Job Announcement Title: Executive Director Reports to: Board of Governors Location: USPTO HQ, Satellite Office, or Remote By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Executive Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society. Position Overview The Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (JPTOS) seeks a passionate, driven, and energetic Executive Director to spearhead a member-driven publication venture that strives to inform and engage the intellectual property community- both domestic and internationally. JPTOS publishes quarterly and the Executive Director plays a critical role in the publication and dissemination of the Journal. The ideal candidate will be an active member of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (PTOS) and have two years of managerial experience. Education and/or experience related to publishing, business, and management is a plus. Responsibilities The Executive Director will be responsible for managing the Journal’s presence, operations, and advertisement. This includes promoting the Journal, advertising in relevant publications, as well as the expansion and maintenance of the customer base. The Executive Director will oversee Journal production and partner with the editorial staff to ensure that each issue is published on time. Further responsibilities include communicating with customers to resolve issues, maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders, and drafting/presenting monthly reports to the Board of Governors of the PTOS. Compensation This is a paid position serving the Board of Governors of JPTOS for a four-year term, which commences on the date that the position is accepted. The Executive Director, while a member of the Board of Governors, will not have a vote on any measure affecting the Executive Director’s compensation. Selection Process Applicants will submit a resume and qualifications statement, after which an interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required. The position will be filled via a majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors. Please submit your qualifications statement to Luther Behringer ( Luther.Behringer2@USPTO.gov ) by COB October 8, 2021 (5:00 PM EST). _______________________________________________ Event Feedback or General Feedback/Suggestions Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org You are receiving these e-mails because you are subscribed to a PTOS mailing list. FOR QUESTIONS OR CONTACT INFORMATION, USE THE LINK BELOW: https://www.ptos.org TO UNSUBSCRIBE PLEASE VISIT: https://www.ptos.org/regionalemaillists.html Patent & Trademark Office Society 107 S. West St., #809, Alexandria, VA 22314 THIS EMAIL IS MACHINE GENERATED - DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL Please see the bottom of this email for questions or contact information and unsubscribe information.

THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB” SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS "The Night Watchman" by Louise Erodrich “Through...small, personal rituals of purpose and accomplishment, we are given the opportunity to care about and relate to the characters ... Woven into the routines of life on the reservation is the thread of mysticism ... It is with great care for the world around them that these characters appreciate and even revere what can be known but not seen or heard ... This is the story of lives in the midst of struggle, efforts carried out within the borders, both physical and societal, of a circumscribed space. What makes reading this book such a satisfying experience is learning about the everyday pleasures, the successes, big and small, and the many ways they make meaning of their lives.” (Lorna Kearne. Pittsburgh Post Gazette) https://cwms-wb4-app101.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=3545990730b84a780c2a99d857bd635a&siteurl=meetings Meeting Number: 992 466 406 Meeting Password: 388239 Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET) LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS) Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org

The PTOS Education Committee proudly presents: UNH Hybrid JD Program Informational Session Join University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law Admissions team as they share insight into the benefits of the first and only Hybrid Juris Doctor (JD) Program in the U.S. with a focus on Intellectual Property, Technology, and Information Law. Learn about this revolutionary opportunity to earn your JD primarily online from the Powerhouse in IP law, without needing to leave your job or home-life. Join us on October 26, 2021 via WebEx from 2-3pm EST by using the link below. Event address for attendees: https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e927557fa998d93aa6efdeb5b6ec77e26 Event number: 199 707 4445 Event password: qAPa8nPeS57 If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov. No other time has been authorized for this event.

Detroit Jazz Fest LIVE! Subscription – September 3-6, 2021 Enjoy the Detroit Jazz Festival with high res live streams on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-6, 2021. The streams will be covering all stages for the entire weekend that you can switch between so you won’t miss any of the action. This year’s Festival lineup includes Dee Dee Bridgewater, Herbie Hancock, Kenny Garrett, Omar Sosa, Gregory Porter and Abdullah Ibrahim. The subscription also includes one year of live streams to select programs. PTOS Member Price: $10 Sign up with your name and email address at https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php. Deadline to sign up is August 19th, 2021 No Other time is provided for this event. Participation is considered “off duty” time. https://www.detroitjazzfest.org/ https://live.detroitjazzfest.com/ Questions contact David.Posigian@USPTO.GOV or Robert.Hodge@USPTO.GOV

PTOS Education Committee Presents: AIPLA Annual Meeting Registration Special Rate October 28-30, 2021 Attend In-Person (National Harbor) OR Virtually PTOS Member Rate* for registration: $65.50 (normally $95) for the first 200 members to sign-up *MUST be a Government Employee To purchase your AIPLA Annual Meeting registration, please Register HERE first. The end of the form will direct you to make payment and include your invoice number. The special rate is available until August 25 (if not sold-out before this date). The AIPLA Annual Meeting is a three-day (October 28-30), multi-track conference to help 1000+ intellectual property practitioners supercharge their skills and careers. There is approx. 735+ minutes of CLE credit associated with this event. Distinguished speakers present on issues that affect your practice and topics that keep you up-to-date including: • Patent Prosecution - Patenting Computer-Implemented Inventions and AI and Issues Facing Innovators in Life Sciences • Copyright - A Deep Dive into the DMCA • Trademark - Managing Your Brand in Times of Social Change and the Interplay of Failure to Function as a Mark and Aesthetic Functionality • Analyzing the Oracle v. Google Decision • Patents & Diversity: Expanding Economic Opportunity Through Innovation • An Update on the PTAB • Patent Exhaustion and Its Impact on Claims Strategy • IP Litigation including IP Injunctions and Appellate Mishaps • Corporate Practice - Drafting Agreements and Licenses and also Cultural Competence and Mental Health, Ethics, and Being a Leader Through a Crisis. • Ethics in Trade Secret Cases • Antitrust Issues in IP Scenarios Other time MAY be available under the 16/40 Program with Supervisor approval. Please contact your Supervisor for more details. Event Questions? Please contact Anne at anne.kozak@uspto.gov or Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov