Interested in events or volunteering with international committee?
Please contact Kang Hu, more info about PTOS, visit www.ptos.org

Please direct any questions to: Kang Hu (01344) or Kang.hu@uspto.gov

Dress code: Black Tie Optional / Masquerade Style Optional. Minimum of Suit & Tie for men. Casual wear, jeans or sneakers prohibited

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

October 26th

4:00-7:00 pm

San Antonio Bar & Grill

Hoffman town center

200 Swamp fox rd.

Alexandria VA, 22314

 

One free drink while supplies last,

 

for PTOS members only.

Bring your PTOS membership card.

You can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact Joseph Greenlund in the event of any questions.

Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Presents:

 

Halloween Happy Hour

5:30pm - 7pm

Thursday, October 27st

 

Costume Contest!!!

        Treat for the best

             Trick for the worst 

 

Community Beer Company
1530 Inspiration Dr. #200

Dallas, TX 75207

 

- one free drink while supplies last for members

- new members can sign-up on location and get one free drink on the spot!

 

 

For more information contact:

joseph.finan@uspto.gov

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS


The Witches: Suspicion, Betrayal, and Hysteria in 1692 Salem
by Stacy Schiff
“The panic began early in 1692, over an exceptionally raw Massachusetts winter, when a minister's niece began to writhe and roar. It spread quickly, confounding the most educated men and prominent politicians in the colony. Neighbors accused neighbors, husbands accused wives, parents and children one another. It ended less than a year later, but not before nineteen men and women had been hanged and an elderly man crushed to death.
Speaking loudly and emphatically, adolescent girls stood at the center of the crisis. Along with suffrage and Prohibition, the Salem witch trials represent one of the few moments when women played the central role in American history. Drawing masterfully on the archives, Stacy Schiff introduces us to the strains on a Puritan adolescent's life and to the authorities whose delicate agendas were at risk. She illuminates the demands of a rigorous faith, the vulnerability of settlements adrift from the mother country, perched-at a politically tumultuous time-on the edge of what a visitor termed a "remote, rocky, barren, bushy, wild-woody wilderness."
The Witches is Schiff 's riveting account of a seminal episode, a primal American mystery unveiled-in crackling detail and lyrical prose-by one of our most acclaimed historians” (Amazon review)


November 8, 2016 (Tuesday)
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

 

Announcements

2016-2017 PTOS Financial Planning & Insurance Talk Series

 

Talk #7: 5 Steps to Solving Your Financial Planning Puzzle
Creating your financial plan is like putting a puzzle together. With proper understanding of the picture on the puzzle box, each piece’s unique characteristics, and how everything fits together, you will be on your way to achieving your financial goals and solving your puzzle.

In this workshop, you will learn the 5 Simple Steps to Fitting Your Pieces Together to achieve Financial Freedom. Come prepared to take notes and engage. We will be handing out workbooks to those who come to the live event. For those online, please go to
www.bit.ly/solvingthepuzzle.

 

PRESENTATION TIME/LOCATION:

-Tuesday, 10/18/2016, 10:30-11:30, Randolph Conference Center – Level 1

-Light refreshments will be provided to participants while supplies last.

 

WebEx for the Presentation:

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e2f417cf0bbebef1ab5252f006be98e82

Event number: 641 815 066, Event password: 12345

(Teleconference only: 1-571-270-7000, Meeting ID: 641 815 066)

 

Closed Caption Access:

http://www.captionedtext.com/client/embed.aspx?EventID=3079874

 

HOSTED BY: Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) Education Committee.

For more info about these “Talks”, please contact Angela Nguyen, Aimee Li, and Becky Eisenberg.

To learn more about or to join PTOS, please visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements

***DETROIT OFFICE*** PTOS Happy Hour

Thursday, October 20th – 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Griffin Claw Brewing Company ‐ 575 S Eton St, Birmingham, MI 48009

Come celebrate the new fiscal year with colleagues. All are welcome to attend!

Free drink tickets and appetizers for PTOS members, while supplies last.

Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event.

For more information contact: david.posigian@uspto.gov; kenneth.malkowski@uspto.gov; or victoria.shumate@uspto.gov

Announcements

Donate Your Unwanted Goods To Local Charities:

The Salvation Army

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

Arlington Food Assistance Center

One Site by Lens Crafters

Drop Off at Madison Building on Eisenhower Ave.

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

7:00 am - 2:00 pm

Receipts for Donations

Available to Donors

This event is sponsored by the USPTO WorkLife Team and PTOS.

No other time is authorized for this event. This is for informational purposes only and does

not imply an endorsement of any related business. The USPTO makes no guarantee as to

the nature of any products or services offered.

Announcements

***Denver Office***

October Happy Hour
Thursday, October 6 at 5pm
Ignite Burgers & Bar, 2124 Larimer Street

Join PTOS for our October Happy Hour at Ignite! PTOS members will receive 1 free drink

Announcements

VENETIAN BALL AT THE EMBASSY OF ITALY

When: Fri October 7, 2016 7:30 pm to 11:45 PM (VIP)
Where: Embassy of Italy
3000 Whitehaven St NW
Metro: Dupont/Woodley Park

Purchase from: http://ptos.org/reservations/

Tonight, travel thousands of miles away and hundreds of years in the past without ever leaving Washington, DC. In a rare opportunity, step on to Italian soil for a very special and elegant evening at the Embassy of Italy.

As you enter this incredible and beautiful Embassy, be transported to perhaps one of the most admired countries in Europe. Experience an Italian evening filled with Italian food, open bar, dancing, opera, film, and more!


Featuring:  Venetian Ballroom Music, Dance Presentation & Lesson
  Opera Presentation
  Masquerade Contest
  Dinner, open bar


Early Admission to the Gala (7:30 PM);
- Private Champagne Reception;
- Special Early Dinner Menu, including:
Genovese’s Antipasto
Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Colorful Peppers, Pickled Vegetables, Carrots, Salami, Provolone, Olives, Melon and Red and Green Grapes
A Chopped Salad of Fresh Crisp Greens, Golden Pear, Cucumber, Marinated Cranberry, Red Onion, Celery, Toasted Pine nuts
Rich Balsamic Pancetta Dressing
Breast of Chicken Marsala with Portobello Mushrooms
Tortellini Alfredo
Handmade Little Meatballs in Rustic Tomato Sauce
Creamy Saffron Risotto with Shrimp and Caramelized Onions
Green Beans with Cannellini, Sun-Dried Tomato and Oregano
Focaccia, Garlic Toasts and Warm Italian Bread
Whipped Butter, Herb Olive Oil and Pumpkin Butter

DESERT MENU
A Tuscan Village House Dessert Display
Tiramisu
Canolis
Pizzelle, Biscotti, Snowball, Apricot Occhio di Bue, Amarelli Cookies
Fresh Seasonal Fruit with Mascarpone Cream
Coconut Macaroon dipped in Chocolate
Florentines

Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingstodoDC.
tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/

PRICE:  $90 per person for members and family (up to 2 ticket total)

limited to ONE guest per member!  Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation! All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by Sept 30th @ 3PM

Cash and Check Payments can be made to: PTOS, Attn Kang Hu RAN 10B19

Interested in events or volunteering with international committee?
Please contact Kang Hu, more info about PTOS, visit www.ptos.org

Please direct any questions to: Kang Hu (01344) or Kang.hu@uspto.gov

Dress code: Black Tie Optional. Minimum of Suit & Tie for men. Casual wear, jeans or sneakers prohibited

Announcements

PTOS Happy New Fiscal Year Oktoberfest

 

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 5:00-8:00 PM

Madison Auditorium

 

Please bring your PTOS membership card for easy admittance.

 

This event is Sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee.

Please contact Seah Nikmanesh, Dave Lotter or Rob Hodge with questions.

Announcements

Ethics CLE: Recent Developments in USPTO Ethics Cases

The PTOS proudly presents

Continuing Legal Education:

Recent Developments in USPTO Ethics Cases:

In other words, what are some recent ways practitioners (and non-practitioners) have gotten into trouble?

 

Robin Crabb, Office of the Solicitor, USPTO*

Also fielding questions, Andy Roberts from the Office of Enrollment and Discipline

 

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

3-4pm

Jefferson Conference Center, 1D70-80

* Whether attending in-person or via WebEx *
Click on the following link to register and to confirm your attendance in advance.

 

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9e3d3f4178655983367bcf1dd4b191a1


On the WebEx Event Information page, please view and save the event materials on October 4th.

 

One hour of Ethics CLE credit from the VA State Bar has been applied for.

 

*Since this presentation is not being given in an official capacity, the opinions expressed are the presenter’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the USPTO, the Department of Commerce, or the United States government.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or Shawn at shawn.lillemo@uspto.gov.

 

No other time has been authorized for this event.

***DETROIT OFFICE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION***

Live interactive webcast at the Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

(located at 300 River Place South, #2900. Detroit, MI 48207)

(broadcast from USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, VA)

If you have any questions, please contact Suchin at suchin.parihar@uspto.gov.

Announcements

**SILICON VALLEY OFFICE**

 

End of the Year Happy Hour

 

Sushi Confidential

31 N Market St, San Jose, CA 95113

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

 

Let’s roll into the new Fiscal Year with a happy hour! 

Members receive a drink ticket for a choice of Draft Beer, Sake Cocktails, Well Cocktail or Wine.  There will also be free appetizers and sushi.

Join us for a fun evening to catch up with your colleagues after the end of the FY!

While supplies last

PTOS members only

You can sign up for membership at the event

Announcements

PTOS Membership Drive – Join Today: http://www.ptos.org/uploads/documents/membership-form.pdf

Bring a new member to Oktoberfest (and/or sign-up through 10/4) and you’ll
both be entered to WIN* Amazon or Starbucks gift cards !!!

*Details for Raffle: $15 eCard to your choice of Starbucks or Amazon. Up to one prize per person. Open to all PTOS members.
USPTO (any employee)- $2/biweek

WHY JOIN?
• Meet people and participate in social activities: e.g. happy hours, skydiving, annual picnic, go kart racing, winery & brewery trips, dinner
dance, ski trip, book club, baseball game outing
• Membership discounts: e.g. movie tickets, Zipcars, Nats games, financial planning services, performing arts shows
• Educational Credit : Earn free CLE credits for VA
• Outreach opportunities: e.g. mentoring/tutoring students, judging in science fairs, kids in chemistry, judging in moot court competitions
• Free online subscription: Journal of the Patent & Trademark Office Society (JPTOS)
• Athletic activities: (i.e., Softball league, running/walking clubs, golf tournament, 5K)

Announcements

 

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS
and APANET

“The Sympathizer"
by Viet Thanh Nguyen


"The winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction,The Sympathizer is the breakthrough novel of the year. With the pace and suspense of a thriller and prose that has been compared to Graham Greene and Saul Bellow, The Sympathizer is a sweeping epic of love and betrayal. The narrator, a communist double agent, is a “man of two minds,” a half-French, half-Vietnamese army captain who arranges to come to America after the Fall of Saigon, and while building a new life with other Vietnamese refugees in Los Angeles is secretly reporting back to his communist superiors in Vietnam. The Sympathizer is a blistering exploration of identity and America, a gripping espionage novel, and a powerful story of love and friendship" (Amazon Reviews).


October 18, 2016 (Tuesday)
12:00 PM- 1:00PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV
ANGELA NGUYEN: ANGELA.NGUYEN@USPTO.GOV
NASIR AHMED: NASIR.AHMED@USPTO.GOV

Announcements

PTOS Fall 2016 Scramble
 
The Courses at Andrews
Joint Base Andrews, MD
South Course

*20 mins from USPTO*


Tuesday, October 11th, 9:30 a.m. Shotgun Start 
$80/player* Tournament Fee:
• Cart for tournament
• Captain’s Choice Scramble
• Golfer’s banquet
• Team prizes
• PTOS Gift

To Register:
Contact:
 
Brandon Rosati at 571-270-3536
Brandon.Rosati@uspto.gov;
 
Matthew Troutman at 571-270-3654,
Matthew.Troutman@uspto.gov
 
Register by September 30th
*Full 4-person teams and payment in full is requested.

Announcements

2016-2017 PTOS Financial Planning & Insurance Talk Series

 

Talk #6: Life Insurance – A Versatile Tool

-Many people view Life Insurance as a product to protect their family in the event they are gone. While this is a primary reason, it's not the only one. Life Insurance is much like a Swiss Army knife, one tool that can serve many purposes.

-At this presentation, we will review the basics of life insurance and discuss many alternative uses that can help you maximize your financial situation and minimize taxes. We’ll also discuss the FEGLI Open Enrollment and the Benefits & Drawbacks.

 

PRESENTATION TIME/LOCATION:

-Tuesday, 9/20/2016, 10:30-11:30, Randolph Conference Center – Level 1

-Light refreshments will be provided to participants while supplies last.

 

WebEx for the Presentation:

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e2f417cf0bbebef1ab5252f006be98e82

Event number: 641 815 066, Event password: 12345

(Teleconference only: 1-571-270-7000, Meeting ID: 641 815 066)

 

Closed Caption Access:

http://www.captionedtext.com/client/embed.aspx?EventID=3051846

 

HOSTED BY: Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) Education Committee.

For more info about these “Talks”, please contact Angela Nguyen, Aimee Li, and Becky Eisenberg.

To learn more about or to join PTOS, please visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements

****DENVER OFFICE****

Denver EOFY Happy Hour

Rhein Haus 
1415 Market St
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
5:30-7:30 pm
 
Let’s get amped up for the End of Fiscal Year by playing some Bocce!  Compete in, or watch, 8 PTOS bocce teams in a tournament on Tuesday, September 13.  Members receive a drink ticket.

Announcements

PTOS proudly presents

Continuing Legal Education:

Hot Topics in Trademarks

Debra Lee, Trademark Attorney for the Office of Policy and International Affairs, USPTO*

 

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

10am – 11am

Paris Room of the Global Intellectual Property Academy (GIPA) in Madison East (above the public search room)

 

* Whether attending in-person or via WebEx *
Click on the following WebEx link to register and to confirm your attendance in advance
https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=eb2a0667e68c1c1c9406cd1076f2528cf

On the WebEx Event Information page, please view and save the event materials on September 12th

 

One hour of CLE credit from the Virginia State Bar has been applied for.

 

*Since this presentation is not being given in an official capacity, the opinions expressed are the presenter’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the USPTO, the Department of Commerce, or the United States government.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or Shawn at shawn.lillemo@uspto.gov.

 

No other time has been authorized for this event.

Announcements
PTOS Happy Hour
Trademark Bar
2080 Jamieson Ave
Alexandria, VA
Tuesday, September 6th 2016
4-7 PM
One free drink while supplies last,
for PTOS members only.
You can sign up for membership at the event.
Announcements

Detroit PTOS Ice Cream Social

Tuesday, August 30th, 12:30-1:30  PM

Ice cream served in the park directly across the street from the Detroit office, on the corner of Atwater and Joseph Campau.

In the event of rain, the location will be in the Conference Room

 

*While supplies last

*Please bring your PTOS membership card

For anyone interested in joining PTOS, membership forms will be available at the event or can be downloaded and filled out in advance at www.ptos.org

Announcements

****DENVER OFFICE****

Denver PTOS Ice Cream Social

Thursday September 8th

2:00pm 15th floor pantry

Free Ice Cream for PTOS members

 

Announcements
Free Ice Cream for PTOS Members!
Tuesday, August 23rd, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Ice Cream carts located outside on the Dulany Street side of the Madison Atrium
In the event of rain, carts will be located on the lower level of the Madison Atrium
*Limit one per member, while supplies last
*Please bring your PTOS membership card
For anyone interested in joining PTOS, membership forms will be available at the Ice Cream carts or can be downloaded and filled out in advance at www.ptos.org
Announcements

The PTOS proudly presents

 

Continuing Legal Education:

Legal Highlights in IP Law during 2015-2016

William LaMarca and Farheena Rasheed

Office of the Solicitor, USPTO*

 

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

2pm – 3pm

Randolph Conference Center, 01D04-14

 

Whether attending in-person or via WebEx, click on the following link to register and to confirm your attendance in advance:

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e0069fea8f4263a02a0ece92a5fdabd6b


On the WebEx Event Information page, please view and save the event materials on August 29th.

 

One hour of CLE credit from the Virginia State Bar has been applied for.

 

*Since this presentation is not being given in an official capacity, the opinions expressed are the presenter’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the USPTO, the Department of Commerce, or the United States government.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or Shawn at shawn.Lillemo@uspto.gov.

 

No other time has been authorized for this event.

Announcements

2016-2017 PTOS FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INSURANCE TALKS SERIES

 

Talk #5:  TSP Loans

-Why have a TPS Loan?  What are the TSP loan costs?  What are opportunity costs?  How do taxes relate to TSP loans?

 

PRESENTATION TIME/LOCATION:

Wednesday, 8/24/2016, 10:30-11:30, Randolph Conference Center – Level 1

Light refreshments will be provided to participants while supplies last.

 

WebEx for the Presentation:

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e2f417cf0bbebef1ab5252f006be98e82

Event number: 641 815 066, Event password: 12345

(Teleconference only: 1-571-270-7000, Meeting ID: 641 815 066)

 

Closed Caption Access:

http://www.captionedtext.com/client/embed.aspx?EventID=3014849

 

HOSTED BY: Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) Education Committee.

For more info about these “Talks”, please contact Angela Nguyen, Aimee Li, Becky Eisenberg.

To learn more about or to join PTOS, please visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements

Evening at the Embassy of Malaysia

When: August 12, Fri, 2016 7:00 pm to 10:00 PM
Where: Embassy of Malaysia
3516 International Ct. NW

Metro: Van Ness - UDC

Travel half way around the world and experience the majesty of Malaysia as we invite you to a special evening on Malaysian soil with cultural music, dance, food, drinks, art and more.

Malaysia is one of the most beautiful countries in Asia, let alone the world.   Learn more about its land, history and culture in one fantastic evening. Join the diplomats as we experiences centuries of culture from this South Asian treasure. 

Featuring:  Diplomatic Greeting / Film and Art
  Malaysian Food as prepared by native chef of embassy
  Cultural Music and Dance Presentation

Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingstodoDC.
tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/


PRICE:  $28 per person for members and family (up to 2)

$28 per person, limited to ONE guest per member!  Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation! All reservations must be reserved by Aug 5th @ 3PM and PAID for by Aug 10th @ 3PM

Cash and Check Payments can be made to: PTOS, Attn Kang Hu RAN 10B19

Interested in events or volunteering with international committee?
Please contact Kang Hu, more info about PTOS, visit www.ptos.org

Please direct any questions to: Kang Hu (01344) or Kang.hu@uspto.gov

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour!

August 8th 4:00-7:00 pm
Pizzeria Paradiso
124 King street

One free drink while supplies last
for PTOS members only.
Bring your PTOS membership card.
You can sign up for membership at the event.

Contact Joseph Greenlund in the event of any questions.
Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.

Announcements

Evening at the Embassy of Georgia

WHEN: July 27, Wed, 2016 7:00pm to 9:30pm

WHERE: Embassy of Georgia
1824 R Street, NW

Metro: Dupont Circle

From the majestic Caucasus Mountains to the spectacular Black Sea, Georgia is an Eastern European marvel that is attracting more and more visitors every year. When beautiful scenery, charming towns, incredible food, and a strong culture, it is no wonder that tourism is booming more and more.

Tonight, step onto foreign soil and get your first look into Georgian culture without ever leaving the DMV.   Join the diplomats of the Embassy of Georgia for a special evening of native food, wine, music, dance, film, art, and a very special Georgian fashion show – in D.C. tonight only for this exclusive presentation.

Program:

Georgian Cuisine / Beverages
Khachapuri- Badrijani- Pkhali
Cakhapuli & Lamb Stew
Salmon with Baze Sauce [walnut sauce]
Sate rice with Sesame and Dry Apricot
Assorted Mini Peppers Dolmas
Assorted Georgian Cheese with Berries
Georgian Bread
Dessert: Palamushi- Raspberries Cake
Local wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks

PRICE:  $34 per person for members and family (up to 2)

All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by July 25th 2016 @ 5PM
Cash and Check Payments can be made to: Kang Hu, RAN 10B19

Interested in events or volunteering with international committee?
Please contact Kang Hu, more info about PTOS, visit www.ptos.org

Please direct any questions to: Kang Hu (01344) or Kang.hu@uspto.gov

Announcements

2016-2017 PTOS FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INSURANCE TALKS SERIES

Talk #4:  Tax Diversification Triangle
-Understanding the role of taxes in retirement income planning and the need to have a written financial plan that incorporates tax planning into the overall picture.  What is your plan?

PRESENTATION TIME/LOCATION:
Thursday, 7/21/2016, 10:30-11:30, Randolph Conference Center – Level 1
Light refreshments will be provided to participants while supplies last.

WebEx for the Presentation:
https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e2f417cf0bbebef1ab5252f006be98e82
Event number: 641 815 066, Event password: 12345
(Teleconference only: 1-571-270-7000, Meeting ID: 641 815 066)

Closed Caption Access:
http://www.captionedtext.com/client/embed.aspx?EventID=2987226

HOSTED BY: Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) Education Committee.
For more info about these “Talks”, please contact Angela Nguyen, Aimee Li, Becky Eisenberg.
To learn more about or to join PTOS, please visit www.PTOS.org.


Announcements

***Denver Office***
July Happy Hour
Tuesday, July 26 at 5pm
Mile High Spirits, 2201 Lawrence St

Join PTOS for cornhole at Mile High Spirits! During the workday, donate 5 pounds of food
to the Feds Feed Families bin in Tom’s office to save your spot in the tournament. For 5
pound donation examples, please see the green box at http://ptoweb.uspto.gov/feedfamilies/.

Questions? Contact Tom x7-4235, or Allison x7-4684

Announcements

Like playing sports?

 

The PTOS Athletics Committee wants to know which sports you enjoy, so they can determine what kinds of leagues to host.

Please fill out an interest form at

http://www.ptos.org/committees/ptos_athletics/interest_form.html

Volunteer opportunities are also available!

 

If you have questions or comments that you'd like to contact someone directly on, please email Rob Hodge (Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov) or Seah Nikmanesh (Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov).

Announcements

***Silicon Valley Satellite Campus***

JOIN PTOS FOR A RATHER CURIOUS

MADHATTER’S UnQUARTERLY EVENT

to celebrate the End of the Quarter

 

Tea and snacks will be served

Wednesday, July 13th, 2-4 PM

Shoe room of the Silicon Valley Office

PTOS members: Free

Guests: $5 (Limit 3 guests per member)

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Third Quarter Happy hour

Frankie’s Downtown

Thursday

July 14th 2016

5-7 PM

1303 Main St.

Dallas, TX 75202

 

Come take a break to celebrate the end of the 3rd Quarter!

Pizza and beverages while supplies last.

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

(All PTAB Judges, SPEs and Examiners are eligible!)

 

For information contact: luther.behringer2@uspto.gov

Announcements

PTOS Third Quarter Happy Hour

 

July 14th 2016

5-8 PM

 

Madison Auditorium Alexandria, VA.

 

Come take a break to celebrate the end of the 3rd Quarter!

Pizza and beverages while supplies last.

 

For PTOS members only.

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

Please bring your PTOS membership card for easy admittance.

 

Contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh or Dave Lotter in the event of any questions. 

Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.

Announcements

PTOS PRESENTS: Phantom of the Opera

When: Sunday July 17, 2016 @ 7:00 PM
Where: Orchestra Section-- Kennedy Center Opera House
Cost: $90 Per Ticket


How: Tickets MUST be reserved online at
http://ptos.org/reservations

Payments can be made using PayPal*, Cash**, or a Check** made payable to PTOS.
You MUST arrange for payment of your tickets (if paying by cash or check) by contacting Rebecca within 5 BUSINESS DAYS of placing your order or your order will be CANCELLED.
Tickets are available for pickup after the reservations and payment have been received.


For questions, directions, or more information contact Rebecca Eisenberg X05879
*a service fee applies for the use of paypal
**payment using cash or checks do not incur a fee although one will show up online

Announcements

PTOS- Food Kitchen Volunteering Opportunity-***DENVER OFFICE***

When: Thursday, August 11th at 5 am till 7:30 am

Where: Denver Rescue Mission (1130 Park Ave. West, Denver, CO 80205, Corner of Park and Lawrence with entrance on Lawrence Street; https://www.denverrescuemission.org/). Parking available nearby.

Who: You (family and friends welcome - need to be at least 12 years old)

What: We will be assisting serving breakfast to the homeless.

Why: To serve breakfast to those less fortunate and do some good in our community -- getting up early one morning is a small price to pay!

We will be going to Snooze afterwards for our Breakfast (2262 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205).

Please RSVP to Allison Bourke or Kathleen Alker by COB Friday July 29th.

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

“Alexander Hamilton"
by Ron Chernow


“Few figures in American history have been more hotly debated or more grossly misunderstood than Alexander Hamilton. Chernow’s biography gives Hamilton his due and sets the record straight, deftly illustrating that the political and economic greatness of today’s America is the result of Hamilton’s countless sacrifices to champion ideas that were often wildly disputed during his time. “To repudiate his legacy,” Chernow writes, “is, in many ways, to repudiate the modern world.” Chernow here recounts Hamilton’s turbulent life: an illegitimate, largely self-taught orphan from the Caribbean, he came out of nowhere to take America by storm, rising to become George Washington’s aide-de-camp in the Continental Army, coauthoring The Federalist Papers, founding the Bank of New York, leading the Federalist Party, and becoming the first Treasury Secretary of the United States” (goodreads).


July 19, 2016 (Tuesday)
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

Announcements

2016-2017 PTOS FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INSURANCE TALKS SERIES

Talk #3: 529 ABLE Accounts and Special Needs Financial Planning
C0-HOSTED BY: ResponAbility & PTOS

Overview:
Planning long-term financial security can be a challenge for individuals with disabilities or their family members and caregivers. In this important seminar open to all USPTO employees, a seasoned financial advisor will discuss 529 ABLE accounts, newly created as a way to help individuals with disabilities and their family members grow investments tax-free and withdraw any time for eligible disability-related expenses.

Date: Thursday, June 23, 2016
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Randolph Conference Center (1D04-14)

WebEx: https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e2f417cf0bbebef1ab5252f006be98e82
Event number/ID: 641 815 066, Event password: 12345
Teleconference only: 1-571-270-7000

Link for closed captioning: www.captionedtext.com/client/embed.aspx?EventID=2963922

This event is co-sponsored by ResponsAbility, the USPTO’s affinity group for disability awareness and action, and the Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS). For more information, contact Alexander.Camarota@uspto.gov or Angela.Nguyen@uspto.gov.

Announcements

PTOS Microbrewery Tour

 

Friday August 12, 2016

 

 PTOS members -$25

 Guests -$40 (limit 1 guest per member)

 

 Reserve your spot at http://ptos.org/reservations before July 29, 2016.

 Cost includes tour bus fare and first drink at Kettles and Grains.

 Tour starts at 3:00PM at Kettles and Grains (161 Fort Evans Rd NE #100, Leesburg, VA) and ends around 8:30PM at the same location.

 

Contact Rob Hodge - robert.hodge@uspto.gov, David Lotter - david.lotter@uspto.gov or Seahvosh Nikmanesh - seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov  Seating is Limited

Announcements

Law School, Financial Aid and LSAT Prep Fair

 

Thursday, July 7 AND Friday, July 8, 2016

9:30am – 11:30am (both days)

Madison Auditorium

 

Here’s your opportunity to ask questions and get answers related to law school, financial aid and the LSAT. 

 

The following schools will be at the Fair:

- American University Washington College of Law

- The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law

- George Mason University School of Law

- George Washington University Law School

- Georgetown University Law Center

- Rutgers School of Law – Newark

- University of Baltimore School of Law

- University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

- University of Richmond School of Law

- William and Mary School of Law

- And maybe more!

 

Sponsored in partnership by the PTOS Education Committee and USPTO APANET

Please contact Catherine Loikith, Adam Duda, Jason Heidemann, Shawn Lillemo or Angela Nguyen for further details.

 

Visit www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events.

No other time has been authorized for this event.

 

Announcements

Beer Brewing

 

Want to Brew some Beer?

 

When: "First" Friday August 12, 2016 from 11:30AM - 3:00 PM

 

Where: Kettles & Grains

161 Fort Evans Rd NE #100 - Leesburg, VA 20176

 

What: We will be Brewing Beer that will be served at the Fiscal Year Happy Hour in October

 

Cost: $0 per person - PTOS MEMBERS ONLY

 

To Participate Please RSVP http://www.ptos.org/reservations

 

Please Contact Rob Hodge robert.hodge@uspto.gov, David Lotter -david.lotter@uspto.gov or Seahvosh Nikmanesh - seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov with any questions. with any questions.

 

RSVP by COB - Friday July 29, 2016.

 

Limited to 24 people ONLY

Announcements

Washington Nationals – 2016 Regular Season

PTOS Members, employees, friends & family enjoy season long ticket discounts!

 

Step 1: Visit nationals.com/VIP

Step 2: Select GAME OF YOUR CHOICE

Step 3: Enter code PTOS

 

By using the code above members will receive between 15-20% discount depending on seat location.

 

Four different seat locations are available using the above code:

Baseline Box

LF/RF Corner

LF/RF Mezzanine

Upper Gallery

 

This is sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee

Announcements

***Denver Office***
June Happy Hour
Thursday, June 9 at 5pm
1Up, 1925 Blake Street

Come join in the arcade fun!  There will be giant Jenga, skeeball, pinball,
Pacman, Mario, Donkey Kong, Frogger, Tron, and all your favorites.  
PTOS will provide a drink at 1Up on June 9. 
Bring your quarters or small bills for the change machine!


Contact Emily with any questions x74387

Announcements

Notice of Vacancy - JPTOS Board of Governors

 

There is a vacancy on the Board of Governors of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

 

Term for Governor would last for a full three (3) years.

 

The position requires attendance (in-person or via teleconference) at monthly meetings to direct business matters of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society including publishing, advertising, staffing, and editorial content.

 

All those interested in this position should obtain a Governor Application Form from Rebecca Eisenberg (rebecca.eisenberg@uspto.gov x05879).

 

Application packages must include:

(1) a completed Governor Application Form, (2) a statement of qualifications for the position and/or résumé, and (3) a statement of interest in the position.

 

The application deadline is 5:00 PM on June 1, 2016

Announcements

The Office of Innovation Development, SPECO, NIHF, and PTOS invite you to “Inventing a Better Mousetrap” booksigning by the authors Alan and Ann Rothschild.

Wednesday, May 25th

Author Lecture @ 12 p.m.

Book Signing and Reception @ 1 p.m.

National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum

America has always been a place that celebrates the genius of innovation. As part of the patent application process early American inventors were required to submit working models. Join authors Ann and Alan Rothschild as they explore the importance of patent models and share stories about their collection.

 

Please direct and questions to Seahvosh Nikmanesh Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov

Announcements

PTOS-Denver May Happy Hour

Wynkoop Brewery

1634 18th St

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

5-7 pm

 

 

Please join the Denver office of PTOS for happy hour at Wynkoop Brewery on May 24 from 5 to 7 pm.

One free drink while supplies last,  for PTOS members only.

You can sign up for membership at the event.  Please contact Thane (Thane.Underdahl@USPTO.GOV ) or Tom (Thomas.Giampaolo@USPTO.GOV)

Announcements

2016-2017 PTOS FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INSURANCE TALKS SERIES


Talk #2: What happened to the Long Term Care Market?!

There has been a major shift in the Long Term Care Insurance marketplace. Consumer’s aren’t purchasing it and insurance companies aren’t pricing it correctly. The Federal Long Term Care Program is due for another premium increase!


As a consumer, what are your options? How do you create a plan to cover you and your family, while still being able to protect yourself against major premium increases and other challenges effecting the marketplace.

 

PRESENTATION TIME/LOCATION:

Thursday, 5/19/2016, 10:30-11:30, Randolph Conference Center – Level 1

 

WebEx for the Presentation:

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e2f417cf0bbebef1ab5252f006be98e82  

641 815 066, Event password: 12345

(Teleconference only: 1-571-270-7000, Meeting ID: 641 815 066)

 

Light refreshments will be provided to participants while supplies last.

 

HOSTED BY: Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) Education Committee.

For more info about these “Talks”, please contact Angela Nguyen and Aimee Li.

To learn more about or to join PTOS, please visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Happy hour

Katy Trail Ice House

Thursday

May 19th 2016

5-7 PM

3127 Routh St.

Dallas, TX 75201

 

One free drink while supplies last, for PTOS members only.

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

(All PTAB Judges, SPEs and Examiners are eligible!)

 

For information contact: luther.behringer2@uspto.gov

Announcements

*Update information: Live WebEx will be available, please sign up in the PTOS catalog (http://ptos.org/reservations/) and WebEx information will be forwarded to
the registered attendees. On campus employees are encouraged to attend in person*


Brazilian High-Tech Litigation:Law, Business & Policy

Hosted by the Patent and Trademark Office Society (PTOS)
International Relations Committee

May 10th, 2016 (3-5P) followed by Q&A and light refreshment

Global Intellectual Property Academy at USPTO


PTOS is pleased to announce a special presentation from the experts of Brazilian IP law with issues surrounding the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office.

On Tuesday, May 10th, 2016 we will have the pleasure of special guests from Brazil to speak on topics including:

The benchmarks of the Brazilian PTO; the current understanding of the Brazilian PTO on hot issues: biotech, pharma, telecom, internet, laws of nature, etc. (Otto Licks)

The relationship between The Brazilian PTO and the Brazilian federal government with the Federal Judiciary. The standard of review of administrative decisions by federal judges. (Liliane Roriz)

What to expect from the IP policy making agenda. (Nuno Carvalho)

The government after the impeachment procedures: new government or severe changes in the current one. (Regis Arslanian), Potential impacts for IP / patent agenda, budget for Brazilian PTO, etc.


Special Guest Speakers:
Otto Licks, found and partner at Licks Attorneys
Judge Liliane Roriz (ret.), partner, former federal trial judge and federal appellate judge on IP matter.
Mr. Nuno Pires de Carvalho, partner, former WIPO/WTO
Ambassador Regis Arslanian (ret.), of counsel, former career diplomat with focus on trade negotiations.  


Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, please sign up online at http://ptos.org/reservations/


Please direct any questions to: Lynn Anne Bristol (26883) or Kang Hu (01344)


Announcements

5th (almost) Annual PTOS Innovation 5k

Saturday, June 18th, 2016

Plot Trot starts at 8:15am

Innovation 5k states at 8:30am

 

To find out more about the .1k Plot Trot or the Innovation 5k, visit the registration page at www.ptos.org/5k

MUST REGISTER BY 5/25 TO GUARANTEE RECEIVING A TECHNICAL RUNNING SHIRT

 

Pricing:

$25 for PTOS Members

$35 for non-PTOS Members

 

Kids 17 & under - $25

Parent & Child Team pricing available.

 

Entry for just the Plot Trot - $5

(Plot Trot registrants have the option to purchase a race t-shirt for an additional $10.00).

 

For complete race details and to register visit:

www.ptos.org/5k

 

If running is not your thing, you can still be a part of the event by volunteering!

To volunteer or for questions contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh or Matthew Troutman

Announcements

 

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

“The Diamond Age"
(HUGO Award for Best Novel (1996))
by Neal Stephenson

“Treating nanotechnology as he did virtual reality in Snow Crash-as a jumping-off point-Stephenson presents several engaging characters. John Percival Hackworth is an engineer living in a neo-Victorian clave, who is commissioned by one of the world's most powerful men to create a Primer that might enable the man's granddaughter to be educated in ways superior to the "straight and narrow." When Hackworth is mugged, an illegal copy of the Primer falls into the hands of a working-class girl named Nell, and a most deadly game's afoot. Stephenson weaves several plot threads at once, as the paths of Nell, Hackworth and other significant characters-notably Nell's brother Harv, Hackworth's daughter Fiona and an actress named Miranda-converge and diverge across continents and complications, most brought about by Hackworth's actions and Nell's development. Building steadily to a wholly earned and intriguing climax, this long novel, which presents its sometimes difficult technical concepts in accessible ways, should appeal to readers other than habitual SF users” (Publisher’s Weekly).

June 7, 2016 (Tuesday)
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

 

Announcements

Texas Rangers Baseball Tickets

 

PTOS (Dallas Office) Presents Texas Rangers Baseball Tickets

Wednesday, May 11th - Rangers Vs. White Sox - $15 Upper Reserved

 

**May 11th is Dollar Hot-dog night**

 

Tickets are available on a first come first serve basis.  Payment is due with your ticket order.

Tickets must be paid for by May 4th! 

 

Please contact Luther Behringer at ext. 5-9086.

Payments can be made using Cash or a Check (made payable to PTOS). 

Announcements

Detroit – PTOS Happy Hour

Thursday, April 28th – 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Atwater Brewery ‐ 237 Joseph Campau Ave, Detroit, MI 48207

One free drink for PTOS members.

Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event.

Announcements

Patent & Trademark Office Society PTOS Ninja Warrior!!! Annual Picnic

 

Saturday, June 18th

12:00-5:00 PM (Food served 12:00-3:30)

Fort Hunt Park, VA

 

Food, drinks, Black Ops Obstacle Course, Gunsmoke Gallery, Jurassic Adventure, Log Jammer, Ponies, DJ, pick-up sports and much more!

 

Tickets MUST be reserved online http://ptos.org/reservations/ Tickets on sale now until COB, June 10th!!

People eligible for membership in the PTOS are NOT eligible to come as guests.

Payments can be made through PayPal online (a service fee applies for the use of PayPal)* Cash and Check payments may be made to the following individuals (NO service fee applies for cash and check payments)**

 

Terry Dey, MDW 7D64

Rebecca Eisenberg, RND 7D13

Tsung Yin Tsai, KNX 10C73

Martin Rogers, REM 6B09

Seahvosh Nikmanesh, JEF 7A49

 

For Purchases made in person you will receive an email confirmation as your receipt, however a reservation still needs to be made online.

For Purchases made through PayPal you will also receive an email confirmation as your receipt.

 

Please bring your membership card with barcode for check in.

 

For questions, directions, or more information, contact:

Seahvosh Nikmanesh at x01805, Robert Hodge at x22097 or David Lotter at x07422

 

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

“Dos de Mayo”

San Antonio Bar & Grill

Monday

May 2, 2016

4-7 PM

Hoffman Town Center

200 Swamp Fox Road

Alexandria, VA.

One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

You can sign up for membership at the event.

Announcements

***Silicon Valley Office***

PTOS-Silicon Valley and Silicon Valley Worklife Committee April Happy Hour and Quarter Celebration

 

San Jose Office 2nd Floor Pantry

26 S 4th St.

 

Tuesday, April 26th, 2016

4pm-6:30pm

Pizza, beer, and wine while supplies last.

PTOS Members are free (you can sign up at the event).  Non-members are $10.

 

Presented by the PTOS Social Committee and Silicon Valley Worklife Committee

Contact Aimee.Li@USPTO.GOV or Neveen.Abel-Jalil@USPTO.GOV for questions.

Announcements

PTOS Committee Meet and Greet

 Interested in learning what the Patent and Trademark Office Society has to offer and how you can be a part of it? Looking to make connections and friends across the office? Love planning events or gatherings?

If you answered yes to any of these questions stop by our committee meet and greet where you will be able to find out more about the biggest and longest running society in the office. 

 

April 25th, 2016

Madison South Auditorium    

1:00 PM-3:00 PM

 

Light refreshments will be provided

 

The Patent and Trademark Office Society is for Patent and Trademark professionals and other interested individuals. Founded in 1917, the Society is today internationally recognized for its activities in the patent and trademark fields. From its inception, the Society has actively influenced the patent and trademark systems - promoting the systems' growth and well-being, recalling our rich heritage and promoting the social and intellectual welfare of our members.

 

 

Please direct any questions or comments to:

Seahvosh Nikmanesh

Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@USPTO.gov

 

Brought to you by PTOS Executive Board

 

Announcements

***Updated event details – see corrected web-ex information below.***


2016-2017 PTOS FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INSURANCE TALKS SERIES

 

Talk #1: Navigating Today’s Financial Markets -The recent market environment has been very challenging for investors.
Growth investors fear current market volatility and uncertainty, while Income investors have no place to go for yield.
-As an investor, what are your options? How can you reduce your risk and enhance your returns? What are some strategies to take to capitalize on today’s market? You’ll learn the answers to these questions, and MORE!

 

PRESENTATION TIME/LOCATION:
Thursday, 4/28/2016, 10:30-11:30, Randolph Conference Center –Level 1

 

**Please note web-ex information has been corrected below, as of 4/18.**

WebEx for the Presentation:
https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e2f417cf0bbebef1ab5252f006be98e82
Event number: 641 815 066, Event password: 12345
(Teleconference only: 1-571-270-7000, Meeting ID: 641 815 066)


Light refreshments will be provided to participants while supplies last

HOSTED BY: Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) Education Committee.
-For more info about these “Talks”, please contact Angela Nguyen and Aimee Li.
-To learn more about or to join PTOS, please visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements

PTOS proudly presents

Continuing Legal Education

 

Part II: Statutory & Regulatory Framework Surrounding Patent Examination and Subsequent Appellate Review

 

In December 2015, William LaMarca from the Solicitor’s Office* presented Part I of this lecture covering the statutory and regulatory frame work surrounding patent examination.  In Part II, he will cover appellate review as it takes place within the agency and subsequently in the courts.

 

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

2:30 – 3:30pm

Randolph Conference Center

Donuts will be provided

 

Step 1: Register ASAP via:

 

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e4475400bacf8a5ca1899bcae55ecbff7

(even if attending in person).

Step 2: Download event materials from the WebEx link.

Step 3: Attend via WebEx or in person and have a donut.  (Sorry WebEx)

 

One hour of CLE credit from the Virginia State Bar will be requested for this event.

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or Shawn at shawn.lillemo@uspto.gov.

 

* Since this presentation is not being given in an official capacity, the opinions expressed are the presenter’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the USPTO, the Department of Commerce, or the United States government.

 

No other time has been authorized for this event.

Announcements

Dallas PTOS Happy hour

City Tavern

Thursday

April 21th 2016

5-7 PM

1402 Main St.

Dallas, TX 75201

 

One free drink while supplies last, for PTOS members only.

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

(All PTAB Judges, SPEs and Examiners are eligible!)

 

For information contact: luther.behringer2@uspto.gov

Announcements

Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, PO BOX 2600  ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA  22202

 

Executive Director

(Four-Year Term)

 

By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Constitution of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (herein “Society”), Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the Bylaws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (herein “Journal”), a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Executive Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• The Executive Director must be an active member of the Society.

• Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.

 

DUTIES

• The Executive Director shall be responsible for promoting the business of the Journal, advertising the Journal in other publications and at various venues, promoting advertising in the Journal, increasing Journal circulation, improving the quality of the Journal, putting the Journal out in timely manner, supervision of the editorial and advertising staff, knowledge of the standing rules and bylaws of the Journal.

• The Executive shall serve as a member of the Board of Governors but shall not have a vote on any measure affecting his or her compensation except for the Journal annual budget; shall provide monthly reports as set forth in the Standing Rules; and shall perform such other duties as may be deemed appropriate by the Board of Governors.

• This is a paid position serving the Board of Governors of the Journal for a four- year term (mandated by the Society Constitution), which commences on the date of assumption of the position.

 

SELECTION PROCESS

• All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.

• A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.

• This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.

 

To apply, please submit your qualifications statement to:

Bratislav Stankovic           REM02C61               (571) 270-0305             bratislav.stankovic@uspto.gov

 

Deadline: Close of Business April 22, 2016

Announcements

**Denver Office**

March Happy Hour and Bocce Tournament

1415 Market St

Tuesday, April 5th, 2016

5-7 pm

One free drink while supplies last,  for PTOS members only.

You can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Also as a special event you can form/join a team to play in a PTOS bocce tourney.  Bocce, or Italian Lawn Bowling, is a game like curling, and is perfect for all ages and abilities.  We have court space for 8 teams, so captains, please email Emily (Emily.Morgan@USPTO.GOV)  with your teams of 2-4 players, first come, first served. 

Announcements

 

PTOS Happy Hour!

 

Start off the third quarter right!

 

April 11th 4:00-7:00 pm


The Light Horse

715 King street


One free drink while supplies last, and shuffleboard


for PTOS members only.

Bring your PTOS membership card.

You can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact Joseph Greenlund in the event of any questions.

Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.

Announcements

PTOS Spring 2016 Scramble
 
Woodlawn Golf Course
Fort Belvoir Golf Club
Fort Belvoir, VA
(20 minutes from the USPTO!)

Wednesday, May 25th, 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start 
$80/player* Tournament Fee:
•Cart for tournament
•Captain’s Choice Scramble
•Golfer’s banquet
•Team & individual prizes

To Register:
Contact:
 
Brandon Rosati at 571-270-3536
Brandon.rosati@uspto.gov;
 
Matthew Troutman at 571-270-3654,
matthew.troutman@uspto.gov
 
Register by May 9th
*Driver's License or Passport Infromation needed at time of registration to be able to get into Fort Belvoir for the event.
*Full 4-person teams and payment in full is requested.


Announcements

PTOS Denver Beer and Winemaking Club Inaugural Meeting

Wednesday April 6th at 5 PM

Byron Rogers Federal Building 14th Floor (14.147A), 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80294

 

 

PTOS-Denver would like to host the inaugural meeting of the Beer Brewing, Wine Making (Zymurgy) club on Wednesday, April 6th at 5PM  in the training room on the 14th floor (14-147A). 

This will be an introductory meeting during which we can discuss the general nature of the club.   We would like your input for the new club from the topics including brewing beer, making wine, and field trips to breweries, wineries and/or distilleries for tastings.   If you do not have any experience in zymurgy, that’s ok, that is one of the reasons we are forming  this club.  If you do have experience, that would be great.  We look forward to meeting you next week and we expect that this initial meeting will be fairly brief – about ½ hour.

 

Please contact James Hakomaki (James.Hakomaki@USPTO.GOV) or Thane Underdahl (Thane.Underdahl@USPTO.GOV) if you have any questions. 

Announcements

Spring Cleaning!!!!

Donate Your Unwanted Goods To Local Charities

Drop Off at Madison Building on Eisenhower Ave.

 

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

7:00 am - 2:00 pm

 

The Salvation Army

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

Arlington Food Assistance Center

One Sight by Lens Crafter

 

Receipts for Donations Available to Donors

 

This event is sponsored by the USPTO Worklife Team and PTOS.

No other time is authorized for this event. This is for informational purposes only and does not imply an endorsement of any related business. The USPTO makes no guarantee as to the nature of any products or services offered.

To volunteer or if you have any questions please contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh Seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

 

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS
The Rise and Fall of American Growth"
by Robert Gordon
“An American economist who teaches at Northwestern University, Mr. Gordon has long been famous in academic circles for advancing three iconoclastic arguments. The first is that the internet revolution is hyped. The second is that the best way to appreciate the extent of the hype is to look at the decades after the civil war, when America was transformed by inventions such as the motor car and electricity. The third is that the golden age of American growth may be over.
In “The Rise and Fall of American Growth” Mr. Gordon presents his case for a general audience—and he does so with great style and panache, supporting his argument with vivid examples as well as econometric data, while keeping a watchful eye on what economic change means for ordinary Americans. Even if history changes direction, and Mr. Gordon’s rise-and-fall thesis proves to be wrong, this book will survive as a superb reconstruction of material life in America in the heyday of industrial capitalism” (The Economist).


April 26, 2016 (Tuesday)
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

 

Announcements

What:    Create your own masterpiece of the Washington Monument and cherry blossoms while socializing and enjoying a beverage and light appetizers, ALL skill levels welcome!!!

When:   Thursday, April 7, 4-6pm*

Where:  Monet Gogh Sip, 1101 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Price:     $32/PTOS member and $37/non-PTOS member

 

*In order to participate, tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/ All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by March 31st, 2016, cash and check payments made out to PTOS can be given to David Lotter in Jefferson 4A44, extension 0-7422

 

Payments can be made using PayPal**, Cash***, or a Check*** made payable to PTOS.

 

**a service fee applies for the use of paypal

***payment using cash or checks do not incur a fee although one will show up online

 

Please direct general event questions to Tonia Dollinger at extension 2-4170 or Tonia.Dollinger@uspto.gov

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

Happy St. Patents Day

March 24th 4:00-7:00 pm


Murphy’s Irish Bar


713 King street


One free drink while supplies last,
for PTOS members only.

Bring your PTOS membership card.

You can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh in the event of any questions.

Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.

Announcements

NCAA Men's College Basketball Bracket Pick’Em

Tournament runs March 17th - April 4th

 

Open to ALL USPTO employees

To Participate you must sign-up & fill out your bracket by noon on March 17th at:

http://www.ptos.org/basketballpickem/

There is no Cost to participate - PTOS membership is not required

This event is cosponsored by PTOS and USPTO Worklife

Grand Prize: Winner’s choice of NCAA Basketball Jersey

 

Questions - Contact Rob Hodge (2-2097) or Seahvosh Nikmanesh (0-1805)

 

Be sure to kick off the tournament right with Show-Your-Team-Spirit Day on Thursday, March 17th

Wear your favorite jersey, ball cap, pullover or sweatshirt and show your school pride!

Announcements

BLACK TIE GALA AT THE EMBASSY OF SPAIN
April 8th, 2016
7:15 to 11:30 PM (early VIP Admission)
Embassy of Spain (Former Ambassador’s Residence)
2801 16th Street, NW
Metro: Columbia Heights

Experience a Spanish evening filled with native Spanish food, wines, Sangria, dancing, flamenco, film, and more at the newly renovated Spanish Ambassador’s former residence greeted by diplomats from the embassy of Spain.

PROGRAM:
 
1) LIVE FLAMENCO DANCE SHOW:
Tonight, accompanied by live music, we’ll experience a special show of Flamenco dancing ranging from Flamenco puro to the Classical form, to "Flamenco nuevo"! Take out the cameras for this, for the energy and excitement of these native dancers will be unlike anything you have ever seen before.
Optional Flamenco dance lessons follow the presentation.

2) DJ & DANCING
As we rival the nightclubs in Madrid and Barcelona, one of Washington's top Djs will take us on the streets of Spain as we dance all night to the high energy beats - bringing us the best in retro, modern and top 40 dancing – Spanish style!
 
3) OPEN BAR - Including SANGRIA:
Enjoy an OPEN BAR All Night of Spanish Wines, Beers, Non Alcoholic Beverages, and of course – Sangria

4) VIP Dinner Menu: *stand up buffet style reception with limited seating
Jamón Serrano y Queso Manchego (Serrano Ham y Manchego Cheese)
Mini Empanada Gallega (Pastry stuffed with Tuna and roasted Bell Peppers)
Gazpacho (Traditional Cold Tomato and Vegetable Soup)
Ensaladilla Rusa (Potato, Tuna and Vegetable Salad)
Pimientos del Piquillo con Txangurro (Piquillo Peppers Stuffed with Crab Meat and “Morron” Pepper Sauce)
Tortilla de Patata con Ali Olli (Potato and Egg Omelet with Alli- Olli)
Salmon al Bilbaina (Grilled Salmon in garlic and Olive Oil Sauce)
Pollo al Ajillo (Roasted Garlic Chicken)
Ternera Lacada sobre Cremoso de Cebollino (Braised Boneless Short Ribs with Chives Pure)
Brocheta de Champiñones al Jerez con Espárragos (Mushroom in a Sherry Sauce with Asparagus)

5) Spanish Dessert Buffet:
Fresón Con Nata a la Ribereña (Strawberry and Whipped Cream Gelatin)
Tarta de manzana Crujiente (Crispy Apple Tart)
Piruleta de Chocolate y Cereales (Dark Chocolate and Cornflakes Lollipop)
Brocheta de Fruta (Seasonal Fresh Fruit Brochette)
Arroz con Leche (Traditional Rice Pudding)
Tocino de Cielo con Horchata y Yuzu (Egg Yolk Custard with Horchata and Yuzu Sauce)

Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingstodoDC. tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/
$70 per person, limited to ONE guest per member!  Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation! All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by March 23rd 2016 @ 5PM

Suggested Attire:
Black Tie Optional, Minimum Jacket and Tie for men. No jeans, casual clothes or Sneakers Permitted

Cash and Check Payments can be made to: Kang Hu, RAN 10B19
Interested in events or volunteering with international relations
committee? Please contact Kang Hu, more info about PTOS, Visit www.ptos.org


Please direct any questions to: Kang Hu (01344) or  Kang.hu@uspto.gov

Announcements

PATENT & TRADEMERK OFFICE SOCIETY
100TH ANNIVERSARY EMBLEM DESIGN CONTEST

CONTEST GUIDELINES
1. Open to all PTOS members, except for Board Members who will be judging the designs.
2. Entries must be your own original work.
3. The theme is PTOS Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary.
4. Entries must be either hand drawn or computer generated.
5. Submit VIA emailed in .png, .bmp, .jpg, .jpeg, .tif, .gif, .pdf, .eps, .svg format to  ptos.centennial@gmail.com
 with your name
 art unit
 office room number
 and office phone number.

DUE BY  Friday, April 29th, 2016, at 11:59 PM.

The PTOS logo can be downloaded from the following web link: http://goo.gl/uL1vRA
Examples of previous Anniversary Emblems can be found here: http://goo.gl/pehXX7

WINNERS & PRIZES
The winning design will be printed on all 100th anniversary memorabilia and become a lasting part of the PTOS legacy
Top three submissions will receive PRIZES
Winners will be announced by September 2016,


QUESTIONS
Contact Eliza Bennett-Hattan ptos.centennial@gmail.com
or Robert Hodge (Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov).


ABOUT PTOS
To learn more or get involved with PTOS, visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements

Prepare for the June 2016 LSAT on WebEx

LSAT PREP COURSE

March 15 – June 2, 2016

Every Tuesday and Thursday, 3:30-4:30PM EST

 

24 live, online lessons using WebEx

Instructor has taught the LSAT for over 8 years

Hours of additional online video lessons

Instructor scored 173 or higher (99%)

Affordable cost of $695 or 3 payments of $232

 

StrategyPrep.com/USPTO

CALL NOW! (202) 680-4561

Open to all contractors and employees

DISCOUNT AVAILABLE for WiSE and PTOS members

Announcements

Job Announcement

Assistant Executive director- Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society

 

 

By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Financial Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Demonstrated Skill set to perform the duties noted below.
  • Previous publishing experience is a plus, but not necessary.
  • Must be an active member of the society.
  • Knowledge of basic accounting/bookkeeping is a plus, but not necessary.
  • Responsibilities will require access to a car on a weekly basis.
  • Knowledge of web design and database management is a plus, but not necessary.

 

DUTIES

·         The Assistant Director shall assist the Executive Director, as well as Financial Director, in matters such as membership coordination, data entry, mail entries, back issue fulfillment, customer service, and documentation of operating procedures.

 

SELECTION PROCESS

·         All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.

·         A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.

·         This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.

 

THIS POSITION IS SALARIED

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:

Seahvosh Nikmanesh    seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov            Jefferson 7A49  (571) 270-1805

 

DEADLINE --  5:00 PM on March 11, 2016

 

Announcements

Free Hot Cocoa Bar
for PTOS Members!

 

Wednesday, March 9th 2:00-3:30 p.m.

On the Lower Level of the Madison Atrium

Toppings include: marshmallows, whipped cream, shaved chocolate, and chopped nuts

 

*Limit one per member, while supplies last

*Please bring your PTOS membership card

 

For anyone interested in joining PTOS, membership forms can be downloaded and filled out in advance at www.ptos.org

Announcements

PTOS February Happy Hour!

When: Wednesday February 24th from 5-7 pm

Hard Times Café.

1404 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Limited Amount of Free drinks for PTOS members

 

This Event is Sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee

For Information Contact: Rebecca.Eisenberg@Uspto.gov

Announcements

The Shanghai Quartet with Guest Artist Wu Man, pipa
April 26th, 2016
7:30 to 9:30 PM
National Museum of Natural History Baird Auditorium
10th St & Constitution Ave, NW
Metro: Federal Triangle

Two-time Grammy-nominated artist Wu Man performs music for solo Chinese lute (pipa) and joins the renowned Shanghai Quartet for an all-Chinese program in this special Smithsonian appearance. She is a member of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble and was named Instrumentalist of the Year in 2013 by Musical America.

Strings magazine praised the Shanghai Quartet for “32 years of carrying the torch of rigorous musical integrity and profound commitment to playing music as if it was always being created anew.” 

Program
Tan Dun: Ghost Opera (chamber version)
Yi-Wen Jiang: Folksong Suite
Zhao Jiping, Zhao Lin: Red Lantern (Washington premiere)
Bright Sheng: Quartet No. 4 (“Silent Temple”)

Event hosted by PTOS International Committee, tickets Must be reserved Online at http://ptos.org/reservations/

$7 per person for members and family (up to 3) additional tickets can be purchased for $17

All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by April 15th 2016 @ 5PM

Cash and Check Payments can be made to: Kang Hu, RAN 10B19

Interested in events or volunteering with international committee?
Please feel free to contact Kang Hu, more info about PTOS, visit
www.ptos.org

Please direct any questions to: Kang Hu (01344) or  Kang.hu@uspto.gov

 

 

Announcements

Hoteller & Satellite Office PTOS Members Night Prize Drawing

 

If you were not able to attend Members Night in Alexandria because of your office location.

Here is your opportunity to win an Amazon Gift Card.

In order to be eligible you must be a Hoteller or Satellite Office PTOS Member that did not attend Members Night in Alexandria. 

And you must register at: http://ptos.org/reservations  by Friday February 26, 2016 at Noon (EST) which is when the drawing will take place. 

Winners will be contacted by email. 

Four Amazon Gift Cards will be awarded ($100, $75, $50 & $25) Please contact Robert Hodge (ext 2-2097) or Seahvosh Nikmanesh (ext 0-1805) with questions This is sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee

Announcements

It is time to celebrate a great year of PTOS in Denver.  So please join us in the 14th Floor Conference Room for drinks and snacks.    

 

PTOS-Denver Members Night

Thursday 2/18/16

5-7 pm

14th Floor Conference Room

Byron Rogers Federal Building

1961 Stout Street

Denver, CO 80294

 

 

Also if you have any pictures from PTOS Denver Events please give them to Thane in 15.140 or thane.underdahl@uspto.gov for a slideshow. 

Announcements

WANTED:
Patent and Trademark Office Society
2016 Science Fair Judges
For regional science and engineering fairs

Fields for judging include:
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Sci.
Earth & Space Sciences
Health & Medicine
Computer Science
Engineering

Location, Date,   Time      
Arlington County Science Fair Sat., March 12th 9:30 am-noon
Arlington, VA (Wakefield HS)

Fairfax County Regional Fair Sat., March 12th 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Fairfax, VA (Robinson HS)

P.G. Community College Fair Sat., March 19th 8:30 am-noon
Springdale, MD (Charles Herbert Flowers HS)


If Interested, Please Contact:
Kyung Lee  kyung.lee@uspto.gov  x21994
Jie Yang  jie.yang@uspto.gov  x01884
Svetlana Ivanova svetlana.ivanova@uspto.gov x03277


Anyone qualified in the above areas, including Spouses & Friends, are invited to judge

Announcements

Career Enhancement Book Club


Interested in reading and discussing
popular professional development books?
Excited to engage with other USPTO employees about career growth?


Please join us for the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity’s
Career Enhancement Book Club, featuring some of the best business books.


Our first book is
“Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office” by
Lois P. Frankel


Discussion of Chapter 5 will take place on
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
12:00pm
Madison South Auditorium


***You must obtain your own copy of the book***
Sponsored by: The Office of EEO and Diversity
In Partnership with
The Network of Executive Women and PTOS
Questions? Contact Maria Hernandez or Tamika Beverly at OEEOD@uspto.gov or x28292
***No Other Time is authorized for this opportunity***

Announcements

Patent and Trademark Office Society 2016 Annual Meeting

February 10, 2016
10:00 a.m.
USPTO Auditorium
Madison Building

This year’s speakers are

Chris Fawcett

Co-Inventor of the "Elevating Walker Chair"

PTOS Members: One hour of other time may be charged to:
Patent employees: PNCSPA-0000-090241
Non-Patent employees: AVEORG-0065-A00151
with supervisor’s approval.

There will be REFRESHMENTS including COFFEE and COOKIES for those that can attend in person starting at 9:40am!

 

For those that can't attend in person, please use the following WebEx link:

   https://uspto-events.webex.com/uspto-events/onstage/g.php?MTID=ee6533d31c18b5429a489915e9f1dc0ac

 

Announcements

PTOS Annual Members Night

Brunch Bonanza

Wednesday, February 10th, 2016

5:00-8:00pm  in the Madison Auditorium

Casino Play Provided by Ante-up Entertainment.

Please Bring a Food Donation for Casino Play* – Food will be taken to a local food Bank

 

Must be a PTOS member to attend, Photo ID is required for Entrance (i.e.

USPTO Badge or Driver’s License).

If you would like to join the night of the event, membership forms will be available at the door, a completed membership form will permit entrance into the event.

 

Every member that attends will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win prizes.

Or increase your chances of winning raffled prizes with casino play. Must be present to win.

 

Appetizers Station

Baked Pastries, Yogurt Station, Fruit Salad, and Warm Bread Pudding

 

Entrée Station

All American Strata, Greek Strata, Traditional Scrambled Eggs, Turkey Sausage and Turkey Bacon, Country Sausage Links and Thick Cut Apple Smoked Bacon, Home Style Breakfast Potatoes, Biscuits and gravy, Old Fashioned Grits, and Mexican Mania with chips and toppings.

 

Belgian Waffle Bar

Fresh Berries, Whipped Butter and Cream, Chocolate Shavings, Coconut Shavings, Powdered Sugar, and Maple Syrup.

Beverages provided.

 

* Direct any questions to Seahvosh Nikmanesh or Rob Hodge

Announcements

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

USPTO 2016 E-Week

Madison Auditorium, Friday, February 26, 2016 from 9:30am – 1:30pm

 

Volunteers are needed to help middle & high school students conduct a hands-on oil-water separation experiment and consider the environmental impacts of oil spills and the role engineering and innovation play in improving our world.

 

Just a few hours of your time on February 26th can inspire a lifetime of love for science in the next generation.

 

*No other time is provided

*Lunch will be provided for volunteers

*Volunteers of ALL disciplines are welcome

 

E-Week is an annual event hosted by PTOS, The Affinity Groups, The Office of Education and Outreach and The Office of EEO & Diversity.

 

To sign-up or for more information, contact Maryam Ipakchi at Maryam.ipakchi@uspto.gov or 571-270-3237

Announcements

Want to volunteer with science experiments for 3rd graders?

 

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Jefferson-Houston Elementary

Leave the Office at 12:30pm, and the experiment is from 1:15-2:15pm

 

Tuesday, February 16, 2016 will be a dry run of the experiment from 2-3pm in REM 5D44

 

Please contact Tom Artman, Sonya Mazumdar or Catherine Loikith if you have any questions

 

Sponsored by Raising Excitement for Science, Engineering and Technology (RESET) and the PTOS.

 

There is no other time authorized for this event.

Announcements


THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS


The Martian
By
Andy Weir


“Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he’s alive—and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Chances are, though, he won't have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plain-old "human error" are much more likely to kill him first. But Mark isn't ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills—and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit—he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?” (Amazon)

March 15, 2016 (Tuesday)
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

 

Announcements

DETROIT PTOS MEMBERS NIGHT

Wednesday, Feb. 10 – 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

At The Fowling Warehouse, 3901 Christopher St., Hamtramck, MI 48211

www.fowlingwarehouse.com

 

Free “Fowling” from 5pm to 7pm and pizza from Amicci's Pizza provided for PTOS members.

RSVP by Noon (12:00pm) on Feb. 8, 2016. See David Posigian (RPL-2060, x66545, david.posigian@uspto.gov) or Ken Malkowski (RPL-2022, x64854, kenneth.malkowski@uspto.gov) to RSVP or to join PTOS.

Announcements

The 2016 Election will take place from Wednesday, January 13 until Friday, January 15.

 

On Wednesday morning, January 13, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, there will be a Meet and Greet event in the Madison Lower Atrium (near Innovative Grounds).  At the event, PTOS members can meet some of the candidates running for various PTOS Board positions, while enjoying free coffee and doughnuts.  PTOS members who would like to run as write-in candidates are also welcome to participate in the event (Feel free to provide a short bio of yourself and bring it to the event, and it will be displayed at the booth).

