25 February 2020

Annual Meeting and Members Night

PTOS Annual Meeting 2020

The Three Habits
Finding Success in an Innovative World

Keynote Speaker: Rick Hamilton

Optum Senior Distinguished Engineer

Rick Hamilton is recognized as the 18th most prolific inventor in the world as of January 2020, as a named inventor on over 955 issued US patents.  Rick works broadly across UnitedHealth Group’s strategic initiatives—machine learning, genomics, blockchain, IoT, and cybersecurity—to reach Optum’s goals of helping people live healthier lives and making healthcare work better.  Rick has spoken in over 35 countries on innovation, IP management, and emerging technologies, and today, he shares thoughts and perspectives on how we can each become more innovative in our professional and personal lives.

Join the Event!

February 25, 2020 at 10 am EST

In-Person:                                                                                    Online:

Clara Barton Auditorium                                                           TBD

Madison Building, USPTO HQ 

Light refreshments will be available for those attending in-person

*Please note 1 hour of other time is available for attending with Supervisor’s approval*
Patent employees: PNCSPA-0000-090241

Non-Patent employees: AVEORG-0065-A00151

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

www.ptos.org

Hoteler Committee Info Session

Remsen 4D44

Tuesday, February 25^th, 2020

2:00PM-3:00PM

Topics Covered:

                How to plan Social Events in your area

                Kids ‘n Chemistry in your hoteling area – Introductory presentation by Curtis Mayes, Co-Chair PTOS Kids ‘n Chemistry

If you cannot attend in person please join us on WebEx

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=5d629ae3ab38830f107e5e1956b351d3

Meeting Number: 996 463 226

Meeting Password: 12345

Audio Connection

5712705000 (CWMS Call In)

Brought to you by the PTOS Hoteler Committee.

Please direct any questions to Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov or Philip.Bonzell@uspto.gov

PTOS Members Night

(PTOS Members age 21 and over ONLY)

Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 5:00-8:00PM in the Clara Barton Auditorium

Appetizers 5:00pm; Entrees 6:00pm; 6:15pm Desserts Casino Play Provided by Ante-up Entertainment.  Please Bring a Food Donation for Casino Play* - Food will be taken to a local food Bank

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

* Direct any questions to Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov  or David.Lotter@upsto.gov

Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org

PTOS Team Trivia Competition brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee

Week 4 Trivia Theme – 60’s & 70’s

Wednesday July 15, 2020 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp

PTOS Members will need to form their own teams up to 5 players max

The captain of the team will need to submit the team name and player names using this form by 2:00 PM ET Wednesday July 15, 2020.

Each Team is encouraged to setup a video conference to collaborate during the Trivia event.

The Team Trivia event will start at 7:00 PM ET Sharp, everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 7:00 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts.  A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start.

Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win.  Only one prize per member

Each player of the winning team will have a choice of a $10 gift card and will be notified via email.

Due to Ethics restrictions members who are supervisors or managers or in a management position are limited to receiving a $10 Gift Card.

Go to https://trivia.ptos.org on the day of the event to participate.

Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov

Thursday, February 11^th, 2020

12:00PM-1:00PM EST

2021 Hoteller Committee Activities under COVID restrictions

When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:

https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=c56ef54aa2ab207417f2637c31d560d2

Meeting Number: 999 809 861

Meeting Password: 458858

Audio Connection

5712705000 (CWMS Call In)

Access Code:

999 809 861

Brought to you by the PTOS Hoteler Committee.

Please direct any questions to Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov or Philip.Bonzell@uspto.gov.