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
THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS
"How the Post Office Created America" by Winifred Gallagher
Tuesday, December 3, 2019, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
SV PTOS - NAPA WINE TOUR
When: October 26, 2019 (Saturday) (7:30 AM)
Where: Pickup at SJ city hall (another pick up spot along the way could be requested, TBD)
What is included:
Bus to Napa (serve pastries, coffee and orange juice)
Winery: Robert Mondavi Winery (private tour from grape vines to cellar, 90 mins)
Andretti Winery (tasting and lunch buffet: 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 and self-guided tour)
Bus back to San Jose.
Price: $200 for PTOS members, $250 for non-members & guest.
Deadline to sign up: October 18, 2019
Contact Loan Truong (loan.truong@uspto.gov) and Jonathan Kuo (jonathan.kuo@uspto.gov) to register & 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
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
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
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
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
***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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
***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
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!
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
THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS
"The Last Days of Night" by Graham Moore
Tuesday, October 15, 2019, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
***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
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
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
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
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
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.
***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
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
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
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
PTOS Happy Hour
Café 44
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
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
***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
***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
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.
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
Tuesday, August 27, 2019, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
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
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
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
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.
***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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS
"The Great Believers" by Rebecca Makkai
Tuesday, July 16, 2019, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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:
Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org
***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
***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
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
***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
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
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
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
***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
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
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
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
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.
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
THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS
"A Brief History of Seven Killings" by Marlon James
Password: bookclub
Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
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.
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
***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
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
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
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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
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!
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
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
***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.
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
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
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
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.
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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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
***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
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:
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
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
Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org
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
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
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
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
Tuesday, March 12, 2019, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
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
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
***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
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.
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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.
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.
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
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:
Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org.
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
***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
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
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.
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)
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
***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
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.
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
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
http://www.ptos.org/mailman/listinfo/alexandria
***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
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.
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
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
***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
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
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
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
***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
***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
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
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
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
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
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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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)
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Contact Alan.Cariaso@uspto.gov for questions & RSVP.
Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org
**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)
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
Meeting Number: 990 310 128
Meeting Password: 12345
Audio Connection
5712705000 (CWMS Call In)
Access Code:
990 310 128
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
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
Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org
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
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
***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
***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
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
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
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
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.
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
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:
No other time has been authorized for this event.
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org.
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
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.
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
***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
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).
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
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
****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
***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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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:
**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.
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.
***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
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 _______________________________________________
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.
***Silicon Valley PTOS***
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.
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
***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.
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.
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.
***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.
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)
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:
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
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.
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.
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
***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
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
**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)
***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
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:
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
***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
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.
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.
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
***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
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:
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.
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.
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)
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.
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
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)
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.
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!
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.
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.
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:
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.
iFLY Indoor Skydiving
Date: Saturday, April 14th at 1:30pm (Group 1) or
Saturday, April 14th at 2:00pm (Group 2)
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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.
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)
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
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.
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
Champps Kitchen + Bar
Wednesday
February 21st, 2018
5-7 PM
1201 S. Joyce Street C-10
Arlington, VA 22202
for PTOS members only.
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
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:
No other time has been authorized for this event.
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).
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.
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
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.
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
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.
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)
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
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)
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.
***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
***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)
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
***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)
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
------- 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
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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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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)
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
***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)
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
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.
Dallas PTOS presents:
Biergarten on Lamar
German beer garden serving beer, sausages and sandwiches
665 S. Lamar St. #1, Dallas, TX 75202
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
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
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.
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
***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)
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
**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.
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
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
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.
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
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)
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/
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
****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
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
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
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.
**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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**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
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.
***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)
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
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
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.
This event has been ***CANCELLED***
PTOS Happy Hour
San Antonio Bar & Grill
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2017
4-7 PM
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
***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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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/
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/
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.
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
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!
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.
****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
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.
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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.
***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
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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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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
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
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
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:
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)
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)
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
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.
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.
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.
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
***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)
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.
**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….
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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****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)
****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)
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
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
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.
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.
***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
***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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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)
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.
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.
***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
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
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
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.
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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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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:
- 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.
- The system will return you to the main page. Re-enter your email address and click "Login".
- 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.
- 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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****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.
**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
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
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
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
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.
***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
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
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
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
.
***Alexandria Live Location***
Jefferson Conference Center
.
***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.
Dallas PTOS Presents:
Cidercade
April 17th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Bishop Cider Co.
2777 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX, 75207
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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)
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!
***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.
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
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)
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.
***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
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)
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
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)
***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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
****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
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