 

Below is the slate of candidates for the 2016 Election (Asterisks denote incumbents):

 

Executive Board Positions:

 

President: Seahvosh Nikmanesh

Vice President: Fred Guillermety

Secretary: Rebecca Eisenberg*, Garrison Prinslow

Administrator: Anita Coupe, Joshua Schwartz

Treasurer: Tsung-Yin Tsai*

 

Representative Positions (The number of available positions are in parentheses):

Note that members will only vote within their own area of representation.

 

TC 1600 (2): Lori Mattison*, Jason Sims

TC 1700/2900 (2): Eliza Bennett-Hattan*, Brandon Rosati

TC 2100 (2): None

TC 2400 (2): Tonia Dollinger*, Angela Nguyen*

TC 2600 (2): Edward Park, Joshua Schwartz*, Xi Wang*

TC 2800 (2): Danielle Fox*, Seahvosh Nikmanesh*, Renee Wilson

TC 3600 (2): Cathy Loikith*, Kevin Mahne, Jeffrey O’Brien*

TC 3700 (2): Matthew Engel*, Anne Kozak, Keith Raymond*

CFO/CAO/CIO/OPIM (1): None

PTAB (1): None

Trademarks (2): Cheryl Butler*, Monique Watts*

Director’s Office/OGC/Policy and International Affairs (1): None

OPLA/OPQA/Others (1): Fred Silverberg*

 

At Large Representative (10): Eliza Bennett-Hattan, Matthew Bradley, Lynn Bristol, Anita Coupe, Alex DeVito*, Tonia Dollinger, Ryan Donlon*, Danielle Fox, Matthew Engel, Stephan Essex*, Rob Hodge*, Kang Hu*, Anne Kozak, Cathy Loikith, Kevin Mahne, Angela Nguyen, Seahvosh Nikmanesh, Jeffrey O’Brien, Edward Park, Keith Raymond, Brandon Rosati, Joshua Schwartz, Judy Swann*, Holly Thurman, Renee Wilson

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

Champps Kitchen + Bar

Wednesday

January 13th, 2016

4-7 PM

1201 S. Joyce Street C-10

Arlington, VA 22202

 

One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

Announcements

PTOS Pentagon Row Ice Skating
January 13th, 2016
6:00 PM-8PM
1201 South Joyce Street
Arlington VA 22202

Pentagon Row Outdoor Ice Skating starts at 6p

Parking is available but limited and the cost is NOT included in with your ticket. Closest metro station is Pentagon City Metro Station
*happy hour next door at Champps

Tickets Must be reserved Online at http://ptos.org/reservations/

$5 per person  including admission and rental

All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by January 8th 2016 @ 5PM

No limit to number of tickets, enjoy with family and friends

Cash, Check Payments and Questions can be made to the following individuals:
Robert Hodge, KNX 3C01
Kang Hu, RAN 10B19


Announcements


THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS


The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine
By
Michael Lewis


“The real story of the crash began in bizarre feeder markets where the sun doesn't shine and the SEC doesn't dare, or bother, to tread: the bond and real estate derivative markets where geeks invent impenetrable securities to profit from the misery of lower--and middle--class Americans who can't pay their debts. The smart people who understood what was or might be happening were paralyzed by hope and fear; in any case, they weren't talking.

Michael Lewis creates a fresh, character-driven narrative brimming with indignation and dark humor, a fitting sequel to his #1 bestseller Liar's Poker. Out of a handful of unlikely--really unlikely--heroes, Lewis fashions a story as compelling and unusual as any of his earlier bestsellers, proving yet again that he is the finest and funniest chronicler of our time.

The #1 New York Times bestseller: "It is the work of our greatest financial journalist, at the top of his game. And it's essential reading."—Graydon Carter, Vanity Fair”

February 2, 2016 (Tuesday)
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

 

 

 

 

 

Announcements

The Intellectual Property Attaché Program, the PTOS Legislative Committee, the PTOS International Relations, and the PTOS Education Committee cordially invite you to the...

 

3rd Annual IP Attaché Career Roundtable

 

Come and learn about a career in the USPTO’s Overseas Intellectual Property Rights Attaché Program. Featuring nine visiting IP Attachés from around the world.  Join in on a panel discussion with the IP Attachés to gain first-hand knowledge on how the program works and find out about exciting career opportunities in Thailand, China, India, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Switzerland, and Kuwait!

 

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

11:30 AM—1:30 PM

GIPA 2nd floor rooms in Madison East

~~Light Lunch and Refreshments Provided~~

 

 

WebEx Link 11:30 AM-12:30 PM:

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e74333f5c14b2bbc57464ac6b72553fee

 

LIMITED ATTENDANCE: Please RSVP online at http://ptos.org/reservations/

 

For any questions contact:

 

Seahvosh Nikmanesh  Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov

 

Kang Hu  Kang.Hu@uspto.gov

 

*No other time is authorized for this event*

http://www.uspto.gov/ip/global/attache/

Announcements

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

 

The Patent and Trademark Office Society Election Committee will be accepting nominations for candidates seeking to serve on the BOARD OF DIRECTORS as an officer or a representative.

 

Nominating petitions will be available and accepted by the Election Committee from November 30 – December 15, 2015

 

Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:

 

President

Vice President

Secretary

Administrator

Treasurer

Technology Center Representatives: Two (2) from each TC (1600, 1700/2900, 2100, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3700) for a total of sixteen (16)

At-large Representatives – 10

CFO/CAO/CIO/OPIM Representative – 1

PTAB Representative – 1

Trademarks Representatives – 2

Director’s Office/OGC/Policy and International Affairs – 1

OPLA/OPQA/All others not specified - 1

 

Interested parties should visit the Election Committee section of the P.T.O.S. website (http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2016_election.html) to obtain a nominating petition, and for additional information regarding electronic submission of petitions. Completed nominating petitions may be emailed to robert.fuller@uspto.gov or hand-delivered to one of the locations listed below by 3:00PM on December 15, 2015.

 

Robert Fuller                      x2-6300                KNX 2C05

Renee Luebke                   x2-2009                JEF 10A11

Elizabeth Dougherty       x2-7733                MDW1C29

               

Voting will take place from January 12-14, 2016.  Voting will take place online via the PTOS e-vote system.

Announcements

Patent and Trademark Office Society
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR JUDGES WANTED!!
2016 INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR Phoenix, AZ May 9-13, 2016

Each year, the PTOS provides judges for this event as a public relations gesture, to promote knowledge of patents, and encourage innovation and scientific progress by today’s youth.

Detailed information and an application form to be a JUDGE at this year’s INTEL INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR is posted for PTOS members at http://www.ptos.org/committees/science_fair/international.html
Additional forms are available from:
JULIE ANNE WATKO KNX8A75 571-272-7597 or
ALAN CHEN RND5A21 571-272-4143

Applications to be an INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR JUDGE must be turned in to JULIE ANNE WATKO or ALAN CHEN by:
NOON on JANUARY 20, 2016

The categories for which judges will be selected are:
BIOCHEMISTRY, CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION, MEDICINE & HEALTH, MICROBIOLOGY, AND PHYSICS

The judging team selected will represent the PTOS.  The judges will choose one Grand Award winner, and several First and Second Place award winners from over 1600 finalist entries originating from over 70 nations worldwide.  Each selected judge will gain experience by organizing volunteers for regional science fairs judged by PTOS.

Dedicated to the improvement and appreciation of the United States Patent & Trademark Systems

Announcements
The PTOS proudly presents
Continuing Legal Education: Statutory & Regulatory Framework Surrounding Patent Examination and Subsequent Appellate Review
Presented by William LaMarca, Special Counsel for IP Litigation, Office of the Solicitor, USPTO*

Wednesday, December 2, 2015
11am – 12pm
Jefferson Conference Center

* Whether attending in-person or via WebEx *
Please click on the WebEx link below to register and to confirm your attendance in advance:
https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?d=649569747&t=a
On the WebEx Event Information page, please view and save the event materials on or after December 1st

One hour of CLE credit from the Virginia State Bar has been pre-approved for this event.

*Since this presentation is not being given in an official capacity, the opinions expressed are the presenter’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the USPTO, the Department of Commerce, or the United States government.

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov
No other time has been authorized for this event
Announcements
2015-2016 PTOS Financial Planning & Insurance Talks

Talk #5: Year End Tax Planning

OVERVIEW:

We’ll be reviewing year-end tax tips to help you keep more of your money in your pocket!

We’ll cover:
-Top 10 Tips for Year-End 2015
-Strategies for Maximizing Retirement Savings
-Paying Taxes Now vs. Paying Taxes Later
-Year End Charitable Gifts
-Understand the Kiddie Tax: Manage to your Advantage

Tuesday, December 1, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM, Randolph Conference Center – 1st floor

Web-ex: https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e54cad669f96e36ad503724776fcc2c0b

Event number: 641 815 066, Event password: 12345
(Teleconference only: 1-571-270-3000, meeting ID: 641 815 066)

ALL are invited! Come learn, mingle, and enjoy light refreshments! (Note: No other time will be granted.)

Hosted by: Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) Education Committee

For more info about PTOS Financial Planning & Insurance Talks, contact Angela Nguyen or Aimee Li.

For more info about PTOS or to join, visit www.PTOS.org.
Announcements

PTOS Holiday Happy Hour

at Gordon Biersch

Tuesday, December 1st, 6-8 PM

 

900 F St NW, Washington, DC

One Block from Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro

 

Limited Amount of Free drinks and light appetizers for PTOS members

 

This Event is Sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee

For Information Contact: Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov

Announcements

Holiday/ Winter Ball & Celebration
at The Embassy of Austria

Fri, Dec 11th, 8:15pm – 11:45pm,
Embassy of Austria
3524 International Court, NW DC

- Christmas in Vienna 
- The Beauty of Innsbruck 
- The Charm of Salzburg 

Celebrate the holidays with us in one of the most exciting venues in DC, holiday carols, Austrian wines,
food, pastries, Viennese Waltzing Demos, Lessons and more!

Featuring
Holiday Ballroom Dancing – An 18th Century European Winter Ball Setting! Waltz to the sounds of
Strauss, Mozart, Lehar, Waldeufel and others. Local Ballroom Dance Masters will be on hand at the ball.
They will lead you in the Grand March to the famous Radetzky March of Johann Strauss Sr. They will
also demonstrate a beautiful Viennese Waltz before offering a special refresher dance lesson.

Austrian Holiday Buffet , Open Bar, and Pastries (Menu available upon request)

Price: $50 per person (regularly $80)
Limited to ONE guest per member

(http://www.ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php)
All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by Dec 3rd, 2015, orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation

 


Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) International Relations Committee

Payment information, or more info about international events please contact:
Kang Hu
Kang.hu@uspto.gov

For more info about PTOS, visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements

Calling all   "Gamers"

 

The PTOS has long considered establishing a “Gamers Club” for computer game enthusiasts of all kinds.  Well there seems to be no better time for our inaugural meeting than the present, particularly in view of the recent, and long awaited, release of the post-apocalyptic role playing game –  Fallout 4.

 

Fallout   Welcome to Boston

 

Let’s face it, one of the few things that Gamers love doing as much as playing games, is talking about their experience with other gamers.

For more information, contact Albert Gagliardi 

 

First Meeting: November 17th at 2:00PM

Madison-West Concourse by the Cafeteria

Announcements

PTOS invites you to an information session:

Master of Engineering in Regulatory Biomedical Engineering

 

A new graduate program offered at the George Washington University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science.

 

Thursday, November 19, 2015

11:30am – 12:30pm

Randolph Conference Room

 

**Lunch is provided** so please RSVP at go.gwu.edu/rbmeinfo

 

Why rBME?

There is a demand for biomedical engineers with expertise in regulatory science to advance medical devices, imaging diagnostics and therapy.  With a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree in Regulatory Biomedical Engineering, students obtain the hands-on experience and knowledge to meet the global need for biomedical innovation, entrepreneurship and regulatory science.

 

To learn more: go.gwu.edu/rbme

 

Please note: No other time is authorized for this event.

Announcements

Want to volunteer while helping children learn about science and math?

The PTOS sponsors a team of volunteers that leads local schoolchildren in hands-on science and math activities.

If you’re interested in learning more, the team’s partner, a non-profit organization called ReSET, is holding an information seminar on:


Monday, November 16, 2015
Marriott Residence Inn
1456 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Please let ReSET’s John Meagher know if you are planning to attend by sending an email to reset@resetonline.org

5-6pm - Panel of teachers and ReSET volunteers on "Optimizing Your  Classroom Impact"
6-6:30pm - Professor Sherri Kohr, George Mason University, on "Insights From Observing ReSET Classroom Sessions"
6:30-7:30pm - Happy Hour

 

No other time has been authorized for this event.

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

San Antonio Bar & Grill

Monday

November 16th 2015

4-7 PM

Hoffman Town Center

200 Swamp Fox Road

Alexandria, VA.

 

One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

Announcements

2015-2016 PTOS Financial Planning & Insurance Talks

 

Talk #4: Gearing Up for Retirement Workshop

 

OVERVIEW:

Gearing up for your dream retirement?

 

The Retirement GPS Workshop can help you set your coordinates to seek a secure retirement by learning how to:

-Define your vision for retirement

-Understand the different phrases of retirement

-Recognize potential financial detours

-Identify the financial fuel you’ll need to power your retirement dreams

 

***A Retirement GPS Guide & Retirement Destination Workbook will be provided to those that attend.

 

Thursday, 11/12/2015, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, Randolph Conference Center – 1st Floor

 

Web-ex: https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e54cad669f96e36ad503724776fcc2c0b,

Event number: 641  815  066, Event password: 12345

 

(Teleconference only: 1-571-270-3000, meeting ID: 641  815  066)

 

ALL are invited!  Come learn, mingle, and enjoy light refreshments!  (Note: No other time will be granted.)

 

Hosted by:  Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) Education Committee

 

For more info about PTOS Financial Planning  & Insurance Talks, contact  Angela Nguyen or Aimee Li.

 

For more info about PTOS or to join, visit www.PTOS.org

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

“Three Junes”

Julia Glass

National Book Award for Fiction in 2002

“In June of 1989 Paul McLeod, a newspaper publisher and recent widower, travels to Greece, where he falls for a young American artist and reflects on the complicated truth about his marriage. . ..Six years later, again in June, Paul’s death draws his three grown sons and their families back to their ancestral home. Fenno, the eldest, a wry, introspective gay man, narrates the events of this unforeseen reunion. Far from his straitlaced expatriate life as a bookseller in Greenwich Village, Fenno is stunned by a series of revelations that threaten his carefully crafted defenses. . .. Four years farther on, in yet another June, a chance meeting on the Long Island shore brings Fenno together with Fern Olitsky, the artist who once captivated his father. Now pregnant, Fern must weigh her guilt about the past against her wishes for the future and decide what family means to her. In prose rich with compassion and wit, Three Junes paints a haunting portrait of love’s redemptive powers” (Amazon Review).

 

December 15, 2015 (Tuesday)
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV


Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

Daniel O’Connell’s

October 28th 2015

5-7 PM

112 King Street

Alexandria, VA.

 

One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh in the event of any questions. 

Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.

Announcements

2015-2016 PTOS Financial Planning & Insurance Talks

 

Talk #3: TURBO CHARGE YOUR TSP

 

OVERVIEW:

Having a TSP account and contributing to it are MUCH DIFFERENT than knowing how to potentially MAXIMIZE your returns.  In our next presentation, learn an incredibly powerful strategy designed to:

-Take advantage of one of the most powerful investment strategies Wall Street ever created (and you’re probably doing it right now without knowing it).

-Learn why ‘losses’ can be beneficial

-How to view your TSP as ‘two-accounts-in-one’

-The ‘trap’ of target date funds and how to properly diversify.

 

Thursday, 10/29/2015, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM, Randolph Conference Center – 1st Floor

 

Web-ex: https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e54cad669f96e36ad503724776fcc2c0b

Event number: 641  815  066, Event password: 12345

(Teleconference only: 1-571-270-3000, meeting ID: 641  815  066)

 

ALL are invited!  Come learn, mingle, and enjoy light refreshments!  (Note: No other time will be granted.)

 

Hosted by:  Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) Education Committee

For more info about PTOS Financial Planning  & Insurance Talks, contact  Angela Nguyen or Aimee Li.

For more info about PTOS or to join, visit www.PTOS.org.

 

 

Announcements

PTOS and WorkLife to Sponsor Annual Fall Cleaning Collection Drive Wednesday, November 4th:

 

It's that time of year when many of us start to do some Fall cleaning.

 

The USPTO’s Worklife Team and the Patent and Trademark Office Society will host the Annual Fall Cleaning drive to collect furniture, household items, clothing, animal items, nonperishable food items, and eye glasses for various charities.

Items will be accepted on Wednesday, November 4th, outside the south entrance of the Madison Building, along Eisenhower Avenue, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (for multiple item drop-off, please drive up and volunteers will help you unload your vehicle).

 

Donations of goods will be accepted on behalf of the following non-profit organizations.

 

• The Salvation Army

• Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

• Arlington Food Assistance Center

• One Sight by Lens Crafters

 

Representatives from these local charities will be on hand to accept your donations and supply receipts.

 

For information about the types of goods accepted, contact Tonia Dollinger at 571-272-4170.

For more information about the PTO Worklife Team and other upcoming events, please visit: http://ptoweb/patents/worklife/ .

For more information about the Patent and Trademark Office Society, please visit www.ptos.org

Announcements

Embassy of Bulgaria Dinner
 
Thursday, November 5 at 7pm
1621 22nd St NW DC
5 minute walk from Dupont Circle

$45 for members, $50 for guests
Join us for an enchanting evening of Bulgarian culture, wine, and cuisine at the Embassy of Bulgaria. Discover Bulgaria and the culture of a civilization spanning a thousand years. Come by yourself or with friends for a wonderful opportunity to discover Bulgaria through all your senses!

:: Authentic dinner buffet feast of Bulgarian Delicacies including Bulgarian yoghurt
:: Taste Bulgarian wine served at the open bar
:: Presentation of Bulgarian rose products
:: Learn about travel to Bulgaria

The evening includes welcome remarks and an overview of Bulgaria, Bulgarian culture, geography, and tourism. Feast on a buffet of traditional Bulgarian delicacies prepared especially for you by the embassy caterer along with wine served at the open bar. Kindly note that though there will be limited seating.
 
PTOS International Relations Committee
For more info, ask Emily Morgan (x03650)
Please purchase tickets at PTOS.org/reservations by Oct 28

Announcements

PTOS Dinner Dance Aboard the Odyssey
November 13th, 2015
6:00 PM-10PM
600 Water Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
Come enjoy an Elegant Evening with Music & Dancing

 

Plated Dinner featuring: Selection of Starter, Entrée, and Dessert

(Menu Available upon request)

One Drink Tickets per person (can purchase additional)

Boarding starts at 6:00PM and the ship departs promptly at 7PM!

Parking is available but limited and the cost is NOT included in with your ticket. The boat is also accessible via the Metro from the Waterfront Station

 

Tickets Must be reserved Online at http://ptos.org/reservations/

$42 per person   (regularly $150)

Limited to 150 seats ONLY (When/If Sold Out a Wait List will be made available) - All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by October 23, 2015 @ 5PM Limited to ONE guest per member!  Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation!

Cash and Check Payments can be made to the following individuals:
Robert Hodge, KNX 3C01

Seahvosh Nikmanesh, JEF 7A49

 

Please direct any questions to:  Robert Hodge Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov            

                                                Seahvosh Nikmanesh Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov

Announcements

PTOS Happy New Fiscal Year Oktoberfest

 

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 5:00-8:00 PM

Madison Auditorium

 

Please bring your PTOS membership card for easy admittance.

 

This event is Sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee.

Announcements

The PTOS proudly presents

Continuing Legal Education: Ethics for Patent Attorneys

 

Presented by

Robin Crabb, Elizabeth Mendel and Melinda DeAtley from the Office of the Solicitor

Also fielding questions, Andy Roberts from the Office of Enrollment and Discipline

 

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

11am – 12pm

Randolph Conference Center, 1D04

 

* Whether attending in-person or via WebEx *
Please click on the WebEx link below to register and to confirm your attendance in advance:

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?d=643033566&t=a
On the WebEx Event Information page, please view and save the event materials after October 1st but no later than October 6th.

 

1 Hour CLE Credit

For each presentation in the Continuing Legal Education for Examiners series, PTOS will request 1 hour of CLE credit from the Virginia State Bar.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov.

 

No other time has been authorized for this event.

Announcements

Journal of the Patent & Trademark Office Society JPTOS Open House and Mid-Atlantic Student Writing Competition

 

September 18th, 2015

10:00 AM-11:30 AM

Madison Auditorium

Guest Speaker: Deputy Chief Communications Officer Patrick Ross

 

Are you interested in writing an article for JPTOS or a law student looking to be published?

Article writing, submission, JPTOS history, and details regarding the

2015-2016 JPTOS Mid-Atlantic Student Writing Competition will be covered at this event.  The award ceremony will be held late April or early May

2016 where the $1000 winner will be announced.  Light refreshments and

coffee provided while supplies last.                                     

 (Eligibility to the competition is open to Mid-Atlantic law students)

 

Brought to you by: The Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, PTOS Legislative Committee, and PTOS Education Committee.

 

Please direct any questions to Seahvosh Nikmanesh Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov

 

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

Trademark Bar

2080 Jamieson Ave

Alexandria, VA

 

Thursday, September 10th 2015

4-7 PM

One free drink while supplies last,  for PTOS members only.

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

Announcements

DIPLOMATIC CARIBBEAN CELEBRATION AT THE OAS LIVE BANDS, FOOD AND OPEN BAR

Sat, OCT 3rd, 8:30p-11:30p
ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES
200 17TH STREET NW WASH D.C.

Price: $47 for PTOS Members, $57 for PTOS Member guests 
Purchase the tickets before they’re sold out, no later than Sept 19th
Please use the PTOS Reservation System: (http://www.ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php)
Once reserved, please see Kang Hu (Ran 10B19; x01344) for payment or any questions


Featuring
Join diplomats from all over America, and embrace the Caribbean in multiple styles with multiple
Flavors for a very special Caribbean celebration, talk with the representatives of the Caribbean
Countries and learn about their culture, economy, history and travel opportunities.

Caribbean food and open bar – Buffet menu of array of native dishes representing countries throughout
the Caribbean will challenge and delight your palates. Expect at least Caribbean Chicken, Island Fish,
Creole rice, Rasta Pasta – Vegetarian, Caribbean sweet delights, regional wines, beers and Rum.

Live Reggae /Calypso Island Band and Cuban Style SALSA Dance Lessons and Demonstrations


Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) International Relations Committee

Payment information, or more info about international events please contact  Kang Hu or Emily Morgan

For more info about PTOS, visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements

PTOS Fall 2015 Scramble
 
Shenandoah Valley Golf Club
Front Royal, VA

Wednesday, October 14th, 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 
$75/player* Tournament Fee:
• Unlimited Golf
• Cart for tournament
• Captain’s Choice Scramble
• Free Beverages
• Golfer’s banquet
• Team & individual prizes
• PTOS Gift

To Register:
Contact:
 
Brandon Rosati at 571-270-3536
Brandon.Rosati@uspto.gov;
 
Matthew Troutman at 571-270-3654,
Matthew.Troutman@uspto.gov
 
Register by October 2nd
*Full 4-person teams and payment in full is requested.

Announcements

CONGRATULATIONS!

 

PTOS proudly announces that the WINNERS of the PTOS CELEBRATES 225TH PATENT ACT ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST are as follows:

-1st place - Yaira Resto (design 2)

-2nd place - Kendra Jacquette (design 7) -3rd place - Holly Thurman (design 4-1)

 

The winning design will be printed on t-shirts. 1st place winner will receive $50 gift certificate; 2nd place winner will receive pair of movie passes; and 3rd place will receive PTOS beer mug.  Winners will be notified by email and recognized on the PTOS website and in PTOS email.

 

PTOS thanks everyone who participated in the PTOS CELEBRATES 225TH PATENT ACT ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST and shared their creativity and original designs.  It was a very difficult decision to determine the winner given the fabulous and exciting entries. 

 

DESIGN ENTRIES:

To view and enjoy all the design entries, go to https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxpyuNleyl3BMmU3c3VReENYdlE/view?usp=sharing.  :)

Note: The design entries received are proposed ideas and the contestant acknowledges that PTOS may work with the winner to modify any part of the design, such as to emphasize or remove any details and/or make it printable for the t-shirts.

 

Thanks and Happy 225th Patent Act Anniversary!

 

Angela Nguyen & Scott Long

PTOS Public Relations Committee Co-chairs

 

ABOUT PTOS

To learn more, get involved, or join PTOS, visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements


October is National Disabilities Awareness Month

ResponsABILITY
AND
THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS
INVITE YOU TO AN AUTHOR MEET AND GREET WITH

Paul Berger
“How to Conquer the World With One Hand…And an Attitude”
 “My name is Paul Berger.  I had a stroke from a ruptured aneurysm in my brain many years ago at age 36, resulting in severe aphasia and paralysis on my right side.  I’m one-handed and my speech is not perfect. I am proof that stroke survivors can live a full life!”

October 6, 2015 (Tuesday)
12:00 PM- 1:00 PM
JEFFERSON CONFERENCE ROOM 1D04
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LEE CATTELL: LEE.CATTELL@USPTO.GOV
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

Announcements

2015-2016 PTOS Financial Planning & Insurance Talks

 

Talk #2: LIFE INSURANCE

 

Life Happens – Are you Covered?

 

Outlining the life insurance options available to you thought the PTOS and answering these questions:

-How much is enough?

-What type should I purchase?

-Aren’t I already covered under FEGLI?

-Why do I need insurance beyond retirement?

 

Wednesday, 9/2/2015, 10:30 – 11:30, Randolph Conference Center – 1st Floor

 

Web-ex: https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e54cad669f96e36ad503724776fcc2c0b

Event number: 641  815  066, Event password: 12345

(Teleconference only: 1-571-270-3000, meeting ID: 641  815  066)

 

ALL are invited!  Come learn, mingle, and enjoy light refreshments!  (Note: No other time will be granted.)

 

Hosted by:  Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) Education Committee

For more info about PTOS Financial Planning  & Insurance Talks, contact  Angela Nguyen or Aimee Li.

For more info about PTOS or to join, visit www.PTOS.org.

 

Announcements

The PTOS proudly presents

Continuing Legal Education: Recent Court Cases

Presented by Shawn D. Lillemo

 

Thursday, August 27, 2015

11am – 12pm

Randolph Conference Center, 1D04

 

Whether attending in-person OR via WebEx, please notify Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov to confirm your attendance in advance.

 

1 Hour CLE Credit

For each presentation in the Continuing Legal Education for Examiners series, PTOS will request 1 hour of CLE credit from the Virginia State Bar.

 

* * Everyone who has confirmed his/her attendance to the CLE will be receiving the course materials by noon on Wednesday, August 26, 2015.  If you have confirmed your attendance and do not receive the materials by noon on Wednesday, August 26, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov after noon to request the materials. * *

 

No other time has been authorized for this event.

 

When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?PW=BgAAAGj7YbjJslMYXTL9SOlrg6vL16r5k-za7wH-6ciSEa4Uz44KRbKd_-lemz-jhj8yHpFtcul2AC8clou_JZ5nJsZR&MK=993596405

 

Access Information

 

Meeting Number: 993 596 405

Meeting Password: 123456

 

Audio Connection

 

5712705000 (CWMS Call In)

 

Access Code:

993 596 405

 

5712705000 (CWMS Call In)

 

Access Code:

993 596 405

Announcements

Embassy of Uzbekistan
An Evening of Uzbek Art, Cuisine, and Culture
   
Thursday, August 27 at 7PM
Embassy of Uzbekistan, 1746 Massachusetts Ave NW
$40 Members, $45 Guests

Celebrate the 24th Anniversary of the National Independence Day of Uzbekistan with a special dinner reception and cultural presentation, featuring the Ambassador, His Excellency Bakhtiyar Gulyamov.
The evening features a dinner buffet feast prepared for you by the embassy chef, as well as an opportunity to tour the embassy’s rare collection of paintings and art pieces.  Discover the traditions of Uzbekistan, combined with the rich history, cultural heritage, and delicious cuisine.

Business or Cocktail attire requested.  The embassy is within two blocks from Dupont metro station, south entrance.
Reserve your Ticket by August 21 at ptos.org/reservations
 
PTOS International Relations Committee
For more info, ask Emily Morgan (x03650)

Announcements
THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS


“Conquering Gotham: Building Penn Station and Its Tunnels”
By Jill Jonnes

“Conquering Gotham re- creates the riveting struggle waged by the great Pennsylvania Railroad to build
Penn Station and the monumental system of tunnels that would connect water-bound Manhattan to the
rest of the continent by rail. Historian Jill Jonnes tells a ravishing tale of snarling plutocrats, engineering
feats, and backroom politicking packed with the most colorful figures of Gilded Age New York (Amazon review).”

Watch PBS’s American Experience documentary “The Rise and Fall of Penn Station” on line and based on “Conquering Gotham”


September 15, 2015 (Tuesday)
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV
Announcements
Thinking about applying to law school?
Have questions about the admission process?
Come get answers!

Meet the Assistant Director of Admissions from Georgetown Law
Friday, August 28, 2015
1-2pm
REM 1D14/1D04

Any past or current Georgetown Law students interested in sitting on the panel to answer questions, please contact Cathy at Catherine.loikith@uspto.gov

Sponsored by the PTOS Education Committee
Please contact Catherine Loikith or Karthik Subramanian for further details.

Visit www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events.
No other time has been authorized for this event.


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Catherine Loikith has scheduled this WebEx meeting.

Georgetown Law visit
Host: Catherine Loikith

When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:
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Access Information

Meeting Number: 991 596 166
Meeting Password: 123456

Announcements
PTOS Happy hour

Pizza Paradiso
Tuesday August 11th 2015
4-7 PM
124 King St.
Alexandria, VA

One free drink while supplies last,
for PTOS members only.

You can sign up for membership at the event.
Announcements
Free Ice Cream for PTOS Members!

Tuesday, August 11th, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Ice Cream carts located outside:
-Between Knox and Randolph Buildings
-Between Jefferson and Remsen Buildings
-In front of the Madison Atrium

(In the event of rain, carts will be located in the Madison Atrium)

*Limit one per member, while supplies last

*Please bring your PTOS membership card
Announcements
Prepare for the Oct. 2015 LSAT on the USPTO campus!
LSAT PREP COURSE
July 28 – Sept. 29, 2015
Remsen 10D45

32 hours of lessons and 7 full-length exams
Make up missed classes with online video lessons
Instructor scored 173 or higher (99%)
All materials are included with registration

Register at www.strategyprep.com/uspto/
OPEN TO ALL CONTRACTORS AND EMPLOYEES
PTOS Members – email Ben at ben@strategyprep.com for an additional $20 off!

Search for “strategy prep” to read reviews on Google+ and Yelp.

For more info, please contact Sarah at Sarah.Al-Hashimi@uspto.gov or Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov

No other time has been authorized for this event
Announcements
2015-2016 PTOS Financial Planning & Insurance Talks
 
Talk #1: DISABILITY INSURANCE

Are You Covered?  
Planning in the event of a Disability
 
Outlining the disability income options available through the PTOS and answering these questions:
  • Why is it important to plan?
  • What is a disability?
  • What is covered through the government?
  • What insurance options are available?
 
Wednesday, 7/29/2015, 10:30 – 11:30, Randolph Conference Center – 1st Floor
 
CORRECTED Web-ex: https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e54cad669f96e36ad503724776fcc2c0b
Event number: 641  815  066, Event password: 12345
(Teleconference only: 1-571-270-3000, meeting ID: 641  815  066)
 
ALL are invited!  Come learn, mingle, and enjoy light refreshments!  (Please note that no other time will be granted.)
 
Hosted by:  Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) Education Committee
 
For more info about PTOS Financial Planning  & Insurance Talks, contact Angela Nguyen or Aimee Li.
 
For more info about PTOS or to join, visit www.PTOS.org.
Announcements
JPTOS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT- ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society
PO BOX 2600  ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA  22202


ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

In accordance with Article VI, Section 2 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society,
a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Assistant Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

QUALIFICATIONS

•    Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.
•    Previous publishing experience is a plus, but not necessary.
•    Knowledge of Bluebooking is a plus, but not necessary
•    Knowledge of basic accounting/bookkeeping is a plus, but not necessary
•            Knowledge of web design and database management is a plus, but not necessary

DUTIES
•    The Assistant Director shall assist the Executive Director, as well as Financial Director, in matters such as membership coordination, data entry,
mail retrieval, back issue fulfillment, customer service and documentation of the operating procedures.

SELECTION PROCESS
•    All applicants must submit a qualifications statement.
•    A personal interview may be conducted by the Executive Director, optionally including the entire Board of Governors.
•    This position will be filled by the Executive Director and approved by the Board of Governors.

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:

Hannah Pak   Hannah.pak@uspto.gov

DEADLINE: CLOSE OF BUSINESS (5:00 pm) July 24, 2015.
Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

Nando's Peri-Peri

July 15, 2015

4-6 PM

702 King Street

Alexandria, VA.

 

We have reserved the second floor.

 

One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.

Announcements

Croatian Embassy Presents:
Tribute to Nikola Tesla
With Music, Wine and Food
 
Thursday, July 9, 6:30PM
Embassy of Croatia, 2343 Massachusetts Ave NW
$35 Members, $40 Guests

Come try Croatian Food and test drive Tesla Model S!
Join us at the Croatian Embassy for a dinner reception and delightful evening of Croatian culture, music, wine, and cuisine on the occasion of the 159th anniversary of the birth of Croatian-born scientist Nikola Tesla. This is a wonderful opportunity to Discover Beautiful Croatia, "Land of a Thousand Islands," as you meet other guests and enjoy live music performances.

We are pleased to announce that Tesla Motors will be on hand to present attendees with special test rides in the Tesla Model S, the world's most sophisticated car incorporating Nikola Tesla's electric motor technology.

Reserve your Ticket by June 30 at ptos.org/reservations
PTOS International Relations Committee
For more info, ask Emily Morgan (x03650)

Announcements
JPTOS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT- Web and Blog Editor

Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society
PO BOX 2600  ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA  22202

Web and Blog Editor

By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution,
Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the
Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society,
a vacancy is announced to all active members of the Society for the
position of Web and Blog Editor of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark
Office Society.

This position is salaried – compensation is $300 / month.  This position
is not a voting position on the Board of Governors.


QUALIFICATIONS
•        The Web and Blog Editor (“Blog Editor”) must be an active member of the
Society.
•        Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.
•        Experience managing a blog or experience with a law journal is preferred.
•        Candidate must possess a Juris Doctorate (JD), LLM or foreign
equivalent, or may be currently pursuing a JD at an accredited law school.

PURPOSE
•        The Blog Editor is responsible for generating content pertaining to
developments in intellectual property, including but not limited to
copyrights, patents and trademarks.
•        Familiarity with content management systems and basic understanding of
HTML/CSS preferred.


DUTIES
•        The Blog Editor will write and coordinate the writings of other authors
and ensure that the writing complies with the USPTO's Official
Communications Policy.
•        The Blog Editor may recruit qualified volunteer authors in order to
maintain a production of around 2 to 3 posts per week minimum.
•        The Blog Editor is responsible for analysis of and commentary on cases
and briefs.


TERM LENGTH
•        This post is an indefinite, at-will position.


SELECTION PROCESS
•        All applicants must submit a résumé and qualifications statement.
•        A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.
•        This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors
with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.


TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:

Hannah Pak        Hannah.pak@uspto.gov         (571) 270-5456

DEADLINE --  5:00 PM on June 26, 2015


Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS


Presents
AUTHOR MEET AND GREET
with Patrick Ross to discuss his book “Committed: A Memoir of the Artist’s Road”.


August 4, 2015 (Tuesday)
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

 


Announcements

PTOS Third Quarter Happy Hour

 

Wednesday June 24th, 5:00-8:00 PM

 

Madison Auditorium

 

Come take a break to celebrate the end of the 3rd Quarter!

Pizza and beverages while supplies last.

 

Please bring your PTOS membership card for easy admittance.

 

Contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh or Robert Hodge in the event of any questions.

 

Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee

 

Announcements

PTOS CELEBRATES 225TH PATENT ACT ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST - Corrected Extended Deadline Info

 

**Extended Deadline Date is July 29th!**

 

CHECK OUT CONTEST UPDATES: extended deadline, open to all PTO employees, available prize info!

 

OVERVIEW OF PATENT ACT

The first American Patent Act was signed into law by President George Washington on April 10, 1790, to promote innovation by providing the power to grant or refuse inventor patents for exclusive rights for their creations ("The U.S. Patent System Celebrates 212 Years".  USPTO.  9 April 2002.

http://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/us-patent-system-celebrates-212-years).

 

CONTEST GUIDELINES

1. The contest is open to all PTO members, except select PTOS Board Members who will be judging the designs.

2. Entries must be your own original work.

3. The theme of the design contest is PTOS Celebrates 225th Patent Act Anniversary.

4. The design must include the PTOS logo, which can be downloaded from the following web link: http://goo.gl/uL1vRA 5. The design must be hand drawn or computer generated and emailed in .png, .bmp, .jpg, .jpeg, .tif, .gif, .pdf, .eps, .svg format to ptos.tshirt.design.contest@gmail.com with your name, art unit, office room number, and office phone number by Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at 11:59 PM.

 

WINNERS & PRIZES

The winning design will be printed on t-shirts.  The top three winners will be selected to win prizes.  1st place winner will receive $50 gift certificate; 2nd place winner will receive pair of movie passes; and 3rd place will receive PTOS beer mug.  Winners will be announced by August 2015, notified by email, and recognized on the PTOS website and in PTOS email. 

 

QUESTIONS

Contact Scott Long (Scott.Long@uspto.gov) or Angela Nguyen (Angela.Nguyen@uspto.gov).

 

ABOUT PTOS

To learn more or get involved with PTOS, visit www.PTOS.org.

 

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

Bistro Du Soleil

June 8th 2015

4-6 PM

1504 King Street

Alexandria, VA.

We will be in the bar area.

 

One free drink while supplies last, for PTOS members only.

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.

Contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh (Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov) or

Dani Fox (Danielle.Fox@uspto.gov) with any questions

Announcements

Have questions about applying to law school, getting financial aid or taking the LSAT?

Come get answers!!

 

Law School, Financial Aid and LSAT Prep Fair

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

12:00pm – 2:00pm

Madison Auditorium

 

Here’s your opportunity to ask questions and get answers related to law school, financial aid and the LSAT.

Sponsored in partnership by the PTOS Education Committee and USPTO APANET

Please contact Catherine Loikith, Adam Duda or Jason Heidemann for further details.

 

Visit www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events.

No other time has been authorized for this event.

Announcements

PTOS Happy hour

San Antonio Bar & Grill

Thursday

May 14th 2015

4-7 PM

Hoffman Town Center

200 Swamp Fox Road

Alexandria, VA.

 

One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

“H is for Hawk”

Helen Macdonald

“When Helen Macdonald's father died suddenly on a London street, she was devastated. An experienced falconer—Helen had been captivated by hawks since childhood—she'd never before been tempted to train one of the most vicious predators, the goshawk. But in her grief, she saw that the goshawk's fierce and feral temperament mirrored her own. Resolving to purchase and raise the deadly creature as a means to cope with her loss, she adopted Mabel, and turned to the guidance of The Once and Future King author T.H. White's chronicle The Goshawk to begin her challenging endeavor. Projecting herself "in the hawk's wild mind to tame her" tested the limits of Macdonald's humanity and changed her life.

Heart-wrenching and humorous, this book is an unflinching account of bereavement and a unique look at the magnetism of an extraordinary beast, with a parallel examination of a legendary writer's eccentric falconry. Obsession, madness, memory, myth, and history combine to achieve a distinctive blend of nature writing and memoir from an outstanding literary innovator” (Amazon Review).

 

June 9, 2015 (Tuesday)
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

Announcements

PTOS CELEBRATES 225TH PATENT ACT ANNIVERSARY

T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST

 

OVERVIEW OF PATENT ACT

The first American Patent Act was signed into law by President George Washington on April 10, 1790, to promote innovation by providing the power to grant or refuse inventor patents for exclusive rights for their creations (“The U.S. Patent System Celebrates 212 Years”.  USPTO.  9 April 2002. http://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/us-patent-system-celebrates-212-years).

 

CONTEST GUIDELINES

1. The contest is open to all PTOS members, except select PTOS Board Members who will be judging the designs. 

2. Entries must be your own original work.

3. The theme of the design contest is PTOS Celebrates 225th Patent Act Anniversary.

4. The design must include the PTOS logo, which can be downloaded from the following web link: http://goo.gl/uL1vRA  

5. The design must be hand drawn or computer generated and emailed in .png, .bmp, .jpg, .jpeg, .tif, .gif, .pdf, .eps, .svg format to ptos.tshirt.design.contest@gmail.com with your name, art unit, office room number, and office phone number by Friday, May 29, 2015, at 11:59 PM.

 

WINNERS & PRIZES

The winning design will be printed on t-shirts.  The top three winners will be selected to win prizes.  Winners will be announced by July 2015, notified by email, and recognized on the PTOS website and in PTOS email. 

 

QUESTIONS

Contact Scott Long (Scott.Long@uspto.gov) or Angela Nguyen (Angela.Nguyen@uspto.gov).

 

ABOUT PTOS

To learn more or get involved with PTOS, visit www.PTOS.org.  

Announcements

Patent & Trademark Office Society Pirate!!! Annual Picnic

Sunday, May 31st
12:00-6:00 (Food served 12:00-3:30)
Fort Hunt Park, VA

Food, drinks, Black Ops Obstacle Course, Gunsmoke Gallery, Wreck n’ Ball, Pirate Ship, Ponies, DJ, pick-up sports: volleyball, flag football, softball and kickball and much more!

Tickets MUST be reserved online
http://ptos.org/reservations
Tickets on sale now until COB, May 22nd!!

$4/PTOS members, $6/guests, $4/children ages 2-12 of members. People eligible for membership in the PTOS are NOT eligible to come as guests.
Payments can be made through PayPal online (a service fee applies for the use of PayPal)
Cash and Check payments may be made to the following individuals (NO service fee applies for cash and check payments)

Terry Dey, MDW 7D64
Rebecca Eisenberg, RND 7D13
Tsung Yin Tsai, KNX 10C73
Martin Rogers, REM 6B09
Seahvosh Nikmanesh, JEF 7A49

For Purchases made in person you will receive a paper ticket as your receipt, however a reservation still needs to be made online.

For Purchases made through PayPal your Printed Paid Email Receipt (only one copy is necessary for all participants in your party) is your entrance to the picnic and your door prizes!

For questions, directions, or more information, contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh at x01805 or Robert Hodge at x22097

Announcements

Embassy Open houses:
Around the World Embassy tour May 2
European Union Embassies tour May 9
 
Saturday, May 2 AND Saturday, May 9
Free to everyone!  Meet at the north entrance of Dupont metro station at 9AM either Saturday.

This is an absolutely free event, open to the public.  No tickets needed.

Meet a PTOS volunteer to ‘guide’ the group, departing at 9:30am, among:

On Saturday, May 2:  Embassies participating previously include the African Union Mission, Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, Ghana, Iraq, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, League of Arab States, Malaysia, Mexico, Mozambique, Nepal, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Zambia..

On Saturday, May 9: Previous participants in the embassy open houses include Croatia, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia, United Kingdom, Austria, Cyprus, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovakia, and Sweden.
 
PTOS International Relations Committee
For more info, ask Emily Morgan, Matt Engel, or see http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/portal/passport-dc1.

Announcements

Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society
PO BOX 2600  ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA  22202

Web and Blog Editor


By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is announced to all active members of the Society for the position of Web and Blog Editor of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society. 

This position is salaried – compensation is $300 / month.  This position is not a voting position on the Board of Governors. 
 

QUALIFICATIONS
• The Web and Blog Editor (“Blog Editor”) must be an active member of the Society.
• Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.
• Experience managing a blog or experience with a journal is preferred. 

PURPOSE
• The JPTOS Blog Editor serves as an Associate Editor under the direct supervision of the JPTOS Editor in Chief and shall be responsible for developing the Blog of the JPTOS website (“the JPTOS Blog”). The Blog Editor shall accomplish this by maintaining a familiarity of relevant and important topics in the field of IP and use said knowledge to add/manage content on the JPTOS Blog.  The Blog Editor shall perform said duties in a manner that will further the goals of the JPTOS.  The Blog Editor shall seek the guidance of Editor in Chief, JPTOS Board members (“the Board”), and anyone with relevant knowledge. The Blog Editor shall conform all his/her conduct to the JPTOS and PTOS by-laws.
• Familiarity with content management systems and basic understanding of HTML/CSS preferred.
 
DUTIES
• The Blog Editor shall use his/her judgment to determine the suitability of content added to the JPTOS Blog. The Blog Editor shall report all progress on the JPTOS Blog directly to the Editor in Chief.  The Editor in Chief, in turn, shall report progress on the JPTOS Blog to the Board during Board meetings.  If necessary, the Board or the Editor in Chief may summon the Blog Editor to a Board meeting in order to address any questions/issues.  The Blog Editor shall be responsible for the content of the JPTOS Blog.  Content is primarily in the form of blog posts.  Content may also include, but is not limited to: case briefs, news reports, headlines, links, announcements, and audio/visual files.  The Blog Editor will serve under the Editor in Chief.  The Blog Editor must review all content prior to being posted on the JPTOS Blog.  Such review will include, but is not limited to: verifying the accuracy of content; conforming said content to any pertinent legal citation standards (e.g., Bluebook); and ascertaining the value of content to the relevant audience. 

TERM LENGTH
• The employment term for this position is two years. 

SELECTION PROCESS
• All applicants must submit a résumé and qualifications statement.
• A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.
• This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society. 


TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:

Hannah Pak Hannah.pak@uspto.gov  (571) 270-5456

DEADLINE --  5:00 PM on May 13, 2015

Announcements

Patent and Trademark Office Society

May 11, 2015

Notice of Vacancy - JPTOS Board of Governors

There is a vacancy on the Board of Governors of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

Term for Governor would last for a full three (3) years.

The position requires attendance (in-person or via teleconference) at monthly meetings to direct business matters of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society including publishing, advertising, staffing, and editorial content.

All those interested in this position should obtain a Governor Application Form from Hannah Pak (Hannah.pak@uspto.gov x05456).

Application packages must include:
(1) a completed Governor Application Form, (2) a statement of qualifications for the position and/or résumé, and (3) a statement of interest in the position. 

The application deadline is 5:00 PM on May 11, 2015. 

Announcements

PTOS Sponsored trip to Iceland: Reykjavik to the Glaciers

Inhale fresh Icelandic air, tap into the country’s natural restorative powers and discover geysers and waterfalls on this adventure.  From your home base in Reykajavik, set out to see the inspiring Golden Circle, the beauty of South Iceland and the world-famous Blue Lagoon.

 

Secure your spot for $300 deposit!  Space is limited!

 

WHEN: August 15, 2015 departure

 

LENGTH: 6 Days

 

WHO CAN GO: Sign-up is open to everyone!

 

COST: $2,899 for departure from Dulles International Airport (cost may vary depending upon departure airport)

 

For more information or to secure your spot, please visit: ptos.grouptoursite.com

Announcements

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

 

Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society

PO BOX 2600  ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA  22202

 

Financial Director

 

By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Financial Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • The Financial Director must be an active member of the Society.
  • Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.
  • Two years managerial experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
  • Business degree preferred.
  • Responsibilities will require access to a car on a weekly basis

 

DUTIES

·         The Financial Director shall be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the Journal, handling the books, paying the bills, collecting and forwarding all monies to and from the Treasurer including the monthly appropriation.  The Financial Director is responsible for payroll activities which primarily involves acting as a liaison with the third party payroll company that manages The Journal’s employees’ salaries.  The Financial Director also prepares an annual budget for the Board of Governors and presents the Journal Budget to the Society Board.  The Financial Director is also jointly responsible for supervision of the subscription staff, research to improve existing contracts and equipment, and knowledge of the standing rules and by-laws of the Journal.  The Financial Director shall serve as a member of the Board of Governors but shall not have a vote on any measure affecting his or her compensation except for the Journal annual budget; shall serve as a member of the Society Budget and Finance Committee; shall provide monthly reports as set forth in the Standing Rules; and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Governors.  In addition, the Financial Director will manage advertiser accounts including providing quotes for advertising space, invoicing advertisers and accepting, proofing, formatting advertisements and ensuring the proper ads get placed in each issue.  The Financial Director shall also review web traffic data to determine successful advertisement campaigns and communicating findings to advertisers.  Additional joint responsibilities include receiving and enter new membership applications into membership database, invoicing existing members and receiving and applying renewal payments, and canceling memberships for nonpayment or upon request.  The Financial Director shall also be jointly responsible for coordination of social media related activities including gathering topics of interest and developing and posting content to Social Network feed and tracking / analyzing readership and followers to improve content.  Finally, the Financial Director shall gather and organize data and documents for annual tax filings, postal filings, and various other legal filings as well as manage and keep up to date on all relevant copyright permissions and approvals. 

 

SELECTION PROCESS

·         All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.

·         A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.

·         This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.

 

THIS POSITION IS SALARIED

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:

Seahvosh Nikmanesh        seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov            Jefferson 7A49         (571) 270-1805

 

DEADLINE --  5:00 PM on April 24, 2015

 

Announcements

PTOS and SPECO Happy Hour in Celebration of the:

225th Anniversary of the First Patent Act (1790-2015)

 

Thursday, April 9th, 5-8 PM

Lower Atrium of Madison building

 

Attendees can get an early preview of the "Walk Through Time" history display - a comprehensive exhibit of Patent Office history, artifacts, and memories. The display will be located in the upper atrium and is part of the USPTO's celebratory events taking place on Friday, April 10th

 

Limited beverages and light snacks for PTOS and SPECO members

 

For Information Contact:

Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov

Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov

Tonia.Dollinger@uspto.gov

Jay.Patel@uspto.gov

 

This Event is sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee and SPECO

Announcements

PTOS Spring 2015 Scramble
 
Shenandoah Valley Golf Club
Front Royal, VA

Wednesday, May 6th, 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 
$75/player* Tournament Fee:
• Unlimited Golf
• Cart for tournament
• Captain’s Choice Scramble
• Free Beverages
• Golfer’s banquet
• Team & individual prizes
• PTOS Gift

To Register:
Contact:
 
Brandon Rosati at 571-270-3536
Brandon.Rosati@uspto.gov;
 
Matthew Troutman at 571-270-3654,
Matthew.Troutman@uspto.gov
 
Register by April 24th
*Full 4-person teams and payment in full is requested.

Announcements

Cello Concert and Dinner at the
Icelandic Ambassador’s Residence
   
Tuesday, 2 June @ 7:30 pm
Price: $80 for PTOS members and guests
2443 Kalorama Rd, NW DC

Tickets must be reserved or purchased by 3 April using the PTOS Reservation System (http://www.ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php).

“Charismatic” (New York Times) cellist, Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir recently made her debut with the Los Angeles Philharmonic for which the LA Times praised her for her “emotional intensity”. Following the release of her recording of Britten’s Suites for Solo Cello, last season she performed in some of the world s greatest halls including Carnegie Hall, Suntory Hall and Disney Hall.

Program: Brahms, Schubert, Webern and Nordal.

Price includes dinner buffet and wine.  Regular price $100.

Once reserved, please see Emily Morgan (Knx 2A69; x03650) or Kang Hu (Ran 10A69; x01344) for payment or questions
PTOS International Relations Committee
For more info about PTOS, visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements

BLACK TIE GALA AT THE EMBASSY OF SPAIN

Sat, Apr 11th, 8:30p-11:45p,
2801  16th Street, NW DC

Price: $50 for PTOS Members, $65 for PTOS Member guests 
Purchase the tickets before they’re sold out, no later than Apr 2nd
Please use the PTOS Reservation System: (http://www.ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php)
Once reserved, please see Kang Hu (Ran 10B19; x01344) or Emily Morgan (Knx 2A69; x03650)
for payment or any questions,  Payments can be made using PayPal*, Cash**, or a Check** made payable to PTOS.
You MUST arrange for payment of your tickets (if paying by cash or check) within 5 BUSINESS DAYS of placing your order or your order will be CANCELLED. 

Featuring
Live Flamenco Dance Show and dancing – Tonight, accompanied by live music, we’ll experience a
special show of Flamenco dancing ranging from Flamenco puro to the Classical form, to “Flamenco
nuevo”! Take out the cameras for this, for the energy and excitement of these native dancers will be
unlike anything you have ever seen before. (Optional Flamenco dance lessons follow the presentation).

DJ & Dancing, As we rival the nightclubs in Madrid and Barcelona, one of Washington's top Djs will
take us on the streets of Spain as we dance all night to the high energy beats - bringing us the best
in retro, modern and top 40 dancing – Spanish style!

Spanish Dessert Buffet / Open Bar: Fresón Con Nata a la Ribereña, Tarta de manzana Crujiente, Sangria
Spanish wines, Beers, non-alcoholic beverages and more!!!


Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) International Relations Committee

Payment information, or more info about international events please contact Kang Hu or Emily Morgan

For more info about PTOS, visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements

Evening at the Embassy of Nicaragua with the Ambassador

Fri, March 27th, 8:00p-10:30p,
1627 New Hampshire Ave, NW DC

Price: $29 for PTOS Members, $44 for PTOS Member guests 
Purchase the tickets before they’re sold out, no later than Mar 20th
Please use the PTOS Reservation System: (http://www.ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php)
Once reserved, please see Kang Hu (Ran 10B19; x01344) or Emily Morgan (Knx 2A69; x03650)
for payment or any questions

Featuring
Diplomatic Greeting by the Ambassador – Introduction, Q & A’s

Live Nicaraguan Music, Tonight, we will hear a live band and be privy to a special  performance of
several different types of Nicaraguan music, including , Cumbia, Merengue, Bolero, ChaCha, Mambo
& more!

Nicaraguan Food and Open Bar: Curtido de Repollo, Achiote-Marinated Grilled Chicken Carne
Enchorizada Nicaraguense, Nicaraguan Rum, Macua and more!!!

Nicaraguan Art and Film: History and culture fill the walls that will make you feel as if you were
touring a museum in Managua itself.

Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) International Relations Committee

Payment information, or more info about international events please contact  Kang Hu or Emily Morgan

For more info about PTOS, visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements

PTOS and WorkLife to Sponsor Annual Spring Cleaning Collection Drive Tuesday, April 21st:

 

It's that time of year when many of us start to do some Spring cleaning.

 

The USPTO’s Worklife Team and the Patent and Trademark Office Society will host the Annual Spring Cleaning drive to collect furniture, household items, clothing, animal items, nonperishable food items, and eye glasses for various charities.

Items will be accepted on Tuesday, April 21st, outside the south entrance of the Madison Building, along Eisenhower Avenue, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (for multiple item drop-off, please drive up and volunteers will help you unload your vehicle).

 

Donations of goods will be accepted on behalf of the following non-profit organizations.

 

• The Salvation Army

• Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

• Arlington Food Assistance Center

• One Sight by Lens Crafters

 

Representatives from these local charities will be on hand to accept your donations and supply receipts.

 

For information about the types of goods accepted, contact Tonia Dollinger at 571-272-4170.

For more information about the PTO Worklife Team and other upcoming events, please visit: http://ptoweb/patents/worklife/ .

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub

713 King Street

Alexandria, VA 22314

Date: 3/18/2015 4pm -7pm

Tickets are first come first serve - while supplies last

Announcements

PTOS Discounted Movie Tickets (info updated 3/3/2015)

 

(*Must be PTOS Member to purchase)

 

AMC Gold Tickets - $8 each

Regal Premier Tickets - $8 each

 

TICKET SELLERS

Randolph: Eric Keasel (10-D39), Rebecca Eisenberg (7-D13)

Remsen: Scott Long (2-D83), Stephan Essex (6-B21)

Knox: Susan McFadden (8-C15), Jeff O’Brien (10-C19)

Jefferson: Renee Luebke (10-A11), Seah Nikmanesh (7-A49), Steve Chung (8-D54)

Denver: Thane Underdahl

Hotelers: Robert Hodge

 

To learn more about PTOS or to join, visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements

NCAA Men's College Basketball

Bracket Pick’Em

Tournament runs March 19th - April 6th

 

Open to ALL USPTO employees

To Participate you must sign-up & fill out your bracket by noon on March 19th at:

http://www.ptos.org/basketballpickem/

There is no Cost to participate - PTOS membership is not required

This event is cosponsored by PTOS and USPTO Worklife

Grand Prize: Winner’s choice of NCAA Basketball Jersey

 

Questions - Contact Rob Hodge (2-2097) or Matt Troutman (0-3654)

 

Be sure to kick off the tournament right with Show-Your-Team-Spirit Day on Thursday, March 19th

Wear your favorite jersey, ball cap, pullover or sweatshirt and show your school pride!

Announcements

WANTED:
Patent and Trademark Office Society
2015 Science Fair Judges
For regional science and engineering fairs

Fields for judging include:
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Sci.
Earth & Space Sciences
Health & Medicine
Computer Science
Engineering

Location, Date,   Time      
Arlington County Science Fair Sat., March 7th  9:30 am-noon
Arlington, VA (Wakefield HS)
Fairfax County Regional Fair Sat., March 21st 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Fairfax, VA (Robinson HS)
P.G. Community College Fair Sat., March 21st 8:00 am-noon
Largo, MD (Largo Student Center)


If Interested, Please Contact:
Kami Bosworth          kami.bosworth@uspto.gov   x05414
Terrell Robinson       terrell.robinson@uspto.gov x03526
Yogendra Gupta         yogendra.gupta@uspto.gov  x21316


Anyone qualified in the above areas, including Spouses & Friends, are invited to judge

Announcements

PTOS Paintball Competition

Where: Hogback Mountain Paintball, 20267 Hogback Mountain Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175

When: Saturday, April 25. 1:30-5:00 p.m.

Cost: $45 Per Person, includes admission and rentals

Spaces are limited, deadline to reserve is 3/13/2015

Contact: martin.rogers@uspto.gov

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour @ Buffalo Wild Wings

2450 Crystal Dr., Suite R-015

Arlington VA 22202

(2 long blocks from Crystal City METRO station)

 

Tuesday 24 February 2015

5:30-8:00PM

 

One free beer while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.

Announcements

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E-Week volunteers needed!!

 

We’ll be teaching 4th grade students about aerodynamics by making and racing CO2 cars!

We need volunteers on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 from 10am – 1pm

Lunch will be provided!

 

There will be training for the volunteers (for approximately 1 hour) prior to the date of the event.  The date/time of the training is TBA and will accommodate the volunteers’ schedules.

If interested, please email chelsea.hansen@uspto.gov.  In your email, please include any scheduling considerations (i.e., days you are NOT available, so training can be arranged)

 

No non-production time will be provided for participating in this event.

 

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Announcements

Patent and Trademark Office Society 2015 Annual Meeting

 

February 11, 2015

10:00 a.m.

USPTO Auditorium

Madison Building

 

This year’s speaker is

 

Garrett Brown

 

-2013 National Inventor Hall of Fame Inductee & Inventor of the Oscar-winning Steadicam® camera stabilizer

 

 

One hour of other time may be charged to:

Patent employees: PNCSPA-0000-090241

Non-Patent employees: AVEORG-0065-A00151 with supervisor’s approval.

 

**WebEx Information Below**

Topic: PTOS Annual Meeting

Date and Time:

Wednesday, February 11, 2015 10:00 am, Eastern Standard Time (New York, GMT-05:00)

Event number: 990 196 893

Event password: 12345

 

Event address for attendees:     https://uspto-events.webex.com/uspto-events/onstage/g.php?MTID=e1a25b0d568a0afda668dbd31e47be80d

Announcements

PTOS Presents:

The Book of Mormon
When: Sunday June 21, 2015 @ 7:30 PM
Where: Orchestra Section-- Kennedy Center Opera House
Cost: $100 Per Ticket
How: Tickets MUST be reserved online at
http://ptos.org/reservations
Restrictions: 2 Ticket limit per member. Any order placed for more than 2 tickets will result in the order being cancelled.
Payments can be made using PayPal*, Cash**, or a Check** made payable to PTOS.
You MUST arrange for payment of your tickets (if paying by cash or check) by contacting Rebecca within 5 BUSINESS DAYS of placing your order or your order will be CANCELLED.
Purchasers will be notified when the tickets will be available for pick up.
For questions, directions, or more information contact Rebecca Eisenberg X05879
*a service fee applies for the use of paypal
**payment using cash or checks do not incur a fee although one will show up online

Announcements

Thinking about applying to law school this Fall?

Have questions about the admission process?

Come get answers!

 

Meet the Director of Admissions from UMD Francis King Carey School of Law

Thursday, February 5, 2015

1-2pm

MDW 5A44

 

Here’s your opportunity to ask questions and get answers related to law school, financial aid and the LSAT. 

 

Sponsored by the PTOS Education Committee

Please contact Catherine Loikith or Karthik Subramanian for further details.

Visit www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events.

No other time has been authorized for this event.

 

When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?PW=BgAAAGje5sZYDQSMBKjFAbcogAySyfJLqbBIeC8mFq9vnn7DpfJ6GfjFTPH27106uLlSqmXJ3AUtALCg-sMky0vUKPZq&MK=992960327

 

Access Information

 

Meeting Number: 992 960 327

Meeting Password: 12345

 

Audio Connection

 

5712705000 (CWMS Call In)

 

Access Code:

992 960 327

Announcements

SAVE THE DATE

PTOS Annual Members Night

Local Brewery Selections

Wednesday, February 11th, 2015

5:00-8:00pm  in the Madison Auditorium

Casino Play Provided by Ante-up Entertainment.

Please Bring a Food Donation for Casino Play* - Food will be taken to a local food Bank

 

Must be a PTOS member to attend, Photo ID is required for Entrance (i.e. USPTO Badge or Driver's License). 

If you would like to join the night of the event, membership forms will be available at the door, a completed membership form will permit entrance into the event.

 

Every member that attends will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win prizes.  Or increase your chances of winning raffled prizes with casino play. Must be present to win.

 

Also enjoy the wonderful catered spread including:

Appetizers Station:

Marinated Meatballs, Queso Dip with tortilla chips & salsa, and Hummus Dip with assorted raw vegetables Entrée Station:

White Chicken, Vegetarian, Cincinnati, and Beef Chili Fritos, tortilla chips, spaghetti noodles, cornbread, sour cream, shredded cheese, sliced jalapenos, diced onions, and a variety of hot sauces.

Mousse Bar:

Chocolate Mousse and Vanilla Mousse

Wafers, chocolate shavings, coconut shavings, whipped cream, and pralines.

 

* Direct any questions to

Seahvosh Nikmanesh or Rob Hodge

Announcements

Patent and Trademark Office Society 2015 Annual Meeting

February 11, 2015
10:00 a.m.
USPTO Auditorium
Madison Building

This year’s speaker is

Garrett Brown

-2013 National Inventor Hall of Fame Inductee &
Inventor of the Oscar-winning
Steadicam® camera stabilizer


One hour of other time may be charged to:
Patent employees: PNCSPA-0000-090241
Non-Patent employees: AVEORG-0065-A00151
with supervisor’s approval.

**Remote attendance will be available via WebEx.
WebEx information will be sent out once available.**

Announcements

THE USPTO MILITARY ASSOCIATION and the

PTOS "NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB"

Present

AUTHOR MEET AND GREET with TOM YOUNG

The military thriller author Tom Young will review his background, his five published novels all based on U.S. military action from 1990-2014, his sixth novel to be released in July 2015, and the upcoming film based on his first novel.

Young's novels are Mullah's Storm, Silent Enemy, The Renegades, The Warriors, and Sand and Fire.

Thursday, January 29

12:30 - 1:30pm

Madison North Auditorium

 

FOR INFORMATION on WebEx link, please CONTACT BRENT HOWARD: BRENT.HOWARD1@USPTO.GOV or LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

Announcements
PTOS Happy Hour at Trademark Bar
2080 Jamieson Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22314
Date: 1/29/2015 4pm -7pm
Tickets are first come first serve - while supplies last
Announcements

Patent and Trademark Office Society
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR JUDGES WANTED!!
2015 INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR Pittsburgh, PA May 10-15, 2015

Each year, the PTOS provides judges for this event as a public relations gesture, to promote knowledge of patents, and encourage innovation and scientific progress by today’s youth.

Detailed information and an application form to be a JUDGE at this year’s INTEL INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR is posted for PTOS members at http://www.ptos.org/committees/science_fair/international.html.
Additional forms are available from:
JULIE ANNE WATKO KNX8A75 571-272-7597 or
ALAN CHEN RND3A11 571-272-4143

Applications to be an INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR JUDGE must be turned in to JULIE ANNE WATKO or ALAN CHEN by:
NOON on JANUARY 30, 2015 (Extended!)

The categories for which judges will be selected are:
BIOCHEMISTRY, CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION, MEDICINE & HEALTH, MICROBIOLOGY, AND PHYSICS

The judging team selected will represent the PTOS.  The judges will choose one Grand Award winner, and several First and Second Place award winners from over 1600 finalist entries originating from over 70 nations worldwide.  Each selected judge will gain experience by organizing volunteers for regional science fairs judged by PTOS.

Dedicated to the improvement and appreciation of the United States Patent & Trademark Systems

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS


AUTHOR MEET AND GREET

“From Here”

Jen Michalski

“It’s the sort of witty, on-point observation that populates all of the short stories in “From Here,” which depict a huge range of characters and situations, all of them inspecting the ideas of dislocation, belonging, and the meaning of home from a different angle. While the perspectives vary, they’re all told through the lens of Michalski’s sharp eye for detail and beautiful prose.
It culminates with a beautiful, devastating finish, the sort that left me rereading the last paragraph over and over with my breath hitched in my chest” (Anna March, Baltimore City Paper).

Join us on March 10, 2015 to meet and chat with Jen about her new book “From Here.”

March 10, 2015 (Tuesday)
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

 

 

Announcements

8th Annual Snowshoe Ski Trip

Where:  Snowshoe Mountain West Virginia

When: a) March 5th - March 8, 2014

            b)   March 6th - March 8, 2014

What:  Includes:                    

Option a) 3 nights/4 days lodging

Option b) 2 nights/3 day lodging

            -Both options include 3 day lift ticket

Who:  Room for 40 people                                   

*First come, first serve  20 people for 3 night option 20 people for 2 night option

How: Option a) Cost is $367 per person

                Option b) Cost $297 per person

*Full payment will be required to secure your spot by January 30, 2014

Contact: Seahvosh Nikmanesh

Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov

 

Announcements

PTOS Meet and Greet

 

Meet the candidates running for PTOS board positions in 2015

 

When: Tuesday, January 13th  from 9 AM – 10:30 AM

Where: Madison Lower Atrium, near the Innovative Grounds

 

*FREE doughnuts and coffee while supplies last (bring your PTOS membership card)

Announcements

2014-2015 PTOS Financial Planning Talk Series:

Talk #9: Employees in Transition

 

OVERVIEW:

Focused on those who have worked outside the PTO or

plan on working outside the PTO.  See below for example topics.

-Retirement Plans – TSP/401(k)s

-Government Benefits

-Roth Conversions

-Things to consider before retiring

 

PRESENTATION: Wednesday, 1/28/2015, 1:30-2:30pm, Jefferson Conference Center –1st Floor

(Follow-up Consultations: Thursday, 2/5, Time/Location: TBD)

 

WebEx for the Presentation:

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=648705788

Event number: 995 940 558, Event password: 12345,

(Teleconference only: 1-571-270-7000, meeting ID: 648 705 788)

 

Light refreshments will be provided to participants while supplies last.

 

Hosted by: Financial Planning & Insurance Group under the Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) Education Committee

 

For more info about PTOS Financial Planning Talks, contact  Karthik Subramanian, Angela Nguyen, or Tsung-Yin Tsai.

 

For more info about PTOS, visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements

Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas in Vienna

Sunday, Dec 21 @ 4pm,
George Mason Center for the Arts
4373 Mason Pond Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030

Price: $30 for PTOS Members, $45 for PTOS Member guests

Purchase the tickets before they’re sold out, no later than Dec 18
Please use the PTOS Reservation System: (http://www.ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php)
Once reserved, please see Kang Hu (Ran 10A69; x01344) or Aimee Li (RND 2C89, x24169) for payment or any questions

Performance features everything from ancient hymns and traditional Christmas carols to popular holiday favorites and songs from across the globe


Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS)
International Relations Committee
Payment information, or more info about international events, please contact Kang Hu or Aimee Li
For more info about PTOS, visit www.PTOS.org

Announcements

PTOS Financial Planning Talk #8: Financial Planning in the 21st Century

 

Focusing on new ways to approach:

-Retirement Planning

-Asset Allocation

-Long Term Care for your parents

-College Savings for your children

 

PRESENTATION:

Wednesday, December 17th, 3-4 PM

Jefferson Conference Center –1st Floor

 

WebEx for the Presentation:

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=648705788, Event number: 995 940 558, Event password: 12345.

(Teleconference only: 1-571-270-7000, meeting ID: 648 705 788)

 

Light refreshments will be provided to participants while supplies last.

 

Hosted by: Financial Planning & Insurance Group under the Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) Education Committee.

 

For more info about PTOS Financial Planning Talks, contact Angela Nguyen or Karthik Subramanian.

 

For more info about PTOS, visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

“The Race Underground: Boston, New York, and the Incredible Rivalry That Built America's First Subway”

Doug Most


“In the late nineteenth century, as cities like Boston and New York grew larger, the streets became increasingly clogged with horse-drawn carts. When the great blizzard of 1888 brought New York City to a halt, a solution had to be found. Two brothers—Henry Melville Whitney of Boston and William Collins Whitney of New York City—pursued the dream of his city being the first American metropolis to have a subway and the great race was on. The competition between Boston and New York was played out in an era not unlike our own, one of economic upheaval, job losses, bitter political tensions, and the question of America's place in the world.

The Race Underground is peopled with the famous, like Boss Tweed, and Thomas Edison, and the not-so-famous, like the countless "sandhogs" who dug and blasted into the earth's crust, sometimes losing their lives in the process of building the subway's tunnels. Doug Most chronicles the science of the subway, looks at fears people had about travelling underground and tells a story as exciting as any ever ripped from the pages of U.S. history. The Race Underground is a great American saga of two rival American cities, the powerful interests within, and an invention that changed the lives of millions.” (Amazon Review)


January 13, 2015 (Tuesday)
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

Announcements

The Intellectual Property Attaché Program, the PTOS Legislative Committee, the PTOS International Relations, and the PTOS Education Committee would like to remind you of the …

 

The IP Attaché Career Roundtable

 

~~Light Lunch and Refreshments Provided~~

 

Come and learn about a career in the USPTO’s Overseas Intellectual Property Rights Attaché Program. Find out about exciting career opportunities in Thailand, China, India, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Switzerland, and Kuwait!

 

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

11:00 AM—1:30 PM

GIPA Singapore/Venice rooms in Madison East

 

LIMITED ATTENDANCE: Please RSVP online at http://ptos.org/reservations/

 

For any questions contact:

 

Seahvosh Nikmanesh  Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov

 

Kang Hu  Kang.Hu@uspto.gov

 

Please use the information below to join the meeting.  Send this information to your participants.

Date: December 17, 2014 11am-12:45pm


Topic: IP Attache Career Roundtable
Host: USPTO WebEx
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Announcements

PTOS Indoor Basketball Club Pickup Games

Tuesdays 9:00-10:15 pm

Runs 11/18/2014 through 3/10/2014 (no basketball 12/23 or 12/30)

Location: Key Middle MS (6402 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150)

Strict limit of 15 players per night

Signup Required

Cost: Free for PTOS Members

For more information or to join mailing list contact Nathan Mitchell (nmitchell@uspto.gov)

Announcements

Interested in Tutoring?

The Alexandria Campagna Center is looking for tutors to work with middle school students!

Come and find out more about the program and enjoy a free lunch

 

Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Time: 11:30am-12:30pm

Location: JEF 10D45

Pizza, salad and sodas/water will be provided

 

RSVP: Juan Valentin – juan.valentin@uspto.gov or Cathy Loikith – catherine.loikith@uspto.gov

Announcements

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

 

The Patent and Trademark Office Society Election Committee will be accepting nominations for candidates seeking to serve on the BOARD OF DIRECTORS as an officer or a representative.

 

Nominating petitions will be available and accepted by the Election Committee from December 1 – December 12, 2014

 

Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:

 

President

Vice President

Secretary

Administrator

Treasurer

Technology Center Representatives: Two (2) from each TC (1600, 1700/2900, 2100, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3700) for a total of sixteen (16)

At-large Representatives – 10

CFO/CAO/CIO/OPIM Representative – 1

PTAB Representative – 1

Trademarks Representatives – 2

Director’s Office/OGC/External Affairs Representative – 1

OPLA/OPQA/All others not specified - 1

 

Interested parties should visit the Election Committee section of the P.T.O.S. website (http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2015_election.html) to obtain a nominating petition, and for additional information regarding electronic submission of petitions. Completed nominating petitions may be emailed to robert.fuller@uspto.gov or hand-delivered to one of the locations listed below by 3:00PM on December 12, 2014.

 

Robert Fuller                      x2-6300                KNX 2C05

Renee Luebke                   x2-2009                JEF 10A11

               

Voting will take place from January 13-15, 2015.  Voting will take place online via the PTOS e-vote system.

Announcements

GIPC's 8th Annual IP Attaché Roundtable

When:
Thursday, Dec. 18th, 2014
12:00 – 3:00 PM

Where:
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H Street, NW, Washington, DC, District of Columbia 20062

What:
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Global Intellectual Property Center (GIPC) will host the USPTO IP Attachés from around the world to discuss the protection and enforcement of IP rights outside of the U.S.  This program provides a unique opportunity to engage with the assembled IP Attachés to raise mutual awareness of recent trends, successes, and challenges. See www.theglobalipcenter.com 

Lunch will be provided. Tickets are free.

For reservations, please email Matthew Engel at matthew.engel@uspto.gov

Tickets are first come, first serve and must be reserved by 12/10/14.

Organized by PTOS International Relations Committee

Announcements

PTOS Holiday Happy Hour

at Gordon Biersch

Monday, December 1st, 6-8 PM

 

900 F St NW, Washington, DC

One Block from Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro

 

Limited Amount of Free drinks and light appetizers for PTOS members

 

This Event is Sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee

For Information Contact: Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov

 

Announcements

Office of International Patent Cooperation (OIPC)

Who are they? What do they do? How does the new organization impact you? What opportunities are available for USPTO employees?

Come find the answers to these questions and more at the Brown Bag Info Session jointly hosted by APANET & PTOS

Tuesday, November 25, 2014
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Randolph Conference Center

Light Refreshments Provided
No non-production time given

WebEx information:

Topic: OIPC All Hands Meeting & Brown Bag
Host: USPTO WebEx
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Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) International Relations Committee

For more info about international events please contact  Kang Hu or Emily Morgan

For more info about PTOS, visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements

Holiday/ Winter Ball & Celebration
at The Embassy of Austria


Sat, Dec 13th, 8:15pm – 11:45pm,
3524 International Court, NW DC

Price: $45 for PTOS Members, $62 for PTOS Member guests 
Purchase the tickets before they’re sold out, no later than Nov 28th
Please use the PTOS Reservation System: (http://www.ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php)
Once reserved, please see Kang Hu (Ran 10A69; x01344) or Emily Morgan (Knx 2A69; x03650)
for payment or any questions


Featuring
BallRoom Dance Lesson and Grand March - Local Ballroom Dance Masters will be on hand at the ball.
They will lead you in the Grand March to the famous Radetzky March of Johann Strauss Sr. They will
also demonstrate a beautiful Viennese Waltz before offering a special refresher dance lesson.

Austrian Holiday Buffet and Open Bar, Compote of Summer Fruits, Liptauer Cheese, an array of
Austrian Sausages and a Rich Beef Gulasch with Noodles are just the start of the long menu to enjoy
with finest wines and beers found in the best of the Austrian vineyards – plus special Austrian
Cocktail – Glühwein to welcome in the holidays

Austrian Pastries: linzer tortes, hazelnut tortes, Austrian white and dark chocolates …

Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) International Relations Committee

Payment information, or more info about international events please contact  Kang Hu or Emily Morgan

For more info about PTOS, visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements

Faces of Eastern Europe:
13 Short Films from 13 Countries in the European Union
 
Monday, 24 November @ 6:30 pm
Price: FREE to PTOS Members (Limited), $2 for guests
Goethe Institut, 812 7th St NW D.C.

Tickets must be reserved or purchased by November 20th using the PTOS Reservation System (http://www.ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php) all tickets available until sold out

The Goethe-Institut Washington, the European Union National Institutes of Culture (EUNIC) Washington, DC, and the European Union Delegation to the United States developed the idea of celebrating the tenth anniversary of the eastward expansion of the European Union by assembling a selection of short films from the 13 newest member states: Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, the Slovak Republic, and Slovenia.

In the resulting film program, the thirteen countries present an array of thematic, aesthetic, and narrative responses to today’s Europe. As a whole, the films reflect the diversity and breadth of topics that can be addressed in the short film genre. Neither conventional narrative cinema nor simple entertainment, these films are instead self-reflections using the language of film.
 
Once reserved, please see Emily Morgan (Knx 2A69; x03650) or Kang Hu (Ran 10A69; x01344) for payment or questions
PTOS International Relations Committee
For more info about PTOS, visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

ROCK IT GRILL

November 19th 2014

5-7 PM

1319 King Street

Alexandria, VA.

One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

You can sign up for membership at the event.

Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.

Contact Stephen Armstrong (Stephen.Armstrong@uspto.gov) with any questions

 

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

“A Free Man of Color”
Babara Hambly
 
“A lush and haunting novel of a city steeped in decadent pleasures...and of a man, proud and defiant, caught in a web of murder and betrayal.
It is 1833. In the midst of Mardi Gras, Benjamin January, a Creole physician and music teacher, is playing piano at the Salle d'Orleans when the evenings festivities are interrupted--by murder. Ravishing Angelique Crozat, a notorious octoroon who travels in the city's finest company, has been strangled to death. With the authorities reluctant to become involved, Ben begins his own inquiry, which will take him through the seamy haunts of riverboatmen and into the huts of voodoo-worshipping slaves. But soon the eyes of suspicion turn toward Ben—for, black as the slave who fathered him, this free man of color is still the perfect scapegoat....” (Amazon.com Review).

December 2, 2014 (Tuesday)
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

Announcements

PTOS DINNER DANCE

NOVEMBER 15th , 2014 
6:30PM-10:30PM
The Carlyle Club

Plated dinner featuring:

~ Appetizer ~
Carlyle Salad & Lobster Bisque

~ Entrée (your choice of one) ~
Chilean Sea Bass
Filet Mignon
Grilled Lamb Chops
Jumbo lump Crab Cakes
Butternut Squash Ravioli (Vegetarian)

~ Wine Service with Dinner~

~ Dessert ~
Chocolate Cake, Fresh Berries & Cream, or Crème Brulee

~ 2 Drink Tickets per person with cash bar thereafter~

Parking is available but limited and the cost is NOT included in with your ticket.
The East Parking Garage is also nearby.

Tickets Must be reserved Online at
http://ptos.org/reservations/

$65 per couple ($32.50 per person)
Limited to 160 seats ONLY – All reservations must be reserved and
PAID for by November 10, 2014 @ 5PM
Limited to ONE guest per member!

Cash and Check Payments can be made to the following individuals:
  Martin Rogers, REM 6B09
  Scott Long, REM 2D83
  Keith Raymond, RND 3B41
  Yin Tsai, KNX 10C73
  Danielle Fox, JEF 5B16
  Seahvosh Nikmanesh, JEF 7A49
  Terry Dey, MDW 7D64

Incase of any questions contact:
Seahvosh Nikmanesh seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
Scott Long scott.long@uspto.gov

 

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

John Strongbow’s Tavern

October 22th 2014

5-7 PM

701 King Street

Alexandria, VA.

We will be in the tavern area.

One free drink while supplies last.

For PTOS members only.

You can sign up for membership at the event.

Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.

Contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh (Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov) with any questions

Announcements

PTOS and WorkLife to Sponsor Annual Fall Sweep Collection Drive Wednesday, November 5th:

It's that time of year when many of us start to do some fall cleaning.

 

The USPTO’s Worklife Team and the Patent and Trademark Office Society will host the Annual Fall Cleaning drive to collect furniture, household items, clothing, animal items, nonperishable food items, and eye glasses for various charities.

Items will be accepted on Wednesday, November 5th, outside the south entrance of the Madison Building, along Eisenhower Avenue, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (for multiple item drop-off, please drive up and volunteers will help you unload your vehicle).

Donations of goods will be accepted on behalf of the following non-profit organizations.

• The Salvation Army

• Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

• Arlington Food Assistance Center

• One Sight by Lens Crafters

Representatives from these local charities will be on hand to accept your donations and supply receipts.

 

For information about the types of goods accepted, contact Tonia Dollinger at 571-272-4170.

For more information about the PTO Worklife Team and other upcoming events, please visit: http://ptoweb/patents/worklife/ .

Announcements

Evening at the Embassy of Saudi Arabia

Friday, Oct 17th @ 7:00pm – 9:30pm
601 New Hampshire Ave. NW DC


Price: $35 for PTOS Members, $45 for PTOS Member guests
Ticket must be purchased by Oct 13th
Please use the PTOS Reservation System: (http://www.ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php)
Once reserved, please see Kang Hu (Ran 10A69; x01344) or Emily Morgan (Knx 2A69; x03650)
for payment or any questions

Featuring

Full Saudi Dinner: The Embassy's private chef is preparing a special full buffet dinner of exquisite
Saudi delicacies, including traditional Saudi meat, vegetables, rice, salad, samposa, and special
Saudi desserts.

Menu including: Saudi fresh fruit display; Saudi Spanakopita; Stuffed vegetarian grape leaves;
Middle Eastern tomato, cucumber chopped salad with fresh mint; Humus; Tabouleh; Saudi chicken
kebob; Wedding rice with roasted pine nuts and raisins; Lamb Koobideh with Tsatziki; Fried Cauliflower;
Baklava; Middle Eastern Honey and Almond cookies and more

Also enjoy Saudi Art, Fashion Show, Diplomatic Greetings and more…


Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) International Relations Committee

Payment information, or more info about international events please contact  Kang Hu or Emily Morgan

For more info about PTOS, visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements

Wondering how handle going to law school while working at the USPTO?

Come find out!

Balancing Law School and Working at the USPTO Seminar

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Jefferson Conference Room 1D70

 

Here’s your opportunity to ask questions and get answers from examiners who went to law school while also working at the USPTO. 

 

Sponsored in partnership by the PTOS Education Committee and USPTO APANET

Please contact Catherine Loikith or Karthik Subramanian for further details

 

Visit www.PTOS.org or www.usptoapanet.org for information on this and other events.

No other time has been authorized for this event

 

 

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Meeting Number: 990 586 689

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Announcements

2014-2015 PTOS Financial Planning Talk Series - Talk #7: Real Life Stories

 

OVERVIEW:

We’ll be discussing some real life stories of people who planned well in their financial lives and those who didn’t.  The session will be split between some prepared stories and those told based on audience participation, so come prepared to ask your questions!

 

PRESENTATION:

Wednesday, 10/8/14, 11:30 PM-12:30 PM

Remson Conference Center – 1st Floor

 

WebEx for the Presentation:

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=648705788, Event number: 648 705 788, Event password: 12345

(teleconference only: 1-571-270-7000, meeting ID: 648 705 788)

 

Light refreshments will be provided to participants while supplies last.

 

Hosted by: Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) Education Committee

 

For more info about PTOS Financial Planning Talks, contact  Karthik Subramanian, Angela Nguyen, or Tsung-Yin Tsai.

 

For more info about PTOS, visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements

Happy New Fiscal Year Oktoberfest

Thursday, Oct 2, 2014 - 5-8pm

Madison Auditorium

Free Refreshments and Free Entry for Members Bring your PTOS Membership Card for Fast Entrance

 

Sponsored by the Patent and Trademark Office Society Social Committee

Announcements

4th Annual PTOS Innovation 5k

New this year – Goggle Dash!!

Sunday, October 19th 2014

Goggle Dash starts at 8:15am

Innovation 5k states at 8:30am

 

To find out more about the .1k Goggle Dash or the Innovation 5k, visit the registration page at www.ptos.org/5k

MUST REGISTER BY 09/26 TO GUARANTEE RECEIVING A TECHNICAL RUNNING SHIRT

 

Pricing:

$25* for PTOS Members

$35* for non-PTOS Members

 

*Additional $10 Discount Available to USPTO Gym Members!

 Information on the discount code is available at the front desk of the gym or by contacting Matthew Troutman (Matthew.Troutman@uspto.gov) or Seahvosh Nikmanesh (Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov)

 

Kids 17 & under - $25

Parent & Child Team pricing available.

 

Entry for just the Goggle Dash - $5

(Goggle Dash registrants have the option to purchase a race t-shirt for an additional $7.00).

 

 

For complete race details and to register visit:

www.ptos.org/5k

 

If running is not your thing, you can still be a part of the event by Volunteering!

To volunteer or for questions contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh or Matthew Troutman

 

Announcements

PTOS Tennis Club

 

When: Thursdays, 4:30PM*

Where: Courts at Andrews's Lane (.4 miles from PTO, directions at http://tinyurl.com/7cm34xe)

 

Details:

•Open to anybody who wants to make a racket and have a ball!  All ages, genders, skill levels and art units welcome!!

•Play singles, doubles, run drills, whatever the size of the group allows!

•Balls and a limited number of “loaner” rackets are available to borrow.

•For additional questions, contact Alex Garlen at alexander.garlen@uspto.gov or Ext. 23599.

 

 

*Tennis Club will be canceled for the week in the event of rain.

 

**The courts are located down the street from the Randolph building; go down Jamieson and make a right in front of the Residence Inn (see Link above) onto Andrews Lane.

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

“The Great A&P and the Struggle for Small Business in America”
Marc Levinson
 
“The Great A&P and the Struggle for Small Business in America is the story of a stunningly successful company that forever changed how Americans shop and what Americans eat. It is a brilliant business history, the story of how George and John Hartford took over their father’s business and reshaped it again and again, turning it into a vertically integrated behemoth that paved the way for every big-box retailer to come. George demanded a rock-solid balance sheet; John was the marketer-entrepreneur who led A&P through seven decades of rapid changes. Together, they built the modern consumer economy by turning the archaic retail industry into a highly efficient system for distributing food at low cost” (Amazon.com Review).

October 21, 2014 (Tuesday)
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

Announcements

2014-2015 PTOS Financial Planning Talk Series - Talk #6: Life Insurance

PRESENTATION:
Wednesday, September 17, 2014, 12:30-1:30pm
Jefferson Conference Center –1st Floor

WebEx for the Presentation:
https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=648705788
Event number: 648 705 788, Event password: 12345, (teleconference only: 1-571-270-7000, meeting ID: 648 705 788)

Light refreshments will be provided to participants while supplies last.

LIFE INSURANCE AWARENESS MONTH

Overview:
Life Happens – Are you Covered?

-How much is enough?
-What type should I purchase?
-Aren’t I already covered under FEGLI?
-Why do I need insurance beyond retirement?

Hosted by: Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) Education Committee For more info about PTOS Financial Planning Talks, contact  Karthik Subramanian, Angela Nguyen, or Tsung-Yin Tsai.

For more info about PTOS, visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

Nando’s Peri-Peri

September 17th 2014

4-6 PM

702 King Street

Alexandria, VA.

 

We have reserved the second floor.

 

One free drink while supplies last,

for PTOS members only.

 

You can sign up for membership at the event.

 

Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.

Announcements

PTOS Fall 2014 Scramble
 
Gunston Golf Course
Fort Belvoir Golf Club
Fort Belvoir, VA
(20 minutes from the USPTO!)

Wednesday, October 8th, 10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 
$80/player* Tournament Fee:
•Cart for tournament
•Captain’s Choice Scramble
•Golfer’s banquet
•Team & individual prizes

To Register:
Contact:
 
Brandon Rosati at 571-270-3536
Brandon.rosati@uspto.gov;
 
Matthew Troutman at 571-270-3654,
matthew.troutman@uspto.gov
 
Register by September 26th
*Full 4-person teams and payment in full is requested.

 

Announcements

PTO BOWLING LEAGUE

STARTS AUGUST 28, 2014

 

Where: AMF Alexandria 6228a N. Kings Hwy Alexandria, VA 22303

When: 6:20pm, every Thursday

 

Individual bowlers and new teams are invited to join.  To add your team, find a team to join, or for other information contact:

Tom Artman (Secretary) - 571-272-2485

Chris Chin (Pres.) - 571-272-0815

Dale Shaw (VP) - 571-272-4666

John Morehead (Treasurer) - 571-270-3845

 

http://www.ptos.org/committees/ptos_athletics/bowling.html

Announcements

WHAT: PTOS Trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

 

WHEN:  28 October – 4 November 2014

 

WHO CAN GO:   Sign-up is open to EVERYONE (even hotelers)!

 

Resort:  Riu Palace All Inclusive Resort, Punta Cana, D.R. ( www.riupuntacana.com )

Cost:  Final price TBD (estimated at $1,200pp) including:

•             All meals and snacks

•             Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic domestic beverages

•             Non-motorized water sports

•             Daily activities

•             Taxes and Gratuities

 

Pricing:  Varies.  Sample pricing and required deposit amount are as follows:            

•             Resort only (single occupancy) - $1180    ($50 deposit)

•             Package with air from IAD, single occupancy-$1508.58    ($200 deposit)

•             Package with nonstop air from BWI, single occupancy- $1585.53   ($50 deposit)

•             Resort only (double occupancy) - $815.65pp    ($100 deposit)

•             Package with air from IAD, double occupancy-$1185.44pp    ($400 deposit)

•             Package with nonstop air from BWI, double occupancy-$1245.03pp     ($100 deposit)

 

The reservation and final price of your trip is locked in once initial deposit is made and cannot be changed thereafter.  The prices do not include insurance or transfers. The deposits are per reservation not per person. The resort comes with up to $2000 resort coupons.

 

Travel:    Airfare discounts are available with our group to/from the airport of your choice, although the inclusion of airfare in your reservation is optional.  Hotel transfers are also optional although local taxicab fares are generally less expensive.

 

Deposit Schedule:             5 September 2014 or sooner             (depending on your specific package)

                                             12 September 2014                         (balance)

 

Travel Insurance and Cancellation Policies:  Optional for all travelers, just $119.99 per reservation (can be added to reservation cost).  Cancellation policy provided upon request.

 

Miscellaneous:                                                                             

1.            US Passport is required for entry into the Dominican Republic.

2.            For more information, reservations, or help finding a travel buddy, please contact Jorge Leon at jorge.leon@uspto.gov or 571.270.3513

Announcements

2014-2015 PTOS Financial Planning Talk Series - Talk #5: Financial Management

 

PRESENTATION:

Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014, 12 PM-1 PM

Randolph Conference Center – 1st Floor

 

WebEx for the Presentation:  https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=648705788

·         Event number: 648 705 788, Event password: 12345 (teleconference only: 1-571-270-7000, meeting ID: 648 705 788)

 

Light refreshments will be provided to participants while supplies last.

 

Overview:

•  Ways to help your money work smarter and harder for you

•  How to estimate the amount of insurance protection you may need

•  The true cost of credit-card debt

•  Three critical components of a sound investment plan

•  Steps you could take to help manage taxes and potentially increase your net worth

•  How to calculate how much money you may need to retire

•  Important estate conservation strategies

 

***NOTE: Mutual funds are sold by prospectus. Please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus, which contains this and other information about the investment company, can be obtained from your financial professional. Be sure to read the prospectus carefully before deciding whether to invest.***

 

Hosted by: Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) Education Committee For more info about PTOS Financial Planning Talks, contact  Karthik Subramanian, Angela Nguyen, or Tsung-Yin Tsai.

 

For more info about PTOS, visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements

Happy Hour at Los Toltecos
4111 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22304
Tuesday August 19, 2014 
5:00-7PM Followed by bar trivia

Free drink for PTOS members. While supplies last. Overflow parking is available at Fuddruckers next door. Disregard the signage stating parking is only for Fuddruckers patrons.
This event is sponsored by the PTOS social committee

 

Announcements

Wondering how to apply to Law School?

Come find out!

Applying to Law School Seminar

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

1-3pm Knox 1st floor Conference Room

 

Here’s your opportunity to ask questions and get answers related to applying to law school.  A panel of admission counselors (from at least GMU, GWU and UMD) will address the whole group from 1-2pm and from 2-3pm will be time for one-on-one questions.

 

Sponsored in partnership by the PTOS Education Committee and USPTO APANET

Please contact Catherine Loikith or Karthik Subramanian for further details

 

Visit www.PTOS.org and www.usptoapanet.org for information on this and other events.

No other time has been authorized for this event

When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?PW=BAAAAGdXuQrgJQjw77B624F_rOe5ee2wqDD0hYVd7WgFN8lG4Cc1kiHKQIGXH6P0OT2jMDfW5Qoz9HEViWrG_VwpHAyr&MK=997320213

Access Information

Meeting Number: 997 320 213

Meeting Password: 12345

 

Audio Connection

5712705000 (CWMS Call In)

 

Access Code:

997 320 213

Announcements

Detroit PTOS Happy Hour!

 

Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 4-6 PM

 

Atwater in the Park

1175 Lakepointe Street

Grosse Point Park

 

PTOS Members will receive one free drink while supplies last.

Eligible non-members will be able to sign up at the event.

Announcements

PTOS Financial Planning Talk #4:
Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP). 

Thurs., Aug. 14, 2014, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM. 
Randolph Conference Center – 1st Floor. 

WebEx info: https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=648705788,
Event number: 648 705 788,
Event password: 12345.
For teleconference only: 1-571-270-7000, meeting ID: 648 705 788. 

Light refreshments will be provided to participants while supplies last.

Hosted by: Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) Education Committee. 

For more info about PTOS Financial Planning Talks, contact Karthik Subramanian, Angela Nguyen, or Tsung-Yin Tsai.

For more info about PTOS, visit www.PTOS.org.

 

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”

SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

 

 

 

“Northanger Abbey”

 

Jane Austin

 

 

Decrepit castles, locked rooms, mysterious chests, cryptic notes, and tyrannical fathers all figure into Northanger Abbey, but with a decidedly satirical twist… Catherine grows up to be a passably pretty girl and is invited to spend a few weeks in Bath with a family friend. While there she meets Henry Tilney and his sister Eleanor, who invite her to visit their family estate, Northanger Abbey. Once there, …Catherine, a great reader of Gothic romances, allows her imagination to run wild, finding dreadful portents in the most wonderfully prosaic events. But Austen is after something more than mere parody; she uses her rapier wit to mock not only the essential silliness of "horrid" novels, but to expose the even more horrid workings of polite society, for nothing Catherine imagines could possibly rival the hypocrisy she experiences at the hands of her supposed friends. In many respects Northanger Abbey is the most lighthearted of Jane Austen's novels, yet at its core is a serious, unsentimental commentary on love and marriage, 19th-century British style. --Alix Wilber-” (Amazon.com Review).

 

 

September 9, 2014 (Tuesday)

4:30 PM-5:30 PM

REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT

LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

Announcements

Free Ice Cream for PTOS Members!

Tuesday, August 12th, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

For the Alexandria Campus Ice Cream carts located outside:

-Between Knox and Randolph Buildings

-Between Jefferson and Remsen Buildings

-In front of the Madison Atrium

(In the event of rain, carts will be located in the Madison Atrium)

For the Detroit Campus, Ice Cream will be available on the Riverwalk

(in the event of rain the conference room will be used)

*Limit one per member, while supplies last

*Please bring your PTOS membership card

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

July 16th, 4-7 pm

Daniel O’Connell’s Resturant and Pub

1 free drink per PTOS member while supplies last.

Sign up for membership available at the event

Announcements

Summer Evening at the Embassy of Israel

Thursday, July 31 @ 6:30pm – 9pm,
 3514 International Drive, NW DC

Price: $35 for PTOS Members(10), $45 for PTOS Member guests (10)
Ticket must be purchased by July 24th
Please use the PTOS Reservation System: (http://www.ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php)
Once reserved, please see Kang Hu (Ran 10A69; x01344) or Emily Morgan (Knx 2A69; x03650)
for payment or any questions

Featuring
ISRAELI CUISINE: Enjoy an authentic buffet of Israeli food, including Israeli Bourekas (mushroom,
potato and spinach); falafel, pita, hummus, Israeli salad, eggplant, olives and desserts with a cake
celebrating this amazing time in Israel’s history.

ISRAELI WINE TASTING AND BAR: Spend the evening tasting different Israeli wines as we offer you
an open bar of the treasures from the best vineyards in all of Israel from the Northern Galilee to the
Negev Dessert. Enjoy Israeli beers and other non alcoholic drinks as well.

Live Israeli Musical and Dance Presentation, Diplomatic Greetings, Israeli Film and more…

Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) International Relations Committee

Payment information, or more info about international events please contact  Kang Hu or Emily Morgan

For more info about PTOS, visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements

2014-2015 PTOS Financial Planning Talk Series - Talk #3: “College Savings”

 

Selecting the College Savings Program that’s right for your family -

Outlining how to save for college and answering these questions:

What is the true cost of college?

How can I save effectively?

How do I get started?

 

SEMINAR:          

Thursday, July 17, 2014, 2:30pm-3:30pm

Randolph Conference Center – 1st Floor

(At the presentation, you can sign up for a follow-up 15 minute consultation session, held Wednes., July 23, 12:30-3:30.

 

WebEx (2:30pm - 3:30pm):

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=648705788

Event number: 648 705 788, Event password: 12345,

(teleconference only: 1-571-270-7000, meeting ID: 648 705 788

Light refreshments will be provided to participants while supplies last.

 

Hosted by: Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) Education Committee

For more info about PTOS Financial Planning Talks, contact  Tsung-Yin Tsai  or Angela Nguyen.

For more info about PTOS, visit www.PTOS.org.

Announcements

PTOS Third Quarter Happy Hour

 

Monday July 7th, 5:00-8:00 PM

 

Madison Auditorium

 

Come take a break to celebrate the end of the 3rd Quarter!

Pizza and beverages while supplies last.

 

Please bring your PTOS membership card for easy admittance.

 

Contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh in the event of any questions

Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee

Announcements

Job Announcement
Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society
PO BOX 2600  ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA  22202

Assistant Editor

By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the Bylaws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, all active members of the Society are advised of the following open position.

The Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (JPTOS) is currently looking to fill three (3) assistant editor positions for a renewable one-year term. The position is VOLUNTARY and open to all PTOS members who possess or are pursuing a Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree in law.

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must be or have the following qualifications:
• The Assistant Editor must be an active member of the Society.
• Possess or actively pursuing a Juris Doctorate from and accredited institution.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Word.

DUTIES
• Successful candidates will edit one law review article per quarter according to the 19th Edition of the Bluebook. Publishing deadlines are the first of March, June, September and December. Candidates will have approximately one month prior to the deadline for each article, with extensions offered as necessary.

SELECTION PROCESS
• All applicants must submit a qualifications statement and résumé.
• A personal interview may be required.
• This position is voluntary.

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO:
Sean Burke  editor@jptos.org       (571) 270-5493
Seahvosh Nikmanesh  exec.dir@jptos.org         Jefferson 7A49 (571) 270-1805

DEADLINE --  5:00 PM on July 3, 2014

Announcements

DEADLINE FOR SIGN UP EXTENDED TO JULY 11TH


------- PTOS Camping and Tubing Trip -------
             At Harpers Ferry,

July 18 and 19
(Friday and Saturday nights)

 
Camping at Maple Tree Campground
(in Rohrersville MD near Harpers Ferry)
http://thetreehousecamp.com


2 OPTIONS:

   Camping Only:  $18 per person
      - includes camping 2 nights, at group camp site. 
        (please bring a tent, camping supplies and food) 

   Camping and Tubing $64 per person
      - 2 nights camping (includes camping 2 nights, at group camp site).
        (please bring a tent and camping supplies and food) 
      - White Water Tubing ½ day with the PTOS Group at Harpers Ferry Adventure Center
      - transportation between campsite and tubing at Adventure Center.
        (This is from the campsite to the tubing location and back only; not from Alexandria to the campsite.)

!!!!! Please bring your own camping supplies, tent and food!!!!!!

If you would rather not go white water tubing with the group: calm water tubing, full day tubing, and other recreational activities are available at Harpers Ferry Adventure Center (http://harpersferryadventurecenter.com), or other close by outfitters.

Reservations can be made through the PTOS reservation system: (http://www.ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php), by July 11TH

For any questions, please contact Stephen Armstrong:
Stephen.Armstrong@USPTO.gov (571) 270-5840

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

“Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time”
Dava Sobel
“Anyone alive in the eighteenth century would have known that "the longitude problem" was the thorniest scientific dilemma of the day--and had been for centuries. Lacking the ability to measure their longitude, sailors throughout the great ages of exploration had been literally lost at sea as soon as they lost sight of land. Thousands of lives and the increasing fortunes of nations hung on a resolution. One man, John Harrison, in complete opposition to the scientific community, dared to imagine a mechanical solution--a clock that would keep precise time at sea, something no clock had ever been able to do on land. Longitude is the dramatic human story of an epic scientific quest and of Harrison's forty-year obsession with building his perfect timekeeper, known today as the chronometer. Full of heroism and chicanery, it is also a fascinating brief history of astronomy, navigation, and clockmaking, and opens a new window on our world” (Amazon).

July 29, 2014 (Tuesday)
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

Announcements

Thai Embassy Dinner Reception and Evening of Thai music & culture: Escape to Thailand for an evening of exotic culture, ancient legends, and delicious delicacies

WHEN: Friday, June 27, 2014 from 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM

WHERE: Royal Thai Embassy 1024 Wisconsin Ave Washington DC, 20007

PRICE:  $50.00 for PTOS Members (10), $65.00 for PTOS Member Guests (10). 
Tickets must be purchased by June 20!
Please use the PTOS Reservation system: (http://www.ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php)   Once reserved, please see Luther Behringer (Ran 9A39; x03868) for payment or for any questions

The PTOS International Relations Committee working with the International Club of DC invites you to join us in the heart of Georgetown at the Embassy of Thailand to escape with us to the sunny warmth of Thailand! Let us whisk you away on a journey to a faraway kingdom as we present an evening of traditional Thai music, a mouthwatering showcase of Thai food prepared especially for you by the Thai Embassy chef.

Your evening in Thailand begins with welcome remarks from the embassy with a glimpse of the culture and sweeping landscapes that make up Thailand! Let us whisk you away to "The Land of Smiles" where you will feast on a scrumptious buffet dinner of traditional Thai delicacies!

Dinner Menu (subject to change):

“Ma-Hor” Seasoned minced pork on pineapple.

“Tod Man Goong” Flavored shrimp patties.

“Toong Thong” Golden crispy dumpling filled with shrimp and pork.

“Kai Tod Ros Larb” Spicy and sour fried chicken.

“Miang Pla Krob Kratong Thong” Crunchy fish in deep-fried flour crust.

“Larb Tao Hoo” Spicy and sour tofu.

“Tao Hoo Tod” Deep-fried tofu.

“Pad Pak Ruam Mit” Mixed green vegetable.


Business or cocktail attire requested.

Tentative Agenda (Agenda is subject to change)
7:00 PM Thai cultural presentation followed by a dinner feast of Thai cuisine 
9:00 PM Reception

Sponsored by the International Relations Committee

Announcements

PTOS is heading to America’s Roller Coast!

 

Cedar Point Trip

 

WHO: PTOS Members and their guests (guests must not be eligible for PTOS membership)

 

WHEN: Tuesday, July 15; Park is open 10 AM-10 PM

 

HOW MUCH: $27 for PTOS members, $37 for non-PTOS adult guests, $34.99 for children

 

Tickets must be purchased by 3PM on Monday 06/23

 

Those eligible may join PTOS at any time before the ticketing deadline to take advantage of the reduced rate!

 

Tickets can be purchased on the PTOS website and will be distributed in the Detroit Office on Monday, July 14 and available for pick-up at the front entrance to Cedar Point at 9:45 AM on Tuesday, July 15.

 

No transportation will be provided (carpooling encouraged) and no other time is available for this event.

Announcements

2014-2015 PTOS Financial Planning Talk Series - Talk #2: “Home Lending Seminar”

 

Do you understand all of your home financing options? 

Outlining the home financing options available through the PTOS and answering these questions:

-What should I look for when buying a new home?

-When does it make sense to refinance?

-What are my options for home improvements or other large expenses?

-What programs exist to provide me with little to no closing cost?

 

SEMINAR:          

Thursday, June 26, 2014, 11:30am-12:30pm

Jefferson Conference Center – 1st Floor

(Follow-up Consultation Session: 2:00pm-4:00pm)

 

WebEx (11:30-12:30):

https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=648705788

Event number: 995 940 558, Event password: 12345

(teleconference only: 1-571-270-7000, meeting ID: 648 705 788)

 

Light refreshments will be provided to participants while supplies last.

 

Hosted by: Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) Education Committee

For more info about PTOS Financial Planning Talks, contact  Tsung-Yin Tsai  or Angela Nguyen.

For more info about PTOS, visit www.PTOS.org.

 

Announcements

Patent and Trademark Office Society

Notice of Vacancy - JPTOS Board of Governors

As of July 15, 2014, there will be a vacancy on the Board of Governors of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

The vacancy is for a full three (3) year term as Governor.

The position requires attendance (in-person or via teleconference) at monthly meetings to direct business matters of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society including publishing, advertising, staffing, and editorial content.

Governor Application Forms may be obtained from: http://www.ptos.org/uploads/File/GovernorApplication2014.pdf

Application packages must include: (1) a completed Governor Application Form, (2) a statement of qualifications for the position and/or résumé, and (3) a statement of interest in the position. 

Please submit your application package to any one of the officers listed below.  The application deadline is 12:00 PM on June 20, 2014. 

Lynn Anne Bristol, Governor
REM-03A45, 2-6883

Elizabeth Dougherty, Governor
MDW-01C29, 2-7733

David Sosnowski, Governor
KNX05A34, 0-7944 

Matthew Troutman, President
KNX02B87, 0-3654

Brandon Rosati, Vice President
RND08A59, 03536

Tsung-Yin Tsai, Treasurer
KNX10C73, 0-1671

Announcements

PTOS Presents: The Lion King

When: Sunday July 20, 2014 @ 7:30 PM
Where: Kennedy Center Opera House
Cost: $88.20 Per Ticket
How: Tickets MUST be reserved online at
http://ptos.org/reservations


Payments can be made using PayPal*, Cash**, or a Check** made payable to PTOS. 
If you pay by cash or check you MUST arrange for payment of your tickets by contacting Rebecca within 1 week of placing your order or it will result in the order being CANCELLED. 
You will be contacted by Rebecca Eisenberg (RND 7D13) when the tickets are available for pick up.
For questions, directions, or more information contact Rebecca Eisenberg X05879
*a service fee applies for the use of PayPal
**payment using cash or checks do not incur a fee although one will show up during check-out in the online reservation system.

 

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”

SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

 

“THE ROAD”

Cormac McCarthy

“McCarthy may have just set to paper the definitive vision of the world after nuclear war, and in this recent age of relentless saber-rattling by the global powers, it's not much of a leap to feel his vision could be not far off the mark nor, sadly, right around the corner. McCarthy's Gnostic impressions of mankind have left very little place for love. But here the love of a desperate father for his sickly son transcends all else.

McCarthy has always written about the battle between light and darkness; the darkness usually comprises 99.9% of the world, while any illumination is the weak shaft thrown by a penlight running low on batteries. In The Road, those batteries are almost out--the entire world is, quite literally, dying--so the final affirmation of hope in the novel's closing pages is all the more shocking and maybe all the more enduring as the boy takes all of his father's (and McCarthy's) rage at the hopeless folly of man and lays it down, lifting up, in its place, the oddest of all things:

faith. --Dennis Lehane” (Amazon).

 

June 17, 2014 (Tuesday)

4:30 PM-5:30 PM

REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT

LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

 

Announcements

Patent & Trademark Office Society

Wild West Annual Picnic

Saturday, May 31th

12:00-6:00 (Food served 12:00-3:30)      

Fort Hunt Park, VA

Food, drinks, Rodeo Bull, Rock Climbing Wall, Gunsmoke Gallery, Ultimate Obstacle Course,  Camelot Castle, Ponies, DJ, pick-up sports: volleyball, flag football, softball and kickball and much more!

Tickets MUST be reserved online http://ptos.org/reservations/ Tickets on sale now until COB, May, 23rd!! $4/PTOS members, $6/guests, $4/children ages 2-12 of members. People eligible for membership in the PTOS are NOT eligible to come as guests.

Payments can be made through PayPal online (a service fee applies for the use of PayPal) Cash and Check payments may be made to the following individuals (NO service fee applies for cash and check payments)

           

Ticket sellers:

 

Rebecca Eisenberg, RND 7D13         

Terry Dey, MDW 7D64

Tsung Yin Tsai, KNX 10C73               

Martin Rogers, REM 6B09                

Seahvosh Nikmanesh, JEF 7A49

 

For Purchases made in person you will receive a paper ticket as your receipt, however a reservation still needs to be made online.

For Purchases made through PayPal your Printed Paid Email Receipt (only one copy is necessary for all participants in your party) is your entrance to the picnic and your door prizes!

                       

For questions, directions, or more information, contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh at x01805  or Robert Hodge at x22097

Announcements

Across the Bay 10K Event - November 9, 2014 – Veteran’s Day Weekend
Regular registration through the race website is already sold out but you can still get a spot by registering with our group!

Open to ALL PTOS, UMA, and Hiking Club Members
There is a limit of 30 participants for this event – first come first serve.
To Participate: You must be one of the first thirty (30) to contact and pay your registration fee to Brent Howard by noon on May 29th.
Cost to participate: $70.00
Limit One registration per person
This event is co-sponsored by PTOS, USPTO Military Association (UMA), and the Hiking Club
Questions – Contact Brent Howard (2-5326) or Rob Hodge (2-2097)

10 Kilometers * 4.35 miles over water * Up to 185 ft. in the air

A beloved Maryland tradition is coming back!

On November 9, 2014, this 10 kilometer, 6.2 mile point-to-point course will take runners over the 4.35-mile Chesapeake Bay Bridge, which reaches 186 feet at its tallest point. Runners will experience water vistas dotted with sailboats and cargo ships from atop a major dual-span bridge that doesn’t allow pedestrian traffic at any other time of the year.

The race is open to participants of various levels of fitness and physical abilities as long as you are able to complete the event at an average pace of 19 minutes/mile.

For more information on the Across the Bay 10K event, please visit: http://bridgerace.com/

Announcements

PTOS BOARD GAME CLUB

Are you good at remembering rules?

Can you reasonably argue about them?

Need some victory points this biweek?

Who: Players of ALL skill and experience levels.

What: Learn and play board games!

Where: Knox 10D45 conference room.

When: First Tuesday of every biweek at 5:30pm.

E-mail Bill Kelleher (william.kelleher@uspto.gov) to sign up.

No other time will be provided.

Announcements

Austrian Embassy Classical Concert and Dessert Reception: Enjoy a Delightful Evening Celebrating Austrian and Russian Compositions

WHEN: Friday, April 11, 2014 from 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM

WHERE: Embassy of Austria 3524 International Court NW Washington DC, 20008

PRICE:  $35.00 for PTOS Members (10), $45.00 for PTOS Member Guests (10). 
Tickets must be purchased by April 5!
Please use the PTOS Reservation system: (http://www.ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php)   Once reserved, please see Luther Behringer (Ran 9A39; x03868) for payment or for any questions

The PTOS International Relations Committee working with the International Club of DC and the Russian Chamber Arts Society cordially requests the pleasure of your company at the Embassy of Austria for a delightful evening of music featuring beloved Austrian and Russian compositions by Rimsky-Korsakov, Borodin, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, and others. The concert is followed by a reception of delectable desserts.

Featuring:

Pushkin in Music
Music by A.Rubinstein, N.Medtner, G.Sviridov, S.Prokofiev, D Shostakovich

Yana Eminova, soprano

Carl Ratner, baritone
Vera Danchenko-Stern, piano
Floyd King, narrator

We look forward to seeing everyone again for another unforgettable concert!


Requested Attire: Business or cocktail attire requested.

Tentative Agenda (Agenda is subject to change)

Announcements

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: JPTOS Editor-in-Chief (Four-Year Term)

 

Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society

PO BOX 2600  ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA  22202

 

By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Constitution of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (herein “Society”), Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (herein “Journal”), a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Editor-in-Chief Director of the Journal.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

•             The Editor-in-Chief must be an active member of the Society.

•             Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.

•             Two years editorial experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

•             Law degree or equivalent experience in IP publications preferred.

 

DUTIES

•             The Editor-in-Chief’s duties and responsibilities include soliciting material for publication, communicating with authors, typesetting articles, determining what is published each month and laying out a rough copy, proofreading and editing submissions as necessary including adding footnotes and/or endnotes, writing information for covers, editor’s page, and table of contents, managing the article inventory database, and collaborating with the printer, ad manager, Executive Director, Financial Director, Blog Editor, and Board of Governors.

•             The Editor-in-Chief shall serve as a member of the Board of Governors but shall not have a vote on any measure affecting his or her compensation except for the Journal annual budget; shall provide monthly reports as set forth in the Standing Rules; and shall perform such other duties as may be deemed appropriate by the Board of Governors.

•             This is a paid position serving the Board of Governors of the Journal for a 4 year term (mandated by the Society Constitution), which commences on the date of assumption of the position.

 

SELECTION PROCESS

•             All applicants must submit (1) a statement regarding his or her qualifications and interest in the position and (2) a copy of his or her résumé.

•             A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.

•             This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.

 

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:

David Sosnowski     david.sosnowski@uspto.gov     KNOX 5A34     (571) 270-7944

 

DEADLINE:       5:00 PM on April 11, 2014

Announcements

PTOS Spring 2014 Scramble

 

Where:  Woodlawn Golf Course

             Fort Belvoir Golf Club

             Fort Belvoir, VA

 

When:  Wednesday, May 21, 2014

            8:00am Shotgun Start

 

Cost:     $80/person

 

Includes:

Cart for tournament

Captain’s Choice Scramble

Golfer’s banquet

Team & individual prizes

PTOS gift

 

Register with Brandon Rosati (571)-270-3536, brandon.rosati@uspto.gov or Matthew Troutman (571)-270-3654, matthew.troutman@uspto.gov

*Registration of full 4-person teams and payment in full is requested. Registration ends May 9th.*

 

Sponsored by the PTOS Athletics Committee

Announcements

Men's College Basketball

Bracket Pick’Em

Tournament runs March 20th - April 7th

 

Open to ALL USPTO employees

To Participate you must sign-up & fill out your bracket by noon on March 20th at:

http://www.ptos.org/basketballpickem/

There is no Cost to participate - PTOS membership is not required

This event is cosponsored by PTOS and USPTO Worklife

Grand Prize: Winner’s choice of NCAA Basketball Jersey

 

Questions - Contact Matt Troutman (0-3654) or Rob Hodge (2-2097)

 

Be sure to kick off the tournament right with Show-Your-Team-Spirit Day on Thursday, March 20th

Wear your favorite jersey, ball cap, pullover or sweatshirt and show your school pride!

Announcements

PTOS and WorkLife to Sponsor Annual Spring Cleaning Collection Drive

Tuesday, April 22nd :

It's that time of year when many of us start to do some spring cleaning.

 

The USPTO’s Worklife Team and the Patent and Trademark Office Society will host the Annual Spring Cleaning drive to collect furniture, household items, clothing, animal items, nonperishable food items, and eye glasses for various charities.

Items will be accepted on Tuesday, April 22nd outside the south entrance of the Madison Building, along Eisenhower Avenue, from 7 a.m. to

2 p.m. (for multiple item drop-off, please drive up and volunteers will help you unload your vehicle).

Donations of goods will be accepted on behalf of the following non-profit organizations.

• The Salvation Army

• Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

• Arlington Food Assistance Center

• One Sight by Lens Crafters

Representatives from these local charities will be on hand to accept your donations and supply receipts.

 

For information about the types of goods accepted, contact Tonia Dollinger at 571-272-4170.

For more information about the PTO Worklife Team and other upcoming events, please visit: http://ptoweb/patents/worklife/ .

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS


“The 42nd Parallel (U.S.A. Trilogy)”

John Dos Passos
“With his U.S.A. trilogy, comprising THE 42nd PARALLEL, 1919, and THE BIG MONEY, John Dos Passos is said by many to have written the great American novel. While Fitzgerald and Hemingway were cultivating what Edmund Wilson once called their "own little corners," John Dos Passos was taking on the world. Counted as one of the best novels of the twentieth century by the Modern Library and by some of the finest writers working today, U.S.A. is a grand, kaleidoscopic portrait of a nation, buzzing with history and life on every page.

The trilogy opens with THE 42nd PARALLEL, where we find a young country at the dawn of the twentieth century. Slowly, in stories artfully spliced together, the lives and fortunes of five characters unfold. Mac, Janey, Eleanor, Ward, and Charley are caught on the storm track of this parallel and blown New Yorkward. As their lives cross and double back again, the likes of Eugene Debs, Thomas Edison, and Andrew Carnegie make cameo appearances” (Amazon).

 

April 8, 2014 (Tuesday)
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

Announcements

PTOS Education Committee invites you to:

The Law School, Financial Aid, and LSAT Prep Fair

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Madison Auditorium South

 

Here’s your opportunity to ask questions and get answers related to law school, financial aid, and the LSAT.

 

Sponsored by the PTOS Education Committee and USPTO APANET

Please contact Adam Duda, Cathy Loikith or Karthik Subramanian for further details.

 

No other time has been authorized for this event.

 

Announcements

A Taste of Slovenia: Embassy Slovenia Dinner Reception and Celebration of Slovenian Art, Culture, Music, Cuisine, and Wine

WHEN: Thursday, February 27, 2014 from 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM

WHERE: Embassy of Slovenia 2410 California Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20008

PRICE:  $45.00 for PTOS Members (10), $55.00 for PTOS Member Guests (10). 
Tickets must be purchased by February 19!
Please use the PTOS Reservation system: (http://www.ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php)   

Once reserved, please see Luther Behringer (Ran 9A39; x03868) for payment or for any questions

 

The evening begins with a short presentation about Slovenia and Slovenian culture, geography, trade, and tourism. Afterwards you will be invited to feast on a buffet of traditional Slovenian delicacies. The evening will also provide you with the opportunity to meet diplomatic personnel at the embassy. During the evening you will also enjoy a concert of traditional Slovenian music.

This exclusive event includes:

A Greeting by an Embassy Representative

Slovenian Musical Performance

Art and Photo Exhibit

Presentation of Slovenian Crystal

Dinner Buffet

 

Requested Attire: Business or cocktail attire requested.

Tentative Agenda (Agenda is subject to change)
7:00 PM Reception commences
7:30 PM Welcome Remarks
9:30 PM Evening concludes

Sponsored by the International Relations Committee

Announcements

Patent and Trademark Office Society

February 7, 2014

Notice of Vacancy - JPTOS Board of Governors

There is presently a vacancy on the Board of Governors of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

The vacancy is for a full three (3) year term as Governor.

The position requires attendance (in-person or via teleconference) at monthly meetings to direct business matters of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society including publishing, advertising, staffing, and editorial content.

All those interested in this position should obtain a Governor Application Form from David Sosnowski (david.sosnowski@uspto.gov x07944).

Application packages must include: (1) a completed Governor Application Form, (2) a statement of qualifications for the position and/or résumé, and (3) a statement of interest in the position. 

The application deadline is 5:00 PM on February 24, 2014. 

Announcements

Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society
PO BOX 2600  ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA  22202

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Web and Blog Editor

By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the Bylaws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is announced to all active members of the Society for the position of Web and Blog Editor of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society. 

This position is salaried – compensation is $300 / month.  This position is not a voting position on the Board of Governors. 

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:
David Sosnowski             david.sosnowski@uspto.gov       KNOX 5A34       (571) 270-7944

DEADLINE --  5:00 PM on February 28, 2014

QUALIFICATIONS
•             The Web and Blog Editor (“Blog Editor”) must be an active member of the Society.
•             Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.
•             Experience managing a blog or experience with a journal is preferred. 

PURPOSE
•             The JPTOS Blog Editor serves as an Associate Editor under the direct supervision of the JPTOS Editor in Chief and shall be responsible for developing the Blog of the JPTOS website (“the JPTOS Blog”). The Blog Editor shall accomplish this by maintaining a familiarity of relevant and important topics in the field of IP and use said knowledge to add/manage content on the JPTOS Blog.  The Blog Editor shall perform said duties in a manner that will further the goals of the JPTOS.  The Blog Editor shall seek the guidance of Editor in Chief, JPTOS Board members (“the Board”), and anyone with relevant knowledge. The Blog Editor shall conform all his/her conduct to the JPTOS and PTOS by-laws.
•             Familiarity with content management systems and basic understanding of HTML/CSS preferred.

DUTIES
•             The Blog Editor shall use his/her judgment to determine the suitability of content added to the JPTOS Blog. The Blog Editor shall report all progress on the JPTOS Blog directly to the Editor in Chief.  The Editor in Chief, in turn, shall report progress on the JPTOS Blog to the Board during Board meetings.  If necessary, the Board or the Editor in Chief may summon the Blog Editor to a Board meeting in order to address any questions/issues.  The Blog Editor shall be responsible for the content of the JPTOS Blog.  Content is primarily in the form of blog posts.  Content may also include, but is not limited to: case briefs, news reports, headlines, links, announcements, and audio/visual files.  The Blog Editor will serve under the Editor in Chief.  The Blog Editor must review all content prior to being posted on the JPTOS Blog.  Such review will include, but is not limited to: verifying the accuracy of content; conforming said content to any pertinent legal citation standards (e.g., Bluebook); and ascertaining the value of content to the relevant audience. 

TERM LENGTH
•             The employment term for this position is two years. 

SELECTION PROCESS
•             All applicants must submit a résumé and qualifications statement.
•             A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.
•             This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.

Announcements

WANTED:
Patent and Trademark Office Society
2014 Science Fair Judges
For regional science and engineering fairs

Fields for judging include:
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Sci.
Earth & Space Sciences
Health & Medicine
Computer Science
Engineering

Location, Date,   Time      
Arlington County Science Fair Sat., March 1th  9:30 am-noon
Arlington, VA (Wakefield HS)
Fairfax County Regional Fair Sat., March 15th 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Fairfax, VA (Robinson HS)
P.G. Community College Fair Sat., April 5th  8:00 am-noon
Largo, MD (Largo Student Center)

If Interested, Please Contact:
Schuyler Milton  REM04B55 x21108
Ibrahim Bori         REM04D79 x07020
Hong Kim  RAN02C85 x24181

Anyone qualified in the above areas, including Spouses & Friends, are invited to judge.

Announcements

Patent and Trademark Office Society 2014 Annual Meeting

February 12, 2014
10:00 a.m.
USPTO Auditorium
Madison Building

This year’s speaker is

Judge Pauline Newman

-Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

One hour of other time may be charged to:
Patent employees: PNCSPA-0000-090241
Non-Patent employees: AVEORG-0065-A00151
with supervisor’s approval.

**To attend the PTOS 2014 Annual Meeting remotely please follow these instructions:
PTOS 2014 Annual meeting
                Host: USPTO WebEx
                Date and Time:
                Wednesday, February 12, 2014 10:00 am, Eastern Standard Time (New York, GMT-05:00)
                Event number: 999 241 164
                Event password: 12345
                Event address for attendees: https://uspto-events.webex.com/uspto-events/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=999241164
 

                CAPTIONS ACCESS INFORMATION
                To Access Captions during the Event click on link below:
                Captions:
                http://www.captionedtext.com/client/embed.aspx?EventID=2310671

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Pauline Newman, Circuit Judge

PAULINE NEWMAN was appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1984. From 1982 to 1984, Judge Newman was Special Adviser to the United States Delegation to the Diplomatic Conference on the Revision of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property. She served on the advisory committee to the Domestic Policy Review of Industrial Innovation from 1978 to 1979 and on the State Department Advisory Committee on International Intellectual Property from 1974 to 1984. From 1969 to 1984, Judge Newman served as director, Patent, Trademark and Licensing Department, FMC Corp. From 1961 to 1962 she worked for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization as a science policy specialist in the Department of Natural Sciences. She served as patent attorney and house counsel of FMC Corp. from 1954 to 1969 and as research scientist, American Cyanamid Co. from 1951 to 1954. Judge Newman received a B.A. from Vassar College in 1947, an M.A. from Columbia University in 1948, a Ph.D. from Yale University in 1952 and an LL.B. from New York University School of Law in 1958.

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Announcements

PTOS Annual Members Night
February 12, 2014 - 5-8pm

Sombrero Time!
In the Madison Auditorium
 
Casino Play Provided by Ante-up Entertainment.
Please Bring a Food Donation for Casino Play* - Food will be taken to a local food Bank
 
Must be a PTOS member to Participate, Photo ID is required for Entrance (i.e. USPTO Badge or Driver's License). 
If you would like to join the night of the event, membership forms will be available, a completed membership form will permit entrance into the event.
 
Every member that attends will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win prizes.  Or increase your chances of winning raffled prizes with casino play. Must be present to win.
 
Also enjoy the wonderful catered spread including:
Nacho Bar & Appetizers -5:00 PM
Fajita Dinner Buffet -6:00 PM
Mexican Desserts - 6:30 PM
 
* Direct any questions to
Seahvosh Nikmanesh or Rob Hodge

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

“THE UNWINDING: AN INNER HISTORY OF THE NEW AMERICA”

George Packer
The 2013 National Book Award Winner
“American democracy is beset by a sense of crisis. Seismic shifts during a single generation have created a country of winners and losers, allowing unprecedented freedom while rending the social contract, driving the political system to the verge of breakdown, and setting citizens adrift to find new paths forward. In The Unwinding, George Packer, author of The Assassins’ Gate: America in Iraq, tells the story of the United States over the past three decades in an utterly original way, with his characteristically sharp eye for detail and gift for weaving together complex narratives.
The Unwinding journeys through the lives of several Americans, including Dean Price, the son of tobacco farmers, who becomes an evangelist for a new economy in the rural South; Tammy Thomas, a factory worker in the Rust Belt trying to survive the collapse of her city; Jeff Connaughton, a Washington insider oscillating between political idealism and the lure of organized money; and Peter Thiel, a Silicon Valley billionaire who questions the Internet’s significance and arrives at a radical vision of the future. Packer interweaves these intimate stories with biographical sketches of the era’s leading public figures, from Newt Gingrich to Jay-Z, and collages made from newspaper headlines, advertising slogans, and song lyrics that capture the flow of events and their undercurrents.
The Unwinding portrays a superpower in danger of coming apart at the seams, its elites no longer elite, its institutions no longer working, its ordinary people left to improvise their own schemes for success and salvation. Packer’s novelistic and kaleidoscopic history of the new America is his most ambitious work to date” (Amazon).

February 25, 2014 (Tuesday)
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL:
LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

Announcements

PTOS Education Committee Presents:

GW Law Interview Sign Ups

Interviews will be held:
Thursday, January 30, 2014, 12-4PM
Randolph 6th Floor Conference Room

If you have applied or have interest in applying, please contact
JoSie Shelby-Wilson to schedule a 15 minute interview: 
JoSie@law.gwu.edu or (202) 994-7233

Sponsored by the PTOS Education Committee
Contact Christyann Pulliam, Yara Green, or Karthik Subramanian with questions.

No other time has been authorized for this event

Announcements

The PTOS Education Committee requests the pleasure of your company at
Overview of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB)
with Frances Wolfson, Administrative Trademark Judge

Tuesday, January 28, 2014
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Randolph 1st Floor Conference Room

and
WebEx :
https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/j.php?J=993826599&PW=NZjgxY2QyNmNi
Meeting Number: 993 826 599
Meeting Password: 12345

Come learn about Trademark Trial and Appeal Board from one of their own. She will present an overview of the jurisdiction, procedures and operations of the TTAB.

**No other time is authorized for this event **

Questions? Please contact Yara Green or Christyann Pulliam
www.ptos.org
*Application for approval for this course or program is pending with the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board*

Announcements

PTOS Happy Hour

Where: San Antonio Bar & Grill
200 Swamp Fox Rd
Alexandria, VA 22314

When: Monday January 27 from 5-7pm

Why: To enjoy your time with fellow co-workers

Who: All PTOS members

What: Food specials plus free chips and salsa

AND

A free drink for PTOS members while supplies last

Announcements

***Science and Technology Student Educational Outreach Opportunity***

Interested in expanding the horizons for 3rd and 4th graders in the Washington DC region?  Wish you could share your love of science and technology with students who may not otherwise have such opportunity?  Excited to teach students how to make ice cream from dry ice or program a robot to navigate an obstacle course?

Join PTOS’s ReSET Group.

PTOS’s ReSET Group has been partnering with DC’s Whittier Elementary School Campus’s 3rd and 4th graders for the past three and a half years.  ReSET works directly with students at the school four times each semester with hands-on science experiments and then plans activities for a field trip to the USPTO.

ReSET comprises an amazingly dedicated team of examiners and SPEs and is looking for new volunteers to join our great team.  We are especially looking for people who have a love of introducing essential scientific and technological concepts in a fun and exciting way to students who would not normally receive this instruction at such an age.

If you are interested, please join us at an information session on Thursday, January 16 starting at 4:45pm at the Trademark Restaurant in the Westin (2080 Jamison Ave, Alexandria VA – one block from the USPTO).  The program will include a panel discussion from current volunteers as well as insights into teaching science and technology to students from education experts.  The event will conclude with a reception with complementary drinks and appetizers.  See attached flier for more information.

If you plan to attend the information session, wish to join the ReSET email list, or have any questions at all, please contact Pete Mehravari (peter.mehravari@uspto.gov).

We hope you all will take advantage of this amazing outreach opportunity and learn more about ReSET and its mission.
*No other time is authorized for this event*

Announcements

Mariinksy Ballet: Swan Lake
At the Kennedy Center
Saturday, February 1 at 1:30pm
Tickets are $73 (which includes a discount on handling fees)
Tier 2 center rows C and D
To pay online, please visit
http://www.ptos.org/reservations/
January 24, 2014 is the deadline to purchase tickets

For more information, contact: Cathy Loikith or Jeff O’Brien

Announcements

Patent and Trademark Office Society
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR JUDGES WANTED!!
2015 INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR Pittsburgh, PA May 10-15, 2015

Each year, the PTOS provides judges for this event as a public relations gesture, to promote knowledge of patents, and encourage innovation and scientific progress by today’s youth.

Detailed information and an application form to be a JUDGE at this year’s INTEL INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR is posted for PTOS members at http://www.ptos.org/committees/science_fair/international.html.
Additional forms are available from:
JULIE ANNE WATKO KNX8A75 571-272-7597 or
ALAN CHEN RND3A11 571-272-4143

Applications to be an INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR JUDGE must be turned in to JULIE ANNE WATKO or ALAN CHEN by:
NOON on JANUARY 23, 2015 (Extended!)

The categories for which judges will be selected are:
BIOCHEMISTRY, CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION, MEDICINE & HEALTH, MICROBIOLOGY, AND PHYSICS

The judging team selected will represent the PTOS.  The judges will choose one Grand Award winner, and several First and Second Place award winners from over 1600 finalist entries originating from over 70 nations worldwide.  Each selected judge will gain experience by organizing volunteers for regional science fairs judged by PTOS.

Dedicated to the improvement and appreciation of the United States Patent & Trademark Systems

Announcements
7th Annual Snowshoe Ski Trip
Where: Snowshoe Mountain West Virginia
Feb 28th-March 2nd 2014
Includes 2 Nights/3 Days of Lodging and 2 full days of Skiing
*Ask about a 3 night/4 day skiing option for $300
Who:  Room for 40 people *first come first serve
Cost is $215 per person and full payment required to secure your spot by January 17th
Contact: Seahvosh Nikmanesh or Rob Hodge
Announcements

Mathcounts Competition Volunteers Needed

Love working with kids in science and math? The PTOS Education Committee is looking for volunteers to help with the MATHCOUNTS Northern Virginia Chapter Competition at the USPTO.
 
MATHCOUNTS® is a national middle school competitive math program promoting mathematics achievement through exciting competitions. In addition, students will learn about math and intellectual property.
 
Many Volunteer Positions are Available!
Scorer  - Score competition papers (Answers provided!!!)
Proctor - Actively monitor competitors during competition
Registration - Check in student participants, distribute badges, etc.
Experiment - Guide IP activities with students
Data Entry - Enter scores into Excel-based software
 
Competition Date: Saturday, February 1, 2014
Time: 8am - 4pm (time slots - morning/afternoon/all day)
Location: Madison Auditorium
Interested? Contact Sue Ann Applewhite at
Sue.Applewhite@uspto.gov
 
No other time is authorized for this event.

Announcements

The PTOS  Education Committee cordially  invites you to
The Lighted Taper: A Patent and Trademark Office Society Distinguished Lecture Series featuring

Judge Theodore Essex
“Standard Setting, Standard Essential Patents, Trolls, and the ITC: Where We Are, and Where We Are Going”

January 14, 2013
10:00 AM—11:00 AM
Madison North Auditorium
 
Event address for remote attendees:
https://uspto-events.webex.com/uspto-events/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=993408080
Event number:  993 408 080
Event password:  12345
For further instructions, please go to
www.ptos.org
Questions? Contact Yara Green, Christyann Pulliam, or David Sosnowski
http://www.ptos.org
 
*No other time is authorized for this event*

Announcements

An Evening at the Embassy of Estonia: Discover Beautiful Estonia, the land of 1500 islands, as you experience Estonian cuisine, culture and traditions.
WHEN: Thursday, January 16, 2014 from 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM

WHERE: Embassy of Estonia 2131 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20008

PRICE:  $45.00 for PTOS Members (10), $55.00 for PTOS Member Guests (10). 
Tickets must be purchased by January 8!
Please use the PTOS Reservation system: (
http://www.ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php)   Once reserved, please see Luther Behringer (Ran 9A39; x03868) for payment or for any questions

The Ambassador of Estonia to the United States cordially requests the pleasure of your company at the Embassy of Estonia for a reception and delightful evening of Estonian culture. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Estonian sights, sounds, and food. We invite you to discover the beauty of Estonia combined with the rich history and cultural heritage of the Estonian people. During the event you will learn about modern Estonia, a powerhouse of innovation, and the birthplace of Skype.

This exclusive event includes:

A Greeting by an Embassy Representative

Embassy Staff available for discussion of history, future and tourism of Estonia

Informational Video on the land, culture and people that make up Estonia

Dinner Buffet of Traditional Estonian delicacies

Requested Attire: Business or cocktail attire requested.

Tentative Agenda (Agenda is subject to change)
7:00 PM Reception commences
7:30 PM Welcome Remarks
9:30 PM Evening concludes

Sponsored by the International Relations Committee

Announcements

Patent and Trademark Office Society
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR JUDGES WANTED!!
2014 INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR Los Angeles, CA May 11-16, 2014

Each year, the PTOS provides judges for this event as a public relations gesture, to promote knowledge of patents, and encourage innovation and scientific progress by today’s youth.

Detailed information and an application form to be a JUDGE at this year’s INTEL INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR is posted for PTOS members at http://www.ptos.org/committees/science_fair/international.html.
Additional forms are available from:
ALAN CHEN RND 3A11 571-272-4143

Applications to be an INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR JUDGE must be turned in to ALAN CHEN by:
NOON on JANUARY 13, 2014

The categories for which judges will be selected are:
BIOCHEMISTRY, CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION, MEDICINE & HEALTH, MICROBIOLOGY, AND PHYSICS

The judging team selected will represent the PTOS.  The judges will choose one Grand Award winner, and several First and Second Place award winners from over 1600 finalist entries originating from over 70 nations worldwide.  Each selected judge will gain experience by organizing volunteers for regional science fairs judged by PTOS.

Dedicated to the improvement and appreciation of the United States Patent & Trademark Systems

Announcements

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

“CLOUD ATLAS”

David Mitchell

“Mitchell's virtuosic novel presents six narratives that evoke an array of genres, from Melvillean high-seas drama to California noir and dystopian fantasy. There is a naïve clerk on a nineteenth-century Polynesian voyage; an aspiring composer who insinuates himself into the home of a syphilitic genius; a journalist investigating a nuclear plant; a publisher with a dangerous best-seller on his hands; and a cloned human being created for slave labor. These five stories are bisected and arranged around a sixth, the oral history of a post-apocalyptic island, which forms the heart of the novel. Only after this do the second halves of the stories fall into place, pulling the novel's themes into focus: the ease with which one group enslaves another, and the constant rewriting of the past by those who control the present. Against such forces, Mitchell's characters reveal a quiet tenacity. When the clerk is told that his life amounts to "no more than one drop in a limitless ocean," he asks, "Yet what is any ocean but a multitude of drops?"
Copyright © 2005 The New Yorker

January 14, 2014 (Tuesday)
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL:
LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

Announcements
Last call to take PTOS website redesign surveySo far, we have 51 responses to  our survey asking what PTOS members would like to see on the new, redesigned PTOS.org. We would like to get 100 responses so we can get a good feel for what to focus our redesign on. Thank you to the members who have already taken the survey.
 
Here are some feedback trends we have gotten so far. Do you agree?
 
• The top reasons respondents said they visit PTOS.org for is to buy tickets to events and read announcements.
• The majority of respondents said they would like to use PTOS.org to connect with other PTOS members with similar interests, studies, and hobbies.
• 61 percent of respondents want a PTOS.org that is optimized for mobile—to read announcements, read JPTOS, and buy tickets.
• Some other items that have ranked high: a custom ‘My PTOS’ site with a login, a rotating news banner on the homepage, and videos and an upgraded photo section for past lectures and events.
 
We're calculating these responses, and using them to set up our PTOS redesign project plan. Please help us get the best data by filling out the survey today. It takes only a few minutes to complete.
 
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ptosredesign
Announcements

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: JPTOS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

In accordance with Article VI, Section 2 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Assistant Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

QUALIFICATIONS

•             Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.
•             Previous publishing experience is a plus, but not necessary.
•             Knowledge of Bluebooking is a plus, but not necessary
•             Knowledge of basic accounting/bookkeeping is a plus, but not necessary
•             Knowledge of web design and database management is a plus, but not necessary

DUTIES
•             The Assistant Director shall assist the Executive Director, as well as Financial Director, in matters such as membership coordination, data entry, mail retrieval, back issue fulfillment, customer service and documentation of the operating procedures.

SELECTION PROCESS
•             All applicants must submit a qualifications statement.
•             A personal interview may be conducted by the Executive Director, optionally including the entire Board of Governors.
•             This position will be filled by the Executive Director and approved by the Board of Governors.

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:

Lynn Bristol   Lynn.Bristol@uspto.gov     REM 3A45

DEADLINE: CLOSE OF BUSINESS (5:00 pm) Thursday, DECEMBER 19, 2013

Announcements

PTOS Concert Event - National Chamber Ensemble: Happy Holidays Concert

Date:  Sunday, December 8th 2013
  4:30pm

Venue:  Spectrum Theatre
  1611 N. Kent Street
  Arlington, VA
  (Located three blocks from the Roslyn Metro Station)

Price:  $24 for PTOS Members and Guests
  (Regular ticket price - $30)
  *Tickets must be reserved and paid for by 3:30pm on     Wednesday, Decemeber 4, 2013*

Includes: Concert Performance and post-concert wine and cheese     reception

**If paying by cash/check (made out to PTOS), you must drop your payment off by 3:30pm on Wednesday, December 4th to Pamela Rinehart (MDW 7 B 75) in order to receive your ticket(s).
Ticket(s) will be at the Spectrum Theatre will-call the day of the event under the person's name on the PTOS reservation.

Contact Pamela Rinehart or Matthew Troutman with any questions.

For complete details and to make your reservation visit: www.ptos.org/reservations


Happy Holidays Concert

The National Chamber Ensemble’s Annual Holiday Concert invites outstanding young musicians to join the Ensemble for some wonderful holiday music! This family-friendly concert will include classical masterpieces as well as caroling and sing-along! Please join us for this wonderful holiday musical experience!

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The Patent and Trademark Office Society Election Committee will be accepting nominations for candidates seeking to serve on the BOARD OF DIRECTORS as an officer or a representative.

Nominating petitions will be available and accepted by the Election Committee from November 25 - December 12

Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:

President
Vice President
Secretary
Administrator
Treasurer
Technology Center Representatives: Two (2) from each TC (1600, 1700/2900, 2100, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3700) for a total of sixteen (16) At-large Representatives - 10 CFO/CAO/CIO/SIRA Representative - 1 PTAB Representative - 1 Trademark Representatives - 2 Director's Office/OGC/OCCO/External Affairs Representative - 1 OPLA/OPQA/All others not specified - 1

Interested parties should visit the Election Committee section of the P.T.O.S. website (http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2014_election.html) to obtain a nominating petition. Completed nominating petitions must be hand-delivered to one of the locations listed below by 3:00PM on December 12, 2013.

Robert Fuller  x2-6300 KNX 2B11
Renee Luebke  x2-2009 JEF 10A11
Elizabeth Dougherty x2-7733 MDW1C29
 
Voting will take place from January 7-9, 2014.  Voting will take place online via the PTOS e-vote system.

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Announcing the First Ever PTOS Detroit Happy Hour!

Who: All current PTOS members. Eligible non-members will be able to sign up at the event.
What: One drink ticket per person until the supply runs out, plus free snacks to get your evening started!
When: December 5, 2013, 4-6 PM
Where: The Rattlesnake Club, First Floor of River Place
Why: To get you in the holiday spirit!

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P.T.O.S.
HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR
AT GORDON BIERSCH

December 2, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

900 F St NW Washington, DC 20004
One Block from Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro Limited Amount of Free drinks and light appetizers for PTOS members

This Event is Sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee

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The IP Attaché Career Roundtable

~~Light Refreshments Will Be Provided~~

Come and learn about a career in the USPTO’s Overseas Intellectual Property Rights Attaché Program.  Find out about exciting career opportunities in Thailand, China, India, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Switzerland, and Egypt!

Wednesday, December 18, 2013
12:00 PM—1:30 PM
Madison North Auditorium

LIMITED ATTENDANCE: Please RSVP via email as soon as possible to both David Sosnowski and Seahvosh Nikmanesh

*No other time is authorized for this event*

http://www.uspto.gov/ip/global/attache/ & http://www.ptos.org

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A Taste of Slovenia: Embassy Slovenia Dinner Reception and Celebration of Slovenian Art, Culture, Music, Cuisine, and Wine

WHEN: Friday, November 22, 2013 from 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM

WHERE: Embassy of Slovenia 2410 California Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20008

PRICE:  Special November Price! $30.00 for PTOS Members (10), $55.00 for PTOS Member Guests (10). 
Tickets must be purchased by November 13!
Please use the PTOS Reservation system: (
http://www.ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php)   Once reserved, please see Luther Behringer (Ran 9A39; x03868) for payment or for any questions

The evening begins with a short presentation about Slovenia and Slovenian culture, geography, trade, and tourism. Afterwards you will be invited to feast on a buffet of traditional Slovenian delicacies along with Slovenian wine served at the open bar. The evening will also provide you with the opportunity to meet diplomatic personnel at the embassy as well as International Club of DC members in attendance. During the evening you will also enjoy a concert of traditional Slovenian music.

This exclusive event includes:

A Greeting by an Embassy Representative

Slovenian Musical Performance

Art and Photo Exhibit

Presentation of Slovenian Crystal

Dinner Buffet

Requested Attire: Business or cocktail attire requested.

Tentative Agenda (Agenda is subject to change)
7:00 PM Reception commences
7:30 PM Welcome Remarks
9:30 PM Evening concludes

Sponsored by the International Relations Committee

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THE "NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB"
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America

Colin Woodward

"... North America is made up of eleven distinct nations, each with its own unique historical roots. In American Nations he [Woodward] takes readers on a journey through the history of our fractured continent, offering a revolutionary and revelatory take on American identity, and how the conflicts between them have shaped our past and continue to mold our future. From the Deep South to the Far West, to Yankeedom to El Norte, Woodard reveals how each region continues to uphold its distinguishing ideals and identities today, with results that can be seen in the composition of the U.S. Congress or on the county-by-county election maps of presidential elections" Amazon.

December 3, 2013 (Tuesday)
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL:
LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

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PTOS HAPPY HOUR
@ Murphy's Irish Pub
Tuesday, October 29, 5-7 PM

One free drink per PTOS member (limited number available).
Free food while supplies last.

Murphy's is located at 713 King Street, in Old Town.
http://www.murphyspub.com/

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PTOS and WorkLife to Sponsor Annual Fall Cleaning Collection Drive Wednesday, November 6th:
It's that time of year when many of us start to do some fall cleaning.

The USPTO’s Worklife Team and the Patent and Trademark Office Society will host the Annual Fall Cleaning drive to collect furniture, household items, clothing, animal items, nonperishable food items, and eye glasses for various charities.
Items will be accepted on Wednesday, November 6th, outside the south entrance of the Madison Building, along Eisenhower Avenue, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (for multiple item drop-off, please drive up and volunteers will help you unload your vehicle).
Donations of goods will be accepted on behalf of the following non-profit organizations.
• The Salvation Army
• Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
• Arlington Food Assistance Center
• One Sight by Lens Crafters
Representatives from these local charities will be on hand to accept your donations and supply receipts.

For information about the types of goods accepted, contact Tonia Dollinger at 571-272-4170.
For more information about the PTO Worklife Team and other upcoming events, please visit:
http://ptoweb/patents/worklife/ .

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Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society
PO BOX 2600  ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA  22202

Job announcement for the position of -- Financial Director

By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Financial Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

QUALIFICATIONS
•             The Financial Director must be an active member of the Society.
•             Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.
•             Two years managerial experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
•             Business degree preferred.

DUTIES
•             The Financial Director shall be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the Journal, handling the books, paying the bills, collecting and forwarding all monies to and from the Treasurer including the monthly appropriation.  The Financial Director is responsible for payroll activities which primarily involves acting as a liaison with the third party payroll company that manages The Journal’s employees’ salaries.  The Financial Director also prepares an annual budget for the Board of Governors and presents the Journal Budget to the Society Board.  The Financial Director is also jointly responsible for supervision of the subscription staff, research to improve existing contracts and equipment, and knowledge of the standing rules and by-laws of the Journal.  The Financial Director shall serve as a member of the Board of Governors but shall not have a vote on any measure affecting his or her compensation except for the Journal annual budget; shall serve as a member of the Society Budget and Finance Committee; shall provide monthly reports as set forth in the Standing Rules; and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Governors.  In addition, the Financial Director will manage advertiser accounts including providing quotes for advertising space, invoicing advertisers and accepting, proofing, formatting advertisements and ensuring the proper ads get placed in each issue.  The Financial Director shall also review web traffic data to determine successful advertisement campaigns and communicating findings to advertisers.  Additional responsibilities include receiving and enter new membership applications into membership database, invoicing existing members and receiving and applying renewal payments, and canceling memberships for nonpayment or upon request.  The Financial Director shall also be jointly responsible for coordination of social media related activities including gathering topics of interest and developing and posting content to Social Network feed and tracking / analyzing readership and followers to improve content.  Finally, the Financial Director shall gather and organize data and documents for annual tax filings, postal filings, and various other legal filings as well as manage and keep up to date on all relevant copyright permissions and approvals. 

SELECTION PROCESS
•             All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.
•             A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.
•             This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.

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PTOS DINNER DANCE

NOVEMBER 1st, 2013 7:00PM-11PM
On Board the Odyssey

600 Water St SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 488-6010

Come enjoy an Elegant Evening with Music & Dancing

Plated Dinner featuring:
Selection of Appetizer/Salad, Entrée and Dessert (Menu Available upon request)

Two Drink Tickets per person
 
Boarding starts at 7:00PM and the ship departs promptly at 8PM!

Parking is available but limited and the cost is NOT included in with your ticket. The boat is also accessible via the Metro from the Waterfront Station

Tickets Must be reserved Online at http://ptos.org/reservations/
$70 per person   (regularly $150)
Limited to 160 seats ONLY (When/If Sold Out a Wait List will be made available) - All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by October 25, 2013 @ 5PM Limited to ONE guest per member!  Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation!
 
Cash and Check Payments can be made to the following individuals:
Martin Rogers, REM 6B09
Rebecca Eisenberg, RND 6D34
Yin Tsai, KNX 10C73
Seah Nikmanesh, JEF 7A49
Terry Dey Maciejewski , MDW 7D64

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Embassy of Uruguay ~ An Evening with the Ambassador and a Cultural Celebration

WHEN: Friday, October 18, 2013 from 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM

WHERE: Embassy of the Republic of Uruguay 1913 I (Eye) Street, NW Washington, DC, 20006 (Within 0.2 mile of Farragut West Metro Station)

PRICE:   $45.00 for PTOS Members (10), $54.00 for PTOS Member Guests (10). 
Tickets must be purchased by October 9!
Please use the PTOS Reservation system: (
http://www.ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php)   Once reserved, please see Timothy Choi (Knox 9D28; x03814) for payment or for any questions

This evening you can stand on Uruguayan soil for the first time at the Embassy of the Republic of Uruguay. Although it is one of the smallest countries in South America, it lies on the sunny coast between Brazil and Argentina. Its mild climate, centuries-old hospitality and exciting capital, Montevideo, make Uruguay an A-list tourism spot among those "in the know" about destinations that are off the beaten path. Tonight is your opportunity to learn about the rich culture and heritage of the Uruguayan people!

This exclusive event includes:

A Greeting by Ambassador Carlos Pita

Uruguayan Musical Performance

Art Exhibit

Dinner Buffet


The agenda for the evening will be as follows:
•  7 PM - Registration and Socializing
•  Greeting by His Excellency Carlos Pita
•  Musical Performance
•  Dinner Buffet of Authentic Uruguayan Cuisine

This is a walk-around style event.  Dress is business casual.  *All items subject to change.

Sponsored by the International Relations Committee

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PTOS Happy New (Fiscal) Year Happy Hour

Come ring in the new year!

Thursday, Oct. 3, 5:00-8:00 PM
Madison Auditorium

Please bring your PTOS membership card for easy admittance.

This event is Sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee.

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You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society and APANET presentation:

The GW Master of Patent Practice Degree Program
A 32-credit degree program which focuses on US law, policy, practice, and engineering and includes material that will prepare you to sit for the patent bar.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Randolph Conference Center
11:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

Sponsored in partnership by the PTOS Education Committee and the USPTO APANET.
Please contact Christyann Pulliam, Yara Green or Jessica Patterson for further details and
                   visit
www.PTOS.org and www.usptoapanet.org for information on this and other events.

WebEx Access Available (visit www.PTOS.org and www.usptoapanet.org for instructions)
https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/j.php?J=999413771&PW=NMTc3Yjg3M2Jh
Meeting Number: 999 413 771
Meeting Password: 12345

**No other time has been authorized for this event.**

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PTOS Fall 2013 Scramble

Where: Fort Belvoir Golf Club

When: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 10 am!

Cost: $75

Includes
Cart for tournament
Captain’s Choice Scramble
Golfer’s banquet
Team & individual prizes
PTOS gift

Register with Brandon Rosati (571)-270-3536; brandon.rosati@uspto.gov

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THE "NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB"
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"Innocent Traitor: A Novel of Lady Jane Grey"
Alison Weir
 
"Historical expertise marries page-turning fiction in Alison Weir's enthralling debut novel, breathing new life into one of the most significant and tumultuous periods of the English monarchy. It is the story of Lady Jane Grey-"the Nine Days' Queen" -a fifteen-year-old girl who unwittingly finds herself at the center of the religious and civil unrest that nearly toppled the fabled House of Tudor during the sixteenth century"- The Independent.

October 22, 2013 (Tuesday)
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL:
LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

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PTOS Happy Hour

Foster’s Grille
2004 Eisenhower Ave.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013 from 5-8pm

Come join us for a drink and some wings!
First drink is free for PTOS members while supplies last.

Please bring your PTOS membership card for easy admittance.

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Third Annual PTOS Innovation 5k
Sunday, October 13th 2013
Race Starts at 8:30am

$20 for PTOS Members
$30 for non-PTOS Members
Open to Everyone - Friends and Family Welcome!

*Additional $10 Discount Available* to USPTO Gym Members! Information on the discount code is available at the front desk of the gym or by contacting Matthew Troutman or Seahvosh Nikmanesh

This year’s spotlighted innovator: Thomas Jefferson
The Thomas Jefferson mascot from the Washington Nationals will be onsite greeting participants as they finish the race.

New awards category – compete to be the fastest male or female in the tech centers! The tech center with the best participation will also be recognized!
For more details on the other award categories, visit the race website below.

Each Participant will receive a technical race t-shirt.
Water and snacks will be provided.

For complete race details and to register visit:
www.ptos.org/5k

If running is not your thing, you can still be a part of the event by Volunteering!
To volunteer or for questions contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh or Matthew Troutman

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THE "NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB"
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS"
Rebecca Skloot
("From a single, abbreviated life grew a seemingly immortal line of cells that made some of the most crucial innovations in modern science possible. And from that same life, and those cells, Rebecca Skloot has fashioned in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks a fascinating and moving story of medicine and family, of how life is sustained in laboratories and in memory. Henrietta Lacks... died from a cruelly aggressive cancer at the age of 30 in 1951. A sample of her cancerous tissue, taken without her knowledge or consent, as was the custom then, turned out to provide one of the holy grails of mid-century biology: human cells that could survive--even thrive--in the lab. Known as HeLa cells, their stunning potency gave scientists a building block for countless breakthroughs, beginning with the cure for polio. Meanwhile, Henrietta's family continued to live in poverty and frequently poor health, and their discovery decades later of her unknowing contribution--and her cells' strange survival--left them full of pride, anger, and suspicion. For a decade, Skloot doggedly but compassionately gathered the threads of these stories, slowly gaining the trust of the family while helping them learn the truth about Henrietta, and with their aid she tells a rich and haunting story that asks the questions, Who owns our bodies? And who carries our memories?" --Tom Nissley)

September 10, 2013 (Tuesday)
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL:
LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

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PTO BOWLING STARTS ON AUGUST 29, 2013

Where: AMF Alexandria 6228a N. Kings Hwy Alexandria, VA 22303
When:  Thursdays @ 6:20pm

Individual bowlers and new teams are welcome. For further information contact:
Chris Chin - 571-272-0815
Steve Gucker - 571-272-0883
Noble Jarrell - 571-272-9077
Bryan Gordon - 571-272-5394

http://www.ptos.org/committees/ptos_athletics/bowling.html

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The PTOS  Education Committee cordially invites you to:

The Lighted Taper: A Patent and Trademark Office Society Distinguished Lecture Series
featuring
Judge Sharon Prost
speaking on...
“A Day in the Life of a Federal Circuit Judge”

Wednesday, August 21, 2013
11:00 AM—12:00 PM
Madison North Auditorium

Event address for remote attendees:    
https://uspto-events.webex.com/uspto-events/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=991725737
Event number: 991 725 737
Event password: 12345

For further instructions, please go to www.ptos.org
Questions? Contact Yara Green, Christyann Pulliam, or David Sosnowski
http://www.ptos.org

*No other time is authorized for this event*

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The Patent and Trademark Office Society [SOCIETY] hereby requests nominations for the 2013 Pasquale J. Federico Memorial Award.

In 1993, the SOCIETY established the Pasquale J. Federico Memorial Award. The Federico Award is intended to recognize outstanding contributions to the Patent and Trademark Systems of the United States of America. It may be given to an individual, a group of individuals, a corporation or an institution.  Awards to individuals may be made posthumously. No more than one award may be given in each year. The selection process is handled by a special committee of the SOCIETY.  Anyone may make a nomination.

Nominations need not be in any special format. It would be very helpful if the nomination papers themselves presented enough information so that the selection committee can judge the worthiness of the nominee.  Nomination letters and any other correspondence will become the property of the SOCIETY and will not be returned.  Any nominee not selected for the current Award may be retained on the nomination list for further consideration.

Please address all nominations and correspondence concerning this Award to  FedericoAward@PTOS.org

In order to be considered for the 2013 award, any nomination must be emailed no later than October 1, 2013.

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PTOS Happy Hour

Where:  Pizzeria Paradiso*
124 King Street
Alexandria, VA

When:  Tuesday August 6, 2013 from 5-7pm

Who:  You and all the other PTOS members

What:  $5 appetizers and pizza specials

AND

A free drink for PTOS members while supplies last.

Additional special promotions and pricing for PTOS members disclosed upon arrival.

*Pizzeria Paradiso is located in Old Town, just east of the cross-section of King St.
and Lee St. You can walk, drive, or take the FREE trolley that leaves from the King Street
 Metro Station. There is a trolley stop at the corner of King St. and Lee St.

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Free Ice Cream for PTOS Members!
Tuesday, August 13th, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Ice Cream carts located outside:
-Between Knox and Randolph Buildings
-Between Jefferson and Remsen Buildings
-In front of the Madison Atrium
(In the event of rain, carts will be located in the Madison Atrium)

*Limit one per member, while supplies last
*Please bring your PTOS membership card

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PTOS Zip Car Group Rate

Available to members ONLY
$25/year annual fee (normally $60/year for personal members)
No application fee (normally a one-time fee of $25 for personal members to apply)
Reduced driving rates available


PTOS members can sign up using this link:
http://members.zipcar.com/ptos

Existing personal Zip Car members can be transferred to the PTOS account free of charge.
For questions or assistance, please email
martin.rogers@uspto.gov

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PTOS Real Estate Seminar

Who? Realtors,
            a Mortgage Broker, and
            a Title Company Representative

What? Presentation with Q & A
                including local real estate information

When? August 6, 2013 at 11:45am – 1pm.

Where? Remsen 1st Floor Conference Room

Food? Yes!  Sandwiches will be provided.
                  (come a little early to get a sandwich before the presentation)

RSVP Required at http://ptos.org/reservations/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=78
Space and food limited. 

This event is sponsored by the PTOS Education Committee.
If you have any questions, please contact Christyann Pulliam or Yara Green or Cathy Loikith.

No Other Time is authorized for this event.

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“Applying to  Law School”

Wed  July 24, 2013
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Remsen 1st Floor Conf. Room

Here’s your opportunity to ask questions and get answers related to applying to law school.  Featuring a panel of local law school admissions counselors.

WebEx access available

Sponsored in partnership by the PTOS Education Committee and USPTO APANET.
Please contact Christyann Pulliam, Yara Green or Jessica Patterson for further details.

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THE "NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB"
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"11/22/63"
Stephen King
 (historical time travel/ fiction)

August 8th, 2013 (THURSDAY)
5:00 PM-6:00 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL:
LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

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PTOS Third Quarter
Happy Hour

Come take a break and Celebrate the end of the 3rd Quarter!

Monday July 8th, 5:00-8:00 PM
Madison Auditorium

Please bring your PTOS membership card for easy admittance.

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PTOS Happy hour
Crystal City Sports Pub
529 23rd St. S 
Arlington VA 22202
Right by Crystal City Metro

June 27th 2013
5:00-8:00 PM
One free drink while supplies last,
for PTOS members only.
We will be back by the first floor pool tables.
You can sign up for membership at the event.

Contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh in the event of any questions. 
Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.

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Embassy of Croatia: An Evening of Cultural Exchange

WHEN: Friday, June 14, 2013 from 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

WHERE: Embassy of the Republic of Croatia 2343 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20008 Within 0.5 mile of Dupont Circle Metro Station.

PRICE: $45.00 for PTOS Members (10 member limit), $54.00 for guests of PTOS members (10 member limit)
Tickets must be purchased by June 7! 
Please use the PTOS Reservation system (
http://www.ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php)
Once reserved, please see Luther Behringer (Randolph 9A39; x03868) for payment or for any questions

Croatia’s rare blend of glamour and old-fashioned authenticity make this Europe’s ‘it’ destination, where beaches and sunshine vie for attention with cultural treasures, ancient architecture and time-tested folk traditions. This flourishing nation on the coast of the Adriatic Sea has such a rich cultural heritage that over six million travelers visit its shimmering shores each year. Tonight is your opportunity to tread on Croatian soil at the lovely Embassy of Croatia.

Even before its independence, Croatia was a jewel among the Slavic people of the Balkan Peninsula. Heavily influenced by the Renaissance, the Croats and Serbs of this area became masters of the arts, particularly literature, music, sculpture, and their straightforward style of painting. The amazing combination of history and culture, a breathtaking coastline, delicious cuisine, and warm weather make Croatia one of the best destinations in the world.

This exclusive event includes:

Diplomatic Greeting

Croatian Musical Performance

A Dinner Buffet
 On the menu:
Matoviljac Salata sa Kuhanim Jajima i Grahom: Salad with Boiled Eggs and Cannellini Beans

Pecena Purica Filovana sa Filom od Gljiva: Roasted Turkey with Mushroom Stuffing

Pohani Som and Krompir Salata: Breaded Catfish and Potato Salad

Cevapcici, Ajvar, Domaci Kruh: Homemade Grilled Sausage and Roasted Red Peppers

Svinjski Butic: Roasted Pork Leg

Proljetni Djuvedj: Sautéd Fresh Vegetables of the Season Mix with Vegetarian Rice

Dessert

Varazdinske Kremsnite: Apple Strudel

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PTOS Presents Nationals Baseball Tickets
June 20th-  National Vs. Colorado Rockies- $22 Outfield Reserve
July 27th- Nationals Vs. New York Mets PREMIUM GAME!- $28 Outfield Reserve
August 11th- Nationals Vs. Philadelphia Phillies PREMIUM GAME!- $28 Outfield Reserve
You can reserve tickets for any of the above games by going to:
http://ptos.org/reservations/

Tickets are available on a first come first serve basis.  Payment is due prior to receiving your tickets.
Due to the limited availability of these tickets, a waitlist will be provided for the game, without guarantee of price, location, or availability.
By reserving tickets online you are committing to purchase the tickets even if you do not attend the game.  Cancellations will not be permitted.  Tickets must be paid for and picked up no later than one week prior to the game. 

Please contact Rebecca Eisenberg at ext. 0-5879 or Rob Hodge at ext. 2-2097 with further questions.
Payments can be made using PayPal*, Cash**, or a Check** (made payable to PTOS). 
*A service fee applies for the use of PayPal.
** Payment using cash or checks do not incur a user fee, although one will show up in your order total online. 

By reserving tickets through the above reservation system you affirm that you are an active PTOS member and can provide proof of your membership and that all tickets reserved in your name will be paid for in advance otherwise your reservation will be cancelled.  You will be notified by email when and where you can pick-up your tickets.

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THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

“Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty”
Daron Acemoglu & James Robinson
(global economics/ politics)

June 27th, 2013 (THURSDAY)
5:00 PM-6:00 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL:
LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

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The PTOS Education Committee cordially invites you to:
The Lighted Taper: A Patent and Trademark Office Society Distinguished Lecture Series
featuring
Judge Timothy B. Dyk
“Federal Circuit, the PTO, and the Need for Greater Clarity in Patent Law”

May 14, 2013
11:00 AM—12:00 AM
Madison South Auditorium

Event address for remote attendees: https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=993274601
Event number: 993 274 601
Event password: 12345

For further instructions, please go to www.ptos.org
Questions? Contact Yara Green, Christyann Pulliam, or David Sosnowski
*No other time is authorized for this event*

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PTOS Happy Hour

Where: San Antonio Bar & Grill
200 Swamp Fox Rd
Alexandria, VA 22314

When: Monday May 6, 2013 from 5-8pm

Why: To enjoy your time with fellow co-workers

Who: All PTOS members

What: Food specials plus free chips and salsa

AND

A free drink for PTOS members while supplies last

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PTOS Presents:
The Book of Mormon
When: Sunday July 21, 2013 @ 7:30 PM
Where: Kennedy Center Opera House
Cost: $100 Per Ticket
How: Tickets MUST be reserved online at
http://ptos.org/reservations
Restrictions: 2 Ticket limit per member.  Any order placed for more than 2 tickets will result in the order being cancelled.
Payments can be made using PayPal*, Cash**, or a Check** made payable to PTOS. 
You MUST arrange for payment of your tickets by contacting Rebecca within 5 BUSINESS DAYS of placing your order or it will result in the order being CANCELLED. 
Tickets will be available to pick up on or after April 18th, 2013 from Rebecca Eisenberg (RND 6D34).
For questions, directions, or more information contact Rebecca Eisenberg X05879
*a service fee applies for the use of paypal
**payment using cash or checks do not incur a fee although one will show up online

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World IP Day Happy Hour & Mixed Drink Contest Sponsored by PTOS & SPECO

One free drink per PTOS or SPECO Member - Limited number available.
Food Specials Available!
Date:  Tuesday April 23, 2013
Time:  4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Place:  Trademark Bar in the Westin Alexandria (Between the Randolph Building and the Federal Courthouse)
400 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
http://trademarkdrinkandeat.com/

Mixed Drink Contest Details
In Honor of World IP Day PTOS & SPECO are inviting their members to submit unique and innovative Mixed Drink Recipes.  The top two recipes will be served at the Happy Hour and the one drink that receives the most orders will win.  The winning drink will be showcased and served at the Trademark Bar for a month.  See rules & restrictions below for more details. All recipe submissions must be submitted by 5:00PM on Tuesday April 16, 2013 for entry into the contest to
Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov

Mixed Drink Recipe Rules & Restrictions
1. Must specify drink service/prep instructions (e.g., type of glass, on the rocks, up with ice, etc.)
2. Recipe should contain between 3-5 ingredients (recipes with more than 5 ingredients will not be considered)
3. Rail service only - rail liquors will be used instead of premium liquors
4. No frozen/blended drinks (on the rocks is okay)
5. Mixed drinks/cocktails only
6. As a competing mixologist you understand and agree that the Trademark Bar has the right to serve your drink/use the recipe in perpetuity with no royalties

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THE "NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB"
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"
Stieg Larsson
 (crime thriller/fiction)

May 16th, 2013 (THURSDAY)
5:00 PM-6:00 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL:
LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

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PTOS Discount Movie Tickets for Hotelers

Tickets are now available to Hoteling PTOS Members ONLY online:
http://ptos.org/reservations/

If you work on Campus (Alexandria or Detroit) please contact a Movie Pass Seller on Campus.

------Special Engagement------
CineMark Egyptian 24 Theatre Presents:
Super Saver Tickets!!!
Platinum (No Restrictions) ............................$8.00 (PayPal* or Check) Classic (Some Restrictions) ...........$6.50 (PayPal* or Check)

Regal Premiere Super Saver Tickets are your best ticket value for Regal Cinemas while CineMark Platinum SuperSaver Tickets are your best ticket value at any CineMark Theatre to include CineMark Egyptian 24.  They are accepted anytime and have no expiration dates.  Upgrade & surcharge fee may apply.
Price: $8.00 (PayPal* or Check)

AMC Gold tickets and National Prestige tickets are unrestricted passes which may be exchanged at the movie theatre for any movie ticket.  Surcharge or Premium charges may apply.  AMC Gold tickets are for use at AMC Theatres.
Price: $8.00 (PayPal *or Check)

National Prestige tickets are for use at Showcase, Cinema De Lux, and Multiplex Theatres (Now the chain only remains in the NorthEast). Sell-Out Price: $6.50 (PayPal* or Check) Regal VIP Super Saver Tickets, AMC Silver Tickets, and Cinemark Classic SuperSaver Tickets are your best ticket savings with no expiration dates. They are restricted tickets and typically cannot be used during the first 12 days of selected new releases.  Upgrade & surcharge fee may apply.   Regal VIP Super Saver Tickets can be upgraded for admission to the selected new releases for $1.50.
Price: $6.50 (PayPal* or Check)

*Payments can be made through PayPal online (a service fee applies for the use of PayPal) Check payments may be made by following the instructions online (NO service fee applies for check payments)

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PTOS Spring 2013 Scramble

Rescheduled Due to Inclement Weather

Now Accepting Registrations through June 13th

SHENANDOAH VALLEY GOLF CLUB

Thursday, June 20th, 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 
$75/player* Tournament Fee:
*Unlimited golf
*Cart for tournament
*Captain's Choice Scramble
*Free Beverages
*Golfer's banquet
*Team & individual prizes

To register, contact:
Brandon Rosati at 571-270-3536
Brandon.rosati@uspto.gov;
or
Matthew Troutman at 571-270-3654,
matthew.troutman@uspto.gov

*Registration of full 4-person teams; and payment in full is requested.

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Patent and Trademark Office Society Trivia Contest Spring 2013

Sponsored by the Historic Display Committee of the Patent and Trademark Office Society

Please submit your entry via email to Eric.Keasel@uspto.gov.  The person who answers the most questions correctly wins a pair of movie passes and the coveted title of trivia genius.  In case of a tie, a random drawing will determine the winner.  Entries due by April 21, 2013.  Winner and answers will be announced the following week on the Historic Display Committee webpage at www.PTOS.org .

1.  The deadline for entry of this contest marks the 103rd anniversary of the passing of which American literature icon?

2.  The author from question 1 was also an inventor.  Name the three US Patents issued to him.

3. From which of his stories does the following quotation come from?
“That reminds me to remark, in passing, that the very first official
thing I did, in my administration -- and it was on the very first day
of it, too -- was to start a patent office; for I knew that a country
without a patent office and good patent laws was just a crab,
and couldn't travel any way but sideways or backways.”

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Patent & Trademark Office Society Annual Picnic

Fun for kids, adults, singles, & families!

Sunday, May 19th
12:00-6:00 (Food served 12:00-3:30)
Fort Hunt Park, VA

Food, drinks, Rock Climbing Wall, Ultimate Obstacle Course, Excalibur Castle, Hoops Basketball, Ponies, DJ, pick-up sports: volleyball, flag football, softball and kickball and much more!

Tickets MUST be reserved online http://ptos.org/reservations/
Tickets on sale now until COB, May 10th!!
Payments can be made through PayPal online (a service fee applies for the use of PayPal)
Cash and Check payments may be made to the following individuals (NO service fee applies for cash and check payments)

Terry Dey Maciejewski , MDW 7D64
Rebecca Eisenberg, RND 6A10
Tsung Yin Tsai, KNX 10C73
Martin Rogers, REM 6B09
Seahvosh Nikmanesh, JEF 7A49

For Purchases made in person you will receive a paper ticket as your receipt, however a reservation still needs to be made online.

For Purchases made through PayPal your Printed Paid Email Receipt (only one copy is necessary for all participants in your party) is your entrance to the picnic and your door prizes!

For questions, directions, or more information, contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh at x01805 or Robert Hodge at x22097

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PTOS and WorkLife to Sponsor Annual Spring Cleaning Collection Drive Tuesday April 9:
It's that time of year when many of us start to do some spring cleaning.

The USPTO’s Worklife Team and the Patent and Trademark Office Society will host the Annual Spring Cleaning drive to collect furniture, household items, clothing, animal items, nonperishable food items, and eye glasses for various charities.
Items will be accepted on Tuesday, April 9, outside the south entrance of the Madison Building, along Eisenhower Avenue, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (for multiple item drop-off, please drive up and volunteers will help you unload your vehicle).
Donations of goods will be accepted on behalf of the following non-profit organizations. 
• The Salvation Army
• Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
• Arlington Food Assistance Center
• One Sight by Lens Crafters
Representatives from these local charities will be on hand to accept your donations and supply receipts.

For information about the types of goods accepted, contact Tonia Dollinger at 571-272-4170. 
For more information about the PTO Worklife Team and other upcoming events, please visit:
http://ptoweb/patents/worklife/ .

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NCAA Men's
College Basketball
Bracket Competition
Tournament runs March 21st - April 8th

Open to ALL USPTO employees
To Participate you must sign-up & fill out your bracket by noon on March 21st at:
http://www.ptos.org/marchmadness/
There is no Cost to participate - PTOS membership is not required
There is a limit of 300 brackets for this event - first come first serve Limit One Bracket per person
This event is cosponsored by PTOS and USPTO Worklife
The Grand Prize will be a Personalized Jersey Questions - Contact Matt Troutman (0-3654) or Rob Hodge (2-2097)

Be sure to kick off the tournament right with Show-Your-Team-Spirit Day on Thursday, March 21st Wear your favorite jersey, ball cap, pullover or sweatshirt and show your school pride!

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PTOS Happy Hour
The Light Horse Bar
March 14th 2013
5-7 PM
715 King street
Alexandria VA 22314
One free drink while supplies last, for PTOS members only
You can sign up at the event
Contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh in the event of any questions.
Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.

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PTOS Education Committee invites you to:
The Law School, Financial Aid, and LSAT Prep Fair
Tuesday March 26th, 2013
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Madison North

Here’s your opportunity to ask questions and get answers related to law school, financial aid, and the LSAT. 

Sponsored by the PTOS Education Committee
Please contact Adam Duda, Chris Luzecky or Christyann Pulliam for further details.

No other time has been authorized for this event.

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THE "NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB"

SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

 

"The Poisoner's Handbook:

Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York"

Deborah Blum

(criminal forensics/history)

 

April 4th, 2013 (THURSDAY)

5:00 PM-6:00 PM

REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44

 

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT

LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

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WANTED:
Patent and Trademark Office Society
2013 Science Fair Judges
For regional science and engineering fairs

Fields for judging include:
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Sci.
Earth & Space Sciences
Health & Medicine
Computer Science
Engineering

Location, Date,   Time      
Arlington County Science Fair Sat., March 2nd  9:30 am-noon
Arlington, VA (Wakefield HS)
Fairfax County Regional Fair Sat., March 16th 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Fairfax, VA (Robinson HS)
P.G. Community College Fair Sat., March 9th  8:00 am-noon
Largo, MD (Largo Student Center)

If Interested, Please Contact:
Eric Cardwell   RND05D20 x01379
Melissa Koval          JEF10A25 x22121
Luther Behringer  RND09A39 x03868

Anyone qualified in the above areas, including Spouses & Friends, are invited to judge

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Patent and Trademark Office Society Annual Meeting

February 27, 2013
10:00 a.m.
USPTO Auditorium
Madison Building

This year’s speaker is

Dr. Ananda M. Chakrabarty, Ph.D.

-Diamond v. Chakrabarty, 447 U.S. 303, 206 USPQ 193 (1980)

One hour of other time may be charged to:
Patent employees: PNCSPA-0000-090241
Non-Patent employees: AVEORG-0065-A00151
with supervisor’s approval.

Dr. Ananda M Chakrabarty, Ph.D.

Ananda M. Chakrabarty, Ph.D., is a Distinguished University Professor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. While working at the Research & Development Center at General Electric Company in Schenectady, New York, he was awarded the ‘Scientist of the Year’ award in 1975 by Industrial Research Organization of the United States.  This work led to the development of a genetically-manipulated microorganism that was the subject matter of a landmark decision from the Supreme Court of the United States that genetically engineered life forms are patentable.  

Dr. Chakrabarty has served as a consultant with the United Nations and was the founding member of a UNIDO Committee that proposed the establishment of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology (ICGEB) based in Trieste, Italy, New Delhi, India, and Cape Town, South Africa.  Dr. Chakrabarty has been a member of the Panel of Scientific Advisors, later called Council of Scientific Advisors, of ICGEB since its very inception.  Dr. Chakrabarty has also been a member of the International Advisory Board of Chulabhorn Research Institute in Thailand, which is headed by the Princess Chulabhorn of Thailand, and a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India.  

He has received many awards, including the Distinguished Scientist Award from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), MERIT Award from NIH, U.S. Army Distinguished Service Award, Pasteur Award, Inventor of the Year Award, American Chemical Society Public Affairs Award, Procter and Gamble Environmental Biotechnology Award, European Union Eurydice Award given in Brussels in 2007, among others.  He served the U.S. Govt. as members of various NIH study sections, member of the Board on Biology of the U. S. National Academy of Science, Committee on Biotechnology of the U.S. National Research Council, The Stockholm Environment Institute of Sweden, and on the Scientific Advisory Boards of many academic institutions such as Michigan Biotechnology Institute, Montana State University Center for Biofilm Research, Center for Microbial Ecology at the Michigan State University, and in Canada as a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of Canadian Bacterial Diseases Network based in Calgary, Canada. 

Dr. Chakrabarty also served NATO as a member of NIAG, NATO Industrial Advisory Group based in Brussels, Belgium.  He was a member of the Board of Directors of Einstein Institute for Science, Health and the Courts, where he participated in judicial meetings involving contentious scientific issues.  He was also involved in international judicial working conversations, where he served as a Scientific Advisor for meetings in Hawaii and Ottawa, Canada, organized by the Supreme Court of Canada. 

Dr. Chakrabarty’s current research involves development of anticancer and anti-retroviral agents from microbial sources. As part of CDG Therapeutics Inc. (www.cdgti.com), he has developed candidate anticancer drugs such as azurin that can act on both the malarial parasite Plasmodium falciparum and the AIDS virus HIV-1 to combat co-infection, as well as drug candidates that can be used for the potential treatment of many forms of cancer including brain tumors. A chemically-synthesized 28 amino acid peptide derived from azurin, termed p28, has shown very little toxicity in 15 advanced stage cancer patients but significant beneficial effect, including partial and complete regression of tumors that  were refractory to conventional drugs, in phase I human clinical trials in Chicago. He has also developed similar candidate anticancer drugs as part of an Indian company Amrita Therapeutics (www.amritatherapeutics.com). He was awarded the civilian Padma Shri award by the Government of India in 2007.

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Engineering Week 2013
Thursday, February 21st
9:00am-2:00pm
Madison Auditorium

USPTO’s Affinity Groups and the Patent and Trademark Society, in collaboration with the USPTO Education and Outreach Office, are excited to celebrate E-Week with a program for local students and the USPTO community on Thursday, February 21st from 9:00am-2:00pm in the Madison Auditorium.  Up to sixty (60) area high school students come to the USPTO for an exciting and interactive program.  This year’s program will focus on 3D printing technology and the importance of Intellectual Property as applied to 3D printing.

The students will engage in hands-on activities where they are presented with plans of an object and are asked to perform subtractive manufacturing techniques and create a physical 3D model of an object; create a computer 3D model of the object and; simulate the 3D printing layering process of a model by stacking cardboard cutout layers created by a computer program to create a 3D model of the design.

If you would like to volunteer for this event, please attend one of the training sessions held in Madison East 7D28:

Tuesday, February 19th at 4:00pm-5:00pm OR
Wednesday, February 20th at 12:00-1:00pm

Questions? Please contact Christyann Pulliam.

*Please note there is no non-production time offered for this event.

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PTOS Happy Hour

One free drink per PTOS Member – Limited number available.
Food Specials Available!.

Date:  Wednesday February 20, 2013
Time:  4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Place:  Trademark Bar in the Westin Alexandria
(Between the Randolph Building and the Federal Courthouse)
400 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, Virginia 22314  
http://trademarkdrinkandeat.com/                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

See you there!

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PTOS High-Speed Go-Kart Tournament
When - Saturday, March 16th
Race starts at 3:30 p.m. (please arrive 15 minutes prior for registration and racing suit fitting).
Location - All Sports Grand Prix, 45915 Maries Road, Dulles, Va
About - The multi-race tournament uses high-speed professional racing karts and will last approximately 1.5 hours.
Cost - $50, PTOS members only. Spaces limited.
Reward - Trophies for 1st-3rd place winners.
Contact
martin.rogers@uspto.gov to pay for tickets and sign waiver

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PTOS Annual MEMBERS NIGHT

February 27, 2013  5:00-8:00
In the Madison Auditorium

Casino Play Provided by Ante-up Entertainment.
Please Bring a Food Donation for Casino Play* – Food will be taken to a local food Bank

Must be a PTOS member to Participate, Photo ID is required for Entrance (i.e. USPTO Badge or Driver’s License).  If you would like to join the night of the event, membership forms will be available, a completed membership form will permit entrance into the event.

Every member that attends will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win prizes.  Or increase your chances of winning raffled prizes with casino play. Must be present to win.

Also enjoy the wonderful catered spread including:
Various Appetizers – Served Starting at 5:00 PM
Dinner Buffet – Opens at 6:00 PM
Treasure Island Dessert Medley - Starting around 6:30 PM

* Direct any questions to
Rob Hodge, Seahvosh Nikmanesh, Matthew Bradley, or Mike Araj.

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Now Playing
PTOS Discount Movie Tickets

Tickets are available to PTOS Members ONLY from the following Representatives:
Randolph Angela Nguyen  04E89 x05660  
Remsen  Scott Long  02D83 X29048
Randolph Rebecca Eisenberg 06A10 x05879  
Remsen  Robert Hodge  06D35 x22097
Randolph Eric Keasel  10D39 x24929  
Jefferson Renee Luebke  10A11 x22009
Randolph Matt Bradley  07D71 x28575  
Knox  Susan McFadden  08C15 x27621
Randolph Niketa Patel  05E71 X24156     

------Special Engagement------
CineMark Egyptian 24 Theatre Presents:
Super Saver Tickets!!!
Platinum (No Restrictions) ............................$8.00
Classic (Some Restrictions) ...........$6.50

Regal Premiere Super Saver Tickets are your best ticket value for Regal Cinemas while CineMark Platinum SuperSaver Tickets are your best ticket value at any CineMark Theatre to include CineMark Egyptian 24.  They are accepted anytime and have no expiration dates.  Upgrade & surcharge fee may apply.
Price: $8.00 (Cash or Check)

AMC Gold tickets and National Prestige tickets are unrestricted passes which may be exchanged at the movie theatre for any movie ticket.  Surcharge or Premium charges may apply.  AMC Gold tickets are for use at AMC Theatres.
Price: $8.00 (Cash or Check)
National Prestige tickets are for use at Showcase, Cinema De Lux, and Multiplex Theatres (Now the chain only remains in the NorthEast).
Sell-Out Price: $6.50 (Cash or Check)

Regal VIP Super Saver Tickets, AMC Silver Tickets, and Cinemark Classic SuperSaver Tickets are your best ticket savings with no expiration dates. They are restricted tickets and typically cannot be used during the first 12 days of selected new releases.  Upgrade & surcharge fee may apply.   Regal VIP Super Saver Tickets can be upgraded for admission to the selected new releases for $1.50. 
Price: $6.50 (Cash or Check)

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THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

“AMONG OTHERS” JO WALTON
(AUTOBIOGRAPHY & FANTASY/FICTION)
Winner of the 2011 Nebula Award for Best Novel
Winner of the 2012 Hugo Award for Best Novel

February 21ST, 2013 (THURSDAY)
5:00 PM-6:00 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL:
LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

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PTOS HAPPY HOUR
Come out and mingle over great food, drinks, and people! :)

When:                                
Thurs., Jan. 31, 2013
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
*happy hour drink/appetizer price specials at this time
              
Where:                               
GALAE THAI Restaurant
215 Swamp Fox Rd, Alexandria, VA, 703-960-1606,
www.GalaeThai.com 
*3-4 blocks from PTO, walking distance, lots of free parking, located in plaza (with Cold Stone Creamery) facing AMC movie theatre. 
                                                       
PTOS Members:               
1 free drink OR food ticket while supplies last!

PTOS:         
Learn more about PTOS by visiting:  www.ptos.org.

**Not a PTOS member?  Sign up to be a member at the happy hour or at the website above.

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Mathcounts Competition – Volunteers Needed
February 2, 2013 – USPTO

Love working with kids in science and math? The PTOS Education Committee is looking for volunteers to help with the MATHCOUNTS Northern Virginia Chapter Competition at the USPTO.
MATHCOUNTS® is a national middle school competitive math program promoting mathematics achievement through exciting competitions. In addition, students will learn about math and intellectual property.
 
Many Volunteer Positions are Available!
Scorer  - Score competition papers (Answers provided!!!)
Proctor - Actively monitor competitors during competition
Registration - Check in student participants, distribute badges, etc.
Experiment - Guide cryptography and IP activities with students
Data Entry - Enter scores into Excel-based software
Museum Volunteers - Guide students and parents through National Inventor’s Hall of Fame Museum

Competition Date: Saturday, February 2
Time: 8am - 4pm (time slots - morning/afternoon/all day)
Location: Madison Auditorium
Interested? Contact Yara Green or Christyann Pulliam
 
*No other time is authorized for this event

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PTOS Education Committee Call for Volunteers:

FIRST Lego League (FLL) Robotics Competition on Jan 19, 2013 at UMBC

You will work 12 hours (well not quite), make no money, interact with 900 young engineers, get free food,  have a blast, be totally exhausted, meet interesting people, and did we say you don't get paid?   But you do get a free T-Shirt!
 
There are lots of ways to get involved. This call is for Judges, but we also need Judge's Assistants, Registration Staff, Runners, Time Keepers, Referees, Emcee, Pit Runners, Team Queuers, Practice Table Managers,  Greeters, Setup Breakdown Crew, Floaters.  Use the link above to volunteer for any of those positions.

Main judging categories and qualifications:

1. Technical Robot Design – This category judges the technical merits of the robot in terms of innovation, programming, and mechanical design. Judges should have computer, scientific or technical backgrounds.

2. Research Project Presentation – Teams will present their project to a panel of judges. The project will have 3 components: a) Identify an issue related to this year's theme, analyze data, b) Create an innovative solution, c) Share the research and solution.  Judges rank the quality/merits of each team’s presentation.  Judges should have backgrounds in the technical/scientific/research fields.

3. Teamwork – “Gracious Professionalism” is one of the mantras of the FLL.  This area judges a team on their ability to be enthusiastic and show partnership, respect for their teammates, support and encouragement for other teams.  Judges need not have technical backgrounds. Any leader who recognizes, practices, or teaches teamwork would make an exceptional judge. Good prospects are team coaches, military professionals, teachers, police officers, Eagle Scouts, etc.
 
Judges will need to plan to be at the UMBC competition from approximately 7:30 am to 5pm on January 19, 2013.
Follow this link for full volunteer info, including volunteer registration.  Follow the link, then click volunteer now:
http://www.mdfirst.org/programs/first-lego-league/volunteer.html

No other time is provided.

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Washington Wizards
vs.
Denver Nuggets

2/22/2013
7:00PM

Tickets are $20 for PTOS members
Seats are in section 415

Tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations

A 4% service fee applies to PayPal payments only.

For cash or check payments, after reserving, please contact
Seahvosh Nikmanesh, Jefferson 7 A49, x01805

To pay with cash or check proceed through the regular checkout proceeds by selecting Cash on Delivery as the payment method. [The total may include a 4% service fee, however you do not pay the service fee when paying by cash or check. When you remit your payment to Mr. Nikmanesh you will only pay the base amount with no service fee.]

This event is sponsored by the PTOS social committee.

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PTOS Real Estate Seminar

Who? Realtors,
            a Mortgage Broker, and
            a Title Company Representative

What? Presentation with Q & A
                including local real estate information

When? January 9, 2013 at 11:45am.

Where? Randolph 1st Floor Conference Room

Food? Yes!  Sandwiches will be provided.
                  (come a little early to get a sandwich before the presentation)

RSVP Required at http://ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php
Space and food limited. 

This event is sponsored by the PTOS Education Committee.
If you have any questions, please contact Christyann Pulliam or Yara Green.

No Other Time is authorized for this event.

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We regret to inform you that the upcoming event titled “America Invents: The Reshaping of U.S. Patent Laws” is being cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control.  This event was a CLE lecture scheduled to be presented by Mr. Gene Quinn on Thursday, January 17th. 

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this cancellation may have caused. 

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Enjoy another benefit of the PTOS!
Buy Entertainment® Mega Coupon Savings!
Only $30.00
Last Minute Christmas Gifts!!!

Contact: John Zimmermann
(571) 270-3049
john.zimmermann@uspto.gov

The PATENT & TRADEMARK OFFICE SOCIETY
has a number of 2013 NoVA/DC Entertainment Books Remaining!!!
Books cost only $30.00, or a book can be combined with:
Two (2) AMC Silver Tickets or Regal Red Tickets for a total of ----- Now Only $30.12
or
Two (2) AMC Gold Tickets or Regal Blue Tickets for a total of ----- Now Only $33.12

To place an order, contact John Zimmermann of
the PATENT & TRADEMARK OFFICE SOCIETY at (571) 270-3049 or
john.zimmermann@uspto.gov
or
purchase only the book online by visiting
www.entertainment.com/support and enter account number 127802, when prompted, to support PATENT & TRADEMARK OFFICE SOCIETY.

Each Entertainment® book membership provides people with thousands of dollars in deals on the things they do every day, such as dine out, shop, entertain, travel and more.

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THE "NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB"
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

"THE DEVIL IN THE WHITE CITY" ERIK LARSON (CHICAGO HISTORY/NON-FICTION)

JANUARY 10TH, 2013 (THURSDAY)
5:00 PM-6:00 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL:
LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

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Patent and Trademark Office Society
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR JUDGES WANTED!!
2013 INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR Phoenix, AZ May 12-17, 2013

Each year, the PTOS provides judges for this event as a public relations gesture, to promote knowledge of patents, and encourage innovation and scientific progress by today’s youth.

Detailed information and an application form to be a JUDGE at this year’s INTEL INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR is posted for PTOS members at http://www.ptos.org/committees/science_fair/international.html.
Additional forms are available from:
ALAN CHEN RND 3A11 571-272-4143
JULIE ANNE WATKO KNX 8A75 571-272-7597

Applications to be an INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR JUDGE must be turned in to ALAN CHEN or JULIE ANNE WATKO by:
NOON on JANUARY 18, 2013 (extended)

The categories for which judges will be selected are:
BIOCHEMISTRY, CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION, MEDICINE & HEALTH, MICROBIOLOGY, AND PHYSICS

The judging team selected will represent the PTOS.  The judges will choose one Grand Award winner, and several First and Second Place award winners from over 1500 finalist entries originating from over 40 nations worldwide.  Each selected judge will gain experience by organizing volunteers for regional science fairs judged by PTOS.

Dedicated to the improvement and appreciation of the United States Patent & Trademark Systems

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P.T.O.S.
HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR
AT GORDON BIERSCH

December 3, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

900 F St NW Washington, DC 20004
One Block from Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro Limited Amount of Free drinks and light appetizers for PTOS members

This Event is Sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee

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2013 PTOS Election -- CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The Patent and Trademark Office Society Election Committee will be accepting nominations for candidates seeking to serve on the BOARD OF DIRECTORS as an officer or a representative.

Nominating petitions will be available and accepted by the Election Committee from November 28 - December 13, 2012

Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:

President
Vice President
Secretary
Administrator
Treasurer

Technology Center Representatives

Two (2) from each TC (1600, 1700/2900, 2100, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3700) for a total of sixteen (16) At-large Representatives - 10 CFO/CAO/CIO/SIRA Representative - 1 BPAI Representative - 1 Trademark Representatives - 2 Director’s Office/OGC/External Affairs Representative - 1 OPLA/OPQA/All others not specified - 1

Interested parties should visit the Election Committee section of the P.T.O.S. website (http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2013_election.html) to obtain a nominating petition. Completed nominating petitions must be hand-delivered to one of the locations listed below by 3:00PM on December 13, 2012.

Robert Fuller (x2-6300) KNX 2B11
Renee Luebke (x2-2009) JEF 10A11
Elizabeth Dougherty (x2-7733) MDW 1C29

Voting will take place from January 8-10, 2013, via the PTOS e-vote system.

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Capitol Hill Update
Presented by Vince Garlock
Deputy Executive Director,
American Intellectual Property Law Association
Mr.Garlock will review the key intellectual property-related legislative and policy activity from the past two years and provide a preview of what may be anticipated for the 113th Congress. 
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
2:30 PM—3:30 PM
Madison North Auditorium
 
Questions? Contact Yara Green, Seahvosh Nikmanesh,
Christyann Pulliam, or David Sosnowski

*Application for approval for this course or program is pending with the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board*
http://www.ptos.org
*No other time is authorized for this event*
Remote access is not available for this event

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6th Annual Snowshoe Ski Trip

Where: Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia
When: March 1-3, 2013
What: Includes 2 nights/3 days lodging and 2 full days of skiing
               *Ask about a 3 night/4 day skiing option
Who: Room for 60 people (First come, First serve)
How: Cost is $215 per person

*Full payment will be required to secure your spot by January 11, 2012

Contact: Michael Araj, RND 4B79, 2-5963

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Washington Wizards
vs.
Los Angeles Lakers

12/14/2012
7:00PM

Tickets are $35 for PTOS members
Seats are in section 413

To reserve the tickets please use http://ptos.org/reservations

If you have questions contact: Seahvosh Nikmanesh, Jefferson 7A49
Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov

(limited quantity)

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THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS

“THE LAST GOOD MAN” A. J. KAZINSKI
(MURDER/MYSTERY FICTION)

NOVEMBER 29TH, 2012 (THURSDAY)
5:00 PM-6:00 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL:
LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

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PTOS social committee announces several upcoming theatre events at Arena Stage:

Friday, February 15, 2013:             Metamorphoses
Friday, April 5, 2013:                 Mary T. & Lizzy K.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013:               The Mountaintop

Metamorphoses
Friday Feb 15, 8PM
$37
Bring your valentine to Mary Zimmerman’s magical interpretation of Ovid’s Metamorphoses, a night filled with myths about romance, family, loss and redemption. Through lyrical storytelling and stunning imagery, Zimmerman constructs a wondrous world where gods and mortals interact in a giant water-filled pool on Arena’s famous in-the-round stage.

Mary T. & Lizzy K.
Friday April 5, 8PM
$46
Enjoy an insider’s look at the unlikely friendship between First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln and her talented seamstress, the successful freed slave Elizabeth Keckly. As one woman’s skilled hands work overtime, creating the most beautiful garments of her career, the other’s reality continues to slip ever further from her grasp. Old wounds and new recriminations explode in this riveting drama about loss, love and the importance of promises, both kept and broken.

The Mountaintop
Tuesday April 30, 7:30PM
$46 premium seats
$37 regular seats
A bold reimagining of the last night of the historic life of Dr. Martin Luther King. Exhausted from delivering a significant speech, Dr. King rests in his room at the Lorraine Motel when an unexpected visit from a feisty, young maid compels him to confront his own humanity and the fate of our nation.

Reserve your ticket at http://www.ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php
After reserving, for cash or check payments, please contact Julie Anne Watko, X27597, Knox 8A75

PayPal fees will apply only to PayPal payments.

This event is sponsored by the PTOS social committee.

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PTOS Happy hour
Murphy’s Irish Bar
October 25th 2012
5-7 PM
713 King Street
Alexandria, VA.

One free drink while supplies last,
for PTOS members only.

You can sign up for membership at the event.

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Building Better Futures Tutoring Information Session and Pizza Lunch
Come learn about the wonderful benefits of becoming a tutor.  We are looking for tutors in all subject but especially biology, physics, chemistry and math.

Tuesday October 23
12- 1 pm
Madison West 8 A 45

No Other Time provided.

Free pizza and refreshments. 

Space is limited.  Please RSVP to Juan Valentin at x22433

Sponsored in partnership by PTOS Education Committee and SHPE-USPTO.
Please contact Christyann Pulliam or Yara Green or Juan Valentin for further details.

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PTOS and Worklife's Annual Fall Sweep

Donate you unwanted godos to local charities.  Drop off at the Madison Building on Eisenhower Avenue on
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 between 7AM to 2PM

Donations of goods will be accepted on behalf of the following non-profit organizations. 
• The Salvation Army
• Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
• Arlington Food Assistance Center
• OneSight by Lens Crafters

Receipts for donations available to donors.

For information about the types of goods accepted,  contact Tonia Dollinger at 571-272-4170.

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The PTOS Education Committee cordially invites you to
The Lighted Taper – A Patent and Trademark Office Society Distinguished Lecture Series featuring

Judge Pauline Newman, Court of the Appeals for the Federal Circuit
“Thirty Years of the Federal Circuit: Why and how it came into being; and what is next.”

October 23,2012
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Madison North Auditorium

Remote access instructions are now available.
Questions? Contact Yara Green, Christyann Pulliam, or David Sosnowski

*No other time is authorized for this event*

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PTOS, in conjunction with the USPTO, cordially invites to you attend

An Author Lecture with Brett Stern, author of Inventors at Work.
Monday, October 22, 2012
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Madison North Auditorium

Book signing to follow in the National Inventor’s Hall of Fame from 1:30-2:30 pm.

Brett Stern is an industrial designer and inventor who holds multiple patents in diverse arts. In his book, Mr. Stern interviews inventors of famous products, innovations, and technologies that have made life easier or changed the way we live.

No other time is authorized for this event.

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PTOS National Zoo Guided Tour

The Patent and Trademark Office Society goes to the Zoo!

Saturday, October 13th
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Guided Tour starts at 9:45am
(Tour lasts approx. 2 hours)

The National Zoo is located in North West D.C.
Metro Accessible!

$3 per person.
Limited spaces available.
Must be a member to purchase tickets.
Members can purchase additional tickets for friends and family.

For complete details and to purchase tickets, go to:
www.ptos.org/reservations


Questions? Contact Matthew Troutman
Sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee

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The Patent and Trademark Office Society’s Education Committee presents:
Scott Williams and Marylee Robinson, Directors with Invotex Group

“IP Valuation Basics and the Impact of Recent Transactions, Legislation, & Litigation”

Tuesday, October 9, 2012
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Remsen, First Floor Conference Room

No other time is authorize for this event
Questions? Please contact Yara Green or Christyann Pulliam

*Application for approval for this course or program is pending with the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board*

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THE "NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB"
SPONSORED BY THE PTOS

FIRST ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 18TH, 2012
5:00 PM-6:00 PM
REMSEN CONFERENCE ROOM 4D44

COME WITH TWO SUGGESTIONS FOR BOOKS TO READ FICTION OR NON-FICTION


FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
LYNN BRISTOL
LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV

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PTOS Happy New (Fiscal) Year Happy Hour

Come ring in the new year!

Tuesday, Oct. 2, 5:00-8:00 PM
Madison Auditorium

Please bring your PTOS membership card for easy admittance.

This event is Sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee.

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Second Annual PTOS & FAPTO Innovation 5k
Sunday, October 21st 2012
Race Starts at 8:30am
 
$20 for USPTO Gym Member
$30 for non-USPTO Gym Member
Open to Everyone - Friends and Family Welcome!

*Register now! Price goes up October 1st!*
 
Location - USPTO Madison Building (600 Dulany St.)
Awards for top 2 male and female finishers in each age group
 
Each Participant will receive a technical race t-shirt.
Water and snacks will be provided.

For complete race details and to register visit:
www.ptos.org/5k
 
Brought to you by:
The Patent and Trademark Office Society
The Fitness Association of the Patent and Trademark Office

If running is not your thing, you can still be a part of the event by Volunteering!
To volunteer or for questions contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh or Matthew Troutman

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Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer in the greater DC community this Fall?
Do you wish you could use your science and engineering background to inspire the next generation of inventors?

If so, come to an information session hosted by PTOS’s own ReSET mentoring group, Wednesday, September 12 from Noon-1:00 in MDE 5A44.  We will be providing food and drinks.

ReSET, a non-profit group started in DC, puts current and retired engineers into local public schools to engage students with hands on science and engineering experiments.

For the past two years, amazing PTOS volunteers have formed their own ReSET group and have been working with 3rd and 4th graders at Whittier Elementary School, a DC science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) school.  We will be starting the semester off in October (after the end of the year deadline of course) and will be conducting the following experiments: fingerprinting, solar cars, candy bridges, dry-ice ice cream and an egg drop, the last of which is hosted in the PTO atrium.

This will be a great time for anyone interested in volunteering with PTOS’s ReSET group to obtain more information about our group as well as ask any questions you may have.

For any questions please contact PTOS ReSET Co-Chairs Danielle Clerkley (Danielle.Clerkley@uspto.gov) or Pete Mehravari (peter.mehravari@uspto.gov)

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PTOS Fall 2012 Scramble

Change of Venue for Fall 2012

Jackson's Chase Golf Club
(same exit as Shenandoah Valley)
65 Jacksons Chase Drive
Middleton, VA 22645

Thursday, October 4th, 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 
$75/player* Tournament Fee:
•Unlimited golf
•Cart for tournament
•Captain’s Choice Scramble
•Golfer’s banquet
•Team & individual prizes

To Register:
Contact:

Brandon Rosati at 571-270-3536
Brandon.rosati@uspto.gov;

Matthew Troutman at 571-270-3654,
matthew.troutman@uspto.gov

*Register by October 1st – Limit of 22 4-person teams.
Full 4-person teams and payment in full is requested.

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PTOS DINNER DANCE

NOVEMBER 9th, 2012 7:30PM-11PM
On Board the Spirit of Washington
600 Water St SW - Pier 4
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 488-6010 

Come enjoy an Elegant Evening with Music & Dancing
Dinner Buffet featuring:
Selection of Salads, Side Dishes, Entrées and Desserts
(Menu Available upon request)
Premium Open Bar Served from 8-11 PM
Boarding starts at 7:30PM and the ship departs promptly at 8PM!
Parking is available but limited and the cost is NOT included in with your ticket. The boat is also accessible via the Metro from the Waterfront Station

Tickets Must be reserved Online at http://ptos.org/reservations/
$50 per person   (regularly $125)
Limited to 200 seats ONLY - All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by Nov. 2nd 
Limited to ONE guest per member!  Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation!

Cash and Check Payments can be made to the following individuals:
Martin Rogers, REM 6C71
Rebecca Eisenberg, RND 6A10
Yin Tsai, KNX 10C73
Seah Nikmanesh, JEF 7A49
Terry Dey Maciejewski , MDW 7D64

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The Patent and Trademark Office Society Education Committee presents:
“The Basics of Mediating Patent Cases” by Ms. Harrie Samaras – Learn the elements of the mediation process, mediation models and the role of mediation in patent cases.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Jefferson, First Floor Conference Room

Questions? Please contact Yara Green or Christyann Pulliam
*Application for approval for this course of program is pending with the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board*

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PTOS HAPPY HOUR
Come out and mingle over great food, drinks, and people! :)

When:
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
*happy hour drink/appetizer price specials at this time
              
Where:
GALAE THAI Restaurant
215 Swamp Fox Rd, Alexandria, VA, 703-960-1606,
www.GalaeThai.com 
              
*3-4 blocks from PTO, walking distance, lots of free parking, located LEFT of Cold Stone Creamery in the plaza facing AMC movie theatre.
                                                           
PTOS Members:               
1 free drink OR food ticket while supplies last!

PTOS:                                 
Learn more about PTOS by visiting:
www.ptos.org.

**Not a PTOS member?  Sign up to be a member at the happy hour or at the website above.

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PTOS Happy Hour

Where:  Pizzeria Paradiso*
124 King Street
Alexandria, VA

When:  Tuesday August 21, 2012 from 5-7pm

Who:  You and all the other PTOS members

What:  $5 appetizers and pizza specials

AND

A free drink for PTOS members while supplies last.

Additional special promotions and pricing for PTOS members disclosed upon arrival.

*Pizzeria Paradiso is located in Old Town, just south of the cross-section of King St.
and Lee St. You can walk, drive, or take the FREE trolley that leaves from the King Street
 Metro Station. There is a trolley stop at the corner of King St. and Lee St.

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The National Harbor in Maryland presents Cirque du Soleil’s TOTEM!

Join your fellow co-workers for a night of fun and fascination under the Big Tent at National Harbor.  TOTEM™ traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly.  The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle —symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations.  Inspired by many founding myths, TOTEM illustrates, through a visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of species.  Somewhere between science and legend, TOTEM explores the ties that bind Man to other species, his dreams and his infinite potential.

When:  Thursday, October 4th @ 8pm

Tickets are $65 (Price Level 2, Green) for PTOS members. 
Reserve your tickets today at
www.ptos.org/reservations
The last day to reserve tickets is September 1st

After reserving your tickets, please contact Anna Kinsaul (x01926, RND 7D30) or Cathy Loikith (x07822, KNOX 2C25) to pay by cash or check.  Paypal payments incur an additional service fee.

Tickets will be distributed after all payments have been received.

For more information about the show, directions, parking, etc. please visit:
http://nationalharbor.com/cirque-du-soleil-totem/about.html

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Free Ice Cream for PTOS Members!
Tuesday, August 14th, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Ice Cream carts located outside:
-Between Knox and Randolph Buildings
-Between Jefferson and Remsen Buildings
-In front of the Madison Atrium
(In the event of rain, carts will be located in the Madison Atrium)
*Limit one per member, while supplies last
*Please bring your PTOS membership card

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Summer Happy Hour

Where:  San Antonio Bar & Grill
    200 Swamp Fox Rd
    Alexandria, VA 22314

When:  Monday August 6, 2012 from 5-8pm

Why:  To enjoy your time with fellow co-workers

Who:  You and all the other PTOS members

What:  Half Price Appetizers plus free chips and salsa!

AND

A free drink for PTOS members while supplies last.

Additional special promotions and pricing for PTOS members disclosed upon arrival.

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PTOS Tennis Club
When ~ Thursdays, 4:30PM
Where ~ Courts at Andrew’s Lane (
http://tinyurl.com/7cm34xe)
DETAILS
• Will run drills or have matches depending on group size
• Beginners welcomed!
• Co-ed
• Will be cancelled if it happens to rain on a given Thurs.
• For questions contact Brett Spurlock at
brett.spurlock@uspto.gov or ext. 01387.

*The courts are located down the street from the Randolph Building; go down Jameson and make a right in front of the Residence Inn (see link above) onto Andrew’s Lane.

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Patent and Trademark Office Society Trivia Contest Summer 2012

Sponsored by the Historic Display Committee of the Patent and Trademark Office Society 

To celebrate our new satellite office in Detroit, here are few trivia questions about where we’ve been in the past.

1.  Before moving to Crystal City, what building housed the Patent Office for most of the 1930s to the 1960s?
2.  What is currently located in the “Old Patent Office Building” (our home from the 1840s to the 1930s)
3.  During WWII, to what city was the majority of the office moved?
4.  What other Patent Office also existing in the city of question 3 during a different war?

Please submit your entry via email to Eric.Keasel@uspto.gov.  The person who answers the most questions correctly wins a pair of movie passes and the coveted title of trivia genius.  In case of a tie, a random drawing will determine the winner.  Entries due by August 24, 2012.  Winner and answers will be announced the following week on the Historic Display Committee webpage at www.PTOS.org

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Monday July 23, 2011
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Jefferson 1st Floor Conf. Room

Here’s your opportunity to ask questions and get answers related to applying to law school.  Featuring a panel of local law school admissions counselors.

WebEx access available

Sponsored in partnership by the PTOS Education Committee and the USPTO APANET.
Please contact Christyann Pulliam, Yara Green or Caleb Henry for further details.

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The Patent and Trademark Office Society [SOCIETY] hereby requests nominations for the 2012 Pasquale J. Federico Memorial Award.

In 1993, the SOCIETY established the Pasquale J. Federico Memorial Award. The Federico Award is intended to recognize outstanding contributions to the Patent and Trademark Systems of the United States of America. It may be given to an individual, a group of individuals, a corporation or an institution.  Awards to individuals may be made posthumously. No more than one award may be given in each year. The selection process is handled by a special committee of the SOCIETY.  Anyone may make a nomination.

Nominations need not be in any special format. It would be very helpful if the nomination papers themselves presented enough information so that the selection committee can judge the worthiness of the nominee.  Nomination letters and any other correspondence will become the property of the SOCIETY and will not be returned.  Any nominee not selected for the current Award may be retained on the nomination list for further consideration.

Please address all nominations and correspondence concerning this Award to  FedericoAward@PTOS.org
In order to be considered for the 2012 award, any nomination must be emailed no later than August 1, 2012.

The first Federico Award was presented to the late Giles S. Rich, who had served on the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and its predecessor court, the Court of Customs and Patent Appeals for over four decades. Honorees from other years include Nicholas Godici, Paul Michel, Donald Banner, Charles E. Van Horn, Pauline Newman, C. Marshall Dann, Herbert Wamsley, Helen Wilson Nies, Mike Kirk, Tom Arnold, Howard T. Markey, Rene D. Tegtmeyer, and Isaac Fleischmann.
The award is named in honor of Pasquale J. (Pat) Federico who was an institution within the Patent and Trademark Office.  Pat entered then Patent Office in 1923 as a junior examiner in Division 43.  By 1935, he was the Assistant Chief of his division and he became the Division Chief in 1940.  He was appointed to the Board of Appeals in 1947 and remained there until his retirement from the Office in 1977.  Pat Federico was a prolific author of articles dealing with intellectual property.  Perhaps his greatest achievement was writing the first draft of the 1952 Patent Act.  He was also, according to Giles Rich, the man most responsible for getting the 1952 Patent Act through Congress and enacted into law.

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Disability Insurance
Are You Covered?
Planning in the event of a Disability
Randolph 1st floor Conference Center
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Outlining the disability income options available through the PTOS and answering these questions:
Why is it important to plan?
What is covered through the government?
What insurance options are available?

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“Managing Work and Law School”

Monday, July 9 2012
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Jefferson 1st Floor Conf. Room

Here’s your opportunity to ask questions and get answers related to juggling the demands of work and law school.  Featuring a panel of current law school students.

WebEx access available.

Sponsored in partnership by the PTOS Education Committee and the USPTO APANET.
Please contact Christyann Pulliam, Yara Green or Caleb Henry for further details.

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On Friday, July 20th 2012, The Movie Event of the Decade comes to Theatres…

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES
http://www.thedarkknightrises.com

Date: 7/20/2012
Time: 2:40PM
Location:
AMC Hoffman Center 22
206 Swamp Fox Road
Alexandria, VA 22314

PTOS Members – See Below for benefits.
Questions? – Email: PTOS Public Relations Committee (
john.zimmermann@uspto.gov)
Phone: 03049

- Join your co-workers in attending the 2:40PM showing of The Dark Knight Rises on Opening Day!

- There will be a Batman (Dark Knight) themed costume contest, open to all Patent Office Attendees and their guests.
  o Judging will be at the theatre at 2:30PM by PTOS representatives with prizes* for best costume and runner-up.

- PTOS Members (Non-members, join today to receive the following benefits):
  o You can reserve up to two tickets per member in advance for only $6.00/tkt at
www.ptos.org/reservations  A 7% service fee applies to PayPal payments only. 
    Although the fee may appear on your receipt, for cash and check payments, you will not have to pay it.
  o Reserve your ticket(s) prior to July 17th, 2012 and get one entry (1/ticket) in a drawing for a PTOS Dark Knight Rises Movie Event prize pack**!
    You must pay for your ticket(s) by July 17th to be eligible for the drawing.
  o Make one of the first 20 Reservations and get two additional entries (2/ticket) in the drawing!
  o Reservations 21-40 will get one additional entry (1/ticket) in the drawing!
    You must pay for your ticket(s) within 10 days of reserving to be eligible for additional entries.
  o Ticketed PTOS Members to arrive at the theatre after 2:00PM for the show will receive a concession voucher for one (1) beverage while supplies last (100 vouchers available)

* Best Costume Prize – 1 AMC Gold Ticket Voucher, 1 Beverage Voucher, 1 Popcorn Voucher; Costume Runner-up Prize – 1 Beverage Voucher & 1 Popcorn Voucher
** Prize Pack includes: Ticket cost reimbursement for one (1) ticket, concession vouchers for one (1) beverage and one (1) popcorn.

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Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer in the greater DC community next Fall?
Do you wish you could use your science and engineering background to inspire the next generation of inventors?

If so, come to the a panel hosted by PTOS’s own ReSET mentoring group, Thursday, June 21 from 4-5pm at Jefferson 1D70 (the first floor conference room), with a Happy Hour at Pasara Thai to follow.

ReSET, a non-profit group started in DC, puts current and retired engineers into local public schools to engage students with hands on science and engineering experiments.

For the past two years, amazing PTOS volunteers have formed their own ReSET group and have been working with 3rd and 4th graders at Whittier Elementary School, a DC science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) school.  Some experiments we’ve presented include racing solar cars, cleaning water using homemade filters, introducing basic programing instruction with fun robots and even making dry-ice ice-cream.

On Thursday June 21,  PTOS ReSET will be presenting a panel of both PTO and other community ReSET volunteers as they discuss their successful year as well as techniques and experiments they found successful in “connecting children to science” – the theme of the panel.

This will be a great time for anyone interested in volunteering with PTOS’s ReSET group to obtain more information about our group as well as ask any questions you may have.  Plus enjoy some appetizers and drinks following the panel and talk with current volunteers to see if this might be a perfect fit for you.

For any questions please contact PTOS ReSET Co-Chair Pete Mehravari (peter.mehravari@uspto.gov, 571-270-1747)

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PTOS Happy hour
Spider Kelly’s

3181 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington VA 22201
Two blocks from Clarendon Metro

June 25th 2012
5:30-8:00 PM

One free drink while supplies last,
for PTOS members only.

You can sign up for membership at the event.

Contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh in the event of any questions. 
Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.

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PTOS presents
Nationals Baseball

Purchase/Reserve your tickets today for the following 2012 Nationals Baseball Games:
July 17th, August 30th and September 4th

You can purchase/reserve tickets for any of the above games by going to:
http://ptos.org/reservations/
Tickets are $18 each and located in the Outfield Reserved Section, Tickets are available on a first come first serve basis, with payment due prior to receiving your tickets.
Due to the limited availability of these tickets, a waitlist will be provided for each game, without guarantee of price, location, or availability.
Please contact Rebecca Eisenberg at ext. 0-5879 or Rob Hodge at ext. 2-2097 with further questions.

By reserving tickets through the above reservation system you affirm that you are an active PTOS member and can provide proof of your membership and that all tickets reserved in your name will be paid for in advance otherwise your reservation will be cancelled. 

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DC United vs. Montreal Impact
June 30, 2012 7:30 pm

Come watch the first place DC United

Premium seat tickets- $30*
Contact Michael Araj by June 25

RND 4B79
571-272-5963
Michael.Araj@uspto.gov

*Subsidized for PTOS members and 1 guest
**INCLUDES 1 hotdog and 1 soda

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Assistant Director

In accordance with Article IV, Section 2 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Assistant Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.
• Previous publishing experience is a plus, but not necessary.
• Knowledge of Bluebooking is a plus but not necessary
• Knowledge of basic accounting/bookkeeping is a plus but not necessary

DUTIES
• The Assistant Director shall assist the Executive Director, as well as Financial Director, in matters such as membership coordination, data entry, mail retrieval, back issue fulfillment, customer service and documentation of the operating procedures.

SELECTION PROCESS
• All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.
• A personal interview may be conducted by the Executive Director, optionally including the entire Board of Governors.
• This position will be filled by the Executive Director and approved by the Board of Governors.

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:

Lynn Bristol   Lynn.Bristol@uspto.gov     REM 3A45

DEADLINE: CLOSE OF BUSINESS June 27, 2012

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PTOS proudly offers its members tickets to
the Thursday, December 6th 8PM performance of
My Fair Lady
the musical
at Arena Stage
at the 40% discount price of $42.40 per ticket.

When Professor Henry Higgins wagers he can transform a Cockney flower girl into an aristocratic lady, he never guesses that Eliza Doolittle will in turn transform him. Lerner and Loewe’s sparkling score includes such enduring favorites as “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly,” “The Rain in Spain,” “On the Street Where You live,” and “Get Me to the Church on Time.” Based on Shaw’s most incisive social satire, My Fair Lady is a joyful, crowd-pleasing celebration for the entire family.

Just as Molly Smith’s record-breaking production of Oklahoma! was enthralling audiences at Arena, her fresh reinterpretation of My Fair Lady set the all-time box office record at the prestigious Shaw Festival in Canada. And now Molly is reassembling her creative team to bring this breathtaking musical to Arena Stage.

Reserve your ticket at www.ptos.org/reservations
A 4% service fee applies to PayPal payments only.
Although the fee may appear on your receipt, for cash and check payments, you will not have to pay the fee.

Arena Stage is located one block west of Waterfront Metro on the Green Line. See http://www.arenastage.org/plan-your-visit/transportation-parking/ for directions to 1101 Sixth Street, SW, Washington, DC.

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Patent & Trademark Office Society Annual Picnic

Fun for kids, adults, singles, & families!

Saturday, June 23rd
12:00-6:00 (Food served 12:00-3:30)
Fort Hunt Park, VA

Food, drinks, rock climbing wall, Iron Man Obstacle Course, Excalibur castle, hoops basketball, pony, DJ, pick-up sports: volleyball, flag football, softball and kickball and much more!

Tickets MUST be reserved online http://ptos.org/reservations/

Tickets on sale now until COB, June, 15th!!
$4/PTOS members, $6/guests, $4/children ages 2-12 of members.
People eligible for membership in the PTOS are NOT eligible to come as guests.
Payments can be made through PayPal online (a service fee applies for the use of PayPal) Cash and Check payments may be made to the following individuals (NO service fee applies for cash and check payments)

Rebecca Eisenberg, RND 6A10   
Terry Dey Maciejewski , MDW 7D64
Tsung Yin Tsai, KNX 10C73 
Martin Rogers, REM 6C71  
Seahvosh Nikmanesh, JEF 7A49

For Purchases made in person you will receive a paper ticket as your receipt, however a reservation still needs to be made online.

For Purchases made through PayPal your Printed Paid Email Receipt (only one copy is necessary for all participants in your party) is your entrance to the picnic and your door prizes!
  
For questions, directions, or more information, contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh at x01805 or Robert Hodge at x22097

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PTOS Third Quarter
Happy Hour

Come take a break!

Tuesday May 29th, 5:00-8:00 PM
Madison Auditorium

Please bring your PTOS membership card for easy admittance.

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Bus Trip to Atlantic City
Friday, June 8, 2012
leaving PTO* @ 8am, returning by 11:00pm
All seats $32

Includes Bonus $23 slot play at The Tropicana Casino and Resort for attendees 21 and older

Tables will be set-up near the cafeteria Tuesday, 5/22 to Thursday, 5/24 from 11:00am-2:00pm to purchase seats.

Please visit the tables or see one of the contacts listed below by Thursday, May 24 to reserve your seat on the bus.

Cash and checks made payable to Saleh Najjar are accepted.

OPT/PTA (Kathryn Gorgos)
OHR (Gina Colbert)
P/COM (Janell Hospital)
TC 1600 (Joe Woitach)
TC 1700 (Stanley Silverman)
TC 2100 (Alford Kindred)
TC 2400 (Tonia Dollinger/Kim Vu)
TC 2600 (Davetta Goins)
TC 2800 (Matthew Smith)
TC 2900 (Stella Reid)
TC 3600 (Katherine Mitchell)
TC 3700 (Melba Bumgarner/Boyer Ashley)
PTOS (Aimee Li)
SPECO (Ahmad Matar)
SIRA (Jeannine Mines)
CRU (Eileen Lillis)

Please email PTO Worklife Team for questions or comments.
** The PTO Worklife Team does not subsidize this event.
This is for informational purposes only and does not imply an endorsement of any related business.
The USPTO makes no guarantees as to the nature of any products or services rendered.
No othertime is authorized for this event.

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Thousands of area commuters ride their bikes to work each year on National Bike to Work Day to demonstrate that bicycling is a healthy, practical, economical, and environmentally friendly way to get to work. This year, National Bike to Work Day is May 18.

 

Carlyle pit stop (6:30am-8:30am): In recognition of this year’s Bike to Work Day, the Carlyle Community Council will host a “Bike to Work Day Pit Stop” at John Carlyle Square Park, one block northeast of the USPTO campus. Stop by between 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. for free food, riding gear, and prizes. To register and receive a free Bike to Work t-shirt and water bottle, visit Bike to Work Metro D.C.

For more information, contact Jim Nowak by email or phone at 571-272-6534.

 

Campus pit stop (8am-10am): Join PTOS, the Triathlon Club, and FAPTO on Friday, May 18, to celebrate Bike to Work Day!  We will be providing refreshments from 8am - 10am by the Buckeyball fountain in the courtyard.  Cyclist and non-cyclist alike, please join us to hydrate and learn more about the PTO cycling community!

 

For more info on the campus pit stop, contact  Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@USPTO.gov and Justin.Mullen@USPTO.gov.

PTOS www.ptos.org - PTOTRICLUB www.ptotriclub.com - FAPTO www.ptofitness.org   
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Committee Fair
Thursday, May 17th from 1-2 PM in the Madison Building’s South Auditorium.

Ever wondered how you can get involved with PTOS?
Ever thought of something that you wished PTOS did?
Ever wanted to meet new people throughout the Office?

Come join us on Thursday, May 17th from 1:00PM to 2:00PM (right after the Spring Concert Series) in the Madison Building’s South Auditorium.  Find out about the wide range of activities organized by our committees, and all the different ways you can get involved. 

We’re always looking for volunteers to help organize events like happy hours, guest speakers, trips, and more, so if you’re interested in getting involved in PTOS, come on down and find out how.

Light refreshments will be served


No other time is authorized for this event.

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Come and lsiten to the musical talents of fellow employees!

Date: Every Thursday from May 17th to June 28th (except June 14th). The first concert Thursday, May 17th will be The Rejections.

Time: 12pm-1pm

Where: Dulany Gardens between Randolph and Remsen (If there is inclement weather, the performance will be canceled.)

Co-sponsored by the USPTO and PTOS

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May 8, 2012
Notice of Vacancy
JPTOS Board of Governors

As of June 30, 2012, there will be a VACANCY on the Board of Governors of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

The vacancy is for a full three (3) year term as Governor.

The position requires attendance (in-person or via teleconference) at monthly meetings to direct matters of business of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, including publishing, advertising, staffing and editorial content.

All those interested in applying for this position should obtain a nominating sheet from one of the officers listed below or from here.

Nominations, including qualification statements, will be accepted by the
officers below until NOON on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.

Matthew Bradley, President
RND-7D71, 2-8575

Elizabeth Dougherty, Governor
MDW-7C89, 2-7733

Lynn Bristol, Governor
REM-3A45, 2-6883

Jared Rutz, Governor
Hoteling, 2-5535

Aimee Li, Vice President
RND-2C89, 2-4169

Brandon Rosati, Secretary
RND-8A59, 0-3536

Philip Bonzell, Treasurer
KNX-10D51, 0-3663

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The PTOS Education Committee requests the pleasure of your company at
Trademarks: A Primer for Patent Examiners and Attorneys
with Steven Berk, Senior Supervisory Attorney, and Brett Golden, Managing Attorney at the USPTO

Tuesday May 15
1pm
Madison North Auditorium

Come learn about trademarks from the experts from the Trademark side of the USPTO.  They will discuss what a trademark is, the trademark prosecution process, and how they impact patent applications.

Application for approval for this course or program is pending with the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board

No other time is authorized for this event.

Questions?  Please contact Yara Green or Christyann Pulliam

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Where: San Antonio Bar & Grill

 

When: Wednesday May 2, 2011 from 5-8pm

 

Why: To enjoy your time with fellow co-workers

 

Who: All PTOS and SPECO members

 

What: Limited appetizers plus free chips and salsa!

 

AND

 

A free drink for PTOS and SPECO members while supplies last.
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Breakfast with the Executives

Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Location: Madison Lower Atrium
Time: 8:00am-9:30am

Come meet PTO executives!

Continental breakfast food and beverages will be served.

No other time has been authorized for this event.

*Sponsored by the Liaison Committee

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The Legislative Committee of the Patent & Trademark Office Society is pleased to
invite you to an exciting topic on Intellectual Property Litigation

Post-Grant Review Under the America Invents Act (AIA)

By: Professors La Belle and Winston
Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
11:00 AM- 12:00 Noon
Madison South Auditorium

Post-grant review is a new procedure created by the AIA that allows parties to challenge certain patents after they have issued.   Professors La Belle and Winston will discuss post-grant review under the AIA and will explore some of the questions raised by this new procedure.

This event will be available via WebEx: https://uspto-events.webex.com/uspto-events/onstage/g.php?d=993496315&t=a
The participants shall click on the above link and follow the onscreen instructions…
Event number: 993 496 315
Event password: 123456
For further information, please contact James R. Marandi, 571-270-1843,
james.marandi@uspto.gov; or David E. Sosnowski, 571-270-7944, david.sosnowski@uspto.gov

No other time is authorized for this event.

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MEMPHIS, the musical

Sunday, June 24, 2012
7:30PM

Kennedy Center Opera House
$84 Orchestra tickets

This four-time Tony Award winner, including Best Musical, begs you to turn up the dial. Inspired by actual events, Memphis introduces a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break.

Reserve your tickets at http://www.ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php

A 3.5% service fee applies to PayPal payments only. No fee for payments by cash or check to Julie Anne Watko (Knox 8A75, X27597).

This event is sponsored by the PTOS social committee.

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Job Announcement:

Executive Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society

 

By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Executive Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  The Executive Director must be an active member of the Society.

 

DUTIES

  The Executive Director shall be responsible for promoting the business, advertising the Journal in other publications and at various venues, promoting advertising in the Journal, increasing Journal circulation, improving the quality of the Journal, putting the Journal out timely, supervision of the editorial and advertising staff, knowledge of the standing rules and by-laws of the Journal; shall serve as a member of the Board of Governors but shall not have a vote on any measure affecting his or her compensation except for the Journal annual budget; shall provide monthly reports as set forth in the Standing Rules; and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Governors.

 

SELECTION PROCESS

  All applicants must submit their qualifications in writing.

  A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.

  This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.

 

TO APPLY, EMAIL YOUR WRITTEN QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:

Lynn Anne Bristol                             Lynn.Bristol@uspto.gov                (571) 272-6883

 

DEADLINE:                          5:00 PM Tuesday, April 24th
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Become a Mentor

Join the Patent and Trademark Office Society and the USPTO Affinity Groups in the New Examiner Mentoring Program! This voluntary peer-based mentoring program offers you a great way to meet new people and help out a new fellow examiner. In the previous pilot of the New Examiner Mentoring Program, the mentees were retained at a rate more than double that of their classmates who did not participate in NEMP and many of the pairings resulted in lasting friendships.

If you are an examiner who has been at the USPTO for more than two (2) years and are willing to be a mentor, please complete this form.  Please note that participation in this program is voluntary and no non-production time is offered. The program is expected to be for one year and we anticipate a time commitment of up to four (4) hours per month.

If you have any questions or would like additional information about the program, contact NEMP@uspto.gov.

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PTOS and WorkLife to Sponsor Annual Spring Cleaning Collection Drive Tuesday April 10:
It's that time of year when many of us start to do some spring cleaning.

The USPTO’s Worklife Team and the Patent and Trademark Office Society will host the Annual Spring Cleaning drive to collect furniture, household items, clothing, animal items, nonperishable food items, and eye glasses for various charities.
Items will be accepted on Tuesday, April 10, outside the south entrance of the Madison Building, along Eisenhower Avenue, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (for multiple item drop-off, please drive up and volunteers will help you unload your vehicle).
Donations of goods will be accepted on behalf of the following non-profit organizations. 
• The Salvation Army
• Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
• Arlington Food Assistance Center
• One Sight by Lens Crafters
Representatives from these local charities will be on hand to accept your donations and supply receipts.
For information about the types of goods accepted, contact Tonia Dollinger at 571-272-4170. 
For more information about the PTO Worklife Team and other upcoming events, please visit: http://ptoweb/patents/worklife/ .

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PTOS Spring 2012 Scramble

SHENANDOAH VALLEY GOLF CLUB

Wednesday, May 9th, 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 
$75/player* Tournament Fee:
*Breakfast starting at 8am
*Unlimited golf
*Cart for tournament
*Captain's Choice Scramble
*Golfer's banquet
*Team & individual prizes

To register, contact:
Brandon Rosati at 571-270-3536
Brandon.rosati@uspto.gov;
or
Matthew Troutman at 571-270-3654,
matthew.troutman@uspto.gov
 
*Registration of full 4-person teams; and payment in full is requested.

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PTOS Happy Hour

One free drink per PTOS Member - Limited number available.
Food Specials Available.

Date:  Monday April 2, 2012
Time:  4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Place:  Trademark Bar in the Westin Alexandria (Between the Randolph Building and the Federal Courthouse)
400 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, Virginia 22314 

See you there!

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Washington Capitals
vs.
Winnipeg Jets

3/23/2012
7:00PM

Tickets are $45 for PTOS members
Seats are in section 410 and 411

To reserve the tickets please use http://ptos.org/reservations

If you have questions contact: Seahvosh Nikmanesh, Jefferson 7A49
Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov

(limited quantity)

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PTOS – 18-Day New Zealand & Australia Tour

 

When:  Wednesday, 10 October 2012 – Saturday, 27 October 2012

 

Who Can Go: Sign up is open to Everyone

 

LAND AND AIR COST:

•             Cost Per Person Based on Two Adults Sharing Room:  US$ 5499.00 (add $1450 for single)

All prices are based on current rates of exchange and include current airline taxes & fuel surcharges (subject to change prior to ticketing). Final balance will reflect any increases resulting from currency fluctuations.

 

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

•             Round-trip airfare, economy class from Los Angeles to Auckland; return from Cairns to Los Angeles

•             Intra-flights in Australia & New Zealand according to the itinerary below

•             15 nights First Class accommodations

•             2 nights Heritage Auckland Hotel & Towers, Auckland - http://www.heritagehotels.co.nz/auckland/

•             3 nights Millennium Queenstown, Queenstown - http://www.millenniumhotels.co.nz/millenniumqueenstown/

•             2 nights Scenic Circle Dunedin City Hotel, Dunedin –

               http://www.scenichotelgroup.co.nz/Hotel-By-Name/Scenic-Hotel-Dunedin-City-1

•             2 nights Citigate Melbourne, Melbourne - http://www.mirvachotels.com/citigate-melbourne

•             3 nights Menzies Hotel, Sydney - http://www.sydneymenzieshotel.com.au/

•             3 nights Mercure Cairns Harbourside, Cairns - http://www.mercure-harbourside.com.au/

•             Breakfast daily

•             Sightseeing and transportation per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach

•             Entrance fees as per itinerary

•             Optional Excursions will be offered, see complete itinerary

Not Included:

•             Round-trip flight from your preferred Airport to Los Angeles – In order to allow for travelers from other originating cities besides Washington D.C. and/or the use of frequent flyer miles or air fare sales everyone is responsible for their flights to and from LAX

•             Optional night stay in LA on October 9, 2012 - Recommended

 

PAYMENT TERMS:

•             First Deposit:     $   500 per person – Due by 05 April 2012 (non-refundable for any reason)

•             Second Deposit:               $ 2000 per person – Due by 05 June 2012 (partially refundable before 01 August 2012)

•             Final Payment:  Balance   -  Due by 01 August  2012 (non-refundable for any reason)

 

Travel Protection (Insurance):  Available at a cost of 6.5%  of the total package price.

 

US passport required for entry into both countries.

 

For more Information and Reservations Contact Robert Hodge at 571-272-2097 or Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov

 

Full Detailed Itinerary

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NCAA Men's
College Basketball
Bracket Competition
Tournament runs March 15th - April 2th

Open to ALL USPTO employees
To Participate you must sign-up & fill out your bracket by noon on March 15th at:
http://www.ptos.org/marchmadness/
There is no Cost to participate - PTOS membership is not required There is a limit of 300 brackets for this event - first come first serve Limit One Bracket per person This event is cosponsored by PTOS and USPTO Worklife The Grand Prize will be a Personalized Jersey Questions - Contact Matt Troutman (0-3654) or Rob Hodge (2-2097)

Be sure to kick off the tournament right with Show-Your-Team-Spirit Day on Thursday, March 15th Wear your favorite jersey, ball cap, pullover or sweatshirt and show your school pride!

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PTOS Happy Hour
Murphy’s Irish Bar
March 14th 2012
5-7 PM
713 King Street
Alexandria, VA.

One free drink while supplies last,
for PTOS members only.

You can sign up for membership at the event.

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“Mediation at the Federal Circuit”
Mr. James Amend  - Chief Circuit Mediator, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Chief Circuit Mediator Amend will discuss case selection, mediation, procedures, problem cases, and the high settlement success rate that the Federal Circuit’s mediation program has achieved.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012
1-2pm
Randolph First Floor Conference Center

Application for approval for this course or program is pending with the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board.

No other time is authorized for this event.
Questions? Please contact Yara Green, Christyann Pulliam, or David Sosnowski

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Would you like to be part of a historic event in Intellectual property?

The International Association of Judges was founded in Salzburg (Austria) in 1953 as a professional, non-political, international organization, grouping not individual judges, but national associations of judges. The main aim of the Association is to safeguard the independence of the judiciary, as an essential requirement of the judicial function and guarantee of human rights and freedom. Today the organization encompasses 78 such national associations or representative groups, from five Continents.

The Association has four Regional Groups:
i) the European Association of Judges (42 Countries);
ii) the Iberoamerican Group (14 Countries);
iii) the African Group (12 Countries);
iv) the Asian, North American and Oceanian Group (10 Countries).

The IAJ has four Study-Commissions, dealing respectively with judicial administration and status of the judiciary, civil law and procedure, criminal law and procedure, public and social law. On the basis of national reports, the members of the Commissions study problems of common interest to the justice process in every country of the world, on a comparative and transnational basis. The Association has consultative status with the United Nations (namely the International Labor Office and the U.N. Economic and Social Council) and with the Council of Europe.

The IAJ meets annually in a host country every year. This year’s meeting is going to be held in the United States for the first time in the associations’ history. The United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Global Intellectual Property Academy (GIPA) is going to host IAJ, at its facilities at USPTO, November 10-15, 2012. More than 300 judges are expected to attend. The theme of the conference is Intellectual Property Rights.  Given the leadership position of USPTO in Intellectual Property Rights, this event provides an excellent opportunity for select examiners to interact with the judges, and not only gain from their experience but also introduce them to a United States centric perspective.

To this end, we have accepted to be part of a tour of the DC monuments and cultural activities to be held for the judges on November 12th, 2012. We are looking for 20 volunteers, fluent in at least French, and/or Spanish (other languages will also be considered), to accompany the judges on this tour and provide them with a memorable experience of our cultural icons in DC.

For more information, please contact James Marandi, at James.marandi@uspto.gov

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PTOS Happy Hour at Buffalo Wild Wings

2450 Crystal Dr. #-015
Arlington VA 22202

2/21/2012
5:30-8:00PM

One free drink and wings
while supplies last,
for PTOS members only.

You can sign up for membership at the event.
Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.

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PTOS Annual MEMBERS NIGHT
February 29, 2012  5:00-8:00
In the Madison Auditorium
Casino Play Provided by Ante-up Entertainment.
Please Bring a Food Donation for Casino Play* – Food will be taken to a local food Bank

Must be a PTOS member to Participate, Photo ID is required for Entrance (i.e. USPTO Badge or Driver’s License).  If you would like to join the night of the event, membership forms will be available, a completed membership form will permit entrance into the event.

Every member that attends will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win prizes.  Or increase your chances of winning raffled prizes with casino play. Must be present to win.

Also enjoy the wonderful catered spread including:
Various Appetizers – Served Starting at 5:00 PM
Dinner Buffet – Opens at 6:00 PM
Treasure Island Dessert Medley - Starting around 6:30 PM
* Direct any questions to
Rob Hodge, Seahvosh Nikmanesh, Matthew Bradley, or Mike Araj.

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WANTED:
Patent and Trademark Office Society
2012 Science Fair Judges
For regional science and engineering fairs

Fields for judging include:
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Sci.
Earth & Space Sciences
Health & Medicine
Computer Science
Engineering

Location, Date,   Time      
Arlington County Science Fair Sat., March 3th  9:30 am-noon
Arlington, VA (Wakefield HS)
Fairfax County Regional Fair Sat., March 17th 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Fairfax, VA (Robinson HS)
P.G. Community College Fair Sat., March 17th 8:00 am-noon
Largo, MD (Largo Student Center)


If Interested, Please Contact:
Dana Amsdell  KNX05C04 x05210
Lynn Bristol          REM03A45 x26883
Brij Shrivastav  JEF10D25 x22938

Anyone qualified in the above areas, including Spouses & Friends, are invited to judge

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Patent and Trademark Office Society
Annual Meeting

February 29, 2012
10:00 a.m.
USPTO Auditorium
Madison Building

This year’s speaker is

Maria Pallante

-Register of Copyrights and
Director, U.S. Copyright Office

One hour of other time may be charged to:
Patent employees: PNCSPA-0000-090241
Non-Patent employees: AVEORG-0065-A00151
with supervisor’s approval.

Maria Pallante, Register of Copyrights

Librarian of Congress James H. Billington appointed Maria Pallante as the 12th Register of Copyrights and director of the United States Copyright Office, effective June 1, 2011. Pallante served as the Acting Register for five months, following the retirement of Marybeth Peters on December 31, 2010.

"Maria's background and experience make her an ideal choice to lead the Copyright Office at this time," Billington said. "She is a thoughtful civil servant, a proven and effective manager, a leader in the wider copyright community and a recognized expert in domestic and international copyright law."

In making the appointment, Billington commended the high regard for Pallante among Copyright Office stakeholders from multinational businesses to individual citizens, and her understanding of the role that the Copyright Office plays within the mission of the Library of Congress. Pallante has had wide-ranging experience in copyright transactions, policy and litigation, in both the government and private sectors. In addition to Acting Register, she has held several key positions within the Copyright Office: Associate Register for Policy and International Affairs (2008-2010), Deputy General Counsel (2007-2008), and Policy Advisor (1996-1997). She spent much of her career in New York, working there from 1999-2007 as intellectual property counsel and director of the licensing group for the worldwide Guggenheim Museums, where she advised on programmatic and business initiatives related to publishing, product development and branding. She has led two national author organizations, working as Executive Director of the National Writers Union (1993-1995) and as Assistant Director of the Authors Guild (1991-1993), and was associate counsel at the Washington-based law firm and literary agency, Lichtman, Trister, Singer and Ross.

Pallante is a 1990 graduate of the George Washington University Law School. She earned her bachelor's degree in history from Misericordia University, where she was also awarded an honorary doctorate of humane letters. She completed a clerkship in administrative law under the Hon. G. Marvin Bober, appellate division, U.S. Department of Labor. During her career, Pallante has been a frequent speaker on copyright law at events in the United States and abroad, and has testified before Congress several times, including on the Copyright Reform Act (1993); Orphan Works (2006) and Online Enforcement of Rogue Websites (2011). She was a member of the Librarian's 1993 Advisory Committee on Copyright Registration and Deposit and is currently serving on the Department of Education's Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials in Post-Secondary Education for Students with Disabilities.

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February 22, 2012 at the USPTO

Come celebrate E‐Week and volunteer to help 60 students from Eastern High School and Minnie Howard High School build robots!!

Are you interested in building model robots? Do you like working with children? If so, get involved in this year’s Engineering Week (E-Week) program.

We are looking for volunteers to work with the students to help teach and build model robots at the USPTO campus. Training will be provided for the volunteers.
If you are interested in becoming involved, please contact Sally Oh at 571-272-8095 or sally.oh@uspto.gov

No non-production time provided.

Questions? Please contact Yara Green, Christyann Pulliam, or Sally Oh
www.ptos.org

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Happy Hour at Los Toltecos
4111 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22304
Wednesday February 1 2012
5:00-7:30
Free drink for PTOS members.
While supplies last.


Overflow parking is available
at Fuddruckers next door. 
Disregard the signage stating
parking is only for
Fuddruckers patrons.

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The PTOS Education Committee cordially invites you to the inaugural lecture of
The Lighted Taper: A Patent and Trademark Office Society Distinguished Lecture Series featuring

Chief Judge Paul R. Michel (Ret.)
“Beating the Backlog of Examinations and Re-Examinations with Proven Judicial Efficiency Techniques”

February 15, 2012
1-2pm
Madison South Auditorium

Remote Access is available: https://uspto.connectsolutions.com/r68728031/                                                                                                            
Questions? Please contact Yara Green, Christyann Pulliam, or David Sosnowski

www.ptos.org
*No other time is authorized for this event*

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PTOS Ski Trip
Big Sky, Montana
April 8th – 15th, 2012

Trip Details: $1399 ($300 due for reservation)
Big Sky/Moonlight Basin, Montana

7 nights lodging in Huntley Lodge
Located steps from the lift - Ski in – Ski out
Breakfast daily, outdoor heated pool, sauna, hot tubs and ski storage
5 Day Adult Lift Ticket

Round Trip Airfare from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Bozeman on Frontier Airlines
Round Trip Ground Transportation from Bozeman to Big Sky

Sign-up Open to All USPTO Employees and Guests
Trip reservations must be in by Friday January 20, 2012

To make a reservation or for more information contact:
Ben Hanrahan x07854

Sign up form

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February 29, 2011  5:00-8:00
In the Madison Auditorium

Casino Play Provided by Ante-up Entertainment.
Please Bring a Food Donation for Casino Play* – Food will be taken to a local food Bank

Must be a PTOS member to Participate, Photo ID is required for Entrance (i.e. USPTO Badge or Driver’s License).  If you would like to join the night of the event, membership forms will be available, a completed membership form will permit entrance into the event.

Every member that attends will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win prizes.  Or increase your chances of winning raffled prizes with casino play. Must be present to win.

Also enjoy the wonderful catered spread including:
Various Appetizers – Served Starting at 5:00 PM
Dinner Buffet – Opens at 6:00 PM
Treasure Island Dessert Medley - Starting around 6:30 PM

* Direct any questions to
Rob Hodge, Seahvosh Nikmanesh, Matthew Bradley, or Mike Araj.

 

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the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical
Sunday, June 3rd
2PM matinee
Filene Center at Wolf Trap

Based on James Michener’s Pulitzer Prize winning book Tales of the South Pacific, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s moving wartime love story comes to life featuring timeless classics “Some Enchanted Evening,” “There is Nothin Like a Dame,” “Younger than Springtime,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair,” “Bali Hai,” and more.

This breathtaking new production of SOUTH PACIFIC is based on the 2008 Tony Award® winning Lincoln Center Theater production, directed by Bartlett Sher. Set on a tropical island during World War II, the musical tells the sweeping romantic story of two couples and how their happiness is threatened by the realities of war and by their own prejudices.

$49.50 front orchestra
$36        loge seating
$20        lawn seating (rain or shine)

All payments must be received by Friday, May 4th.

Reserve your tickets at http://www.ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php
After reserving, please contact to exchange payments for tickets:
Julie Anne Watko            X27597                Knox 8A75

Wolf Trap’s Filene Center is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, Virginia 22182
For driving directions, parking information, and Metrobus information, please see http://www.wolftrap.org/Plan_Your_Visit.aspx

This event is sponsored by the PTOS social committee.

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Announcements

NCAA Men's
College Football
Bowl Pick'EM
Tournament runs 12/17/11 - 1/9/12

Open to ALL USPTO employees
 To Participate you must create your Picksheet no later than 12/17 @ 2:00 PM by creating your account at:
http://www.ptos.org/football_pickem
 There is no Cost to participate - PTOS membership is not required  There is a limit of 300 brackets for this event  Limit One Bracket per person  This event is cosponsored by PTOS and USPTO Worklife  The Grand Prize will be a Personalized Jersey  Questions - Contact Rob Hodge (2-2097) or Matt Troutman (0-3654)

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2012 PTOS Election -- CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The Patent and Trademark Office Society Election Committee will be accepting nominations for candidates seeking to serve on the BOARD OF DIRECTORS as an officer or a representative.

Nominating petitions will be available and accepted by the Election Committee from November 30 - December 22, 2011

Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:

President
Vice President
Secretary
Administrator
Treasurer

Technology Center Representatives

Two (2) from each TC (1600, 1700/2900, 2100, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3700) for a total of sixteen (16) At-large Representatives - 10 CFO/CAO/CIO/SIRA Representative - 1 BPAI Representative - 1 Trademark Representatives - 2 Director’s Office/OGC/External Affairs Representative - 1 OPLA/OPQA/All others not specified - 1

Interested parties should visit the Election Committee section of the P.T.O.S. website (http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2012_election.html) to obtain a nominating petition. Completed nominating petitions must be hand-delivered to one of the locations listed below by 3:00PM on December 22, 2011.

Robert Fuller (x2-6300) KNX 2B11
Tonia Dollinger (x2-4170) RND 2D65
Renee Luebke (x2-2009) JEF 10A11
Elizabeth Dougherty (x2-7733) MDW 7C89

Voting will take place from January 10-12, 2012, via the PTOS e-vote system.

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P.T.O.S.
HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR
AT GORDON BIERSCH

November 30, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

900 F St NW Washington, DC 20004
One Block from Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro
Limited Amount of Free drinks and light appetizers for PTOS members

This Event is Sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee

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1st Annual Fitness for CFC
Dec 7
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Upper atrium of Madison Building.

How many push-up, crunches and body squats can you do for CFC?
Be the champion for your business unit or nominate a champion to perform as many
of each exercise as possible with 20 minutes being the time limit for each exercise.
Sponsor and cheer on your favorite competitor
Male and female winners for each category (push-up, crunches, body squats)
Look for the article in USPTO weekly as Dec. 7th approaches
A Nutritionist will be on hand with great holiday food tips!

Sponsored by
USPTO Fitness Center
PTOS
USPTO APANET

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The Legislative Committee of the Patent & Trademark Office Society is pleased to invite you to an exciting presentation on the America Invents Act and legislative reform.

America Invents Act

By: Dana Colarulli

November 14th, 2011
1:00 PM
Madison Auditorium (North)

For further information, please contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh, 571-270-1805 or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

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Patent and Trademark Office Society
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR JUDGES WANTED!!
2012 INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR Pittsburgh, PA May 13-18, 2011

Each year, the PTOS provides judges for this event as a public relations gesture, to promote knowledge of patents, and encourage innovation and scientific progress by today’s youth.

Detailed information and an application form to be a JUDGE at this year’s INTEL INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR is posted for PTOS members at http://www.ptos.org/committees/science_fair/international.html.
Additional forms are available from:
ALAN CHEN RND 3A11 571-272-4143
JULIE ANNE WATKO KNX 8A75 571-272-7597

Applications to be an INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR JUDGE must be turned in to ALAN CHEN or JULIE ANNE WATKO by:
NOON ON JANUARY 6, 2012

The categories for which judges will be selected are:
BIOCHEMISTRY, CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION, MEDICINE & HEALTH, MICROBIOLOGY, AND PHYSICS

The judging team selected will represent the PTOS.  The judges will choose one Grand Award winner, and several First and Second Place award winners from over 1500 finalist entries originating from over 40 nations worldwide.  Each selected judge will gain experience by organizing volunteers for regional science fairs judged by PTOS.

Dedicated to the improvement and appreciation of the United States Patent & Trademark Systems

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Murphy’s Irish Bar
November 14th 2011
5-8 PM
713 King Street
Alexandria, VA.

One free drink while supplies last,
for PTOS members only.

You can sign up for membership at the event.

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PTOS and Worklife to sponsor annual Fall Sweep on Wednesday, November 2nd.
 
It's that time of year when many of us start to do some fall cleaning.

The USPTO’s Worklife Team and the Patent and Trademark Office Society will host the Annual Fall Sweep drive to collect furniture, household items, clothing, animal items and eye glasses for various charities.

Bring your items from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2nd, outside the south entrance of the Madison Building, along Eisenhower Avenue (for multiple items, please drive up and volunteers will help you unload your vehicle).

Donations of goods will be accepted on behalf of the following non-profit organizations. 
• The Salvation Army
• Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
• Arlington Food Assistance Center
• One Sight by Lens Crafters

Representatives from these local charities will be on hand to accept your donations and supply receipts.

For information about the types of goods accepted,  contact Tonia Dollinger at 571-272-4170.

http://ptoweb/patents/worklife/

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Where:  Pizzeria Paradiso
124 King Street
Alexandria, VA
 
When:  Tuesday, October 25, 2011 from 5-8pm

Who:  You and all the other PTOS members

What:  $5 appetizers and pizza specials

AND
 
A free drink for PTOS members while supplies last.
 
Additional special promotions and pricing for PTOS members disclosed upon arrival.

*Pizzeria Paradiso is located in Old Town, just east of the cross-section of King St. and Lee St. You can walk, drive, or take the FREE trolley that leaves from the King Street Metro Station. There is a trolley stop at the corner of King St. and Lee St.

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The Education and Legislative Committees of the Patent and Trademark Office Society request the pleasure of your company at
Bench to Bar in a Single Leap: Observations of a New CAFC Judge
 
Judge Jimmie V. Reyna, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
November 1, 2011
3-4pm
Madison Building, North Auditorium
 
Circuit Judge Reyna is the newest Judge on the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. In his presentation, Judge Reyna will provide comments on his journey to the CAFC and on the five great suprises he has found as a new member of the court.
 
Questions? Pleast contact Elizabeth Dougherty, Yara Green, James Marandi, or David Sosnowski
 
Webcast is available:
https://uspto.connectsolutions.com/r56095651
For more instructions, pleast visit http://www.ptos.org
* No other time is authorized for this event

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About: 1 hr, 6 block walking tour which ends in a graveyard.
When: Tuesday, November 8th at 7:30 p.m.
Where: In front of City Hall (301 King Street)
Cost: $6/person (guests welcome). Please reserve your ticket through the PTOS reservations website.
Deadline: October 31st or until sold out.
Contact
martin.rogers@uspto.gov to pay for tickets or for more information

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5th Annual Snowshoe Ski Trip
 
Where: Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia
When: March 2-4, 2012
What: Includes:
          2 nights/3 days lodging
          2 full days of skiing
* ask about a 3 night/4 day skiing option for $300
Who: Room for 40 people (first come, first serve)
How: Cost is $225 per person
 
*Full payment will be required to secure your spot by January 6, 2012
 
Contact: Michael Araj
             RND 4B79
             2-5963

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PTOS Education Committee Presents:
George Washington Law

Planning to apply for Fall 2012 Law School Admission?

You are cordially invited to meet with
Sophia Sim
ASSOCIATE DEAN OF ADMISSIONS of
George Washington Law School
for Group Interviews

October 27th at 10:00 am
Randolph 1st Floor Conference Center
Advanced Sign Up is required
RSVP at http://ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php

Only those applying to George Washington Law 2012 are eligible to attend
Questions?
Victor.Wang@uspto.gov
(A group of 20 at a time, a second session will be added at 9am if there is sufficient interest)
*No other time is authorized for this event

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Last 3 games of the regular season:
Vs. Chicago Fire:  Saturday, October 15, 7:30pm
Vs. Portland Timbers:  Wednesday, October 19, 8:00pm
Vs. Sporting Kansas City:  Saturday, October 22, 7:30pm
 
Premium seat tickets - $25
Spectator seat tickets - $20
Contact Michael Araj to purchase tickets:
Michael.Araj@uspto.gov
2-5963

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NOVEMBER 18th, 2010 7PM-11PM
On Board the Odyssey

600 Water St SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 488-6010 

Come enjoy an Elegant Evening with Music & Dancing

Three Course Dinner featuring:
Selection of Appetizers/Salads, Side Dishes, Entrées and Desserts
(Menu Available upon request)

Premium Open Bar Served from 7-11 PM
 
Boarding starts at 7PM and the ship departs promptly at 8PM!

Parking is available but limited and the cost is NOT included in with your ticket. Or the boat is accessible via the Metro from the Waterfront Station

Tickets Must be reserved Online at: http://ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php
$65 per couple   ($32.50 per person)
Limited to 100 seats ONLY - Purchase by Nov. 10th or until Sold Out! 
Limited to ONE guest per member! 

Cash and Check Payments can be made to the following individuals:
Martin Rogers, REM 6C71
Brandon Rosati, RND 8A59
Yin Tsai, KNX 10C73
Seah Nikmanesh, JEF 7A49
Elizabeth Dougherty, MDW 7C89

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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
7:30PM
Arena Stage

76 Trombones led the big parade! Or did they?

Who is this charismatic musical instrument salesman who suddenly jumped off the train in our little Iowa town, promising to keep our children out of "Trouble" if we'll pay him to lead our young boys in a shiny new marching band?

Only Marian the Librarian knows for sure.

Will this upstanding citizen rat him out, or can Professor Harold Hill charm her into keeping his identity (and his heart) all to herself?

All payments must be received by Friday, April 13th.

Only $42.40 while supplies last!
Reserve your tickets at
http://ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php

After reserving, please contact to exchange payment for tickets:
Julie Anne Watko, X27597, Knox 8A75

A 4% service fee applies to PayPal payments. To pay with cash or check proceed through the regular checkout proceeds by selecting Cash on Delivery as the payment method. [The total shown may include a 4% service fee, however you do not pay the service fee when paying by cash or check. When you remit your payment to anyone above you will only pay the base amount with no service fee.]

Arena stage is located at
1101 Sixth Street, SW, DC
1 block from Waterfront Metro on the Green Line

For directions and parking information, please see http://www.arenastage.org/plan-your-visit/transportation-parking/

For more information about Arena Stage’s production of The Music Man, please see http://www.arenastage.org/shows-tickets/the-season/productions/the-music-man/

This event is sponsored by the PTOS social committee.

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PTOS Happy New (Fiscal) Year Happy Hour

Come ring in the new year!

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 5:00-8:00 PM
Madison Auditorium

Please bring your PTOS membership card for easy admittance.

This event is Sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee.

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PTOS Fall 2011 Scramble
 
SHENANDOAH VALLEY GOLF CLUB
 
Wednesday, October 19th, 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 
$75/player* Tournament Fee:
•Unlimited golf
•Cart for tournament
•Captain’s Choice Scramble
•Golfer’s banquet
•Team & individual prizes
•New this year - Pre-tournament breakfast starting at 8am!!
To Register:
Contact:
 
Brandon Rosati at 571-270-3536
Brandon.rosati@uspto.gov;
 
Matthew Troutman at 571-270-3654,
matthew.troutman@uspto.gov
 
*Registration of full 4-person teams; and payment in full is requested.

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Building Better Futures Tutoring/Mentoring Pizza Lunch Information Session
Ever wonder what you can do with that spare hour you have every week? Not really, because you don’t have a spare hour right. ☺ Well, stop by and enjoy a FREE pizza lunch while representatives from T.C. Williams HS & the BBF program discuss how YOU can be a positive adult role model for Alexandria HS students if only you had an hour to spare every week.

Thursday September 15, 2011
Knox 10 D 45 (conference room)
11:45am – 12:45am

No Other Time provided.

Please RSVP to Luther Behringer x03868 by COB September 13, 2011

Sponsored in partnership by PTOS Education Committee, SHPE and USPTO APANet.
Please contact Luther Behringer or Christyann Pulliam or Yara Green for further details.

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PTOS Happy Hour at Agua Viva
808 King St
Alexandria, VA 22314
 
Wednesday, September 7th
5:00 - 8:00 pm
 
One free drink for PTOS members while supplies last.
Please bring your PTOS membership card for easy admittance.

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The Legislative Committee of the Patent & Trademark Office Society requests the pleasure of your company at

Suing the Government for Patent and Copyright Infringement:
The Constraints of Sovereign Immunity

Presented by Judge Edward J. Damich
U.S. Court of Federal Claims

September 15, 2011
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Madison Building, North Auditorium

Patent and copyright infringement cases proceeding against the federal government are brought before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.  These cases differ dramatically from those involving only private parties.  For example, the Court of Federal Claims cannot enjoin patent infringement by the federal government and monetary awards are limited to a reasonable royalty!

Judge Damich’s presentation will not only cover the above, but also the long and storied history of infringement suits against the government, government contractor immunity, intriguing statutory anomalies, and issues of classified information.

For further information, please contact either of the individuals below.
• James R. Marandi ¬– 571.270.1843
james.marandi@uspto.gov
• David E. Sosnowski – 571.270.7944
david.sosnowski@uspto.gov

No other time is given.

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You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society brown bag lunchtime presentation:

Life Insurance: Beyond the Basics
 
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Jefferson Building
First Floor Conference Room

Outlining the life insurance options available through the PTOS

Answering these questions:

What is Variable Life Insurance and how does it work?
How to Maximize your Pension Benefits?
How to pass assets to your beneficiaries Income Tax Free!

Bring your lunch and PTOS will provide light refreshments
No other time will be provided
Sponsored by the PTOS Insurance Committee
Please contact Mark Fearer for further details and
visit
www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events

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In the spirit of August Communication Month, PTOS proudly presents:
"Dessert with the Directors"

Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Location: Madison Lower Atrium
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

On behalf of PTOS, the PTOS liaison committee cordially invites you to an event designed to reaffirm the ties between examiners and management and strengthen the sense of community that has made the PTO great.
    
     The event will give examiners and PTO executives an opportunity to converse with each other and socialize in a non-work context.  We hope that you will be able to attend.
     Light desserts and soft drinks will be served.
    
Questions:
Joshua Schwartz (
Joshua.schwartz@uspto.gov, 0-7494) or Aimee Li (aimee.li@uspto.gov, 2-4169)

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4238 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22203
Thursday August 25th, 2011 5-8 pm
A free drink for PTOS members while supplies last

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Adult Tickets $13 (Regularly $19)
Children (ages 7-15) tickets available at the gate for $9
Children (ages 6 and under) are free
Open rain or shine!
Open from 10:00am - 7:00pm
 
Good for any weekend!
August 27, 2011 - October 23, 2011
Please visit
www.rennfest.com to see full activity schedule
 
Reserve on-line at
http://ptos.org/reservations/
Payment due at pick-up
Contact Matthew Troutman (0-3654) with questions.

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India Arie & Idan Raichel
Saturday, October 22, 2011
8PM

Strathmore Music Center
$49.50 per ticket until September 30
 
With its themes of acceptance and unity, effortless mix of contemporary soul and exotic influences and multilingual lyrics sung in Hebrew and English, this concert forges new frontiers in music.
 
Featuring songs from the just-released recording Open Door, this concert showcases the inspired collaboration of Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter India.Arie and triple-platinum Israeli artist Idan Raichel, a driving force in contemporary world music.

Please use the PTOS reservation system to reserve your tickets.
http://ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php

For more information about the Strathmore music center, see
http://www.strathmore.org/planyourvisit/directionsparking.asp

For more information about the artists, see
http://www.indiaarie.com/bio.aspx and
http://www.idanraichelproject.com/en/biography

This event is sponsored by the PTOS social committee.

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Hairspray
Saturday, December 3, 2011
2PM matinee

Signature Theatre, Shirlington
$58.50 per ticket until November 3
 
With her big dance talent, big personality and big hair, pleasantly plump underdog Tracy proves everyone wrong and becomes a local celebrity on Baltimore's most popular teen TV program, "The Corny Collins Show". But is segregated Baltimore ready to embrace her demand for racial integration? And will her larger-than-life mother ever leave the house?
 
Don't miss this Tony Award-winning musical, based upon the eponymous film by John Waters.

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Billy Elliot
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
7:30PM

Kennedy Center Opera House
$84 per ticket until December 1
 
Young Billy stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering an intense talent for dance that confuses and inspires his family and his small English mining town.
 
Music legend Elton John, together with a phenomenal cast of 45 performers and the Tony Award-winning creative team -- director Stephen Daldry, choreographer Peter Darling and writer Lee Hall -- bring to life this hit musical, based on the internationally acclaimed eponymous film.

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PTOS High-Speed Go-Kart Tournament
Saturday, August 27th
Race starts at 1:30 p.m. (please arrive 15 minutes prior for registration and racing suit fitting).
 
Location - All Sports Grand Prix, 45915 Maries Road, Dulles, Va
About - The multi-race tournament uses high-speed racing karts and will last approximately 1.5 hours.
Cost - $50, PTOS members only. Spaces limited.
Reward - Trophies for 1st-3rd place winners.
 
Contact
martin.rogers@uspto.gov to pay for tickets and sign waiver

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First Annual PTOS & FAPTO Innovation 5k
Sunday, October 16th 2011
Race Starts at 8:30am
 
$20 for USPTO Gym Member
$30 for non-USPTO Gym Member
Open to Everyone - Friends and Family Welcome!
 
Location - USPTO Madison Building (600 Dulany St.)
Awards for top 2 male and female finishers in each age group
 
Each Participant will receive a technical race t-shirt.
Water and snacks will be provided.
 
Post Race - Representatives will be present from ptos science and math outreach programs to raise awareness of their contribution to furthering innovation and to provide information on how you can help.
 
To Register and for more race details visit:
 
www.ptos.org/5k
 
Brought to you by:
The Patent and Trademark Office Society
The Fitness Association of the Patent and Trademark Office
USPTO WorkLife
 
If running is not your thing, you can still be a part of the event by Volunteering!
To volunteer or for questions contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh or Matthew Troutman

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INTERIM CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The Patent and Trademark Office Society Election Committee will be accepting nominations for candidates seeking to serve on the BOARD OF DIRECTORS as a representative.

Nominating petitions will be available and accepted by the Election Committee until:

August 18, 2011, 3:00 PM

Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:

At-large Representative (only 1 vacancy) TC 2400 Representative (only 1 vacancy) Trademarks Representative (only 1 vacancy) Director's Office/OGC/External Affairs Representative (only 1 vacancy)

Interested parties should visit the Election Committee section of the P.T.O.S. website (http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2011_interim_election.html) to obtain a nominating petition. Completed nominating petitions must be hand-delivered to the location listed below by 3:00PM on August 18, 2011.

Robert Fuller x2-6300 KNX 2B11

Winners will be selected by majority vote of the Board of Directors

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The PTOS Education Committee invites you to a ReSET Information Session
 
Tuesday August 16, 2011
Randolph 10D45
12 noon
 
What makes kids' curiosity spark?  What is you could inspire the minds of tomorrow?  Come learn about the volunteering opportunity.
 
Food will be provided.
 
No other time provided.
 
Questions? Contact Peter Mehravari.
 
Sponsored by the PTOS Education Committee.  Visit
www.PTOS.org for information on these and other events.

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It's time for another PTOS-organized Cruise!  This time to the beautiful island of Bermuda‼!

We will be departing from Baltimore at 4:30PM on November 6th, and will sail to King’s Wharf, Bermuda, where we will spend three days before returning to Baltimore on November 13th.  We will be sailing on the Carnival Pride.

If you book your room by 7/31/11, you will receive $150/Cabin Ship Board Credit and $75/Cabin Shore Excursion Voucher.
If you book your room by 8/31/11, you will receive $75/Cabin Shore Excursion Voucher.

Rates are per person based on double occupancy, including port charges and taxes:
Inside Cabin 185 sq. ft. – from $808
Oceanview Cabin – 185 sq. ft. – from $858
Deluxe Balcony Cabin – 185 sq. ft. – from $968
(additional options may be available, contact Brent Howard for more information)

Rates include all food and most drinks (excluding soft drinks and alcohol).
A $250 per person deposit is due at the time of booking.

Deposits are fully refundable through August 20th‼! 
  
Group transportation to Baltimore may be available at an additional cost depending on number of interested participants.

Don't delay... the specials noted are only available for a short period.  Please book early.  If you find you must cancel, there is no cancelation fee before August 20th.
  
Dates: November 6 - November 13, 2011
Location: Baltimore
Best to arrive in Baltimore by noon
  
Contact Brent Howard, Executive Director (JPTOS) at x2-5326 to get started.

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The PTOS Education Committee Presents:
 
PTOS Real Estate Seminar
Tuesday August 9, 2011
11:45 am - 1pm
Randolph 1st Floor Conf. Room
 
 
Find out information regarding your real estate questions from the experts – realtors, mortgage brokers, title company and more.  Food provided.
 
RSVP Required using PTOS reservation system - 
http://ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php
 
 
Sponsored in partnership by the PTOS Education Committee.
Please contact Christyann Pulliam or Yara Green for further details and visit
www.PTOS.org for information on these and other events.
No other time has been authorized for this event.

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The Legislative Committee of the Patent & Trademark Office Society is pleased to invite you to an exciting presentation on the America Invents Act and legislative reform.

Patent Reform:  A View from the Trenches

By: John R. Thomas
Professor of Law
Georgetown University

August 4th, 2011
1:00 PM
Madison Auditorium (North)

Topics will include the America Invents Act, both in terms of some of its substantive provisions and the realm of bigger vision issues like (1) factors that motivated the bill; (2) why provisions that were included in drafts were not enacted (assuming the bill is enacted by August 4th);  and (3) what the future of legislative patent reform efforts might be. 

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You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society brown bag lunchtime presentation: Estate Planning 101
 
Wednesday, August 3rd 2011
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Knox Building
First Floor Conference Room
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Outlining why an estate plan is just another essential piece of your financial plan:

What is an Estate Plan?
Who needs an Estate Plan?
What are wills and trusts and
How can they be used in Estate Planning?
What if you don’t have an Estate Plan?

Bring your lunch and PTOS will provide light refreshments
No other time will be provided
Sponsored by the PTOS Insurance Committee
Please contact Mark Fearer for further details and
visit
www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events

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The Education Committees of the PTOS and USPTO APANet present the Annual Summer Series on Law School:
"Applying to Law School"
Tuesday July 19, 2011
1 p.m.
Jefferson 1st Floor Conference Room

Here’s your opportunity to get answers from law school admissions counselors about the process of applying to law school.
 
MCS access available.

Sponsored in partnership by the PTOS Education Committee and the USPTO APANet  Education Committee.

Please contact Christyann Pulliam, Xiya Li, Yara Green or Hannah Pak for further details and
visit
www.PTOS.org and www.usptoapanet.org for information on these and other events.

No other time has been authorized for these events.

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DC United vs Everton*

July 23, 2011

7:30pm ET

Premium seat tickets - $40

Spectator seats available for $30

*Everton is a team from the English Premiere League Tickets will include tailgate food and non-alcoholic drinks.

Tailgate is sponsored by the PTOS and will start at 4pm.

Please contact Michael Araj by July 19th to purchase tickets.

Michael.Araj@uspto.gov

 

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Free Ice Cream for PTOS Members!
Tuesday, August 16th, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Ice Cream carts located outside:
-Between Knox and Randolph Buildings
-Between Jefferson and Remsen Buildings -In front of the Madison Atrium
(In the event of rain, carts will be located in the Madison Atrium)
*Limit one per member, while supplies last
*Please bring your PTOS membership card

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SKYDIVING

Why not jump out of a perfectly good plane?

Must sign up by Wed., Aug. 3rd
(Or until the spaces are filled)
ONLY 20 SPACES AVAILABLE!

What: Tandem Skydiving and camping
When: Jump Fri Aug 19th, leave PTO @ 1pm Aug 19 (Carpool).  Those wishing to camp can stay at the airfield and camp out to return Saturday.  *Food and camping equipment not provided by PTOS
Where: Skydive Orange, Orange, VA (
http://www.skydiveorange.com/) How Much: $218 - details for payment and registration can be found on-line at http://ptos.org/reservations.  Payments can be accepted in the form of Cash, Check, or PayPal payment (see link for details). *If the weather is uncooperative, we will reschedule for a future date.  Video costs extra.  A $50 portion of the fee is used for deposit and is non-refundable. 
 
Contact:
Vincent Spinella-Mamo; ext 0-5821, JEF 8B21 or Rob Hodge; ext 2-2097, REM 6D35 for more information.

PTOS is not responsible for any injury sustained due to participation.
Signed waivers of liability with PTOS and Skydive Orange must be completed prior to participation. 

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The Education Committees of the PTOS and USPTO APANet present the Annual Summer Series on Law School:
 
"Time Management: Juggling Law School and Work"
 
Wednesday July 6, 2011
 
1pm - 2pm
 
Randolph First Floor Conference Room
 
Here's you opportunity to hear how your colleagues management work and law school.  A panel discussion with Q and A.
 
MCS Access Available
 
Sponsored in partnership by the PTOS Education Committee and the USPTO APANet  Education Committee.
Please contact Christyann Pulliam, Xiya Li, Yara Green or Hannah Pak for further details and
visit
www.PTOS.org and www.usptoapanet.org for information on these and other events.
No other time has been authorized for this event.

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Ultimate Frisbee
Starting July 14, 2011
All experience levels welcome
Time ~ 5:30PM Every Thursday
Place ~ Carlyle Circle*
Bring dark and white shirt
Bring water
 
**PTOS MEMBERS ONLY**
 
*Field between Potbelly’s and Jimmy John’s
**For more information contact John McCormack at
john.mccormack@uspto.gov or ext. 07472

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Port City Brewing Company

Thursday July 7, 2011 @ 5:00 PM
Location: 3950 Wheeler Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22304

Free for PTOS Members

Must RSVP by June 30, 2011 @ http://www.ptos.org/reservations/ Must be a PTOS Member to Participate.

Tour includes a tasting glass to keep and a tasting of all of their beers on tap

This event is sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee
Please contact Robert Hodge -
robert.hodge@uspto.gov with any questions.
No Other Time is Authorized for this Event

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PTOS Happy Hour
Where: Pizzeria Venti

301 John Carlyle Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
July 14, 2011 from 5-8 pm

Who: You and all the other PTOS members
A free drink for PTOS members while supplies last.

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The Education Committees of the PTOS and USPTO APANet present the Annual Summer Series on Law School:
"Law School, Financial Aid and LSAT Prep Fair"
Wednesday June 22, 2011
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.  (note the time change)
Madison North Auditorium
Here’s your opportunity to get answers from law school admissions counselors, financial aid representatives and LSAT preparation company representatives.
 
Sponsored in partnership by the PTOS Education Committee and the USPTO APANet  Education Committee.
Please contact Christyann Pulliam, Xiya Li, Yara Green or Hannah Pak for further details and
visit
www.PTOS.org and www.usptoapanet.org for information on these and other events.
No other time has been authorized for these events.

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A night of laughs!

PTOS Comedy Night in Charm City

Specials for members only

2 for 1 drink tickets
at the Baltimore Comedy Factory
beach themed bar

VIP admission pass
to one of the popular bars at Power Plant Live

Sunday July 31 at 8:00pm

To purchase tickets (only $20)

http://ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php

Featuring comedian

Lynne Koplitz

The Baltimore Comedy Factory
6 Market Place
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
www.baltimorecomedy.com

All tickets will be held at Will Call.

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The Education Committees of the PTOS and USPTO APANet present the Annual Summer Series on Law School:
 
Law School, Financial Aid and LSAT Prep Fair
    June 22 from 1-3 pm in Madison North
 
Managing Work and Law School Seminar
    July 6  from 1-2 pm in Randolph 1st floor conference room
 
Applying to Law School Seminar
    July 19 from 1-2pm in Jefferson 1st floor conference room
 
Sponsored in partnership by the PTOS Education Committee and the USPTO APANet  Education Committee.
Please contact Christyann Pulliam, Xiya Li, Yara Green or Hannah Pak for further details and
visit
www.PTOS.org and www.usptoapanet.org for information on these and other events.
No other time has been authorized for these events.

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Back by popular demand…
PTOS Wine Tasting

June 24th  (first Friday) meet at Dunn-Loring metro 10:00am.
Bus will return at 5:00 pm.
We’ll be visiting Fabbioli, Lost Creek, and Hidden Brook Vineyards.
$45/member, $55 for guest. Includes bus and tasting fees for two vineyards. PTOS pays the other tasting fee.
Contact and pay Seahvosh Nikmanesh at  0-1805, Jefferson 7A49 or
seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

First 31 PTOS members to pay will go. Must pay in advance. Must be a PTOS member/limit 1 guest.

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OKLAHOMA!
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S great American musical

Friday, August 19th, 8PM
Fichandler Theatre at Arena Stage

The best-selling show in Arena's 60 year history is back for 12 weeks only! This is not your mother’s Oklahoma! Inspired by the toughness of the prairie, Artistic Director Molly Smith sets her production in the robust world of territory filled with a dynamic cast as rich and complex as great tapestry of America itself. With Rodgers and Hammerstein’s timeless music, Oklahoma! celebrates the vigor of America’s pioneering spirit with athletic dance and boot-stomping energy. Chock full of classic tunes such as “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’,” and “People Will Say We’re in Love,” this muscular production will thrill audiences young and old.

Tickets available through PTOS at $46.70.

Please see the PTOS reservation system (http://ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php) to reserve your ticket. Payment deadline is July 14th.

A surcharge will apply for payments made using the new PayPal option.

After reserving, please contact for other forms of payment (cash, check):
Julie Anne Watko        X27597  Knox            8A75

For more information about the show, see the Arena Stage website at http://www.arenastage.org/shows-tickets/the-season/productions/oklahoma/

Children less than 5 years old will not be admitted.

Arena Stage is located in the brand new Mead Center for American Theatre
1101 Sixth Street, SW, Washington DC
1 block west from Waterfront Metro on the Green Line

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Bus Trip to Atlantic City
Friday, August 5, 2011
leaving PTO** @ 8am, returning by midnight
All seats $32

Includes Bonus $20 slot play at The Tropicana Casino and Resort for those 21 and older

Please see one of the contacts listed below by June 24th to reserve your seat on the bus.

Cash and checks made payable to Saleh Najjar are accepted.

OPT/PTA (Kathryn Gorgos)
TC 1600 (Joe Woitach)
TC 1700 (Stanley Silverman)
TC 2100 (Alford Kindred)
TC 2400 (Tonia Dollinger/Kim Vu)
TC 2600 (Vu Le)
TC 2800 (Matthew Smith)
TC 2900 (Stella Reid)
TC 3600 (Katherine Mitchell)
TC 3700 (Gene Kim/Boyer Ashley)
PTOS (Matthew Troutman/Tonia Dollinger)
SPECO (William Vaughn)
SIRA (Jeannine Mines)

Please email PTO Worklife Team for questions or comments.
** The PTO Worklife Team does not subsidize this event.
This is for informational purposes only and does not imply an endorsement of any related business.
The USPTO makes no guarantees as to the nature of any products or services rendered.
No othertime is authorized for this event.

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PTOS Presents:
Les Miserables
 
October 23, 2011 at 7:30 PM at the Kennedy Center
Tickets Located in the Center Orchestra Section
Cost: $79 per ticket
Reserve at
http://ptos.org/reservations
Payment due August 1, 2011
For questions and payment please see Rebecca Eisenberg RND 6A10 ext. 0-5879
Note: payment may be made with cash, check or paypal service fees will apply for paypal only.

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PTOS Happy Hour
Where: Spider Kelly’s
3181 North Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
(Two blocks west of the Clarendon metro station on the Orange Line)

When: Wednesday June 8, 2011 from 5-8pm

Who: You and all the other PTOS members

What: Happy hour specials

AND

A free drink for PTOS members while supplies last.

Additional special promotions and pricing for PTOS members disclosed upon arrival.

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Legislative Committee of the Patents & Trademarks Office Society is pleased to invite you to an exciting topic on Intellectual Property Litigation

ITC: A Faster Alternative to District Court Litigation for Resolving IP Disputes

By: The Honorable Theodore R. Essex
Administrative Law Judge
United States International Trade Commission

June 13th, 2011
11:00 AM- 12:00 Noon
Jefferson Conference Center 1D-70

IP litigants are beginning to turn to ITC is resolving patent disputes faster. In addition to a speedier resolution (referred to as “alternative rocket docket”) this route has other advantages.

Honorable Judge Essex will present an overview of Intellectual Property (IP) litigation at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). This shall enable the audience to contrast litigation before ITC vis-à-vis district court and conclude why IP litigants may choose one venue over another.

For further information, please contact James R. Marandi, 571-270-1843 or james.marandi@uspto.gov

No other time is given

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Patent & Trademark Office Society Annual Picnic

Fun for kids, adults, singles, & families!

Saturday, June 11th
12:00-6:00 (Food served 12:00-3:30)
Fort Hunt Park, VA

Food, drinks, rock climbing wall, Velcro wall, Excalibur castle, hoops basketball, pony, DJ, pick-up sports: volleyball, flag football, softball and kickball and much more!

Tickets MUST be reserved online http://ptos.org/reservations/

Tickets on sale now until COB, June, 3rd!! $4/PTOS members, $6/guests, $4/children ages 2-12 of members. People eligible for membership in the PTOS are NOT eligible to come as guests.

Payments can be made through PayPal online (a service fee applies for the use of PayPal)

Cash and Check payments may be made to the following individuals (NO service fee applies for cash and check payments)
        Liz Dougherty, MDW 07D59             Rebecca Eisenberg, RND 6A10
        Tsung Yin Tsai, KNX 2C35                Martin Rogers, REM 6C71        
     Seahvosh Nikmanesh, JEF 7B69

Your Printed Paid Email Receipt (only one copy is necessary for all participants in your party) is your entrance to the picnic and your door prizes!
              
For questions, directions, or more information, contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh at x01805 or Robert Hodge at x22097

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PTOS Mid-Third Quarter
Happy Hour

Come take a break!

Wednesday May 18th, 5:00-8:00 PM
Madison Auditorium

Please bring your PTOS membership card for easy admittance.

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You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society brown bag lunchtime presentation:

Life Insurance 101
 
 Wednesday, May 18th 2011
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Randolph Building
First Floor Conference Room

Outlining the life insurance options available through the PTOS

Answering these questions:
Why do I need Life Insurance?
How much do I need?
What type should purchase?
How does this benefit work with my FEGLI coverage?

Bring your lunch and PTOS will provide light refreshments

 no other time will be provided
Sponsored by the PTOS Insurance Committee
Please contact Mark Fearer for further details and
visit
www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events

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Patent and Trademark Office Society
MAY 4, 2011
Notice of Vacancy
JPTOS Board of Governors
 
As of June 30, 2011, there will be a VACANCY on the Board of Governors of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.
 
The vacancy is for a full three (3) year term as Governor.
 
The position requires attendance (in-person or via teleconference) at monthly meetings to direct matters of business of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, including publishing, advertising, staffing and editorial content.
 
All those interested in applying for this position should obtain a nominating sheet from one of the officers listed below or from the application link below
.
 
Nominations, including qualification statements, will be accepted by the
officers below until NOON on Friday, May 20, 2011.
 
Matthew Bradley, President
RND-7D71, 2-8575
 
Elizabeth Dougherty, Governor
MDW-7D59, 2-7733
 
Lynn Anne Bristol, Governor
REM-3A45, 2-6883
 
Jared Rutz, Governor
Hoteling, 2-5535
 
Matthew Troutman, Vice President
KNX-2A14, 0-3654
 
Aimee Li, Secretary
RND-2C89, 2-4169
 
Philip Bonzell, Treasurer
KNX-4D20, 0-3663

JPTOS Board of Governors Application

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Spring Time PTOS Happy Hour
 
Where:  San Antonio Bar & Grill
   200 Swamp Fox Rd
              Alexandria, VA 22314

When:  Wednesday May 4, 2011 from 5-8pm

Why:  To enjoy your time with fellow co-workers

Who: You and all the other PTOS members

What:  Half Price Appetizers plus free chips and salsa!

AND

A free drink for PTOS members while supplies last.

Additional special promotions and pricing for PTOS members disclosed upon arrival.

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DC United vs AFC Ajax*
May 22, 2011
7:30pm ET
Premium seat tickets - $40
Spectator seats available for $30
*AJAX is a top team of the Dutch league

You can reserve tickets for the above game by going to:     
http://ptos.org/reservations/
Payments must be made by May 12th.
You will be notified by email when and where you can pick-up your tickets.
Please contact Michael Araj for further questions and payment.
Michael.Araj@uspto.gov

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Pulitzer Prize winning play “Clybourne Park”,
Friday, July 29, 2011, 8PM, at Woolly Mammoth Theatre.

A white community in 1950’s Chicago splinters over the black family about to move in.

Fast-forward to present day gentrification and the same house represents very different demographics as we climb through the looking-glass of Lorraine Hansberry’s classic A Raisin in the Sun.

Hilarious and horrifying neighbors pitch a battle over territory and legacy that reveals how far our ideas about race and property have evolved—or have they?

And just what is the community’s responsibility toward veterans and other residents with disabilities, who can’t afford to move away when neighbors make them feel unwelcome?

Appropriate for ages 14 and up.

The price for our rear balcony seats is $33.75 per ticket. 

Please use the PTOS reservation system (http://ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php) to reserve your ticket or get on the waiting list.

After reserving, please contact to exchange payment for tickets:
Julie Anne Watko  X27597 Knox   8A75

Woolly Mammoth theatre is located at 641 D St NW, Washington, DC, convenient to Archives/Navy Memorial on the Yellow Line Metro. See http://www.woollymammoth.net/visit/index.php for directions and parking information.

For more information about the show, see Woolly Mammoth Theatre’s website at http://www.woollymammoth.net/performances/show_clybourne_park_2011.php

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PTOS Tennis

Time ~ 9:30am, Every Saturday, or upon request.
Place ~ 8501 Silverbrook Road, Lorton, VA 22079

Rules:
* RSVP 3 days in advance.
* Bring your own racquet and balls.
* Co-Ed
* No Organized teams necessary
* Subject to cancellation and weather changes without notice.
* PTOS Members only.

** For more information contact Henry Hottelet at henry.hottelet@uspto.gov or 571-309-1189

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Time to Scramble...To register!
 
It’s the PTOS 2011 Spring Golf Scramble!
Shenandoah Valley Golf Club
Wednesday, May 11th, 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
 
$75/player* Tournament Fee:
- Unlimited golf
- Cart for tournament
- Captain’s Choice Scramble
- Golfer’s banquet
- Team & individual prizes
- PTOS gift
 
To register:
Visit the golf registration table outside of the Roundhouse Café, Madison concourse level, on 4/19 & 5/02 from 11:00-1:00 EACH DAY.
Or, contact: Brandon Rosati at 571-270-3536,
Brandon.rosati@uspto.gov; or Matthew Troutman at 571-270-3654, matthew.troutman@uspto.gov
*Registration of full 4-person teams; and payment in full is requested.
 
Sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee.

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Upcoming PTOS Events:

Golf Scramble at Shenandoah Valley - Weds May 11, shotgun start at 9 AM Third Quarter Happy Hour in the Madison Auditorium - Weds May 18 from 5-8PM Annual Picnic - Sat June 11 starting at Noon

 

More Details will follow for these events.

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PTOS Happy Hour

Where:  Pizzeria Paradiso*
124 King Street
Alexandria, VA

When:  Monday April 11, 2011 from 5-7pm

Who:  You and all the other PTOS members

What:  $5 appetizers and pizza specials

AND

A free drink for PTOS members while supplies last.

Additional special promotions and pricing for PTOS members disclosed upon arrival.

*Pizzeria Paradiso is located in Old Town, just south of the cross-section of King St.
and Lee St. You can walk, drive, or take the FREE trolley that leaves from the King Street
 Metro Station. There is a trolley stop at the corner of King St. and Lee St.

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The USPTO’s Worklife Team and the Patent and Trademark Office Society will host the Annual Spring Cleaning Day on Tuesday, April 12th to collect furniture, household items, clothing, animal items and eye glasses for various charities.

Bring your items from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12th, outside the south entrance of the Madison Building, along Eisenhower Avenue (for multiple items, please drive up and volunteers will help you unload your vehicle).

Donations of goods will be accepted on behalf of the following non-profit organizations. 

  • The Salvation Army
  • Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
  • Arlington Food Assistance Center
  • One Sight by Lens Crafters

Representatives from these local charities will be on hand to accept your donations and supply receipts.

For information about the types of goods accepted, contact Tonia Dollinger at 571-272-4170.

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Online Auction for Japan!

Bid on...

Lunch with Director David Kappos & others Fresh Water Pearls Cote Rotie Red Wine Japanese Obi Professional Photography Session And many more!

 

Auction lasts from Monday, April 4 to Friday, April 15 at 5:00PM.

Please visit http://usptocorp/sites/OOPA/auctions/default.aspx or PTO Intranet site to place your bid today.

For photos and list of items, please visit APANET on Facebook.

For questions, please e-mail APANET@USPTO.GOV

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Fundraising for the Japanese Relief Effort

 

Tuesday-Thursday, March 29-31, 11am-2pm
Tuesday-Thursday, April 5-7, 11am-2pm
Madison Building (Near Cafeteria)

 

Baked treats on sale everyday!
Raffle tickets on sale everyday for a variety of prizes!
Visit USPTO APANET on Facebook to see pictures of the prizes
  1 ticket for $2
  5 tickets for $5
  12 tickets for $10

 

Bento Boxes from Café Japone for sale at $5 each April 5-7 ONLY
Bento A: California Roll with seaweed salad
Bento B: Yakisoba noodles with dumplings
Limited quantities! Must pre-order either:
In-person at our tables Tuesday, 3/29 to Thursday, 3/31 (priority given to in-person orders) or send an e-mail to
APANET@USPTO.GOV with the date you would like your lunch and your Bento box choice (A or B)

 

Silent Auction with items including lunch with Director Kappos, lunch with Commissioner Stoll and more!  Visit APANET on Facebook for details

 

If you have any questions please contact APANET@uspto.gov

Sponsored by APANET, PTOS, AMACA, BIG, CIPA, Lambda, NSBE, SHPE, and WiSE

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Flag football for PTOS members is starting again on Wednesday, March 16th at Carlyle Field in between Potbelly's and Jimmy John's.

Games will be held weekly, every Wednesday at 5:30PM.

Please contact Nicholas Polito at nicholas.polito@uspto.gov or ext. 05923 if you would like to be added to the flag football email list or have any questions.

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 You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society brown bag lunchtime presentation:

 'Financial Planning: Aligning Goals and Action'

 Wednesday, March 23, 2011
 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
 Randolph Building
 First Floor Conference Room

 Outlining such financial planning topics as:

  Different types of Financial Planners
  What to look for in a Financial Planner
  The Financial Planning relationship

 Bring your lunch and PTOS will provide light refreshments
 
 No other time will be provided
 Sponsored by the PTOS Insurance Committee
 Please contact Mark Fearer for further details and
 visit
www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events

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PTOS Happy hour
Murphy’s Irish Bar
March 14th 2011, 5-7 PM
713 King Street
Alexandria, VA.

One free drink while supplies last, for PTOS members only.

You can sign up for membership at the event.

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PTOS presents

Nationals Baseball

 

Reserve your tickets today for the following 2011 Nationals Baseball Games:

June 16th, July 4th, July 30th and August 20th

 

You can reserve tickets for any of the above games by going to:

http://ptos.org/reservations/

Tickets are $22 each and located in the Outfield Reserved Section, more details including payment information can be found in the description section online. Reservations can be made through April 8, 2011.  Payment must be received in advance no later than April 15, 2011 Please contact Rebecca Eisenberg at ext. 0-5879 or Rob Hodge at ext. 2-2097 with further questions and for payment.

 

By reserving tickets through the above reservation system you affirm that you are an active PTOS member and can provide proof of your membership and that all tickets reserved in your name will be paid for in advance otherwise your reservation will be cancelled.  You will be notified by email when and where you can pick-up your tickets.

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NCAA Men's College Basketball Bracket Competition
Tournament runs March 17th - April 6th
 
Open to ALL USPTO employees
 To Participate you must reserve your bracket by March 4th at:
 
http://ptos.org/reservations
 There is no Cost to participate – PTOS membership is not required
 There is a limit of 300 brackets for this event
 Limit One Bracket per person
 This event is cosponsored by PTOS and USPTO Worklife
 The Grand Prize will be a Personalized Jersey
 Questions – Contact Matt Troutman (0-3654) or Rob Hodge (2-2097)

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WANTED
Patent and Trademark Office Society 2011 Science Fair Judges for regional science and engineering fairs

Fields for judging include:
* Microbiology
* Biochemistry
* Chemistry
* Physics
* Environmental Sci.
* Earth & Space Sciences
* Health & Medicine
* Computer Science
* Engineering

Location/Date/Time
Arlington County Science Fair - Sat., March 5th, 9:30 am-noon Arlington, VA (Wakefield HS)
Fairfax County Regional Fair - Sat., March 19th, 8:30 am-12:30 pm Fairfax, VA (Robinson HS)
P.G. Community College Fair - Sat., March 26th, 8:00 am-noon Largo, MD (Largo Student Center)

If Interested, Please Contact:
* Sonya Mazumdar - REM07B15, x26019
* Lawrence Galka - RND02A10, x01386
* Marsha Tsay  - REM09C79, x22938
Anyone qualified in the above areas, including Spouses & Friends, are invited to judge

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DC United vs. Columbus Crew
March 19, 2011
7:30pm ET

Come see the home opener with all their new players!
Premium seat tickets - $20*

Contact Michael Araj by March 4th**:
RND 6D19
571-272-5963
Michael.Araj@uspto.gov

*Subsidized for PTOS members and 1 guest
**Limited amount of tickets available at this price (first come, first serve)

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PTOS Annual MEMBERS NIGHT
February 16, 2011 ~ 5:00-8:00
In the Madison Auditorium

Casino Play Provided by Ante-up Entertainment.
Please Bring a Food Donation for Casino Play - Food will be taken to a local food Bank

Must be a PTOS member to Participate, Photo ID is required for Entrance (i.e. USPTO Badge or Driver's License).  If you would like to join the night of the event, membership forms will be available, a completed membership form will permit entrance into the event.
Every member that attends will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win prizes.  Or increase your chances of winning raffled prizes with casino play. Must be present to win.
Also enjoy the wonderful catered spread including:
Various Appetizers - Served Starting at 5:00 PM Dinner Buffet - Opens at 6:00 PM Treasure Island Dessert Medley Starting around 6:30 PM

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The Patent and Trademark Office Society Annual Meeting
 
February 16, 2011
10:00 a.m.
USPTO Auditorium
Madison Building
 
This year’s speaker is The Honorable Randall Rader, Chief Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

One hour of other time may be charged to:
Patent employees: PNCSPA-0000-090241
Non-Patent employees: AVEORG-0065-A00151 with supervisor’s approval.
 
RANDALL R. RADER was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit by President George H. W. Bush in 1990 and assumed the duties of Chief Judge on June 1, 2010. He was appointed to the United States Claims Court (now the U. S. Court of Federal Claims) by President Ronald W. Reagan in 1988. Chief Judge Rader's most prized title may well be "Professor Rader."
 
As Professor, Chief Judge Rader has taught courses on patent law and other advanced intellectual property courses at The George Washington University Law School, University of Virginia School of Law, Georgetown University Law Center, the Munich Intellectual Property Law Center, and other university programs in Tokyo, Taipei, New Delhi, and Beijing. Due to the size and diversity of his classes, Chief Judge Rader may have taught patent law to more students than anyone else. Chief Judge Rader has also co-authored several texts including the most widely used textbook on U. S. patent law, "Cases and Materials on Patent Law," (St. Paul, Minn.: Thomson/West 3d ed. 2009) and "Patent Law in a Nutshell," (St. Paul, Minn.: Thomson/West 2007) (translated into Chinese and Japanese). Chief Judge Rader has won acclaim for leading dozens of government and educational delegations to every continent (except Antarctica), teaching rule of law and intellectual property law principles.
 
Chief Judge Rader has received many awards, including the Sedona Lifetime Achievement Award for Intellectual Property Law, 2009; Distinguished Teaching Awards from George Washington University Law School, 2003 and 2008 (by election of the students); the Jefferson Medal from the New Jersey Intellectual Property Law Association, 2003; the Distinguished Service Award from the Berkeley Center for Law and Technology, 2003; the J. William Fulbright Award for Distinguished Public Service from George Washington University Law School, 2000; and the Younger Federal Lawyer Award from the Federal Bar Association, 1983. Before appointment to the Court of Federal Claims, Chief Judge Rader served as Minority and Majority Chief Counsel to Subcommittees of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary. From 1975 to 1980, he served as Counsel in the House of Representatives for representatives serving on the Interior, Appropriations, and Ways and Means Committees. He received a B.A. in English from Brigham Young University in 1974 and a J.D. from George Washington University Law School in 1978.

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PTOS presents: a Tour of FedEx Field
When: March 6, 2011
Time: 2 PM
Cost: Adults: $15.00; Children (4-13): $10.00; 3 & under: free.

Tours may include the Joe Gibbs Club Level, Exclusive Owner’s Club Suites, Press Box, Cheerleaders’ Dance Studio, Interview Room, Redskins’ Locker Room, and edge of Playing Field.

Please reserve your spots at:
http://ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php
Reserve by Feb. 22, 2011.  Payment due  Feb. 25, 2011.

For questions and payment please contact Rebecca Eisenberg
ext 0-5879, Randolph 6A10.

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Washington Capitals
vs

New York Islanders  or  Carolina Hurricanes
3/1/2011                      3/29/2011

Each game starts at 7:00PM

Tickets are $35 for PTOS members

Contact: Seahvosh Nikmanesh, Jefferson 7A49, to reserve and pay for your tickets.
Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov

(limited quantity)

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The PTOS has a limited number of tickets available for “Wicked”
Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards

Sunday, June 19th, 7:30PM @
the Kennedy Center Opera House

Tickets are $80 each for PTOS members and one guest
(up to 100 tickets available at the discounted price)
Additional guests are $84 each
Seats are located in the orchestra section

To reserve your tickets, please RSVP through:
http://www.ptos.org/reservations/
Payment MUST be received by Thursday, February 3, 2011 or your reservation will be forfeited
Please contact Tonia Dollinger with any questions

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Woolly Mammoth Theatre presents “The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs”.
April 8, 2011, 8PM.

Following his smash hit monologue, The Last Cargo Cult, Mike Daisey pulls back the curtain veiling America’s most mysterious technology icon: Apple Computer co-founder and CEO, Steve Jobs. With a wickedly funny tale of pride, beauty, lust, and industrial design, Daisey illuminates the war—from China to Silicon Valley—over how we see our world, and the human price we pay for our high-tech toys.

Three second-row tickets remain at $41.25 per ticket. 

Wait list tickets will be further from the stage, and are currently available at the same price.

Act now, before that Friday’s performance sells out!

Please use the PTOS reservation system (http://ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php) to reserve your ticket or get on the waiting list.

After reserving, please contact to exchange payment for tickets:
Julie Anne Watko  X27597 Knox   8A75

Woolly Mammoth theatre is located at 641 D St NW, Washington, DC, convenient to Archives/Navy Memorial on the Yellow Line Metro.

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You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society brown bag lunchtime presentation:

Shaping Up Your Finances in the New Year!

Thursday, February 10, 2011
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Remsen Building
First Floor Conference Room

Outlining important financial topics to know for the new year. We will be covering such topics as:
 Quick Tax Update
 Roth vs. Traditional
 Tried and True Investment Principles
 General Financial Tactics

Bring your lunch and PTOS will provide light refreshments
 
No other time will be provided
Sponsored by the PTOS Insurance Committee
Please contact Mark Fearer for further details and visit
www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events

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One free drink per PTOS Member – Limited number available.
Free Food while supplies last.

Date:  Wednesday January 12, 2010
Time:  4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Place:  Trademark Bar in the Westin Alexandria
(Between the Randolph Building and the Federal Courthouse)
400 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, Virginia 22314                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

See you there!

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Who?  a few Realtors,
            a Mortgage Broker,
            a Direct Lender,
            a CPA, and
            a Title Company Representative
What? Presentation with Q and A
Where?  Randolph 1st Floor Conference Room
When?  January 11, 2011 at 12:00 p.m.
Food?  Yes!  Sandwiches will be provided.

MCS Access Available

RSVP Required at http://ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php
Space and food limited.

This event is sponsored by the PTOS Education Committee.
If you have any questions, please contact Christyann Pulliam or Yara Green.

No Other Time is authorized for this event.

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Where: Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia

When: March 4-6, 2011

What: includes:
2 nights/3 days lodging
2 day lift ticket
*rentals not included

Who: Room for 30 people (first come, first serve)

How much: $225

*Full payment required by January 28, 2011

Contact: Michael Araj
RND 6D19
2-5963

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December 8, 6:15 – 8:15 PM

900 F St NW Washington, DC 20004

One Block from Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro

Limited Amount of Free drinks and light appetizers for PTOS members

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Patent and Trademark Office Society
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The Patent and Trademark Office Society Election Committee will be accepting nominations for candidates seeking to serve on the BOARD OF DIRECTORS as an
officer or a representative.

Nominating petitions will be available and accepted by the Election Committee from November 29 - December 14

Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Administrator
Treasurer
Technology Center Representatives
 Two (2) from each TC (1600, 1700/2900, 2100, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3700) for a total of sixteen (16)
At-large Representatives - 10
CFO/CAO/CIO/SIRA Representative - 1
BPAI Representative - 1
Trademark Representatives - 2
Director’s Office/OGC/External Affairs Representative - 1
OPLA/OPQA/All others not specified - 1

Interested parties should visit the Election Committee section of the P.T.O.S. website (http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2011_election.html) to obtain a nominating petition. Completed nominating petitions must be hand-delivered to one of the locations listed below by 3:00PM on December 14, 2010.
Robert Fuller x2-6300 KNX 2B11
Deborah D. Jones x2-1535 REM 5E71
Tonia Dollinger x2-4170 RND 2D65
Renee Luebke x2-2009 JEF 10A11
Elizabeth Dougherty x2-7733 MDW 7D59

Voting will take place from January 11-13, 2011. Prior to the start of elections, ballots will be posted on the P.T.O.S. website, or you may obtain a ballot from one of the contacts listed above.

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By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Executive Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
•  The Executive Director must be an active member of the Society.
 
DUTIES
•  The Executive Director shall be responsible for promoting the business , advertising the Journal in other publications and at various venues, promoting advertising in the Journal, increasing Journal circulation, improving the quality of the Journal, putting the Journal out timely, supervision of the editorial and advertising staff, knowledge of the standing rules and by-laws of the Journal; shall serve as a member of the Board of Governors but shall not have a vote on any measure affecting his or her compensation except for the Journal annual budget; shall provide monthly reports as set forth in the Standing Rules; and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Governors.

SELECTION PROCESS
•  All applicants must submit their qualifications in writing.
•  A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.
•  This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.

TO APPLY, EMAIL YOUR WRITTEN QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:
Jared Rutz  
Jared.Rutz@uspto.gov   (571) 272-5535

DEADLINE:   5:00 PM Wednesday, December 8th

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Representatives from the Building Better Futures (BBF) program will be providing pizza during a lunchtime info session where they will be discussing the BBF TC Williams tutoring program and how much an hour a week of exposure to positive adult role models is so influential on the development and maturation of the students.  How to be a good tutor will also be discussed and current tutors in the program will be on hand to answer specific questions you might have.
 
When:    Tuesday, November 16, 2010
 
Time:    12:00pm-1:00pm
 
Where:    Knox10D45 10th floor conference room
 
Please RSVP to Juan Valentin x22433 by close of business Friday, November 12, 2010 to reserve your spot today!
 
Co-Sponsored by SHPE-PTO and PTOS Education Committee
 
No Other time Provided.

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You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society brown bag lunchtime presentation:

What To Know for 2011!

Tuesday, December 7, 2010
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Randolph Building
First Floor Conference Room

Outlining important financial topics to know for the new year. We will be covering such topics as:
2011 Tax Changes
Roth Conversions
Market Update

Bring your lunch and PTOS will provide light refreshments

Sponsored by the PTOS Insurance Committee
No other time will be granted
Please contact Mark Fearer for further details and visit
www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events

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Patent and Trademark Office Society
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR JUDGES WANTED!!
2011 INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR
Los Angeles, CA May 8-13, 2011

Each year, the PTOS provides judges for this event as a public relations gesture, to promote knowledge of patents, and encourage innovation and scientific progress by today’s youth.

Detailed information and an application form to be a JUDGE at this year’s INTEL INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR is posted for PTOS members at
http://www.ptos.org/committees/science_fair/international.html. Additional forms are available from:
ALAN CHEN RND 2A89 571-272-4143
JULIE ANNE WATKO KNX 8A75 571-272-7597

Applications to be an INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR JUDGE must be turned in to ALAN CHEN or JULIE ANNE WATKO by:
NOON ON JANUARY 7, 2011

The categories for which judges will be selected are:
CHEMISTRY, BIOCHEMISTRY, MICROBIOLOGY, PHYSICS, ENGINEERING, COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, MEDICINE & HEALTH, AND EARTH & SPACE SCIENCES

The judging team selected will represent the PTOS. The judges will choose one Grand Award winner, seven First Place award winners, eight Second Place award winners and eight Third Place award winners from over 1500 finalist entries originating from over 40 nations worldwide.

Dedicated to the improvement and appreciation of the United States Patent & Trademark Systems

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Want to Brew some Beer?

When: December 15, 2010 from 5-9 PM

Where: Shenandoah Brewing Company
652 S. Pickett Street - Alexandria, VA 22304

What: We will be Brewing Beer that will be served at Members Night in February

Cost: $20 per person includes Dinner Buffet, One Beer and unlimited Soft Drinks
Buffet will include multiple varieties of Chili, Meat Ball Sandwiches, along with other options including Vegetarian Options

To Participate Please RSVP through:
http://www.ptos.org/reservations/
Limited to 30 people ONLY
Payment must be received by COB - Thursday December 2, 2010 or your reservation is forfeited.
Please contact Robert Hodge –
robert.hodge@uspto.gov with any questions.

PTOS is covering the Cost of the Beer Brewing, the above Cost is for Food and Beverages as explained above ONLY.
Must be a PTOS Member to Participate.
No Other Time is Authorized for this Event

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PTOS Laser Tag
November 22, 4:00-6:30 pm
Shadowland Adventures
5508 Franconia Rd. Springfield, VA. 22310
$24 per person

Includes 3 games, soft drinks, events room, and group photo.

To sign up email Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov
(Must be signed up and pay by 11/16/2010 to go)
for PTOS members only

Bring your PTOS membership card.

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November 18, 5:00-7:30 pm
Murphy’s Irish Bar
713 King street

One free drink and wings, while supplies last, for PTOS members only

Bring your PTOS membership card.

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PTOS WEST-SIDE Happy Hour!

Do you love working from home but hate missing out on all the social events happening around campus? Do you ever wonder if anyone else in your neighborhood works for the PTO? Well come meet your fellow co-workers in an off campus happy hour.

All PTOS members are welcome (hotellers AND non-hotellers)

Where: Dogfish Head Alehouse, 13041 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax, VA 22033

http://www.dogfishalehouse.com/dfh-alehouse-fairfax.html

When: Tuesday November 9th from 4-7pm

What: Meet your fellow “western” co-workers

Appetizers will be provided while supplies last AND A free drink for all members of the society that attend.

Please RSVP via the link below.
Contact Krissy Fulton for more information.
PTOS membership required – can join at event.

No other time is approved.

http://www.ptos.org/reservations

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PTOS Flag Football

Time ~ 5:30PM Every Wednesday
Place ~ Carlyle Circle*
Rules ~ Cleats Optional
CO-ED 5 vs. 5

New time. Same game.

**PTOS MEMBERS ONLY**

*Field between Potbelly’s and Jimmy John’s
**For more information contact Nicholas Polito at
nicholas.polito@uspto.gov or ext. 05923

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Interested in mentoring Lego League? Helping high school kids build Robots?

You're invited to attend the FIRST Pep Rally on Thursday, October 28, 12-1pm, in the Madison Auditorium.

FIRST is a not-for-profit organization devoted to helping young people discover and develop a passion for science, engineering, technology, and math.  Learn how you can get invoved.

This event is co-sponsored by PTOS Education Committee and SPECO. Questions? Please contact Liz Dougherty, Yara Green, or Christyann Pulliam.

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You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society brown bag lunchtime presentation:

Are You Covered?
Planning in the event of a Disability 
Remsen, 1st floor Conference Center
Wednesday, November 3
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Outlining the disability income options available through the PTOS and answering these questions:

Why is it important to plan?
What is covered through the government?
What insurance options are available?

Bring your lunch and PTOS will provide light refreshments
 
Sponsored by the PTOS Insurance Committee
No other time is provided
Please contact Mark Fearer for further details and visit
www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events

To view the presentation remotely:

******For USPTO Teleworkers******* 
Please follow instructions below before logging into Adobe Connect

In brief, you will need to completely log out of your RDP session and sign out of your SSL VPN session.  Once out of SSL VPN, copy and paste the URL into your local browser.  You can do this by following the detailed instructions below:

1. Write down the URL for the Adobe Connect session or leave the associated e-mail in your Inbox (email can only be accessed using webmail – https://email.uspto.gov)

2. Save all open files on your desktop.  They can remain open.

3. Disconnect from your RDP session
   - Start > Disconnect

4. Exit MCS

5. Disconnect from the ERA Portal
   - In the top right corner of the Enterprise Remote Access – Client Application Sessions Internet Explorer window, click “Sign Out”.
   - To the left of the system clock in the system tray, right click the golden padlock icon and left click “Sign Out”.

6. Sign-out from your SSL VPN session

7. You are now ready to access Adobe Connect


Accessing Adobe Connect to view Event

1. Double click on the link below (or copy it into your internet browser)
 
https://uspto.connectsolutions.com/r29909500/
 
2. Select the "Enter as a Guest" option.

3. External guests - please login using your email address
   USPTO Employees - please login using your last name, first name

4. Click on the "Enter Room" button

5. You will be admitted to the meeting
 
Assistance
   If you need assistance with login, please contact Darcy Bates at (571) 272-2499 or Carrie Scott at  (571) 272-2992.

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Building Better Futures
- TC Williams and Minnie Howard – Alexandria schools
- Tutoring 3:20-4:55 Mon, Tues, Thurs
- College Prep 3:20-4:55 Wed
- Once a week or twice a month of your time preferred
- Also need mentors and essay readers
To volunteer – email –
christyann.pulliam@uspto.gov

Also check out:
www.campgnacenter.org

PTOS Education Committee
Please contact Christyann Pulliam or Yara Green for further details and
Visit www.ptos.org Education Committee page for an updated listing of
volunteer opportunities.
No Other Time provided.

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Where: La Tasca Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant
607 King Street
Old Town Alexandria

When: Monday, October 25, 2010 from 5-7:30pm

Why: To enjoy time with your colleagues outside the office

Who: You and all the other PTOS members

What: Limited selection of Spanish Tapas will be served*
*While supplies last

AND

A free drink for the first 150 members of the society to arrive

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November 5th, 2010, 7pm-11pm

Westwood Country Club
800 Maple Avenue East
Vienna, VA 22180
703-938-2300

Buffet featuring:
Selection of Salads, Side Dishes, Pastas, Entrées and Desserts

Open Bar Served from 7-10 PM
Music & Dancing

$65 per couple ($32.50 per person)
Limited number of seats available - Purchase by Oct. 29th!

Ticket Sellers:
Lore Jarrett, REM 6D51
Mike Cuff, RND 9B75
Yin Tsai, KNX 2C35
Renee Luebke, JEF 10A11
Liz Dougherty, MDW 7D59

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You are cordially invited to attend:
Patent and Trademark Office Society’s Law School Tours

Catholic University of America
Guided tour and info session
Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Time: 2pm
Meet in Randolph Lobby at 12:45pm

Georgetown University
Guided tour, panel and info session with Dean Cornblatt
Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Time: 3:30-5:50pm
Meet in Randolph Lobby at 2:30pm

George Mason University
Guided tour
Date: Monday, November 8, 2010
Time: 1pm
Meet in Randolph Lobby at 12pm

American University
Guided tour and info session
Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Time: 2-4pm
Meet in Randolph Lobby at 1pm

RSVP Required - Space is limited.
Signup at:
http://ptos.org/reservations/catalog
Transportation will be by Metro; Please bring appropriate fare

Questions? Please contact Christyann Pulliam or Yara Green 
No other time is provided.

Sponsored by the PTOS Education Committee
www.ptos.org

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Technology Advances in Golf Equipment
A Conversation with Callaway Golf

Tuesday, October 19
12 noon - 1p.m.

Remsen Conference Center
Seating Limited

Steven Ogg, Vice President of Golf Ball Research and Development, Callaway
Michael Catania, Associate General Counsel, Callaway

Presenters will address technology advances in golf ball and golf club innovation and enhancements in GPS use as related to golf.

This event is sponsored, in part, by the PTOS Social and Education Committees.
Membership in PTOS is not required to attend.
No non-production time is authorized for this event.

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Donate your Unwanted Goods To Local Charities

Time to Clean Out your Closets and Give to Local Charities

Wednesday, November 3, 2010
7AM to 2PM

Outside the south entrance of the Madison Building, along Eisenhower Avenue (for multiple items, please drive up and volunteers will help unload your vehicle)

Donations of Goods for:
The Salvation Army at
www.salvationarmyusa.org
Animal Welfare League of Alexandria at www.alexandriaanimals.org
Arlington Food Assistance Center at www.afacinfo.org
We are also accepting books, VHS tapes, and DVDs for the used book sale.

Representatives will be on hand to accept your donations and supply receipts or itemize donations for receipts to be mailed later.  For information about the types of goods accepted, visit the charities’ websites above.

This event is sponsored by the USPTO Worklife Team and PTOS.
No other time is authorized for this event. This is for informational purposes only and does not imply an endorsement of any related business. The USPTO makes no Guarantee as to the nature of any products or services offered.

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You are cordially invited to attend:

PTOS Education Committee Law School Tour Series

George Washington University

October 13, 2010
Wednesday
3:00 - 5:50 pm

• Meet with the Law School Dean, current IP students, and Admissions
Counselors
• Tour the Law School

Optional: Visit Trademark & Unfair Competition class

RSVP Required - Space is limited
Transportation will be by Metro - Meet in Randolph Lobby

Stay tuned for upcoming tours of other area law schools

Questions? Email Christyann Pulliam or Yara Green

No other time is provided

Sponsored by the PTOS Education Committee
www.ptos.org

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When: Monday, October 25th at 7:30 pm
Where: Tour Starts in Front of City Hall (301 King Street)
Cost: $5/Person
Contact Martin Rogers,
martin.rogers@uspto.gov for reservations/information.

Signup Deadline: October 15th

Organized by PTOS

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Come ring in the new year!

Tuesday, Oct. 5, 5:30-8:30 PM
Madison Auditorium

Please bring your PTOS membership card for easy admittance.

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Patent and Trademark Office Society – Fall Golf Tournament
Thursday, October 21, 2010
9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

$75/player* Tournament Fee:
- Unlimited golf
- Cart for tournament
- Captain’s Choice Scramble
- Golfer’s banquet
- Team & individual prizes
- PTOS gift

To register:
- Visit the golf registration table outside of the Roundhouse Café, Madison concourse level, on Thursday, 9/16 or Thursday 10/7 from 11:00am - 1:00pm.
- Or, contact: Brandon Rosati at 571-270-3536,
Brandon.rosati@uspto.gov; or Matthew Troutman at 571-270-3654, matthew.troutman@uspto.gov

*Registration of full 4-person teams; and payment in full is requested.

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PTOS and SPECO Members
Come Celebrate September at a PTOS-SPECO Sponsored Happy Hour at:

Foster's Grille
2004 Eisenhower Ave.
Directly behind the Madison Building

Wednesday, September 15, 2010
4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

One free drink & free wings for members, while supplies last.

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September 25, 2010
Saturday, 7:30pm ET

Premium seat tickets - $25*
*Subsidized for PTOS members and 1 guest
 
Contact Michael Araj by Sept. 15th to purchase tickets:
Michael.Araj@uspto.gov
Randolph 6D19

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Adult Tickets $13
Children (ages 7-15) tickets available at the gate for $8
Children (ages 6 and under) are free
Open rain or shine!
Open from 10:00am - 7:00pm

Good for any of the remaining weekends!
September: 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
October: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 & 24
Please visit
www.rennfest.com to see full activity schedule

Limited number of tickets available
Reserve on-line at
http://ptos.org/reservations/catalog/ to hold tickets two (2) days
Payment due at pick-up or within two (2) days of reservation, whichever comes first
Contact Matthew Troutman (0-3654) or Philip Bonzell (0-3663) with questions.

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The Patent and Trademark Office Society [SOCIETY] hereby requests nominations for the 2010 Pasquale J. Federico Memorial Award.

In 1993, the SOCIETY established the Pasquale J. Federico Memorial Award. The Federico Award is intended to recognize outstanding contributions to the Patent and Trademark Systems of the United States of America. It may be given to an individual, a group of individuals, a corporation or an institution.  Awards to individuals may be made posthumously. No more than one award may be given in each year. The selection process is handled by a special committee of the SOCIETY.  Anyone may make a nomination.

Nominations need not be in any special format. It would be very helpful if the nomination papers themselves presented enough information so that the selection committee can judge the worthiness of the nominee.  Nomination letters and any other correspondence will become the property of the SOCIETY and will not be returned.  Any nominee not selected for the current Award may be retained on the nomination list for further consideration.

Please address all nominations and correspondence concerning this Award to FedericoAward@PTOS.org

In order to be considered for the 2010 award, any nomination must be emailed no later than November 1, 2010.

The first Federico Award was presented to the late Giles S. Rich, who had served on the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and its predecessor court, the Court of Customs and Patent Appeals for over four decades. Honorees from other years include Paul Michel, Donald Banner, Charles E. Van Horn, Pauline Newman, C. Marshall Dann, Herbert Wamsley, Helen Wilson Nies, Mike Kirk, Tom Arnold, Howard T. Markey, Rene D. Tegtmeyer, and Isaac Fleischmann.

The award is named in honor of Pasquale J. (Pat) Federico who was an institution within the Patent and Trademark Office.  Pat entered the Patent Office in 1923 as a junior examiner in Division 43.  By 1935, he was the Assistant Chief of his division and he became the Division Chief in 1940.  He was appointed to the Board of Appeals in 1947 and remained there until his retirement from the Office in 1977.  Pat Federico was a prolific author of articles dealing with intellectual property.  Perhaps his greatest achievement was writing the first draft of the 1952 Patent Act.  He was also, according to Giles Rich, the man most responsible for getting the 1952 Patent Act through Congress and enacted into law.

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Patent and Trademark Office Society
August 26, 2010
Notice of Vacancy
JPTOS Board of Governors

There is a VACANCY on the Board of Governors of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

The vacancy is for the unexpired portion of a term ending June 30, 2011.

The position requires attendance (in-person or via teleconference) at monthly meetings to direct matters of business of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, including publishing, advertising, staffing and editorial content.

All those interested in applying for this position should obtain a nominating sheet from one of the officers listed below or from the PTOS web site (http://www.ptos.org/uploads/File/GovernorApplication2010A.pdf
).

Nominations, including qualification statements, will be accepted by the officers below until NOON on Friday, September 3, 2010.

Matthew Bradley, President
RND-7D71, 2-8575

Matthew Troutman, Vice President
KNX-2A14, 0-3654

Elizabeth Dougherty, Governor
MDW-7D59, 2-7733

Aimee Li, Secretary
RND-2C89, 2-4169

Jared Rutz, Administrator
Hoteling, 2-5535

Philip Bonzell, Treasurer
KNX-4D20, 0-3663

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You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society presentation:

A Seminar on “Applying to Law School”

Wednesday, August 18, 2010
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Madison South Auditorium

Here’s your opportunity to ask questions and get answers related to the process of applying to law school.  Featuring law school admission counselors from Catholic, George Mason, Georgetown, and George Washington Universities.

Sponsored in partnership by the PTOS Education Committee and the USPTO APANET.

Please contact Christyann Pulliam, Xuan Thai, Yara Green or Hannah Pak for further details and visit www.PTOS.org and www.usptoapanet.org for information on this and other events.

No other time has been authorized for this event.

For instructions on how to view the presentation remotely, please visit the following link:

http://www.ptos.org/uploads/File/MCS_081810_updated.doc

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You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society brown bag lunchtime presentation:

Retirement GPS:
Keeping Your Dreams On Course
 
Remsen 1st floor conference center
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Helping you to secure your retirement by learning:
• How to Maximize your Pension
• When to take Social Security
• How Taxes can impact your Retirement
• How to not Outlive your Assets

Bring your lunch and PTOS will provide light refreshments
 
No other time will be provided

Sponsored by the PTOS Insurance Committee

Please contact Mark Fearer for further details and visit www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events

To view the presentation remotely:

******For USPTO Teleworkers******* 
Please follow instructions below before logging into Adobe Connect:

1. Either copy the URL for the Adobe Connect session or leave the associated e-mail in your Inbox
2. Save all open files.  They can remain open.
3. Disconnect from your RDP session
   • Start > Disconnect
4. Exit MCS
5. Disconnect from your VPN session
   • Right click on the VPN system-tray icon
   • Select Disconnect
 
Accessing the event:
1. Double click on the link below (or copy it into your internet browser)
 
https://uspto.connectsolutions.com/r25064356/

2. Select the "Enter as a Guest" option.
3. USPTO Employees - please login using your last name, first name
4. Click on the "Enter Room" button
5. You will be admitted to the meeting
 
Assistance
   If you need assistance with login, please contact Darcy Bates at (571) 272-2499 or Carrie Scott at (571) 272-2992.

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Happy hour at Los Toltecos
4111 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22304
8-16-2010
4:30-7:00

Free drink for PTOS members.
While supplies last.
Bring your PTOS id.

Overflow parking is available at Fuddruckers next door. Disregard the signage stating parking is only for Fuddruckers patrons.

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Free Ice Cream for PTOS Members!

* Tuesday, August 17th, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
* Ice Cream carts located outside:
    - Between Knox and Randolph Buildings
    - Between Jefferson and Remsen Buildings
    - In front of the Madison Atrium
* (In the event of rain, carts will be located in the Madison Atrium)

* Limit one per member, while supplies last
* Please bring your PTOS membership card

For anyone interested in joining PTOS, membership forms will be available at Ice Cream carts or can be downloaded and filled out in advance at www.ptos.org

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PTOS Happy Hour

One free drink per PTOS Member – Limited number available.

Free Food while supplies last.

Date: Thursday August 5, 2010

Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Place: Trademark Bar in the Westin Alexandria
(Between the Randolph Building and the Federal Courthouse)
400 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

See you there!

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Tuesday, August 3, 2010
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Randolph Conference Center

Here’s your opportunity to ask questions and get answers related to juggling the demands of work and law school.

Featuring a panel of current law school students.

Sponsored in partnership by the PTOS Education Committee and the USPTO APANET.
Please contact Christyann Pulliam, Xuan Thai, Yara Green or Hannah Pak for further details.

MCS access available.

Visit www.PTOS.org and www.usptoapanet.org for information on this and other events.

No other time has been authorized for this event.

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You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society brown bag lunchtime presentation:

Life Insurance
Are You Covered?
 
Remsen 1st floor conference center
Tuesday, July 27st
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Outlining the life insurance options available through the PTOS
And answering these questions:

* How much is enough?
* What type should I purchase?
* How does this benefit work with my FEGLI coverage?
* What is Variable Life Insurance and how does it work?

Bring your lunch and PTOS will provide light refreshments.
 
No other time will be provided.
Sponsored by the PTOS Insurance Committee.
Please contact Mark Fearer for further details and visit
www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events.

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Tuesday, July 13, 2010
12 noon - 1 p.m.
Randolph Conference Center

Here’s your opportunity to ask questions and get answers related to the process of funding your law and graduate school studies.

Sponsored in partnership by the USPTO APANET and the PTOS Education Committee.
Please contact Christyann Pulliam, Xuan Thai, Yara Green or Hannah Pak for further details.

Visit www.PTOS.org and www.usptoapanet.org for information on this and other events.

No other time has been authorized for this event.

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Patent and Trademark Office Society and USPTO APANet Cordially Invite You To Attend Information Seminars On:

“Funding Law and Graduate School”
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Randolph 1st Floor Conf. Rm.

“Managing Work and Law School”
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Randolph 1st Floor Conf. Rm.

“Applying to Law School”
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Madison South Auditorium

Sponsored in partnership by the PTOS Education Committee and the USPTO APANET.

Please contact Christyann Pulliam, Xuan Thai, Yara Green or Hannah Pak for further details and visit
www.PTOS.org and www.usptoapanet.org for information on these and other events.

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Bus Trip to Atlantic City
Friday, August 20, 2010
leaving PTO* @ 8am, returning by midnight
All seats $35

Includes Bonus $20 in cash and Free Lunch Buffet ($24 value) at The Tropicana Casino and Resort for those 21 and older

* alternate pick-up/drop-off in MD, take exit 27 off 95N, follow to commuter lot

Please see one of the contacts listed below by July 16th to reserve your seat on the bus.

Cash and checks made payable to Saleh Najjar are accepted.

OPT/PTA (Vu Le/Kathryn Gorgos)
TC 1600 (Joe Woitach)
TC 1700 (Stanley Silverman)
TC 2100 (Mano Padmanabhan/Alford Kindred)
TC 2400 (Tonia Dollinger/Kim Vu)
TC 2600 (Michelle Lay)
TC 2800 (Matthew Smith)
TC 2900 (Stella Reid)
TC 3600 (Katherine Mitchell)
TC 3700 (Gene Kim/Boyer Ashley)
PTOS (Matthew Troutman/Tonia Dollinger)
SPECO (David Vincent)
SIRA (Jeannine Mines)

Please email PTO Worklife Team for questions or comments.
** The PTO Worklife Team does not subsidize this event.
This is for informational purposes only and does not imply an endorsement of any related business.
The USPTO makes no guarantees as to the nature of any products or services rendered.
No othertime is authorized for this event.

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Summer Time PTOS Happy Hour

Where: Clarendon Ballroom
3185 North Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201

When: Thursday June 24, 2010 from 5-8pm

Why: To celebrate the end of the 3rd quarter

Who: You and all the other PTOS members

What: $5 appetizers

AND

A free drink for PTOS members while supplies last.

Additional special promotions and pricing for PTOS members disclosed upon arrival.

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Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society
PO BOX 2600  ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA  22202

Executive Director
(Four Year Term)

By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Constitution of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (herein “Society”), Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (herein “Journal”), a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Executive Director of the Journal.

QUALIFICATIONS
• The Executive Director must be an active member of the Society.
• Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.

DUTIES
• The Executive Director shall be responsible for promoting the business of the Journal, advertising the Journal in other publications and at various venues, promoting advertising in the Journal, increasing Journal circulation, improving the quality of the Journal, putting the Journal out in timely manner, supervision of the editorial and advertising staff, knowledge of the standing rules and by-laws of the Journal.
• The Executive shall serve as a member of the Board of Governors but shall not have a vote on any measure affecting his or her compensation except for the Journal annual budget; shall provide monthly reports as set forth in the Standing Rules; and shall perform such other duties as may be deemed appropriate by the Board of Governors.
• This is a paid position serving the Board of Governors of the Journal for a 4 year term (mandated by the Society Constitution), which commences on the date of assumption of the position.

SELECTION PROCESS
• All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.
• A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.
• This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.

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PTOS CO-ED KICKBALL TOURNAMENT

Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 12:30 PM
Fort Hunt Park During the PTOS Picnic

PRIZES will be awarded to the winning team

$20/Team Registration Fee
- First 8 teams to register will be entered
- Minimum of 8 players on the field (Max. of 10)
- Each team member must additionally purchase a ticket to the picnic
- Minimum of 2 women per team

To Register Contact:
- Elana Fisher at 571-270-3643
elana.fisher@uspto.gov
- Michael Araj at 571-272-5963 michael.araj@uspto.gov
*RSVP By Friday, May 28th

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Patent and Trademark Office Society
MAY 14, 2010
Notice of Vacancy
JPTOS Board of Governors

As of June 30, 2010, there will be a VACANCY on the Board of Governors of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

The vacancy is for a full three (3) year term as Governor.

The position requires attendance (in-person or via teleconference) at monthly meetings to direct matters of business of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, including publishing, advertising, staffing and editorial content.

All those interested in applying for this position should obtain a nominating sheet from one of the officers listed below or from the PTOS web site at http://www.ptos.org/uploads/File/GovernorApplication2010.pdf.

Nominations, including qualification statements, will be accepted by the officers below until NOON on Friday, May 28, 2010.

Matthew Bradley, President
RND-7D71, 2-8575
Elizabeth Dougherty, Governor
MDW-7D59, 2-7733
Fred Guillermety, Governor
KNX-9A18, 0-5081
Jared Rutz, Administrator
Hoteling, 2-5535
Matthew Troutman, Vice President
KNX-2A14, 0-3654
Aimee Li, Secretary
RND-2C89, 2-4169
Philip Bonzell, Treasurer
KNX-4D20, 0-3663

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A Private Tour of Nationals Stadium
$8.00 Per Person
Sunday June 27th at 2 PM OR Sunday July 18th at 2 PM
25 Person Minimum required

Tour Includes:
* The PNC Diamond Club, the Lexus Presidents Club and the Stars & Stripes Club
* Luxury Suites
* The Shirley Povich Media Center (Press Box)
* The Nationals Dugout
* The Nationals Clubhouse
* Throw a pitch in the Nationals Bullpen

Reserve online at http://ptos.org/reservations/catalog/ by June 1.
Payment due by June 15, 2010.
Contact Rebecca Eisenberg Ext. 0-5879 with Questions

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DC United vs AC Milan

May 26, 2010
Wednesday, 8:00 pm ET

Come see Ronaldinho play!

Premium seat tickets - $45
At RFK Stadium

Contact Michael Araj by May 20th to purchase tickets:
Michael.Araj@uspto.gov
Randolph 6D19

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You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society presentation:

Vince Garlock, AIPLA
“Hot IP Topics on the Hill”
 
Wed. May 12, 2010
Madison Auditorium North
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Vince Garlock, Deputy Executive Director of American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), will speak about pending intellectual property legislation and its potential impact on the patent world.

MCS Access Available

No Other Time will be given for this event.

Sponsored by the PTOS Education and Legislative Committees
Please contact Christyann Pulliam, Yara Green, James Marandi, or Seahvosh Nikmanesh for further details and visit
www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events

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Patent & Trademark Office Society Annual Picnic

Fun for kids, adults, singles, & families!

Sunday, June 6th
12:00-6:00 (Food served 12:00-3:30)
Fort Hunt Park, VA

Food, drinks, mechanical bull, Velcro wall, Excalibur castle, jump shot basketball, pony, caricature artist, DJ, volleyball and kickball tourneys, and much more!

Tickets on sale now until COB, May, 28th!!  $4/PTOS members, $6/guests, $4/children ages 2-12 of members.  People eligible for membership in the PTOS are NOT eligible to come as guests.

For tickets contact:
* Liz Dougherty, MDW 07D59
* Michael Araj, RND 6D19
* Jeff O’Brien, KNX 2A44
* Lore Jarrett, REM 6D51
* Seahvosh Nikmanesh, JEF 7B69

For questions, directions, or more information, contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh at x01805 or Robert Hodge at x22097

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Legislative Committee of the Patent & Trademark Office Society is pleased to announce the Lecture series “Legislation & Intellectual Property”

Your are cordially invited to attend the inaugural presentation titled “Legislative Challenges Facing USPTO”

By
Dana Robert Colarulli
Director, Office of Government Affairs, USPTO

May 19th, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Madison Auditorium (North)

Please RSVP online @
http://ptos.org/reservations/catalog/

No other time is given

For further information, please contact:
James R. Marandi, Co Chair, Legislative Committee, PTOS
@ 571-270-1843 or
james.marandi@uspto.gov

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Happy Hour at Los Toltecos
4111 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
Thursday, May 13, 2010
5:00-8:00

Free drink for PTOS members while supplies last.

Overflow parking is available at Fuddruckers next door.  Disregard the signage stating parking is only for Fuddruckers patrons.

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Private Screening for PTOS Members and Guests:

Iron Man 2

PTOS Member: $7.00
Guest: $10.00
(Limit 1 Guest per PTOS Member)
Price Includes Movie Admission and One Free Drink

To reserve your seat(s) please go to http://ptos.org/reservations/catalog/ and make your reservation.
Payments should be taken to Matthew Troutman (Knox 2A14) or Thane Underdahl (Rem 3A74).
All reservations and payments must be made by May 7th.

Monday, May 10th (Count Monday)
Showtime: 4:30pm

Location:
Old Town Theatre
815 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

Limited Number of Seats Available!!
For more information, please contact Matthew Troutman.

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You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society brown bag lunchtime presentation:

Insurance Basics
Why do I need it?
 
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Remsen Building, 1st floor conference center
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Outlining various insurance programs for Federal Government Employees:

- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Federal Pension Benefits

Bring your lunch and PTOS will provide light refreshments.
 
No other time will be granted
Sponsored by the PTOS Insurance Committee
Please contact Mark Fearer for further details and visit
www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events.

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society
PO BOX 2600  ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA  22202
 
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
(Four Year Term)
 
By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Constitution of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (herein “Society”), Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (herein “Journal”), a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Editor-in-Chief Director of the Journal.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
• The Editor-in-Chief must be an active member of the Society.
• Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.
• Two years editorial experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Law degree or equivalent experience in IP publications preferred.
 
DUTIES
• The Editor-in-Chief’s duties and responsibilities include soliciting material for publication, communicating with authors, determining what is published each month and laying out a rough copy, proofreading and editing submissions as necessary including adding footnotes and/or endnotes, writing information for covers, editor’s page, and table of contents, managing the article inventory database, and collaborating with the printer, ad manager, Executive Director, Financial Director, and Board of Governors.
• The Editor-in-Chief shall serve as a member of the Board of Governors but shall not have a vote on any measure affecting his or her compensation except for the Journal annual budget; shall provide monthly reports as set forth in the Standing Rules; and shall perform such other duties as may be deemed appropriate by the Board of Governors.
• This is a paid position serving the Board of Governors of the Journal for a 4 year term (mandated by the Society Constitution), which commences on the date of assumption of the position.
 
SELECTION PROCESS
• All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.
• A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.
• This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:
Fred Guillermety
Fred.Guillermety@USPTO.GOV KNOX 9A18 (571) 270-5081
 
DEADLINE:   CLOSE OF BUSINESS MAY 5, 2010

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PTOS Flag Football

Time ~ 6:00PM on Count Mondays
Place ~ Carlyle Circle*
Rules ~ No Cleats
CO-ED 5 vs. 5

Get rid of the Count Monday blues by tossing the pigskin around.

**PTOS MEMBERS ONLY**

*New field between Potbelly’s and Jimmy John’s
**For more information contact Nicholas Polito at
nicholas.polito@uspto.gov or ext. 05923

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PTOS Basketball Tournament
Outdoor 3 vs. 3

When ~ Saturday May 22nd, 12:00PM
Where ~ Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center*

Rules

- 3 total people per team
- 8 total teams allowed
- Entry will be granted to first 8 full teams upon contact**
- Rain date Saturday, May 29th
- Co-ed, no required male/female team ratio

*The outdoor court is located behind the main building. The address is 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria, VA 22314.
**Contact Nicholas Polito at
nicholas.polito@uspto.gov or ext. 05923. To be eligible everyone on the team must be a PTOS member. When calling, all team members must be listed to be considered a valid entry.

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You are cordially invited to attend the Patent &Trademark Office Society’s 2010 Law School Fair:

Date: April 27th, 2010
Time: 12-3pm
Location: Madison North Auditorium

Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America
Georgetown Law
PowerScore
Kaplan
George Washington University Law School
Princeton Review
Griffon Prep
University of Baltimore School of Law
TestMasters
George mason University School of Law
American University Washington College of Law
...and more...

*Please contact Christyann Pulliam or Yara Green for questions.

Sponsored by the PTOS Education Committee.
www.ptos.org

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PTOS Trip to Spain

Prices are set! Deadline extended to June 9! Few spaces left!

WHEN: November 12-21, 2010, OR November 12-24, 2010, depending on trip choice

WHO CAN GO: Sign-up is open to everyone!

Trip A: Barcelona, Madrid, and Seville only.
November 12-21, 2010
Cost:  $1,898
Fully Escorted.
Daily Continental Breakfast
City tours and entrance to a few main attractions.
3 dinners: 1 in each city

Trip B: Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, and Granada. 
November 12-24, 2010
Cost
:
$2,378
Fully escorted in Seville, Madrid, and Barcelona.  Separate escort met in Granada.
Daily Continental Breakfast
City tours and entrance to a few main attractions.
3 dinners: 1 in each Barcelona, Madrid, and Seville

Must select Trip A or Trip B with deposit. The trip selected can not be changed after the initial deposit is made.

Accommodations:
Barcelona – Catalonia Atenas (
www.hoteles-catalonia.com)
Madrid – Hotel Celuisma Florida Norte (http://www.celuisma.com/en/web/hotel.php?id=3&id_hot=FLN)
Seville – Hotel America (
www.hotelamericaseville.com)
Granada – Hotel Alixares (
www.granadahotelalixares.com)

Travel:
Trip A: Dulles to Barcelona Spain and Seville Spain to Dulles via Iberia Airlines
Trip B: Dulles to Barcelona Spain and Granada Spain to Dulles via Iberia Airlines

Deposit Schedule:
June 9, 2010 or sooner - $750 (non-refundable for any reason)
September 01, 2010 - $Final Payment (non-refundable for any reason)

Travel Insurance and Cancellation Policies:  Optional for all travelers, Cost is 6% of the chosen trip package. Cancellation policy provided upon request.

Miscellaneous:      
1. The cost of the trip only includes excursion tours, meals, lodging, and transportation detailed in the following detailed trip breakdown.
2. US Passport is required for entry into Spain.
3. For more information and reservations, please contact Aimee Li at
aimee.li@uspto.gov or 571-272-4169

Please visit the following link for a more detailed breakdown of the trip (cost and schedule):

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PTOS presents Nationals Baseball

Reserve your tickets today for the following 2010 Nationals Baseball Games:
June 19th, July 3rd, and August 24th & 28th

You can reserve tickets for any of the above games by going to:
http://ptos.org/reservations/catalog/

Tickets are $18 each and located in the Outfield Reserved Section, more details including payment information can be found in the description section online. Reservations can be made through April 23, 2010.  Payment must be received in advance no later than April 30, 2010

Please contact Rebecca Eisenberg at ext. 0-5879 with further questions.

By reserving tickets through the above reservation system you affirm that you are an active PTOS member and can provide proof of your membership and that all tickets reserved in your name will be paid for in advance otherwise your reservation will be cancelled.  You will be notified by email when and where you can pick-up your tickets.

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Where: San Antonio Bar & Grill
200 Swamp Fox Rd
Alexandria, VA 22314

When: Tuesday April 13, 2010 from 5-8pm

Why: To thank yourself for a successful 2nd quarter

Who: You and all the other PTOS members

What: Half Price Appetizers (excluding seafood) plus free chips and salsa!
AND
A free Drink for PTOS members while supplies last.

Additional special promotions and pricing for PTOS members disclosed upon arrival.

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You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society presentation:

Chief Judge Michel
‘How to Revise the PTO and the Patent System’
 
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Madison Auditorium South
10:00 am – 11:00 am

Chief Judge Michel is the recipient of the 2009 PTOS Federico Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the Patent and Trademark Systems of the United States of America.

Paul Michel was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in 1988.  He was elevated to Chief Judge in 2004.

No Other Time will be given for this event.

MCS access will be available.  Please see the instructions on how to connect remotely.

Sponsored by the PTOS Education Committee
Please contact Christyann Pulliam or Yara Green or Eric Keasel for further details and visit
www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events.

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Time to clean out your closets and give to local charities!!!

Tuesday, April 13th, from 7am until 2pm
Outside the south entrance of the Madison Building, along Eisenhower Avenue
(for multiple items, please drive up and volunteers will help you unload your vehicle)

Donations of goods for 
The Salvation Army @
www.salvationarmyusa.org
Animal Welfare League of Alexandria @ www.alexandriaanimals.org 
Arlington Food Assistance Center @
www.afacinfo.org and/or
We are also accepting books, VHS tapes, and DVDs for the used book sale held in November

Representatives from these local charities will be on hand to accept your donations and supply receipts.

For information about the types of goods accepted, visit the charities’ websites above.

This event is co-sponsored by the PTO Worklife Team and the PTOS.

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Time to Scramble...To register!

It’s the PTOS 2010 Spring Golf Scramble!

Shenandoah Valley Golf Club
Wednesday, May 12th, 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

$75/player* Tournament Fee:
- Unlimited golf
- Cart for tournament
- Captain’s Choice Scramble
- Golfer’s banquet
- Team & individual prizes
- PTOS gift

To register:
Visit the golf registration table outside of the Roundhouse Café, Madison concourse level, on 3/30, 3/31 & 4/6, 4/8 from 11:00-1:00 EACH DAY.
Or, contact: Brandon Rosati at 571-270-3536,
Brandon.rosati@uspto.gov; or Matthew Troutman at 571-270-3654, matthew.troutman@uspto.gov

*Registration of full 4-person teams; and payment in full is requested.

Sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee.

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- Building Better Futures
* TC Williams and Minnie Howard - Alexandria schools
* Tutoring 3:20-4:55 Mon, Tues, Thurs
* College Prep 3:20-4:55 Wed
* Once a week or twice a month of your time preferred
* Also need mentors and essay readers
- To volunteer – email –
christyann.pulliam@uspto.gov

Also check out:
www.campgnacenter.org

PTOS Education Committee
Please contact Christyann Pulliam or Yara Green for further details and visit
www.ptos.org/committees/education/outreach.html for an updated listing of volunteer opportunities.

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Patent and Trademark Office Society

INTERIM CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The Patent and Trademark Office Society Election Committee will be accepting nominations for candidates seeking to serve on the BOARD OF DIRECTORS as a representative.

Nominating petitions will be available and accepted by the Election Committee until:
March 26

Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:
At-large Representative - 2
Trademark Representative - 2
Director’s Office/OGC/External Affairs Representative - 1

Interested parties should visit the Election Committee section of the P.T.O.S. website (
http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2010_election.html) to obtain a nominating petition. Completed nominating petitions must be hand-delivered to the location listed below by 3:00PM on March 26, 2010.

Robert Fuller x2-6300 KNX 2B11

Voting will take place at the April Board of Directors meeting.

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March 15th, 5:00-7:00 pm
Murphy’s Irish Bar (713 King street)

One free drink and wings, while supplies last, for PTOS members only

Please, bring your PTOS membership card.

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This event is SOLD OUT


The PTOS has a limited number of tickets available for the

Tony Award Winning Musical
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s

“Mary Poppins”

Sunday, July 25th, 7:30PM @ the Kennedy Center Opera House

Tickets are $65 each for PTOS members and one guest
Additional guests are $75 each
Seats are located in the center orchestra section
See Tonia Dollinger for tickets, RND 2D65, x2-4170

-This event is sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee

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WANTED    
Patent and Trademark Office Society 2010 Science Fair Judges for regional science and engineering fairs

Fields for judging include:
* Microbiology
* Biochemistry
* Chemistry
* Physics
* Environmental Sci.
* Earth & Space Sciences
* Health & Medicine
* Computer Science
* Engineering
 
Location/Date/Time

Arlington County Science Fair - Sat., March 6th, 9:30 am-noon
Arlington, VA (Wakefield HS)

Fairfax County Regional Fair - Sat., March 20th, 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Fairfax, VA (Robinson HS)

P.G. Community College Fair -  Sat., March 27th, 8:00 am-noon
Largo, MD (Largo Student Center)

If Interested, Please Contact:
* Michael Zarroli - JEF10A51, x22101
* Edward Kim - RND04B76, x03228
* Cheng-Yuan Tseng - RND10A41, x29772

Anyone qualified in the above areas, including Spouses & Friends, are invited to judge

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April 3, 2010
Saturday, 7:30pm ET

Premium seat tickets - $20*
*Subsidized for PTOS members and guests
 
Contact Michael Araj by March 15th to purchase tickets:

Michael.Araj@uspto.gov
Randolph 6D19

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FREE to all PTOS members only

Madison Auditorium
February 24, 2010 ~ 5:00-8:00

Food and drinks catered by Crystal City Sports Pub

Appetizers
Caesars Palace Salad
Monte Carlo Crudités
Imperial Palace Meatballs
Harrah’s Cheese & Crackers
Four Kings Crab Dip served with Pita Points

Dinner
Aces Wild Top Round Beef served with a side of Au Jus
Jokers Oriental Chicken served with a  side of Fried Rice
Bellagio Primavera
Showboat (Au Gratin) Potatoes
Steamed Stratosphere Medley

Treasure Island Desserts
Vegas chocolate accentuated with assorted fresh fruit to include: Strawberries, Pineapple, Bananas and Cantaloupe accompanied by Marshmallow, Graham Crackers, Angel Food Cake and creamy Cheesecake.

Casino Night with Ante Up Entertainment!!
Texas Hold’em
Blackjack
Roulette
Craps

Bring a canned food donation for casino play, which will be donated to a local food bank.

Please note we are not playing for real money.
But there will be prizes including and not limited to PS3, Nintendo Wii, GPS, and more.
No other time will be granted.

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February 24, 2010
10:00 a.m.
USPTO Auditorium
Madison Building

This year’s speaker is:
Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the USPTO Sharon Barner

One hour of other time may be charged to:
Patent employees: PNCSPA-0000-090241
Non-Patent Employees: AVEORG-0065-A00151
with supervisor’s approval.

For information on attending remotely, please contact Matthew Troutman.

Sharon Barner, Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the USPTO

Prior to joining the USPTO, Ms. Barner was a partner with Foley & Lardner LLP, and chair of the firm's Intellectual Property Department and a member of the firm’s Management Committee. Her practice has included a focus on Asian practice, complementing her traditional intellectual property practice. Ms. Barner frequently lectured in both China and Japan and spearheaded her firm’s establishment of offices in Tokyo, Japan and most recently in Shanghai, China.

Ms. Barner is a leading attorney in the field of intellectual property law.  She has represented clients in a broad range of technologies from genetically engineered corn seed, to computer software to satellites. In over 27 years of practice, she has represented the interests of individual inventors, multinational corporations, manufacturers, service companies, municipalities, and universities in IP strategic counseling, litigation, and IP risk management. She has tried numerous cases to verdict including representing Pioneer Hi-Bred International in genetically engineered corn seed litigation, a six-week jury trial involving misappropriation of trade secrets, securing a $2.6 million damage award in Rockwell Graphics v. Dev, Inc.

Over the past ten years, Barner has been featured as a top intellectual property lawyer in The National Law Journal, Black Enterprise Magazine, Diversity and the Bar and IP Law & Business and was recognized in the Illinois Super Lawyers for her intellectual property litigation work.

Ms. Barner received her law degree from the University of Michigan in 1982 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, from Syracuse University in 1979.

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You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society presentation:

An Interactive Seminar:
“Why Bother With Insurance?”

Wednesday February 17, 2010
2:00 p.m.
Jefferson 1st Floor Conf. Room

Bring your questions and hear from an insurance agent who is also a patent examiner.  Here’s an opportunity to learn more about managing all the benefits available to government employees - FEGLI life insurance, long term care insurance, TSP and others.  Get a big picture view on how all these options fit together for your life.

No other time provided.
 
Sponsored by the PTOS Education and Insurance Committees
Please contact Christyann Pulliam or Yara Green or Mark Fearer for further details and visit
www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events.

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The PTOS Education Committee is seeking to expand our involvement with the community. As part of that initiative, we have begun a relationship with the Marshall-Brennan Project (MBP). Therefore, we are looking for volunteers with law degrees or current law students with moot court experience to judge for a high school moot court competition.

The 11th Annual "We The Students" National High School Moot Court Competition
Sat. March 27th and/or Sun. March 28th (8AM to 5PM)

MBP is seeking PTOS members who are lawyers (or who have substantial legal training) to judge oral arguments given by high school moot court teams.  This year's legal issue relates to the First Amendment.

On the 27th, volunteer judges are needed at American University Washington College of Law, located at 4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20016.
On the 28th, volunteer judges are needed at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, located at 500 Indiana Avenue, NW., Washington, D.C. 20001.

This is a traditional moot court competition so judges are expected to respectfully and purposefully interrupt students with pertinent questions.

Information about the event including the problem being argued - https://www.wcl.american.edu/org/mootcourt/highschool.cfm

Volunteers should email christyann.pulliam@uspto.gov by COB January 29, 2010. The email should include the dates (March 27 and/or 28) for which you want to volunteer. Please also include your law school and graduation date.

The volunteer list will be passed on to the MBP. And more information will follow from MBP closer to the event.

No other time is provided.

Your signing up to help is a firm commitment on your part, so please be sure that you will be available.

Announcements

Congratulations to the following newly elected 2010 PTOS Board of Directors. These elected Officers and Members of the PTOS Board of Directors will assume office at the close of old business at the PTOS Annual Meeting on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at 10AM in the Madison Auditorium. Please try to attend the meeting and help us in welcoming our newly elected officers and representatives.

President - Matthew Bradley

Vice President - Matthew Troutman

Secretary - Aimee Li

Treasurer - Philip Bonzell

Administrator - Jared Rutz

TC 1600 - Suchira Pande, Thane Underdahl

TC 1700/2900 - Robert Hodge, Yogendra Gupta

TC 2100 - Niketa Patel, Jacob Petranek

TC 2400 - James Marandi, Hee Soo (Andrew) Kim

TC 2600 - Tsung-Yin Tsai, Fred Guillermety

TC 2800 - Seahvosh Nikmanesh, John Zimmerman

TC 3600 - Brent Herring, Jeff O'Brien

TC 3700 - Brandon Rosati, Rebecca Eisenberg

BPAI - Fred Silverberg

CFO/CAO/CIO/SIRA - Sheldon Richter

OPLA/OPQA/All Others - Dan DePumpo

At-Large:

Michael Araj
Adam Duda
Tejal Gami
Yara Green
Edward J. Kim
Sanjeev Malhotra
Joshua Schwartz
Pierre Vital

Announcements

You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society brown bag lunchtime presentation:

Roth IRA Conversions and other tax advantaged ways of saving
 
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Randolph 1st floor conference center
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Outlining the tax advantaged ways of saving
And answering these questions:

What are the new rules for Roth IRA conversions?
What other options are available to save for Retirement?
What choices do I have for my College Savings?
How can I just be more tax efficient in my general savings?

Bring your lunch and PTOS will provide light refreshments
 
No Other Time will be provided for this event
Sponsored by the PTOS Insurance Committee
Please contact Mark Fearer for further details and visit
www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events

Instructions to view this presentation remotely may be found at http://www.ptos.org/uploads/File/remote_access_011910.doc

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Thurs, Jan. 28, 2010
RND 8th Conf. Rm
12:00pm

What makes Kids’ curiosity spark?

Many children go through school without knowing the pleasure and promise of science & technology.

What if you could inspire tomorrow's greatest minds?

Come learn about science outreach opportunities with
The PTOS Education Committee &
ReSET - Retired Scientists, Engineers & Technicians in the classroom

Questions?
Contact Yara Green

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January 20th, 1:00-3:00
Jefferson Conference Center 1D70.

Covering the following topics:
* Market Conditions for the area
* First time home buyer information
* First time home buyer tax credit
* Home ownership vs. renting
* Most favorable loan products.
(Brought to you by Don Weaver, Hue Pham, and others)

Pizza, Potbelly sandwiches, and beverages provided.

Contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh at 0-1805, Jefferson 7B69, or
seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

Limited to the First 60 PTOS members to register. Must register in advance.

(No other time is provided)

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Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society
PO BOX 2600, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 22202

Assistant Director

In accordance with Article IV, Section 2 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Assistant Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.
 

QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.
• Previous publishing experience is a plus, but not necessary.
• Knowledge of Bluebooking is a plus but not necessary
• Knowledge of basic accounting/bookkeeping is a plus but not necessary
 
DUTIES
• The Assistant Director shall assist the Executive Director, as well as Financial Director, in matters such as membership coordination, data entry, mail retrieval, back issue fulfillment, customer service and documentation of the operating procedures.

SELECTION PROCESS
• All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.
• A personal interview may be conducted by the Executive Director, optionally including the entire Board of Governors.
• This position will be filled by the Executive Director and approved by the Board of Governors.

To Apply, please submit your qualifications statement to:
Fred Guillermety
Fred.Guillermety@USPTO.GOV Knox 9A18

DEADLINE: CLOSE OF BUSINESS January 26, 2010

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PTOS Members,
 
The 2010 PTOS Election will begin tomorrow, January 12, at 12:01 AM and will end Thursday, January 14, at 11:59 PM.  You will soon receive an email at your USPTO email address, providing you with a username and password for you to access the e-Vote system.  If you encounter any problems with the e-Vote system, please send an email to evote@ptos.org.
 
Please note that the use of USPTO email for campaign purposes is prohibited.
 
Following is a list of the candidates for each position (asterisk denotes incumbent).  See the 2010 Election web page for brief profiles of some of the candidates, at http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2010_election.html
 
President

Matthew Bradley

Vice President

Michael Booth
Matthew Troutman

Secretary

Adam Duda
Aimee Li
Jason V. Morgan
Brandon Rosati

Treasurer

Philip Bonzell

Administrator

Jared Rutz*

TC 3700 Representative

Rebecca Eisenberg*
Brandon Rosati

TC 2800 Representative

Seahvosh Nikmanesh

TC 2600 Representative

Fred Guillermety*
Tsung-Yin Tsai*

TC 2400 Represetative

Hee Soo (Andrew) Kim*
James Marandi

TC 2100 Representative

Aimee Li*
Niketa Patel
Jacob Petranek*
 
TC 1700/2900 Representative

Yogendra Gupta*
Robert Hodge*

TC 1600 Representative

Suchira Pande*

BPAI Representative

Fred A. Silverberg*
 
CFO/CAO/CIO/SIRA Representative

Sheldon Richter*

At-Large Representative

Philip Bonzell
Adam Duda*
Tejal Gami
Fred Guillermety
Brent Herring*
Hee Soo (Andrew) Kim
Aimee Li
Seahvosh Nikmanesh
Niketa Patel*
Jacob Petranek
Brandon Rosati*
Matthew Troutman
Tsung-Yin Tsai

Write-in candidates are encouraged to run for the following vacant ballot positions:

TC 1600 Representative (1 position)
TC 2800 Representative (1 position)
TC 3600 Representative (2 positions)
Trademark Representative (2 positions)
Director's Office/OGC/External Affairs Representative (1 position)
OPLA/OPQA/All Others Representative (1 position)

Announcements

One free drink per PTOS Member - Limited number available.

Free Food while supplies last.

Date: Monday, January 11, 2010
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Place: Trademark Bar in the Westin Alexandria
(Between the Randolph Building and the Federal Courthouse)
400 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

See You There!

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Want to go Skiing?

Where: Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia

When: March 5-7

What: includes:
2 nights/3days lodging
2 full days of skiing
*Rentals not included

Who: Room for 30 people
*First come, first serve

How:  Cost is $235 per person

*PTOS Sponsored

**Full payment will be required to secure your spot by January 30

Contact:
Michael Araj
RND 6D19
2-5963

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Now Playing
PTOS Discount Movie Tickets

Tickets are available to PTOS Members ONLY from the following Representatives:
  
Jefferson Renee Luebke 10A11 x22009  
Knox Susan McFadden 08C15 x27621  
Madison (E) Sheldon Richter 08D65 x24863
Madison (E) Jeff Look 05B11 x21652
Randolph Andrew Kim 04C69 X03229
Randolph Rebecca Eisenberg 06A10 X05879
Randolph Eric Keasel 10A79 x24929
Randolph Matt Bradley 07D71 x28575
Remsen Robert Hodge 06D35 X22097  
Remsen Suchira Pande 02D24 x29052

------NEW LIMITED ENGAGEMENT------
CineMark Egyptian 24 Theatre Presents:
Super Saver Tickets!!!
Platinum (No Restrictions) - $8.00
Classic (Some Restrictions) - $6.50

Regal Premiere Super Saver Tickets are your best ticket value for Regal Cinemas while CineMark Platinum SuperSaver Tickets are your best ticket value at any CineMark Theatre to include CineMark Egyptian 24.  They are accepted anytime and have no expiration dates.  Upgrade & surcharge fee may apply.
Price: $8.00 (Cash or Check)

AMC Gold tickets and National Prestige tickets are unrestricted passes which may be exchanged at the movie theatre for any movie ticket.  Surcharge or Premium charges may apply.  AMC Gold tickets are for use at AMC Theatres while National Prestige tickets are for use at Showcase, Cinema De Lux, and Multiplex Theatres.
Price: $8.00 (Cash or Check)

Regal VIP Super Saver Tickets, AMC Silver Tickets, and Cinemark Classic SuperSaver Tickets are your best ticket savings with no expiration dates. They are restricted tickets and typically cannot be used during the first 12 days of selected new releases.  Upgrade & surcharge fee may apply.   Regal VIP Super Saver Tickets can be upgraded for admission to the selected new releases for $1.50. 
Price: $6.50 (Cash or Check)

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You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society brown bag lunchtime presentation:

Retirement Planning
 
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Remsen 1st floor conference center
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Reinventing Retirement. Five things to know before your retirement

Pre-retirement concerns -- benefits, taxation, the cost of retirement, protection issues, investment in retirement, accessing your money and rollovers, Risk/reward, asset allocation, etc.

Bring your lunch
 
No Other Time will be given for this event.
Sponsored by the PTOS Insurance Committee
Please contact Mark Fearer for further details and
visit
www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events

Instructions to view the presentation remotely may be found at http://www.ptos.org/uploads/File/120809_remote_access.doc

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Patent and Trademark Office Society

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The Patent and Trademark Office Society Election Committee will be accepting nominations for candidates seeking to serve on the BOARD OF DIRECTORS as an officer or a representative.

Nominating petitions will be available and accepted by the Election Committee from November 30 - December 14.

Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Administrator
Treasurer
Technology Center Representatives - Two (2) from each TC (1600/2900, 1700, 2100, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3700) for a total of sixteen (16)
At-large Representatives - 10
CFO/CAO/CIO/SIRA Representative - 1
BPAI Representative - 1
Trademark Representatives - 2
Director’s Office/OGC/External Affairs Representative - 1
OPLA/OPQA/All others not specified - 1

Interested parties should visit the Election Committee section of the P.T.O.S. website (http://www.ptos.org/committees/election.html) to obtain a nominating petition.

Completed nominating petitions must be hand-delivered to one of the locations listed below by 3:00PM on December 14, 2009.
Robert Fuller x2-0419 KNX 2B11
Deborah D. Jones x2-1535 REM 5E71
Tonia Dollinger x2-4170 RND 2D65

Voting will take place from January 12-14, 2010. Prior to the start of elections, ballots will be posted on the P.T.O.S. website, or you may obtain a ballot from one of the contacts listed above.

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P.T.O.S. HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR AT GORDON BIERSCH

December 1, 6:30 – 8:30 PM

900 F St NW Washington, DC 20004

One Block from Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro

Limited Amount of Free drinks and appetizers for PTOS members

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The PTOS Wants You…

To entertain thoughts of saving over $10,000 in 2010 by purchasing the 2010 Entertainment Coupon Book from us.

Coupon Book Only For $30 OR Coupon Book + 2 Silver movie tickets ($38) or 2 Gold tickets ($40)

To purchase an Entertainment Book or the bundle, please contact one of the following agents:

* Matthew S. Smith - JEF-5D85, x21907
* Susan McFadden - Knox-8C15, x27621

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Patent and Trademark Office Society

INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR JUDGES WANTED!!

INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR
San Jose, California
MAY 9-14, 2010

Each year, the PTOS provides judges for this event as a public relations gesture, to promote knowledge of patents, and encourage innovation and scientific progress by today’s youth.

Detailed information and an application form to be a JUDGE at this year’s INTEL INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR is posted for PTOS members at
http://www.ptos.org/committees/science_fair/international.html.  Additional forms are available from:

ALAN CHEN - RND 2A89 (mailbox) - 571-272-4143
JULIE ANNE WATKO - KNX 8A75 - 571-272-7597

Applications to be an INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR JUDGE must be turned in to ALAN CHEN or JULIE ANNE WATKO by:
NOON ON JANUARY 15, 2010

The categories for which judges will be selected are:
CHEMISTRY, BIOCHEMISTRY, MICROBIOLOGY, PHYSICS, ENGINEERING, COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, MEDICINE & HEALTH, AND EARTH & SPACE SCIENCES

The judging team selected will represent the PTOS for 2-3 days in San Jose.  The judges will choose one Grand Award winner, seven First Place award winners, and eight Second Runner-Up award winners from over 1500 finalist entries originating from over 40 nations worldwide.

Dedicated to the improvement and appreciation of the United States Patent & Trademark Systems

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Call For Nominations for the Pasquale J. Federico Memorial Award

The Patent and Trademark Office Society [SOCIETY] hereby requests nominations for the 2009 Pasquale J. Federico Memorial Award.

In 1993, the SOCIETY established the Pasquale J. Federico Memorial Award. The Federico Award is intended to recognize outstanding contributions to the Patent and Trademark Systems of the United States of America. It may be given to an individual, a group of individuals, a corporation or an institution.  Awards to individuals may be made posthumously. No more than one award may be given in each year. The selection process is handled by a special committee of the SOCIETY.  Anyone may make a nomination.

Nominations need not be in any special format. It would be very helpful if the nomination papers themselves presented enough information so that the selection committee can judge the worthiness of the nominee.  Nomination letters and any other correspondence will become the property of the SOCIETY and will not be returned.  Any nominee not selected for the current Award may be retained on the nomination list for further consideration.

Please address all nominations and correspondence concerning this Award to FedericoAward@PTOS.org

In order to be considered for the 2009 award, any nomination must be emailed no later than November 18, 2009.

The first Federico Award was presented to the late Giles S. Rich, who had served on the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and its predecessor court, the Court of Customs and Patent Appeals for over four decades. Honorees from other years include Donald Banner, Charles E. Van Horn, Pauline Newman, C. Marshall Dann, Herbert Wamsley, Helen Wilson Nies, Mike Kirk, Tom Arnold, Howard T. Markey, Rene D. Tegtmeyer, and Isaac Fleischmann.

The award is named in honor of Pasquale J. (Pat) Federico who was an institution within the Patent and Trademark Office.  Pat entered then Patent Office in 1923 as a junior examiner in Division 43.  By 1935, he was the Assistant Chief of his division and he became the Division  Chief in 1940.  He was appointed to the Board of Appeals in 1947 and remained there until his retirement from the Office in 1977.  Pat Federico was a prolific author of articles dealing with intellectual property.  Perhaps his greatest achievement was writing the first draft of the 1952 Patent Act.  He was also, according to Giles Rich, the man most responsible for getting the 1952 Patent Act through Congress and enacted into law.

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PTOS Dinner Dance
November 21st, 2009, 7pm-11pm
The Carlyle Club

Cocktail & Hors’ D’Oeuvre Reception

Meal featuring:
~ Appetizer ~
Carlyle Salad & Lobster Bisque
~ Sorbet Intermezzo ~
~ Entrée (your choice of one) ~
Filet Mignon
Grilled Lamb Chops
Ricotta Gnocchi (Vegetarian)
~ Dessert ~
Fresh Berries & Cream

~ Open Bar Served for the duration of the event ~

Live Music & Dancing

$65 per couple ($32.50 per person)
Limited number of seats available - Purchase by Nov. 10th!

Ticket Sellers:
* Lore Ramillano, REM 6D51
*
Jacob Petranek, RND 2D31
* Brent Herring, KNX 2A58
* John Zimmermann, JEF 9C11
* Sheldon Richter, MDE 8D65

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PTOS Happy Hour

Where:
La Tasca
Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant
607 King Street
Old Town Alexandria

When: Tuesday, October 27, 2009, from 5-7pm

Why:
To enjoy time with your colleagues outside the office

Who:
You and all the other PTOS members

What:
Spanish Tapas will be served at no cost to you*
*While supplies last

AND

A free drink for the first 150 members of the society to arrive

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Alexandria Graveyard & Ghost Tour

When:  Wednesday, October 28th, at 7:30 pm
Where: Tour Starts at Ramsay House Visitors Center (221 King Street)
Cost: $5/person

Contact Brent Herring,
brent.herring@uspto.gov for reservations/information.

Signup Deadline: October 23rd

Organized by PTOS

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You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society brown bag lunchtime presentation:

Financial Planning
 
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Remsen 1st floor conference center
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

* Navigating Through Today’s Financial Markets
* Did last year’s market drop stop you clear in your investing tracks?
* Do you know that you need to save and invest, but just don’t know how?
* This financial seminar will help you feel a bit more comfortable about investing in tumultuous times.
* Learn tried and true investment strategies that stand the test of time and how our recent market movements really look within the big picture.

Bring your lunch and PTOS will provide light refreshments
 
No Other Time will be given for this event.
Sponsored by the PTOS Insurance Committee
Please contact Mark Fearer for further details and visit
www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events

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Announcements

PTOS Happy New (Fiscal) Year Happy Hour

Come ring in the new year!

Thursday, Oct. 8, 5-8 PM
Madison Auditorium

Please bring your PTOS membership card for easy admittance.

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You are cordially invited to attend:
Patent and Trademark Office Society’s Law School Tours

**Update - All Tours Are Currently Full**

American University
Guided tour and information session.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Time: 12:30 p.m., Randolph Lobby

Catholic University
Guided tour and class sit in.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Time: 12:45 p.m., Randolph Lobby

George Mason University
Guided tour
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Time: 12:45 p.m., Randolph Lobby

Howard University
Guided tour and information session.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Time: 1:00 p.m., Randolph Lobby

George Washington University
Guided tour and class sit in.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Time: 12:45 p.m., Randolph Lobby

Georgetown University
Guided tour and class sit in.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Time: 12:45 p.m., Randolph Lobby

RSVP Required.  Space is limited.
Transportation will be the Metro.
Email:
christyann.pulliam@uspto.gov

Please contact Christyann Pulliam or Yara Green if you have questions.   No other time is provided.

Sponsored by the PTOS Education Committee.
www.ptos.org

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DC United vs Seattle Sounders FC

September 12, 2009
7:30pm ET

Premium seat tickets - $20*
*Subsidized for PTOS members and guests
 
Contact Michael Araj by September 1st to purchase tickets:
Michael.Araj@uspto.gov

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PTOS August Happy Hour at Pizzeria Venti
Monday, August 24th, 4-7pm

301 John Carlyle Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

Take a break from the August heat with a great happy hour selection of drinks and appetizers!

Limited free drinks and appetizers will be given only to members of PTOS while supplies last.  Please bring your PTOS membership card.

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The PTOS has a limited number of tickets available for the 2006 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical “Jersey Boys, The Story of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons”

Friday, December 4th, 8PM @ the National Theater in Washington D.C.

Tickets just $35 each for PTOS members and guests.
Seats are located in the Rear balcony, rows E and F.
See Tonia Dollinger for tickets, RND 2D65, x2-4170.

- This event is sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee -

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Announcements

You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society presentation:

A Seminar on “Managing Student Loans"

Wednesday, August 12, 2009
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Madison North Auditorium


Here's your opportunity to ask questions and get answers related to the process of Managing Student Loans.  Featuring representatives from loan companies such as AccessGroup, Sallie Mae, and Ameriprise.

Sponsored in partnership by the PTOS Education Committee and the USPTO APANET.
Please contact Christyann Pulliam or Yara Green or Tammy Pham for further details and visit www.PTOS.org and www.usptoapanet.org for information on this and other events.  No other time will be given for this event.

CONFERENCE ROOM WEBCAST ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS

Madison North Auditorium Conference Room

• On your desktop, click the Nortel Networks PC Client icon.  This opens the Nortel Multimedia PC Client window.

• To enter the conference from the Nortel Multimedia PC Client, dial: 24400 
To dial the above number, you may enter it from your keyboard or select the numbers from the Key Pad on the screen using your mouse.  Click the Call button.
* If you are calling from an outside number, you will need to dial the full 10-digit number and include the area code and exchange, i.e. 571-272-4400
        
• Follow the instructions of the operator and enter the access code 571-272-7233 when prompted

• The meetme1/Video Conversation window will appear. Participants should select the Share Tab from this window.
 
• Click the Open option in the window

• Chat room name is MadNorth; you can ask questions through the chat room.

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Free Ice Cream for PTOS Members!

Tuesday, August 18th 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Ice Cream carts located outside:
 - Between Knox and Randolph Buildings
 - Between Jefferson and Remsen Buildings
 - In front of the Madison Atrium
(In the event of rain, carts will be located in the Madison Atrium)

*Limit one per member, while supplies last
*Please bring your PTOS membership card

For anyone interested in joining PTOS, membership forms will be available at Ice Cream carts or can be downloaded and filled out in advance at
www.ptos.org

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Space Still Available
Last Chance to Sign-up!

Deadline: August 10th!!
Open to All USPTO Employees and Guests

PTOS: 7-Day Eastern Caribbean Cruise
November 7th-14th, 2009
Carnival Cruise Line
Ship - Carnival Glory
Port of call is Port Canaveral (Orlando)
Stops at Nassau, Bahamas; St. Thomas, USVI; and St. Maarten, NA

Inside Cabin
$870 per person, based on double occupancy (2 to a room). 

Ocean View Cabin
$1,010 per person, based on double occupancy (2 to a room). 

Balcony Cabin
$1,220 per person, based on double occupancy (2 to a room).

All Trips Include: Round-trip air from Washington DC (DCA) to Orlando, FL (MCO), bus transportation from Orlando to Port Canaveral, 7 nights on the ship, all food (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), drinks with meals (non-alcoholic).

Cost shown for each cabin does not include gov’t fees & taxes and mandatory gratuity associated with the cruise ($129).

Contact Phil Bonzell x03663 or Matt Troutman x03654

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Why not jump out of a perfectly good plane?

What: Tandem Skydiving
When: Friday, September 4th (departing from the PTO at 8 AM, carpool and caravan)
Where: West Point Skydiving (West Point, VA - 2 hrs south)
How Much: $50 deposit (due 8/6), $209/person total*

*Deposit is non-refundable.  If the weather is uncooperative, we will reschedule for a future date.  Video costs extra.  Make deposit checks out to Brent Herring.
  
Contact: Brent Herring; ext 0-3661, KNX 2A58, to sign up now or for more information.

Must sign up by Thurs., Aug. 6th
ONLY 30 SPACES AVAILABLE

PTOS is not responsible for any injury sustained due to participation.

Signed waivers of liability with PTOS and West Point Skydiving must be completed prior to participation.

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Summer PTOS Happy Hour

Where: San Antonio Bar & Grill - 200 Swamp Fox Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314
When: Wednesday, July 22, 2009, from 4-8pm
Why: To take a well deserved mid-quarter break
Who: You and all the other PTOS members
What: Half Price Appetizers (excluding seafood) plus free chips and salsa!

AND

A free Drink for the first 200 members of the society

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PTOS presents Nationals baseball

Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals
July 23, 2009 | 7:05 PM
@ Nationals Park

Tickets just $15 for PTOS members and guests
Hot Dog, Chips, and Drink* included
Seats located in Right Field Reserve, Section 140
See Robert Hodge for tickets, REM 6D35, x2-2097

Limited tickets available.
*Coca-Cola products, such as Coke, Diet Coke, Dasani water, etc.
See
http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/was/ticketing/seats_3d.jsp for additional seating information.

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You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society brown bag lunchtime presentation:

Are You Covered?
Planning for Long Term Care Needs
 
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Randolph 1st floor conference center
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Outlining the long term care options available through the PTOS
And answering these questions:

* What is Long Term Care?
* Who needs to plan?
* What ways can I fund my Long Term Care needs?
* What insurance options are available?

Bring your lunch and PTOS will provide light refreshments

Sponsored by the PTOS Insurance Committee
Please contact Mark Fearer for further details and visit
www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events

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Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society
PO BOX 2600  ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA  22202

Financial Director

By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Financial Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

QUALIFICATIONS
• The Financial Director must be an active member of the Society.
• Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.
• Two years managerial experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• Business degree preferred.

DUTIES
• The Financial Director shall be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the Journal, handling the books, paying the bills, collecting and forwarding all monies to and from the Treasurer including the monthly appropriation.  The Financial Director acts as a liaison with the payroll company, prepares an annual budget for the Board of Governors and presents the Journal Budget to the Society Board.  The Financial Director is also responsible for supervision of the subscription staff, research to improve existing contracts and equipment, and knowledge of the standing rules and by-laws of the Journal.  The Financial Director shall serve as a member of the Board of Governors but shall not have a vote on any measure affecting his or her compensation except for the Journal annual budget; shall serve as a member of the Society Budget and Finance Committee; shall provide monthly reports as set forth in the Standing Rules; and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Governors.

SELECTION PROCESS
• All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.
• A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.
• This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.

To Apply, please submit your aualifications statement to:
Fred Guillermety
Fred.Guillermety@uspto.gov Knox 9A18 (571) 270-5081

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Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society
PO BOX 2600•ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA  22202

Executive Director

By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Executive Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

QUALIFICATIONS
•  The Executive Director must be an active member of the Society.

DUTIES
•  The Executive Director shall be responsible for promoting the business , advertising the Journal in other publications and at various venues, promoting advertising in the Journal, increasing Journal circulation, improving the quality of the Journal, putting the Journal out timely, supervision of the editorial and advertising staff, knowledge of the standing rules and by-laws of the Journal; shall serve as a member of the Board of Governors but shall not have a vote on any measure affecting his or her compensation except for the Journal annual budget; shall provide monthly reports as set forth in the Standing Rules; and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Governors.

SELECTION PROCESS
•  All applicants must submit their qualifications in writing.
•  A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.
•  This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.

TO APPLY, TURN IN YOUR WRITTEN QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:
Fred Guillermety  
Fred.Guillermety@uspto.gov  KNOX 9A18 (571) 270-5081

DEADLINE:   CLOSE OF BUSINESS July 24, 2009

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Discover SCUBA Diving

Get your friends together and see what SCUBA diving is all about!

Brought to you by PTOS and Patriot Scuba

What: An introductory SCUBA lesson
When: choose from Tuesday, August 4th or Tuesday August 18th; 6:00PM
Where: Chinquapin Rec. Center (only 2 miles from PTO)
How Much: $30-35 per person depending upon number attending

Contact: Colleen Quinn; ext. 2-6289, KNX 2-C79 to sign up now or for more information.

Must sign up by July 30th

SCUBA instruction by Patriot Scuba www.patriotscuba.com

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You are cordially invited to attend the following Patent and Trademark Office Society presentations:

A Seminar on “Funding Graduate School”

Wednesday, July 15, 2009
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Madison North Auditorium

Here’s your opportunity to ask questions and get answers related to the process of funding your graduate school studies. 
Featuring student speakers as well as speakers from Georgetown Law School and AccessGroup.

A Seminar on “Applying to Law School"

Thursday, July 23, 2009
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Madison North Auditorium

Here’s your opportunity to ask questions and get answers related to the process of applying to law school.
Featuring law school admission counselors from George Washington, George Mason and Georgetown Universities as well as current students.

A Seminar on “Managing Student Loans"

August 12, 2009
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Madison North Auditorium

Announcements

Time to Scramble...to register!

It’s the PTOS 2009 Summer Golf Scramble!

Shenandoah Valley Golf Club

Thursday, July 9th
9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

$75/player* Tournament Fee:
- Unlimited golf
- Cart for tournament
- Florida Scramble format
- Golfer’s banquet
- Team & individual prizes
- PTOS gift

To register:
Visit the golf registration table outside of the Roundhouse Café, Madison concourse level, on 6/23/09 - 6/25/09, from 11:00-1:00 EACH DAY.
Or, contact: Brandon Rosati at 571-270-3536
Brandon.rosati@uspto.gov; Matthew Troutman at 571-270-3654, matthew.troutman@uspto.gov

*Registration of full 4-person teams; and payment in full is requested.

Sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee.

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Back by popular demand…

PTOS Wine Tasting

* June 26th (first Friday) meet at Dunn-Loring metro 10:00am. Bus will return at 5:30 pm.
* We’ll be visiting Fabbioli, Tarara and Hillsborough Vineyards.
* $40/person, includes bus, water and a few snacks and tasting fees for two vineyards. PTOS is paying the other tasting fee!
* Contact Seahvosh Nikmanesh at 0-1805, Jefferson 7B69
*
First 36 PTOS members to pay will go. Must pay in advance.  Must be a PTOS member.

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at Delia’s Mediterranean Grill & Brick Oven Pizza
209 Swamp Fox Road
Alexandria VA 22314
Right next to the Hoffman Center AMC theatres

Celebrate the end of the quarter!

Limited FREE drinks and snacks for PTOS members only while supplies last.
Provided by the PTOS.

Tuesday, June 23rd, 4-7 PM

Please bring your PTOS membership card.

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Now Playing:

PTOS Discount Movie Tickets

Tickets are available to PTOS Members ONLY from the following Representatives:

Jefferson - Renee Luebke (10A11, x22009)
Knox - Susan McFadden (08C15, x27621)
Madison (E) - Sheldon Richter (08D65, x24863)
Madison (E) - Jeff Look (05B11, x21652)
Randolph - Rebecca Eisenberg (06A10, x05879)
Randolph - Eric Keasel (10A79, x24929)
Randolph - Matt Bradley (02B79, x28575)
Remsen - Robert Hodge (06D35, x22097)
Remsen - Suchira Pande (02D24, x29052)

Regal Premiere Super Saver Tickets are your best ticket value for Regal Cinemas.  They are accepted anytime and have no expiration dates.  Upgrade & surcharge fee may apply.  Price: $8.00 (Cash or Check)

AMC Gold tickets are unrestricted passes which may be exchanged at an AMC movie theatre for any movie ticket (no restrictions apply); AMC Gold tickets enables the holder to see movies on the day they are released provided the movie did not sell out on the day/time that the holder is going to see the movie.  Price: $8.00 (Cash or Check)

Regal VIP Super Saver Tickets, AMC Silver Tickets, and National Prestige Movie Tickets  are your best ticket savings with no expiration dates. They are restricted tickets and typically cannot be used during the first 12 days of selected new releases.  Upgrade & surcharge fee may apply.   Regal VIP Super Saver Tickets can be upgraded for admission to the selected new releases for $1.50.  Price: $6.50 (Cash or Check)

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Friday August 7, 2009
leaving PTO* @8am, returning by midnight

All seats $35
Includes Bonus $25 in cash and Free Lunch Buffet ($24 value) at Taj Mahal for those 21 and older**

* with alternate pick-up/drop-off in MD, take exit 27 off 95N, follow to commuter lot
** The PTO Worklife Team does not subsidize the cost of this event.

Please see one of the people listed below by July 1st to reserve your seat on the bus.

Cash and checks made payable to Saleh Najjar are accepted.

Patent Training Academy (Vu Le)
TC1600 (Joe Woitach)
TC1700 (Stanley Silverman/Kathryn Gorgos)
TC2100 (Mano Padmanabhan/Alford Kindred)
TC2400 (Tonia Dollinger/Kim Vu)
TC2600 (Michelle Lay)
TC2800 (Matthew Smith)
TC2900 (Chase Nelson)
TC3600 (Katherine Mitchell)
TC3700 (Gene Kim/Boyer Ashley)
OHR (Viviana Bernstein)
PTOS (Matthew Troutman/Tonia Dollinger)
SPECO (David Vincent)
SIRA (Jeannine Mines)

Please email PTO Worklife Team for questions or comments.

-No othertime is authorized for this event-

This is for informational purposes only and does not imply an endorsement of any related business.  The USPTO makes no guarantees as to the nature of any products or services offered.

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Patent and Trademark Office Society
May 18, 2009

Notice of Vacancy
JPTOS Board of Governors

As of June 30, 2009, there will be a VACANCY on the Board of Governors of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

The vacancy is for a full three (3) year term as Governor.

The position requires attendance (in-person or via teleconference) at monthly meetings to direct matters of business of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, including publishing, advertising, staffing and editorial content.

All those interested in applying for this position should obtain a nominating sheet from one of the officers listed below or from the PTOS web site (http://www.ptos.org).

Nominations, including qualification statements, will be accepted by the officers below until NOON on Monday, June 1, 2009.

Kristina Fulton, President
Hoteling, 2-7376

Elizabeth Dougherty, Governor
MDW-10D69, 2-7733

Jared Rutz, Administrator
Hoteling, 2-5535

Alexander Kosowski, Treasurer
RND-5D21, 2-3744

Matthew Bradley, Vice President
RND-2B79, 2-8575

Fred Guillermety, Governor
KNX-9A18, 0-5081

Matthew Troutman, Secretary
KNX-2A14, 0-3654

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PTOS is sponsoring a 7 day cruise of the Eastern Caribbean.

WHEN: November 7-14th, 2009

Only 30 spaces available>> $838, $978, or $1158 per person, double occupancy

WHERE: Eastern Caribbean
- Port of call is Port Canaveral (Orlando)
- Stops at Nassau, Bahamas; St. Thomas, USVI; and St. Maarten, NA

Who can go: Sign up is open to everyone!!!

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PTOS HAPPY HOUR @ The Light Horse
Tuesday, May 12, 4-7 PM

One free drink per PTOS member (limited number available).
Free food while supplies last.

The Light Horse is located at 715 King Street, next to Murphy’s in Old Town.

www.thelighthorserestaurant.com

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-PTOS Annual Picnic-
-May 17, 2009-

LIMITED TO THE FIRST 8 TEAMS  TO REGISTER

* Tournament begins at 1:30 PM at Ft. Hunt Park, Championship to begin ~ 4:00 PM
* Double-elimination Tournament; Teams seeded in order Registrations are received
* Entry fee is covered by Picnic Admission; Team Members need not be PTOS Members, but they MUST have paid Admission
* Court, Ball, Prizes (1st and 2nd place), Food, and DRINKS  provided by PTOS

TEAMS ARE LIMITED TO 10 PLAYERS AND MUST HAVE AT LEAST 5

EACH TEAM MUST HAVE AT LEAST 1 WOMAN ON COURT AT ALL TIMES

Registration forms must be returned no later than COB Thursday, May 14 to Victoria Campbell, RND 7D58; x05035

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Fun for kids, adults, singles, & families!

When: Sunday, May 17th, 12:00-6:00 (Food served 12:00-3:30)
Where:
Fort Hunt Park, VA

Food, drinks, pony & train rides, rock wall, moon bounce, DJ, volleyball tourney and much more!

Tickets on sale now until COB, May, 14th!! $4/PTOS members, $6/guests, $4/children ages 2-12 of members. People eligible for membership in the PTOS are NOT eligible to come as guests.

For tickets contact:
* Liz Dougherty, MDE 10C85
* Michael Araj, RND 6D19
*
Jeff O’Brien, KNX 2A44
*
Brent Herring, KNX 2A58
* Robert Hodge, REM 6D35
* Seahvosh Nikmanesh, JEF 7B69

For questions, directions, or more information, contact David Reese at x27082 or Nicole Coy at x25405

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Time to clean out your closets and give to local charities!!!

When: Tuesday, April 21st from 9am until 2pm
Where: Outside the south entrance of the Madison Building, along Eisenhower Avenue (for multiple items, please drive up and volunteers will help you unload your vehicle)

Donations of goods for:
The Salvation Army @
www.salvationarmyusa.org
Animal Welfare League of Alexandria @ www.alexandriaanimals.org
Arlington Food Assistance Center @ www.afacinfo.org
Dress for Success @ www.dressforsuccess.org and/or
We are also accepting books, VHS tapes, and DVDs for the used book sale held in November.

Representatives from these local charities will be on hand to accept your donations and supply receipts (except for Dress for Success, who will do on-line receipts) .

For information about the types of goods accepted, visit the charities’ websites above.

This event is co-sponsored by the PTO Worklife Committee and the PTOS.

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One free drink per PTOS Member - Limited number available.

Free Food while supplies last.

Date: Monday - April 6, 2009
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Place: Trademark Bar in the Westin Alexandria
(Between the Randolph Building and the Federal Courthouse)
400 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

See you there!

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You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society brown bag lunchtime presentation:

Are You Covered?
Intermediate Topics on Life Insurance
 
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Randolph Building
First Floor Conference Center

Outlining the life insurance options available through the PTOS
And answering these questions:
* How much is enough?
* What type should I purchase?
* How does this benefit work with my FEGLI coverage?
* What is Variable Life Insurance and how does it work?

Bring your lunch and PTOS will provide light refreshments.

Sponsored by the PTOS Insurance Committee

Please contact Mark Fearer for further details and visit
www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events.

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FREE NOODLES!
March 11, 2009, 10:30am-8pm
One voucher per PTOS member
Dine-in or Carry-out

At Noodles & Company
3105 Duke Street
www.noodles.com

Please stop by the 1st floor conference room lobby area in the Jefferson, Knox, Randolph or Remsen buildings or the Madison concourse (tables by the Innovative Grounds coffee bar) between 1-2 pm Monday or Tuesday March 9th and 10th to pick up your free noodles voucher. Members must show their PTOS membership card to receive a voucher.

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WANTED - Patent and Trademark Office Society 2009 Science Fair Judges for regional science and engineering fairs.

Fields for judging include:
* Microbiology
* Biochemistry
* Chemistry
* Physics
* Environmental Sci.
* Earth & Space Sciences
* Health & Medicine
* Computer Science
* Engineering

Location/Date/Time
Arlington County Science Fair, Sat., March 7th, 9:30 am-noon
Arlington, VA (Wakefield HS)

Fairfax County Regional Fair, Sat., March 28th, 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Fairfax, VA (Robinson HS)

P.G. Community College Fair, Sat., March 28th, 8:00 am-noon
Largo, MD (Largo Student Center)

If Interested, Please Contact:
* Colleen Matthews (JEF7A49, x21667)
* Angela Widhalm (RND4E78, x21035)
* Gary Harris (REM6A69, x26508)

Anyone qualified in the above areas, including Spouses & Friends, are invited to judge.

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Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 @ 7:00pm

PTOS Tickets are $30 in Sections 432 and 433
Guests welcome, but only PTOS members may purchase tickets
Contact Gilbert Lee at
gilbert.lee@uspto.gov or ext. 25894

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PTOS MEMBERS NIGHT
2/18/09, 5-8 PM, Madison Auditorium

It’s Mardi Gras!

You’re invited to the Carnival, featuring a Louisiana-style dinner, free drinks, games, and door prizes.

PTOS Membership required
Non-members can sign up at the door

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Patent and Trademark Office Society Annual Meeting

When: February 18, 2009, 10:00 a.m.
Where: USPTO Auditorium, Madison Building

This year’s speaker is:

The Honorable Richard Linn
- Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Patent Examiner, 1965-1968

One hour of other time may be charged to:
Patent employees: PNCSPA-0000-090241
Non-Patent employees: AVEORG-0065-A00151
with supervisor’s approval.

RICHARD LINN, Circuit Judge

RICHARD LINN was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit by President William J. Clinton in 1999. Prior to his appointment, Judge Linn was a Partner and Practice Group Leader at the Washington, DC law firm of Foley and Lardner from 1997 to 1999. He was a Partner and head of the intellectual property department at Marks and Murase, L.L.P. from 1977 to 1997. Judge Linn served as Patent Advisor, United States Naval Air Systems Command from 1971 to 1972, was a Patent Agent at the United States Naval Research Laboratory from 1968 to 1969, and served as a Patent Examiner at the United States Patent Office from 1965 to 1968. He was a member of the founding Board of Governors of the Virginia Bar Section on Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Law and served as Chairman in 1975. Judge Linn was a recipient in 2000 of the Rensselaer Alumni Association Fellows Award. He served as an Adjunct Professor and Professional Lecturer in Law at George Washington University Law School from 2001 to 2004. Judge Linn is a past president of the Giles Sutherland Rich Inn of Court and an honorary member of
the Richard Linn American Inn of Court. He received a B.E.E. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1965, and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 1969.

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President
Krissy (Gluchowski) Fulton

Vice President
Matthew Bradley

Secretary

Matthew Troutman

Treasurer

Alex Kosowski

Administrator

Jared Rutz


TC 3700 Representative
Michael Araj
Rebecca Eisenberg

TC 3600 Representative
Philip Bonzell 
Gilbert Lee  

TC 2800 Representative
Yara Green
John Zimmermann

TC 2600 Representative
Fred Guillermety
Yin Tsai

TC 2400 Representative
Edward J. Kim 
Hee Soo (Andrew) Kim

TC 2100 Representative
Aimee Li
Jacob Petranek

TC 1700/2900 Representative
Yogendra Gupta
Robert Hodge

TC 1600 Representative
Lisa Cook
Suchira Pande

Trademarks
Debra Lee
Jeff Look

BPAI Representative
Fred A. Silverberg  

CFO/CAO/CIO/SIRA Representative
Sheldon Richter 

OPLA/OPQA/All others not specified
Dan DePumpo

Director’s Office/OGC/External Affairs
James Silbermann


At-Large Representative
Adam Duda
Mark Fearer
Elana Fisher
Nigel Fontenot
Brent Herring
Jonathon Liu
Mai Nguyen
Niketa Patel
Brandon Rosati
Pierre Vital

Announcements
Want to go Skiing?

Where:  Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia
When:  February 20-22
What: Includes: 2 nights/3 days lodging & 2 full days of skiing (*Rentals not included)
Who: Room for 28 people (*First come, first serve)
How: Cost is $260 per person

*PTOS Sponsored

**Full payment will be required to secure your spot by January 16th.

Contact: Michael Araj (RND 6D20, 2-5963)

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Meet the candidates running for the PTOS board positions

When: Tuesday, January 6th, at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Madison Lower Atrium along Glass Wall

*FREE doughnuts and coffee while supplies last
* (bring your PTOS membership card)

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Tickets are available to PTOS Members ONLY from the following Representatives:

Jefferson: Renee Luebke (10A15, x22009)
Knox: Susan McFadden (08C15, x27621)
Madison (E): Sheldon Richter (08D65, x24863)
Randolph: Eric Keasel (10A79, x24929)
Randolph: Matt Bradley (02B79, x28575)
Remsen: Suchira Pande (02D24, x29052)

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AMC Movie Night Packages

* The Deal: Two (2) AMC GOLD Tickets, One (1) Small Popcorn [Upgradeable], One (1) Small Drink [Upgradeable]: $21; or
* The REEL Deal: Two (2) AMC SILVER Tickets, One (1) Small Popcorn [Upgradeable], One (1) Small Drink [Upgradeable]: $18

Regal Premiere Super Saver Tickets are your best ticket value for Regal Cinemas.  They are accepted anytime and have no expiration dates.  Upgrade & surcharge fee may apply.  Price: $7.50 (Cash or Check)

AMC Gold tickets are unrestricted passes which may be exchanged at an AMC movie theatre for any movie ticket (no restrictions apply); AMC Gold tickets enables the holder to see movies on the day they are released provided the movie did not sell out on the day/time that the holder is going to see the movie.  Price: $7.50 (Cash or Check)

Regal VIP Super Saver Tickets, AMC Silver Tickets, and National Prestige Movie Tickets  are your best ticket savings with no expiration dates. They are restricted tickets and typically cannot be used during the first 12 days of selected new releases.  Upgrade & surcharge fee may apply.   Regal VIP Super Saver Tickets can be upgraded for admission to the selected new releases for $1.50.  Price: $6.50 (Cash or Check)

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JPTOS JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
FINANCIAL DIRECTOR
(Four Year Term)
By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Executive Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

QUALIFICATIONS:
*
The Financial Director must be an active member of the Society.
*
Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.
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Two years managerial experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Business degree preferred.

DUTIES:
* The Financial Director shall be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the Journal, handling the books, paying the bills, collecting and forwarding all monies to and from the Treasurer including the monthly appropriation.  The Financial Director acts as a liaison with the payroll company, prepares an annual budget for the Board of Governors and presents the Journal Budget to the Society Board.  The Financial Director is also responsible for supervision of the subscription staff, research to improve existing contracts and equipment, and knowledge of the standing rules and by-laws of the Journal.  The Financial Director shall serve as a member of the Board of Governors but shall not have a vote on any measure affecting his or her compensation except for the Journal annual budget; shall serve as a member of the Society Budget and Finance Committee; shall provide monthly reports as set forth in the Standing Rules; and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Governors.
*
This is a paid position serving the Board of Governors of the JPTOS for a 4 year term (mandated by the PTOS Constitution), which commences on the date of assumption of the position; a full job description is available upon request.

SELECTION PROCESS:
*
All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.
*
A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.
* Position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.


ASSISTANT EDITOR

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.
*
Two years editorial experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
*
Law degree or equivalent experience in IP publications preferred.

DUTIES:
* The Assistant Editor shall assist the Editor in their duties and responsibilities, such as soliciting material for publication, communicating with authors, determining what is published each month and laying out a rough copy, proofreading and editing submissions as necessary including adding footnotes and/or endnotes, writing information for covers, editor’s page, and table of contents, managing the article inventory database, and collaborating with the printer, ad manager, Executive Director, Financial Director, and Board of Governors.
* This is a paid position serving the Board of Governors and reporting directly to the Editor; a full job description is available upon request.

SELECTION PROCESS:
*
All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.
*
A personal interview may be conducted by the Editor, optionally including the entire Board of Governors.
*
This position will be filled by the Editor and approved by the Board of Governors.


MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.
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Experience with computer internet, e-mail, database manipulation, and basic computer software.
* Experience in a customer service-related work.
* Experience in working with accounts, subscriptions, repeated receipt of money, or equivalent.

DUTIES:
* The Membership Coordinator shall assist the Executive Director by processing membership subscriptions, maintaining the membership database, processing renewal letters, invoices, correction letters, and credit card payments, providing customer service via answering e-mails and telephone calls, mailing lost or additional copies, purchasing and maintaining proper office supplies, and providing occasional JPTOS website assistance.
*
This is a paid position serving the Board of Governors and reporting directly to the Executive Director; a full job description is available upon request.

SELECTION PROCESS:
*
All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.
*
A personal interview may be conducted by the Executive Director, optionally including the entire Board of Governors.
*
This position will be filled by the Executive Director and approved by the Board of Governors.


TO APPLY FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE POSITIONS, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO GOVERNOR KATHLEEN BRAGDON, REMSEN 4D21, X20931
kathleen.bragdon@uspto.gov

DEADLINE to apply for all of the above is CLOSE OF BUSINESS January 9, 2009

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PTOS HAPPY HOUR

When: Tuesday, December 9th, at 5:00 p.m.
Where: Murphy’s Irish Pub - 713 King Street (Corner of King and Washington in Old Town)

*One free drink and free wings, while supplies last, for PTOS members

* (bring your PTOS membership card)

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Where: Innsbruck, Austria and Munich, Germany
When: March 19th - 30th, 2009

Trip Reservations must be in by Monday, December 1st, 2008.

Sign-up Open to All USPTO Employees and Guests

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The Patent and Trademark Office Society Election Committee will be accepting nominations for candidates seeking to serve on The BOARD OF DIRECTORS as an officer or a representative.

Nominating petitions will be available and accepted by the Election Committee between December 8-15.

Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:

President
Vice President
Secretary
Administrator
Treasurer
Technology Center Representatives (2 from each TC; 1600; 1700/2900; 2100, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3700) - 16
At-Large Representatives - 10
CFO/CAO/CIO/SIRA Representatives -1
BPAI Representative - 1
Trademark Representatives - 2
Director’s Office/OGC/External Affairs Representative - 1
OPLA/OPQA/All others not specified - 1

Interested parties should visit the PTOS website (http://ptos.org) click on Committee and then Election) or contact one of the below committee members in order to obtain a nominating petition. Completed nominating petitions must be hand-delivered to one of these Election Committee Members by 3:00pm on December 15th 2008.

Heather Shackelford (X27049, RND-1B85)
William (Butch) Neuder (X27032, KNX-2B09)
Robert Fuller (X20419, KNX-2B11)

Voting will take place From January 6-8.

Prior to the start of elections, ballots will be posted on the PTOS website, or you may obtain one from one of the Election Committee Members listed above.

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PTOS Happy Hour

11.12.08, 5-7 PM @ The Carlyle Club - 411 John Carlyle Street (next to Potbelly)

Limited free drink tickets and appetizers available

$3 beer, wine, rail drinks

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INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR JUDGES WANTED!!

60th INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR

Reno, Nevada
MAY 10-15, 2009

Each year, the PTOS provides judges for this event as a public relations gesture, to promote knowledge of patents, and encourage innovation and scientific progress by today’s youth.  Detailed information and an application form to be a JUDGE at this year’s INTEL INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR is posted for PTOS members at http://www.ptos.org/committees/science_fair/international.html.  Additional forms are available from:

ALAN CHEN     RND 2A89 (mailbox)  571-272-4143
JULIE ANNE WATKO   KNX 8A75   571-272-7597

Applications to be an INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR JUDGE must be turned in to ALAN CHEN or JULIE ANNE WATKO by: NOON ON JANUARY 16, 2009

The categories for which judges will be selected are: CHEMISTRY, BIOCHEMISTRY, MICROBIOLOGY, PHYSICS, ENGINEERING, COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, MEDICINE & HEALTH, AND EARTH & SPACE SCIENCES

The judging team selected will represent the PTOS.  The judges will choose one Grand Award winner, seven First Place award winners, and eight Second Runner-Up award winners from over 1500 finalist entries originating from over 40 nations worldwide.

Dedicated to the improvement and appreciation of the United States Patent & Trademark Systems

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~A Benefit of Your Membership in the PTOS~

The PTOS, in cooperation with Financial Advantage Associates (FAA) provides access to insurance professionals, through e-mail, phone, and brown bag lunches, to help design and shop for coverage at no additional cost.  These programs are aimed at helping PTOS members supplement coverage or reduce costs on their benefits to balance their family protections needs. Listed below is a brief summary of each program and why it is of value to you.

• Life Insurance – You may have FEGLI or other group life insurance already, however, as a PTOS member, you will have access to insurance professionals to figure out: 1) How this group insurance plan fits in your overall life insurance strategy? 2) How much life insurance is enough? 3) What type of life insurance is appropriate for you?  These insurance professionals will also be able to find you competitive rates through various insurance carriers. You have the ability to talk to these experts who will be able to tailor your life insurance coverage to meet your needs and answer any question you may have.

• Disability Insurance – With the disability Insurance benefit provided through the PTOS, you are eligible to supplement your government or company provided disability benefits with an individually owned insurance policy.  For those in need of supplemental disability income, you can take part in this program at a discounted member rate and speak with disability insurance experts who can help you design your plan.

• Long Term Care Insurance – As the baby boomer population begins to retire, more and more people are beginning to plan for when their health deteriorates. As part of that planning, it is vitally important that you retain control of the situation financially. Through Long Term Care Insurance, one can make sure that they will not become a financial burden on their loved ones as they age. The PTOS has found that plans outside the government are beneficial to our members because they can be individually tailored and offer a more cost effective solution. Please contact an insurance expert below to begin customizing a plan that fits your needs.

• Transition Health Insurance – Over the years, many people will change jobs and in turn leave their health insurance behind.  There is often a waiting period between when one leaves their old job, starts their new job and when the new health insurance would begin.  In response to this challenge, the PTOS Transition Health Program will help those individuals in need of bridging-the-gap between health insurance plans.

For MORE INFORMATION regarding any of these programs, please go to http://www.ptos.org/insurance/ and contact Jason Silverberg at:

jason@finadvinc.com
301-610-0071 (MD/DC/VA)
1-800-804-4736 x3022

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When: Wednesday, October 29th at 7:30 pm
Where: Tour Starts at Ramsay House Visitors Center (221 King Street)
Cost: $5/person

Contact Gilbert Lee,
gilbert.lee@uspto.gov for reservations/information.

Organized by PTOS

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Where: Innsbruck, Austria and Munich, Germany
When: March 19th - 30th, 2009

Trip Reservations must be in by Tuesday, October 28th, 2008.

Sign-up Open to All USPTO Employees and Guests

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Tickets will go on sale until Nov. 10th.  So don't miss this opportunity!

When: November 15, 2008, 6 pm
Where: The Carlyle Club (411 John Carlyle St)

Cocktail Reception followed by a 3-Course Meal featuring a main course of Petite Grilled Filet Mignon and Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes (Vegetarian options available)

Live Music & Dancing

$65 per couple ($32.50 per person), includes 2 free drink tickets

Tickets go on sale to PTOS members and their guests on October 14th

Only 200 tickets will be sold

Ticket sellers:
Mary Zettl, JEF 7A34
Jeff O’Brien, KNX 2A44
Phoebe Riner, REM 6A44
Brandon Rosati, RND 8C59
Sheldon Richter, MDE 8D65

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Registration Now OPEN!

Where: Shenandoah Valley Golf Club
When:
Wednesday, October 29th  9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

$75/player* Tournament Fee:
- Unlimited golf
- Red, White, & Blue Scramble
- Mulligans & String for CFC
- Cart for tournament
- Putting Contest
- Golfer’s banquet
- Team & individual prizes
- PTOS gift & Door Prizes

To register:
- Visit the golf registration table outside of the Roundhouse Café, Madison concourse level, on 10/2/08 or 10/7/08 from 11:00-1:00.
- Or, contact: Brandon Rosati at 571-270-3536,
brandon.rosati@uspto.gov; Matthew Troutman at 571-270-3654, matthew.troutman@uspto.gov

* Registration of full 4-person teams and payment in full is requested.

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Where: Innsbruck, Austria and Munich, Germany
When: March 19th - 30th, 2009

Trip Reservations must be in by Friday October 10th, 2008

Sign-up Open to All USPTO Employees and Guests

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Come ring in the new year!

When: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 5-8 PM
Where: Madison Auditorium

Please bring your PTOS membership card for easy admittance.

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The PTOS Wants You…

...To entertain thoughts of saving over $10,000 in 2009 by purchasing the 2009 Entertainment Coupon Book from us.

Coupon Book Only For $25 OR Coupon Book + 2 Silver Movie Tickets ($33) or 2 Gold Tickets ($35)

To purchase an Entertainment Book or the bundle, please contact one of the following agents:

Matthew S. Smith (JEF-5D85, x21907)
Susan McFadden (Knox-8C15 x27621)

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Free Ice Cream for PTOS Members!

Thursday, Sept. 18th 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Ice Cream carts located outside:
* Between Knox and Randolph Buildings
* Between Jefferson and Remsen Buildings
* In front of the Madison Atrium

*Limit one per member, while supplies last
*Please bring your PTOS membership card

For anyone interested in joining PTOS, membership forms will be available at Ice Cream carts or can be downloaded and filled out in advance at www.ptos.org

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AMC Gold tickets are unrestricted passes which may be exchanged at an AMC movie theatre for any movie ticket (no restrictions apply); AMC Gold tickets enables the holder to see movies on the day they are released provided the movie did not sell out on the day/time that the holder is going to see the movie. Price: $7.50

AMC Silver tickets are passes which may be exchanged at an AMC movie theatre for any movie ticket (some restrictions may apply and are noted on the individual passes). Some passes have expiration dates, typically 1-2 years from the time of purchase. Price: $6.50

Regal & National Amusements tickets are passes which may be exchanged at the movie theatre for any movie ticket (some restrictions may apply and are noted on the individual passes). Some passes have expiration dates, typically 1-2 years from the time of purchase. Price: $6.50

Movie passes may be purchased by PTOS Members Only.

Tickets May Be Purchased From the Following PTOS Ticket Sellers

Jefferson: Renee Luebke (10A15, x22009)
Knox: Susan McFadden (8C15, x27621)
Madison East: Sylvia Phan (8D69, x23390)
Madison East: Sheldon Richter (8D65, X24863)
Randolph: Eric Keasel (10A79, X24929)
Remsen: Daniel McCracken (9D19, X26537)

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Planning to apply for Fall 2009 Law School Admission?

You are cordially invited to meet with Andy Cornblatt, DEAN OF ADMISSIONS of Georgetown University Law Center, for Group Interviews.

When: October 10th at 2:00 pm
Where: Randolph 10 D 45

Advanced Sign Up is required

Only those applying to Georgetown Law for Fall 2009 are eligible to attend.

Please RSVP to: Patrice Robinson: pnd4@law.georgetown.edu

(A group of 20 at a time, a second session will be added at 3pm if there is sufficient interest).

Contact PTOS Education Committee Co-Chairs Christyann Pulliam and Eric Keasel with questions.

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Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008 @ 7:10pm

PTOS Tickets are $20 in Section 242 Rows A-C

Guests welcome, but only PTOS members may purchase tickets

Contact Gilbert Lee at
gilbert.lee@uspto.gov or ext. 25894

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One Free Drink for PTOS Members!

Free Food while supplies last.

Date: Thursday - August 28, 2008
Time: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Place: Trademark Bar in the Westin Alexandria (Between the Randolph Building and the Federal Courthouse) - 400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, Virginia 22314

See you there!

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Back by popular demand...

PTOS Wine Tasting

September 5th (first Friday) meet at Dunn-Loring metro 10:00am. Bus will return at 5:00 pm.

We’ll be visiting Hillsborough, Loudoun, and Tarara Vineyards.

$38/person, includes bus and tasting fees for two vineyards. PTOS pays the other tasting fee.

Contact and pay Colleen Matthews at 2-1667, Jefferson 7A49, or
colleen.matthews@uspto.gov

First 35 PTOS members to pay will go. Must pay in advance. Must be a PTOS member.

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PTOS is sponsoring an 8-11 day trip to Innsbruck, Austria, and Munich Germany.  For skiing and touring of the local area.

WHEN: March 19-27, 2009 OR March 19-30, 2009, depending on the trip package.  Only 42 spaces available >> $1,385 or $1,680 per person, double occupancy.

WHERE: Innsbruck, Austria for 8 days OR Innsbruck, Austria and Munich, Germany for 11 days

Who can go: Sign up is exclusively for PTOS and their families until Monday, September 22nd, 2008.  After Monday, September 22nd, participation is open to anyone.

Trip A: $1,385 per person, based on double occupancy (2 to a room).  Includes round trip air from Washington Dulles to Munich, Germany and bus transportation from Munich to Innsbruck; 7 nights hotel room and round trip transfers from Munich Airport to the hotel and breakfast daily.  Includes meet and greet dinner in the DC area prior to trip.  No other activities are included in this price (no day trips).  Cost per person in a single room is an additional $295.00, or $1,680.00

Trip B: $1,680 per person, based on double occupancy (2 to a room).  Includes round trip air from Washington Dulles to Munich, Germany and bus transportation from Munich to Innsbruck; 7 nights hotel room and breakfast daily and transportation to Munich; 3 nights hotel room and breakfast daily and private motor coach to Munich airport.  Includes meet and greet dinner in the DC area prior to trip.  No other activities are included in this price (no day trips).  Cost per person in a single room is an additional $421.00, or $2,101.00

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You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society presentation:

A Seminar on "Applying to Law School"

When: Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 1-2 p.m.
Where: Jefferson, 1st Floor Conference Room

Here’s your opportunity to ask questions and get answers related to the process of applying to law school. Featuring a panel discussion by admissions representatives and USPTO employees who are current students at local area law schools.

MCS access will be available for hotelers - Type in 5712724600, Type in the Jefferson Access #s (571-271-2867), and follow automatic prompts to Chat Room - Lawschool.

Please contact Christyann Pulliam or Eric Keasel for further details and visit www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events

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PTOS HAPPY HOUR

When: Tuesday, July 29th  at 5:00 p.m.
Where: Crystal City Sports Pub (3rd Floor), 529 23rd Street South, Arlington (near Crystal City metro)

*One free drink and free appetizers, while supplies last, for PTOS members

*(please bring your PTOS membership card)

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You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society brown bag lunchtime presentation:

Life Insurance 101

When: Thursday, August 7th 2008, 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Where: Remsen Building, First Floor Conference Room

Outlining the life insurance options available through the PTOS

Answering these questions:
* Why do I need Life Insurance?
* How much do I need?
* What type should I purchase?
* How does this benefit work with my FEGLI coverage?

Bring your lunch and PTOS will provide light refreshments
 
Sponsored by the PTOS Insurance Committee

Please contact Phoebe Riner for further details and visit
www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events.

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  Dear PTOS Member,

Recently, the Election Committee of the Patent and Trademark Society has been looking for a way to allow PTOS members to vote in PTOS elections without being physically present on the PTO campus.  As the procedure for voting is set forth in Article V of the PTOS constitution, a constitutional amendment is necessary to make such a change.
As the PTO has seen an increase in the use of flexible workplace policies, such as hoteling, some PTOS Members may not be present on the PTO campus during the three business days over which ballots may be cast.  Allowing the Election Committee the flexibility to select alternative forms of voting, such as electronic, will allow more convenient voting for PTOS members, and will also reduce the amount of paper used in an election.
In order to permit this change, the Election Committee submitted that Article V Sec. 6 (d) be amended to replace “in person” with “personally over.”  Article V Sec. 6 (d) currently states “Ballots shall be cast in person 3 consecutive business days.”  The proposed amendment would change Article V Sec. 6 (d) to recite “Ballots shall be cast personally over 3 consecutive business days.”
The Board of Directors adopted this solution at their June 2008 Board meeting.  Since this procedure for holding elections is set forth in the Constitution of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, it is necessary to amend the Constitution to make the changes as discussed above.  The Constitution must be amended according to Article X, Section 1.  The amendment will pass if a majority of the voting members vote yes, provided at least 100 votes are cast.  If the amendment passes the changes will take effect immediately.
You can find the ballot here and a listing of the proposed amendment. A copy of the current Constitution can be found at http://www.ptos.org/uploads/documents/Constitution_August%202004.doc . Please mark the ballot, fold to line and staple, and return it between 9 AM July 7, 2008 and 5 PM July 22, 2008 to any one of the following locations:
 
James Marandi:   KNX 6B21
Fred Silverberg:   MDW 7C89
Jared Rutz:          RND 2B75
Lore Ramillano:   REM 6D51
Punam Patel:       JEF 8A30
 
Alternately, ballots can be mailed to:
                                    PTOS
                                    P.O. Box 2089
                                    Arlington, VA 22202
 Ballots must be received by July 22, 2008 at 5PM.  Please allow 5-7 days for delivery.
 
                                                                                      Sincerely,
                                                                                      Board of Directors
                                                                                      Patent and Trademark Office Society
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When: Wednesday, June 25th  at 5:00 p.m.
Where: Murphy’s Irish Pub - 713 King Street (Corner of King and Washington in Old Town)

*One free drink and free wings, while supplies last, for PTOS members

* (please bring your PTOS membership card)

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Come join your fellow Patent and Trademark Office employees for volleyball!

Number of teams is limited (10) so be sure to turn in your sign-up sheet early!

Tournament begins at 2PM --- Saturday, June 28th --- at Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria, VA.

Entry fee per person is covered by entry fee for the picnic ($4/PTOS members, $6/guests, $4/children ages 2-12 of members)

Official playing fields, balls, prizes, food, and DRINKS will be provided by the PTOS

Each team must have 1 woman on the court and each team must provide 1 referee

Fill out a sign-up form* and turn in by COB 6/25 to get in on the tournament!

*Further questions, including retrieval and/or submission of sign-ups sheets and directions to the park, can be addressed to Gilbert Lee (X25894; KNX 2B19)

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Fun for kids, adults, singles, & families!

When: Saturday, June 28th, 12:00-6:00 (Food served 12:00-3:30)
Where:
Fort Hunt Park, VA

Food, drinks, pony & train rides, rock wall, moon bounce, DJ, volleyball tourney and much more!

Tickets on sale now until COB, June, 25th!! $4/PTOS members, $6/guests, $4/children ages 2-12 of members. People eligible for membership in the PTOS are NOT eligible to come as guests.

For tickets contact:  
* Liz Dougherty, MDE 10D73 
* David Reese, KNX 2A51
* Jennifer Gay, KNX 2A39 
* Niketa Patel, RND 2A25
* Michael Araj, RND 6D20 
* Mary Zettl, JEF 7A34
* Seth Barnes, JEF 5A40              
* G. Nagesh Rao, REM 7D75
* Michele Joike, REM 2B79

For questions, directions, or more information, contact David Reese at x27082 or Gilbert Lee at x25894

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Time to Scramble . . . To register!

It's the PTOS 2008 Spring Golf Scramble!

Shenandoah Valley Golf Club

Tuesday, June 3, 2008
9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

$75/player* Tournament Fee includes:
  • Unlimited golf
  • Cart for tournament
  • Florida Scramble format
  • Golfer's banquet
  • Team & individual prizes
  • PTOS gift
To register:
Contact Liz Dougherty at 571-272-7733, elizabeth.dougherty@uspto.gov or
Chris Young at 571-272-1394, christopher.young@uspto.gov

*Registration of
  • full 4-person teams; and
  • payment in full is requested.
Sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee.

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Announcements

As of June 30, 2008, there will be a VACANCY on the Board of Governors of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

The vacancy is for a full three (3) year term as Governor.

The position requires attendance (in-person or via teleconference) at monthly meetings to direct matters of business of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, including publishing, advertising, staffing and editorial content.

All those interested in applying for this position should obtain a nominating sheet from one of the officers listed below or from the PTOS web site (
http://www.ptos.org).

Nominations, including qualification statements, will be accepted by the officers below until NOON on Thursday, May 22, 2008.

* Tonia Dollinger, President (RND-2D65, 2-4170)
* Matthew Bradley, Vice President (RND-2B79, 2-8575)
* Lore Ramillano, Secretary (REM-6D51, 2-7420)
* Jared Rutz, Administrator (RND-2B75, 2-5535)
* Alexander Kosowski, Treasurer (RND-5D21, 2-3744)
* Elizabeth Dougherty, Governor (MDE-10D73, 2-7733)
* Judy Swann, Governor (MDE-8D59, 2-7075)
* Kathleen Bragdon, Governor (REM-2D11, 2-0931)

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The most important §101 case since State Street, en banc at the Federal Circuit.

Thursday, May 8, 2:00 PM
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
717 Madison Place, N.W. Washington D.C. 20439
 
Space is expected to be limited. PTOS will be organizing a group to leave at 11:30. This means you might be standing in line for ~ two hours. No other time will be given.

E-mail Daniel McCracken for more details:
Daniel.Mccracken@uspto.gov

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Where: San Antonio Bar & Grill (200 Swamp Fox Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314)
When: Tuesday April 29, 2008, from 4-7pm
Why: To take a well deserved mid-quarter break
Who: You and all the other PTOS members
What: Half Price Appetizers (excluding seafood) plus free chips and salsa!

AND...

A free Drink for the first 200 members of the society

Happy hour drink specials:
* Domestic Draft Beer = $1.75
* Imported Draft Beer = $2.50
* Bottle Domestic = $2.00
* Import Beer Bottle = $3.00
* Rail Drinks = $2.00
* Margarita Lime Small = $2.75

Non-PTOS members can come and enjoy the happy hour specials.

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PTOS is sponsoring an 8-10 day trip to Italy

WHEN: November 14-21, 2008, OR November 14-23, 2008, depending on trip package choice
WHERE: Rome and Florence, Italy for 8 days OR Rome, Florence, and Venice, Italy for 10 days

Who can go:
 Sign up is exclusively for PTOS employees and their families until April 25, 2008.  After April 25, participation is open to anyone.

Trip A: Rome and Florence only.  Cost: $1,428
* Travel to Rome and enjoy the sights from Nov 14-19, 2008.
* Travel to Florence and enjoy the sights from Nov 19-21, 2008.
* Limited number of spots left!  Deposit required to guarantee spot.

Trip B: Rome, Florence, and Venice. Cost: $1,678
* Travel to Rome and Florence with the group from November 14-19, 2008.
* Travel to Venice via private motor coach and enjoy the sights from Nov 21-23, 2008
* Limited number of spots left!  Deposit required to guarantee spot.

You must select Trip A or Trip B with the initial deposit.  You may not change the trip you selected after the initial deposit is made.

Accommodations:  Hotel Villa Rosa in Rome; Hotel Corolle in Florence; Hotel Holiday in Venice

Travel:
*
Trip A: Dulles to Rome, Italy and Florence, Italy to Dulles via United Airlines
*
Trip B: Dulles to Rome, Italy and Venice, Italy to Dulles via United Airlines

Deposit Schedule:
* May 06, 2008, or sooner - $750 (non-refundable for any reason)
* September 01, 2008 - $Final Payment (non-refundable for any reason)

Travel Insurance Policies: Optional for all travelers, Cost is 6% of the chosen trip package

Cancellation Policies: Cancellation policy provided on request

Miscellaneous:         
1. The cost of the trip does not include any tours.
2. US Passport is required for entry into Italy.
3. For more information or reservations, please contact Aimee Li at
aimee.li@uspto.gov or 571-272-4169

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Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves

Tuesday, April 29, 2008 @ 7:10pm

Tickets are $15 in Section 302 Rows A-C

PTOS members only
Maximum two tickets per member
Contact Gilbert Lee at
gilbert.lee@uspto.gov or ext. 25894

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Announcements

PTOS is sponsoring an 8-10 day trip to Italy

WHEN: November 14-21, 2008 OR November 14-23, 2008, depending on trip package choice
WHERE: Rome and Florence Italy for 8 days OR Rome, Florence, and Venice Italy for 10 days

Who can go:
 Sign up is exclusively for PTOS employees and their families until April 25, 2008.  After April 25, participation is open to anyone.

Trip A: Rome and Florence only.  Cost: Final price TBD, but estimated at $1,428
* Travel to Rome and enjoy the sights from Nov 14-19, 2008.
* Travel to Florence and enjoy the sights from Nov 19-21, 2008.
* Minimum of 40 people required to ensure price.

Trip B: Rome, Florence, and Venice. Cost: Final price TBD, but estimated at $1,678
* Travel to Rome and Florence with the group from November 14-19, 2008.
* Travel to Venice via private motor coach and enjoy the sights from Nov 21-23, 2008
* Minimum of 30 people required to ensure price.

Announcements

It’s the Third Annual PTO Spring Cleaning Day

Time to clean out your closets and give to local charities!!!

When: Tuesday, April 22nd from 9am until 2pm
Where:
Outside the south entrance of the Madison Building, along Eisenhower Avenue (for multiple items, please drive up and volunteers will help you unload your vehicle)

Donations of goods for
*
The Salvation Army @ www.salvationarmyusa.org
* Animal Welfare League of Alexandria @ www.alexandriaanimals.org
* Arlington Food Assistance Center @
www.afacinfo.org
* Dress for Success @ www.dressforsuccess.org and/or
* CFC Booksale accepting books, VHS, and DVDs

Representatives from these local charities will be on hand to accept your donations and supply receipts, (except for Dress for Success, who will do on-line receipts).  For information about the types of goods accepted, visit the charities’ websites above.

This event is co-sponsored by the PTO Worklife Committee and the PTOS.

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Tickets are available for... 

WASHINGTON WIZARDS vs. Boston Celtics on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 @ 7:00PM

ALL TICKETS ARE: $40 (Sections 405, 406 and 420)

• Proceeds go to fund the Annual PTOS Holiday Drive in which toys are delivered directly to local shelters and charities.
• Limited number of tickets (100) will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.  Please email Matthew Smith (not Matt Smith) to get in the distribution list and to arrange pick up/payment.
• The tickets will be in Sections of the upper deck. 
       
CONTACTS: Matthew Smith (JEF 5D85, 571-272-1907)

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Tickets are available for... 

WASHINGTON CAPITALS vs. Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, April 3, 2008 @ 7:00PM

ALL TICKETS ARE: $40

• Proceeds go to fund the Annual PTOS Holiday Drive in which toys are delivered directly to local shelters and charities.
• Limited number of tickets (60) will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.

• Please call or e-mail in the hours of 8-11am to check availability and arrange pick up or delivery.
       
CONTACTS: Matthew Smith (JEF 5D85, 571-272-1907)

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Where: Rock It Grill in Old Town (1319 King St)
When: Monday, March 31, 2008, from 5-8pm
Why: To celebrate the end of the quarter with your fellow coworkers
Who: You and all the other PTOS members
What: Half Price Sandwiches all night AND a free Drink for the first 200 members of the society

Happy hour drink specials:

* Draft beer = $2.50
* Bottled Beer = $3.50
* Rail Drinks = $4.00
* Wine = $4.00

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Tickets are available for... 

WASHINGTON WIZARDS vs. Detroit Pistons on Sunday, March 23, 2008 @ 8:00PM

ALL TICKETS ARE: $40 (Sections 405, 421 and 430)

• Proceeds go to fund the Annual PTOS Holiday Drive in which toys are delivered directly to local shelters and charities.
• Limited number of tickets (50) will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.  Please email Matthew Smith (not Matt Smith) to get in the distribution list and to arrange pick up/payment.
• The tickets will be in Sections of the upper deck. 
       
CONTACTS: Matthew Smith (JEF 5D85, 571-272-1907)

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WANTED
Patent and Trademark Office Society 2008 Science Fair Judges for regional science and engineering fairs

Fields for judging include:
*
Microbiology
* Biochemistry
* Chemistry
* Physics
* Environmental Sci.
* Earth & Space Sciences
* Health & Medicine
* Computer Science
* Engineering

Location/Date/Time
Arlington County Science Fair - Sat., March 8th, 9:30 am-noon
Arlington, VA (Wakefield HS)

Fairfax County Regional Fair - Sat., March 29th, 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Fairfax, VA (Robinson HS)

P.G. Community College Fair - Sat., March 29th, 8:00 am-noon
Largo, MD (Largo Student Center)

If Interested, Please Contact:
* Alexandria Bromell (RND9D30, x03034)
* Terence Boes (KNX3D24, x24898)
* John W. Lee (KNX9D60, x29554)

Anyone qualified in the above areas, including Spouses & Friends, are invited to judge

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When: February 21, 2008, 10:00 a.m.
Where: USPTO Auditorium Madison Building

This year’s speaker is:

Louis Foreman
*
Inventor
* Creator of the PBS television show "Everyday Edisons”
* Founder and Chief Executive of Enventys

One hour of other time may be charged to PNCSPA-0000-090241 with supervisor’s approval.

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IT’S GAME TIME!

February 21st, 5-8 PM, Madison Auditorium

  • Come out for FREE pre-game appetizers, tailgate entrees, stadium delights, beverages, and music
  • Still think you deserved a Division I athletic scholarship? Show your skills in the football toss or basketball shootout
  • Show up decked out in your favorite team’s gear or dressed as your favorite player and win a prize for best costume
  • PTOS membership is required

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PTOS Discount Movie Tickets - $6.50 Per Ticket

Movie Passes may be purchased by PTOS Members Only.

These tickets are passes which may be exchanged at the movie theatre for any movie ticket (some restrictions may apply and are noted on the individual passes). Some passes have expiration dates, typically 1-2 years from the time of purchase.

Tickets May Be Purchased From the Following PTOS Ticket Sellers:
* Jefferson Building: Renee Luebke (10A15, x22009)
* Knox Building: Susan McFadden (8C15, x27621)
* Madison East Building: Sylvia Phan (8D69, x23390)
* Madison East Building: Sheldon Richter (8D65, x24863)
* Randolph Building: Eric Keasel (10A79, x24929)
* Remsen Building: Daniel McCracken (9D19, x26537)

BIG $AVING$
$6.50 Movie Passes From PTOS

Regal Passes Valid @ all of the following:
* Regal Cinemas
* United Artists
* Edwards Theatres

AMC Passes Valid @ all AMC Theatres

National Amusements Valid @ all of the following:
* Showcase Cinemas
* Multiplex Cinemas
* Cinema de Luxe

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When: February 6, 2008, 4-7 PM
Where: The Carlyle Club - 411 John Carlyle Street, next to Potbelly & across from Jimmy Johns

  • $2.50 domestic beers
  • $3 wine
  • Limited drink tickets available for PTOS members

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ARE YOU:

1. Interested in the progress of the new Claims & Continuations Rules?
2. Interested in watching a real-life court proceeding?
3. Someone who gets really excited about the intersection of administrative law, civil procedure, and substantive patent law?

If you answered yes to one of the above, you may be interested in joining the PTOS Legislative Committee in observing arguments (summary judgment) in the Tafas/GSK v. Dudas case (i.e. the “Claims & Continuation injunction case”).  The PTOS Legislative Committee will meet Thursday, February 7, at 12 PM in the cafeteria (bring a lunch) to discuss the case and what will happen at the hearing. Friday morning, February 8, those interested will attend the hearing at the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (right next to the PTO).

Contact Daniel McCracken, PTOS Legislative Chair, to RSVP or get more info (2-6537,
daniel.mccracken@uspto.gov)

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Congratulations to the following newly elected 2008 PTOS Board of Directors. The official swearing in will take place at the PTOS annual meeting on February 21, 2008 at 10AM in the Madison Auditorium. Please try to attend the meeting. Please help us in welcoming these newly elected officers and representatives.
Announcements

The Patent and Trademark Office Society Election Committee will be accepting nominations for candidates seeking to serve on The BOARD OF DIRECTORS as an officer or a representative.

Nominating petitions will be available and accepted by the Election Committee between December 11-19.

Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:

* President
* Vice President
* Secretary
* Administrator
* Treasurer
* Technology Center Representatives (2 from each TC; 1600; 1700/2900; 2100, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3700) - 14
* At-Large Representatives - 10
* CFO/CAO/CIO/SIRA Representatives -1
* BPAI Representative - 1
* Trademark Representatives - 2
* Director’s Office/OGC/External Affairs Representative - 1
* OPLA/OPQA/All others not specified - 1

Interested parties should visit the PTOS website (http://ptos.org - click on Committee and then Election) or contact one of the below committee members in order to obtain a nominating petition. Completed nominating petitions must be hand-delivered to one of these Election Committee Members by 3:00 pm on December 19th 2007.

* Heather Shackelford (X27049,  RND-1B85)
* William (Butch) Neuder (X27032, KNX-2B09)
* Elizabeth Dougherty (X27733, MDE-10D73)

Voting will take place From January 7-9

Prior to the start of elections, ballots will be posted on the PTOS website, or you may obtain one from one of the Election Committee Members listed above.

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The PTOS wants you to entertain thoughts of saving over $10,000 in 2008 by purchasing the 2008 Entertainment Coupon Book from us.

* Coupon Book Only For $25, OR
* Coupon Book + 2 Movie Tickets (a $12 Value) For $32

To purchase an Entertainment Book or the bundle, please contact one of the following agents:

  • Susan McFadden (Knox-8C15, x27621)
  • Matthew Smith (Jefferson-5D85, x21907)

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When: Tuesday, December 11th at 5:00 p.m.
Where: Murphy’s Irish Pub - 713 King Street (Corner of King and Washington in Old Town)

*One free drink and free wings, while supplies last, for PTOS members

* (bring your PTOS membership card)

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The Patent and Trademark Office Society Election Committee will be accepting nominations for candidates seeking to serve on The BOARD OF DIRECTORS as an officer or a representative.

Nominating petitions will be available and accepted by the Election Committee between December 11-19.

Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:

* President
* Vice President
* Secretary
* Administrator
* Treasurer
* Technology Center Representatives (2 from each TC; 1600/2900; 1700; 2100, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3700) - 14
* At-Large Representatives - 10
* CFO/CAO/CIO/SIRA Representatives -1
* BPAI Representative - 1
* Trademark Representatives - 2
* Director’s Office/OGC/External Affairs Representative - 1
* OPLA/OPQA/All others not specified - 1

Interested parties should visit the PTOS website (http://ptos.org) click on Committee and then Election) or contact one of the below committee members in order to obtain a nominating petition. Completed nominating petitions must be hand-delivered to one of these Election Committee Members by 3:00pm on December 19th 2007.

* Heather Shackelford (X27049,  RND-1B85)
* William (Butch) Neuder (X27032, KNX-2B09)

Voting will take place From January 7-9

Prior to the start of elections, ballots will be posted on the PTOS website, or you may obtain one from one of the Election Committee Members listed above.

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Where:  Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia
When:  February 8-10, 2008
What:  includes: 2 nights/3days lodging and 2 full days of skiing
Who:  You and your friends
How:  Cost is $300 per person

*PTOS Sponsored

**A deposit of $50 will be required to secure your spot by December 14

Contact:  Michael Araj (RND 6D20, 2-5963)

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59th INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR
Atlanta, GA
MAY 11-16, 2008

Each year, the PTOS provides judges for this event as a public relations gesture, to promote knowledge of patents, and encourage innovation and scientific progress by today’s youth.  Detailed information and an application form to be a JUDGE at this year’s INTEL INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR is posted for PTOS members at http://www.ptos.org/committees/science_fair/international.html.  Additional forms are available from:

ALAN CHEN (RND 2C75, 571-272-4143)
JULIE ANNE WATKO (KNX 8A75, 571-272-7597)

Applications to be an INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR JUDGE must be turned in to ALAN CHEN or JULIE ANNE WATKO by NOON ON JANUARY 15, 2008.

The categories for which judges will be selected are:
CHEMISTRY, BIOCHEMISTRY, MICROBIOLOGY, PHYSICS, ENGINEERING, COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, MEDICINE & HEALTH, AND EARTH & SPACE SCIENCES

The judging team selected will represent the PTOS.  The judges will choose one Grand Award winner, seven First Place award winners, and eight Second Runner-Up award winners from over 1500 finalist entries originating from over 40 nations worldwide.

Dedicated to the improvement and appreciation of the United States Patent & Trademark Systems

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When: Friday, Nov. 30, 6:30 - 10:00PM
Where: Habana Village, 1834 Columbia Road N.W. (Adams Morgan) Washington, D.C. (www.habanavillage.com)
Cost: $15/person*

PTOS membership required


See any of the following for payment by November 21:

  • Philip Bonzell, MDW 246
  • G. NageshRao, REM 7A54
  • JennGay, KNX 2A39
  • Michele Joike, REM 2B79
  • Liz Dougherty, MDE 10D73
  • Michael Araj, RND 6D20

Ticket includes one drink, buffet dinner, and 30-minute salsa lesson

*All proceeds will be directed towards a memorial in honor of Steve Hanson

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Unless otherwise directed, all proceeds will go to benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation

  • Gentlemen, grow a Moustache for the duration of the month formerly known as November! All others, sponsor a Mo Bro!
  • Each participant must start Nov. 1 with a clean shaven face.
  • Participate individually or form a team of Mo Cultivators.
  • Recruit sponsors. 
  • Join us at the PTOS Dinner Dance  (Mo-Down) at Movember’s End!

For more information/to pick up pledge cards contact:  Brent Herring (MDW 246)

Sponsored by PTOS

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When: Wednesday, October 24th, at 7:30 pm
Where: Tour Starts at Ramsay House Visitors Center (221 King Street)
Cost: $5/person
Contact Gilbert Lee,
gilbert.lee@uspto.gov for reservations/information.

Organized by PTOS

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- sponsored by the PTOS -

Unless otherwise directed, all proceeds will go to benefit FARA (Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance).

Come join your fellow Patent and Trademark Office employees for kickball fun!

Number of teams is limited (16) so be sure to turn in your sign-up sheet w/ donation early!

  • All day tournament (teams guaranteed 3 games) --- Saturday, November 3rd, beginning at 9AM --- at Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria, VA.
  • Minimum team donation of $100 per team, with all proceeds to benefit the CFC.
  • Official playing fields, balls, referees, prizes, and DRINKS will be provided by the PTOS.
  • Be creative with your team name and dress to impress!  Additional prizes will be given to the team with the best uniforms!
  • Fill out a sign-up form* (single players are welcome and will be put on a team) and turn in by COB 10/24 to get in on the tournament!
  • *Further questions, including retrieval and/or submission of sign-ups sheets and directions to the park, can be addressed to David Reese (X27082; KNX 2C21) or Matthew Brooks (X28112; KNX 5B79).

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Come ring in the new year!

When: Monday, Oct. 1, 5-8 PM
Where: Madison Auditorium

A raffle will be held to benefit the CFC.

Please bring your PTOS membership card for easy admittance.

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Registration Now OPEN!  Come one, come all...It’s the PTOS 2007 Fall Golf Scramble!

Where: Shenandoah Valley Golf Club
When: Wednesday, October 10th (9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start)

$75/player* Tournament Fee:
- Unlimited golf
- Cart for tournament
- Golfer’s banquet
- Team & individual prizes
- PTOS gift

To register:
- Contact Liz Dougherty at 571-272-7733 (
elizabeth.dougherty@uspto.gov), or Chris Young at 571-272-1394 (christopher.young@uspto.gov)

*Registration of full 4-person teams and payment in full is requested.

Sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee

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When:  September 8th, 10:00 am (arrive @ 9 am) - 3 hours long
Where:  River Riders in Harpers Ferry (Driving Directions @ http://www.riverriders.com/directions.htm)
Cost:  $70 - Payable to Ajay Bhatia (RND 4C59) - Due by August 31

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Do you Know Someone with a Home-Based Business?

Help them reach over 4,000 potential customers!

Tell them to advertise with the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society:

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August 22, 2007  |  4580 Duke St.
  • Drink specials, 5-7 PM
  • Food specials, 5-6:30 PM
  • Draft beer, house wine $2.50
  • $2 off bar menu items
  • FIRST 150 GET A FREE DRINK
DASH bus AT7 takes you from Ballenger Ave. & Dulany St. to N. Pickett St. & Duke St.  See www.dashbus.com/maps/AT7toLandmark.pdf for more information.

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Sponsored by PTOS

Come play ULTIMATE FRISBEE for CFC at beautiful Ft. Hunt Park, September 22nd!

All proceeds donated to charity through CFC.  This recreational frisbee tournament will take place starting at 9AM, Saturday, September 22nd.

Minimum $50 donation per team, up to 6 players, open to all PTO employees and their friends.  Be sure to bring lunch!

Each team guaranteed at least 5 games.  Winner selects the charity to receive the donation (the charity must be approved by tournament organizers).

For more information/directions/signups, please contact:
* Oren Ginsberg:
Oren.Ginsberg@uspto.gov
* Jon Thomas: Jonathan.Thomas@uspto.gov

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Global Intellectual Property (GIPA) Copyright Mentoring Program
August 6-9, 2007
Volunteers Needed !!! (open only to PTOS members)

What is the GIPA Mentoring Program?

The GIPA Mentoring Program pairs USPTO employees with visiting scholars from foreign countries in the Patent, Trademark or Copyright fields. The USPTO employee acts as a mentor to the visiting scholar.  Participating countries include Brazil, Tunisia, Egypt, Philippines, Lebanon, Taiwan, China, Vietnam, Nigeria, Russia, Morocco, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Lebanon, Swaziland, etc..

What will be my responsibilities as a Mentor? 

Mentors are requested to attend lunch time and after hour events to discuss IP as well as cultural issues with their mentees. After hour events include trips to Kennedy Center for a show, as well as seasonally arranged events to the museums in DC.

For more information, please contact Pierre Vital at Pierre.Vital@uspto.gov or (571) 272-4215

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You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society presentation:

A Seminar on “Applying to Law School”

When: Thursday, August 9, 2007, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Madison North Auditorium

Here’s your opportunity to ask questions and get answers related to the process of applying to law school.  Featuring a panel discussion by admissions representatives, current students, and recent graduates from local area law schools.

Sponsored by the PTOS Education Committee

Please contact Christyann Pulliam or Eric Keasel for further details and visit www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events.

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The Legislative Committee of the Patent and Trademark Office Society plan to attend on Wednesday, 25 July 2007:

The National Academies Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program Seminar

Intellectual Property Rights: Wrong for Developing Countries?

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When: Thursday, July 26th, from 5pm-7pm
Where: The Crystal City Sports Pub (the new 3rd Floor with 30+ TVs), 529 23rd Street South, Arlington, Metro Accessible (Crystal City Stop)

See www.ccsportspub.com for more information.

* 25-cent Miller Lite and Yuengling Drafts
* Free Appetizers including Wings, Marinated Meatballs, Queso Dip, and Chips & Salsa while supplies last

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The Patent and Trademark Office Society Election Committee will be accepting nominations for candidates seeking to serve on The BOARD OF DIRECTORS as a representative.  Nominating petitions will be available and accepted by the Election Committee until Aug 3.  Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:

* Technology Center 2600 Representative – 1

Interested parties should visit the PTOS website http://ptos.org or contact one of the below committee members in order to obtain a nominating petition. Completed nominating petitions must be hand-delivered to one of these Election Committee Members by 3:00pm on Aug 3, 2007.

Heather Shackelford (571) 272-7049  RND-1B85
William (Butch) Neuder (571) 272-7032  KNX-2B09

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PTOS is sponsoring an 8-day trip to Paris

Limited number of spots left.  If interested, please contact Aimee Li at 571-272-4169 or Aimee.Li@uspto.gov

WHEN: November 16-24, 2007
WHERE: Paris and Carcassonne France
Who can go: Participation is open to anyone.

Trip A: Paris only. Cost: $1,192. Travel to Paris, France and enjoy the sights from Nov 16-24, 2007.

Trip B: Paris and Carcassonne. Cost: $1,483 Travel to Paris with the group on November 16, 2007 and stay in the hotel until November 22, 2007. Then take bus transportation to Charles DeGaul International Airport. Fly to Toulouse, France, bus to the historic Castle, City, Fortress city of Carcassonne, France. Stay in the Castle November 22 and 23, 2007. Bus transportation back to Toulouse, France the morning of November 24, 2007. Fly to Paris, change planes and depart for Washington, Dulles (home). Only 60 spaces are available at the Carcassonne hotel to stay inside the castle.

You must select Trip A or Trip B with the initial deposit. You may not change the trip you selected after the initial deposit is made.

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PTOS is sponsoring an 8-day trip to Paris

WHEN: November 16-24, 2007
WHERE: Paris and Carcassonne France
Who can go: Participation is open to anyone.  If you already have a reservation, please confirm it with Aimee Li at 571-272-4169 or Aimee.Li@uspto.gov.

Trip A: Paris only. Cost: $1,192. Travel to Paris, France and enjoy the sights from Nov 16-24, 2007.

Trip B: Paris and Carcassonne. Cost: $1,483 Travel to Paris with the group on November 16, 2007 and stay in the hotel until November 22, 2007. Then take bus transportation to Charles DeGaul International Airport. Fly to Toulouse, France, bus to the historic Castle, City, Fortress city of Carcassonne, France. Stay in the Castle November 22 and 23, 2007. Bus transportation back to Toulouse, France the morning of November 24, 2007. Fly to Paris, change planes and depart for Washington, Dulles (home). Only 60 spaces are available at the Carcassonne hotel to stay inside the castle.

You must select Trip A or Trip B with the initial deposit. You may not change the trip you selected after the initial deposit is made.

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You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society brown bag lunchtime presentation:

An Overview of Insurance Options

When: Wednesday, June 27, 2007, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Knox Building, First Floor Conference Room

Outlining the new disability, life, long-term care, and transition health insurance options available through PTOS

Bring your lunch and PTOS will provide light refreshments.
 
Sponsored by the PTOS Insurance and Education Committees

Please contact Colleen Matthews or Eric Keasel for further details and visit www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events.

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When: Monday, June 25th, at 5:00 p.m.
Where: Murphy’s Irish Pub - 713 King Street (Corner of King and Washington in Old Town)

* One free drink and free wings, while supplies last, for PTOS members (please bring your PTOS membership card)

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Movie Tickets On Sale From PTOS

* All Passes Now $6.50
* Prices may be priced slightly above bulk purchase price; all proceeds benefit the PTOS Charity Fund Drive.

Available Passes
* Regal Passes (valid @ all Regal Theatres)
* AMC Passes (valid @ all AMC Theatres)
* National Amusement Passes (valid @ Showcase Theatres, Multiplex Theatres, and Cinema de Luxe Theatres)

Movie passes may be purchased by PTOS MEMBERS ONLY from the PTOS representatives listed below and exchanged at the movie theatre for any movie ticket (some restrictions may apply and are noted on the individual passes). Some passes have expiration dates, typically 1-2 years from the time of purchase. For general questions, please contact Sylvia Phan at 571-272-3390 or Madison East, 08D69

Tickets May Be Purchased From the Following PTOS Ticket Sellers:

Remsen: Daniel McCracken 09A58 X26537
Jefferson: Renee Luebke 10A15 X22009
Madison East: Sylvia Phan 08D69 X23390
Madison East: Craig Feinberg 09D29 X29797
Randolph: Eric Keasel 10A79 X24929
Knox: Susan McFadden 08C15 X27621

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- June 16th - ages 10 and up
- Pay to reserve by May 23rd June 14th - Sorry no refunds

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Come one, come all....It’s the PTOS 2007 Spring Golf Scramble!

Where: Shenandoah Valley Golf Club
When: Tuesday, June 5th at 9:00 a.m. (Shotgun Start)

$75/player* Tournament Fee:
- Unlimited golf
- Cart for tournament
- Golfer’s banquet
- Team & individual prizes
- PTOS gift

To register, contact:
- Chris Young at 571-272-1394
- Matt Brooks at 571-272-8112
- David Reese at 571-272-7082
- Liz Dougherty at 571-272-7733

*Registration of full 4-person teams; and payment in full is requested (cash or check accepted).

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Where:  San Antonio Bar & Grill (200 Swamp Fox Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314)
When:  Thursday, May 17, 2007, from 4-8 pm
Why:  To take a well deserved mid-quarter break
Who:  You and all the other PTOS members
What:  Half Price Appetizers (excluding seafood) plus free chips and salsa!

AND...

A free Drink for the first 200 members of the society

Happy hour drink specials:

  • Domestic Draft Beer = $1.75
  • Imported Draft Beer = $2.50
  • Bottle Domestic = $2.00
  • Import Beer Bottle = $3.00
  • Rail Drinks = $2.00
  • Margarita Lime Small = $2.75

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PTOS is sponsoring an 8-day trip to Paris

WHEN: November 16-24, 2007
WHERE: Paris and Carcassonne France
Who can go: Sign up is exclusively for PTOS members and their families until May 18th, 2007. After May 18th participation is open to anyone.

Trip A: Paris only. Cost: $1,192. Travel to Paris, France and enjoy the sights from Nov 16-24, 2007.

Trip B: Paris and Carcassonne. Cost: $1,483 Travel to Paris with the group on November 16, 2007 and stay in the hotel until November 22, 2007. Then take bus transportation to Charles DeGaul International Airport. Fly to Toulouse, France, bus to the historic Castle, City, Fortress city of Carcassonne, France. Stay in the Castle November 22 and 23, 2007. Bus transportation back to Toulouse, France the morning of November 24, 2007. Fly to Paris, change planes and depart for Washington, Dulles (home). Only 60 spaces are available at the Carcassonne hotel to stay inside the castle.

You must select Trip A or Trip B with the initial deposit. You may not change the trip you selected after the initial deposit is made.

Announcements
- June 16th - ages 10 and up
- Pay to reserve by May 23rd - Sorry no refunds
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PTOS Annual Picnic Volleyball Tournament
- Come join your fellow Patent and Trademark Office employees for volleyball!
  • Number of teams is limited (10) so be sure to turn in your sign-up sheet early!
  • Tournament begins at 2PM---Sunday, May 20th---at Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria, VA.
  • Entry fee per person is covered by entry fee for the picnic ($4/PTOS members, $6/guests, $4/children ages 2-12 of members)
  • Official playing fields, balls, prizes, food, and DRINKS will be provided by the PTOS
  • Each team must have 1 woman on the court and each team must provide 1 referee
  • Fill out a sign-up form* and turn in by COB 5/17 to get in on the tournament!

* Further questions, including retrieval and/or submission of sign-ups sheets and directions to the park, can be addressed to Gilbert Lee (X25894; KNX 2B19)

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Fun for kids, adults, singles, & families!  Food, drinks, pony & train rides, moon bounce, DJ, live band, volleyball tourney and much more!

Sunday, May 20th, 12:00-6:00 (Food served 12:00-3:30), Fort Hunt Park, VA

Tickets on sale now until COB, May, 17th!!

  • $4/PTOS members,
  • $6/guests,
  • $4/children ages 2-12 of members
  • People eligible for membership in the PTOS are NOT eligible to come as guests.
Announcements

Tickets are available for WASHINGTON WIZARDS vs. Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, April 28, 2007 @ 5:30PM and on Monday, April 30, 2007 @ TBD (Playoff games A1 and A2).

ALL TICKETS ARE: $18 (Sect. 409/K) or $32 (Sect.432/419A-G).

  • Proceeds go to fund the Annual PTOS Holiday Drive in which toys are delivered directly to local shelters and charities.
  • Limited number of tickets (26/game) will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Please email Matthew Smith (not Matt Smith) to get in the distribution list and to arrange pick up/payment.
  • The tickets will be in Sections of the upper deck.

CONTACT:  Matthew Smith (JEF, 5D85, 571-272-1907)

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Back by popular demand...

PTOS Wine Tasting

  • April 20th (first Friday) meet at Dunn-Loring metro 10:15am.  Bus will return at 4:30 pm.
  • We’ll be visiting Lost Creek, Hidden Brook and Tarara Vineyards.
  • $28/person, includes bus and tasting fees for two vineyards.  PTOS pays the other tasting fee.
  • Contact Krissy Gluchowski at 2-7376, Knox 2A30 or kristina.gluchowski@uspto.gov
  • First 25 people to pay will go. Must pay in advance.

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AMC, Regal, and National Amusements all $6.50 Each

Tickets May Be Purchased From the Following PTOS Ticket Sellers:

* Remsen: Bradley Sisson (02B87, X20751)
* Jefferson: Renee Luebke (10A15, X22009)
* Madison East: Sylvia Phan (08D69, X23390)
* Madison East: Craig Feinberg (09D29, X29797)
* Randolph: Eric Keasel (10A79, X24929)
* Knox: Susan McFadden (08C15, X27621)

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This year, the VA state fair will be at George Mason University, within close driving distance of the USPTO.

Please contact: Alan Chen (alan.chen@uspto.gov) or Dr. Pelin Aksoy (paksoy@gmu.edu) if you are interested.

Detailed information about the fair itself can be found at http://vssef.gmu.edu/

Date: April 7, 2007 (Saturday)
Judging Times: 7:45am-1:45pm

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Where: At Rock It Grill in Old Town (1319 King St)
When: Monday April 2, 2007 from 5-8pm
Why: To celebrate the end of the quarter with your fellow coworkers
Who: You and all the other PTOS members
What: Half Price Sandwiches all night

AND...

A free Drink for the first 200 members of the society

Happy hour drink specials:
Draft beer = $2.50
Bottled Beer = $3.50
Rail Drinks = $3.75
Wine = $4.00

Announcements
PTOS Members,
 
Due to a substantial amount of post office returns, the Journal has recently implemented some changes in how missing issue requests and requests for issues missed due to address changes that we have not been notified of will be fulfilled.
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The Patent and Trademark Office Society Election Committee will be accepting nominations for candidates seeking to serve on The BOARD OF DIRECTORS as a representative.  Nominating petitions will be available and accepted by the Election Committee until March 30.

Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:
  • Technology Center 2600 Representative - 1
  • Director’s Office/OGC/External Affairs - 1
Interested parties should visit the link below or contact one of the below committee members in order to obtain a nominating petition.  Completed nominating petitions must be hand-delivered to one of these Election Committee Members by 5:00pm on March 30, 2007.
  • Heather Shackelford (571) 272-7049 RND-1B85
  • William (Butch) Neuder (571) 272-7032 KNX- 2B09
Nominating Petition
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Because our distributors have raised their prices, we’re forced to raise ours - new prices go into effect March 15, 2007!

Movie Tickets On Sale From PTOS
* All Passes Now $6.50
* Prices may be priced slightly above bulk purchase price; all proceeds benefit the PTOS Charity Fund Drive.

Available Passes
* Regal Passes (valid @ all Regal Theatres)
* AMC Passes (valid @ all AMC Theatres)
* National Amusement Passes (valid @ Showcase Theatres, Multiplex Theatres, and Cinema de Luxe Theatres)

Announcements
 It's time for PTOS MEMBERS’ NIGHT on the towne...and we’re celebrating the 80’s!

When: Thursday, February 22, 2007, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Where: Madison Auditorium

* Come out for food, beverages, music, karaoke, & games
* 80’s fashions encouraged, prizes for best costumes
* You MUST be a PTOS member to attend. Bring your PTOS membership card for easy admittance.
* Not a PTOS member yet? Contact Kristina Gluchowski (x27376), Renee Lubeke (x22009), or the PTOS representative in your area!
* Questions about this event? Contact David Reese (x27082)

Members’ Night is sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee.

Announcements
When: February 22, 2007 - 10:00 a.m.

Where: USPTO Auditorium - Madison Building

This year’s speaker is Federal Circuit Judge Honorable Randall R. Rader.

One hour of other time may be charged to 090241 with supervisor’s approval.

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58th INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR

Albuquerque, NM
MAY 13-19, 2007

Each year, the PTOS provides judges for this event as a public relations gesture, to promote knowledge of patents, and encourage innovation and scientific progress by today's youth.

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Congratulations to the following newly elected 2007 PTOS Board of Directors.  The official swearing in will take place at the PTOS annual meeting on February 22, 2007.  Please try to attend the meeting.  Please help us in welcoming these newly elected officers and representatives.
Announcements

The Patent and Trademark Office Society Election Committee will be accepting nominations for candidates seeking to serve on The BOARD OF DIRECTORS as an officer or a representative.  Nominating petitions will be available and accepted by the Election Committee until December 20th.

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PTOS HAPPY HOUR!

When: Monday, December 11th, at 5:00 p.m.
Where: Murphy’s Irish Pub - 713 King Street (Corner of King and Washington in Old Town)

*One free drink and free wings, while supplies last, for PTOS members

*(bring your PTOS membership card)

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PTOS HAPPY HOUR

When: November 20, 2006
Time: 5:00-7:00 pm
Where: The Austin Grill - 801 King Street

1/2 price margaritas
1/2 price appetizers
$1 off draft beer

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PTOS is sponsoring an 8-day (7 night) trip to Innsbruck, Austria on March 18-26, 2007, for skiing and touring.

WHEN:  March 18 - March 26, 2007    
WHERE: Innsbruck, Austria

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The PTOS is sponsoring a Virginia wine tour on Friday, November 10th.

The tour will leave at 9:30 a.m. from the Vienna Metro Station and visit the following wineries:

* Chrysalis
* Swedenberg
* Pearmund

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The PTOS Invites You To Entertain the Idea of Potentially Saving Over $22,000 Dollars!

Simply Purchase an Entertainment® Book.  Not only will you be contributing to the Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) charity fund, you will also be contributing to your savings as well!

*Special Promotion

Entertainment Book Only For $25 OR
Entertainment Book & 2 Movie Tickets (a $12 value) For $32

To Purchase an Entertainment® Book, Please Contact One of the Following Sales Agents:

- Johnny Railey (Remsen-4B05, x20985)
- Susan McFadden (Knox-8C15, x27621)
- Matthew Smith (Jefferson-5D85, x21907)

Announcements
The PTOS Legislative Committee reminds all PTO employees and PTOS members that the AIPLA Annual Meeting has a special rate of $70.00 total for all 3 days for PTO/Government employees. The meeting will be held Thursday Oct 19-Saturday Oct 21, 2006 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in D.C (Metro Red Line).  A “Partnering in Patents” meeting is scheduled Wed, Oct 18, 12-4 PM in the USPTO Madison Auditorium (no-charge but Pre-registration is required).
Announcements

Join PTOS for a Happy Hour before the Dinner Cruise.

When: Thursday, October 5, 2006, 4:30pm
Where: Chadwicks in Old Town, 203 Strand St. Alexandria, VA 22314 (703)836-4442

Announcements
Come join your fellow Patent and Trademark Office employees for kickball fun!

The number of teams is limited (16) so be sure to turn in your sign-up
sheet w/ donation early!
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PTOS Happy New (Fiscal) Year Happy Hour!

Come ring in the New Year!

When: Monday, October 2, 2006 (4:00 – 7:00 p.m.)
Where: Madison Auditorium

*Bring your PTOS membership card for easy admittance.
  
Announcements

The PTOS is sponsoring a Virginia wine tour on Friday, October 20th.  The tour will leave at 9:30 a.m. from the Vienna Metro Station and visit the following wineries:

* Chrysalis
* Swedenberg
* Piedmont
* Pearmund

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Come by the PTOS table adjacent to the Roundhouse Cafe on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 11:00-1:00, and Thursday, Sept. 14, 11:00-1:00, to BOTH:

1. Purchase your tickets for the upcoming PTOS Dinner Dance Cruise on Thursday, October 5, 2006; and/or

2. Register your team for the PTOS Fall Golf Scramble, Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Announcements
Position: Executive Director (Four-year term) of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society
Announcements
Registration Now Open!  Come one, come all...It's the PTOS 2006 Fall Golf Scramble!

When: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 (9:00 a.m. shotgun start)
Where: Shenandoah Valley Golf Club
Price: $75 per player
Announcements
You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society informational session on:

Mentoring a FIRST®
Robotics High School Team
(high schools in VA, MD and DC)
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The Patent and Trademark Office Society internet committee proudly announces a new website and a new look.
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Movie passes now only $6.00!!!, valid at AMC, Showcase, Multiplex, Cinema de Lux and Regal Theaters.  Get yours while they last!
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The PTOS is proud to announce the PTOS Online Bulletin Board.
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PTOS will be selling Entertainment Books for a limited time starting in November.  Last year we sold out our allotment, so get yours now while they last!
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Paella Cooking Class with Chef Danny Lledó
The most-awarded paella chef in the United States
and owner of Valencian fine-dining restaurant Xiquet
                                  https://chefdannylledo.com/
                                                
Join us Wednesday January, 27th @ 7pm EST via Zoom to learn the Chef’s secrets for making the notoriously tricky
– and notoriously delicious – Spanish national dish!  Additionally, Chef Danny will mail a paella essentials kit right to your door so you can cook like a pro.

** FINE PRINT **  Participants receive a 1-hour, personal tutorial in the fine art of paella from the world-renowned chef, who hails from Valencia, the cradle of the famous dish.  This Zoom class will be broadcast from Xiquet’s wood-fire kitchen with Zoom links given approximately 24 hours prior to class.  Additionally, a paella essentials kit will be delivered to your door to use with the Chef’s recipe.  NOTE: Perishable/common food items will not be shipped and those must be sourced yourself.  An email containing quantities and preparation instructions for the participant-sourced ingredients will be sent out at the reservation deadline date.

Paella Essentials kit:
1 bottle of Los Aljibes Olive Oil 500ml., 1 kilo of Tartana Bomba Rice, 70g Las Hermanas Sweet Paprika, 1g Afgan Saffron

Participant-Sourced Ingredients List:
Chicken, Green Beans, Red Bell Pepper, Cauliflower, Tomato, Salt, Chicken Stock

 PTOS Members Only – Cost $25 ($90 value)
 Sign-up at https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php
 Valid and current mailing address required in your account in order to receive the Paella Essentials Kit
 Limited to first 40 reservations (one per PTOS member)
 Must reserve by 3pm on Wednesday, January 20th 2021

 

Questions, please contact: kyle.armstrong@uspto.gov

 

This is a No Other-Time event

The use of Zoom must be on personal devices ONLY

Announcements

Who?  a few Realtors,
            a Mortgage Broker,
            a Direct Lender,
            a CPA, and
            a Title Company Representative
What? Presentation with Q and A
Where?  Randolph 1st Floor Conference Room
When?  January 11, 2011 at 12:00 p.m.
Food?  Yes!  Sandwiches will be provided.

MCS Access Available

RSVP Required at http://ptos.org/reservations/catalog/index.php
Space and food limited.

This event is sponsored by the PTOS Education Committee.
If you have any questions, please contact Christyann Pulliam or Yara Green.

No Other Tine is authorized for this event.

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THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS
 
“Apeirogon takes its inspiration from the real-life friendship between a Palestinian, Bassam Aramin, and an Israeli, Rami Elhanan: “An Israeli, against the occupation. A Palestinian, studying the Holocaust.” The men are united in their grief – they lost their daughters: Smadar, turned into “a scattered human jigsaw” at the age of 13 by a suicide bomber, and Abir, assassinated aged 10 by a trigger-happy member of the Israeli army. Both men join the Parents Circle, a group of the fellow-bereaved who unite in their sorrow to press for a peaceful resolution to the conflict: “This became their jobs: to tell the story of what had happened to their girls” (The Guardian)
https://cwms-wb-app101.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=47a3538eac1b4e7b55cc07c76498ccdb&siteurl=meetings
Meeting Number: 999 138 346 Meeting Password: 223577
Audio Connection: 5712705000 (CWMS Call In) Access Code: 999 138 346

Tuesday, February 9, 2021, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org