Announcements
PTOS Spring Wine Events & Wine Box Ordering
Connect with your fellow PTOS members through virtual wine events.
[Click this link] to purchase your discounted wine package through PTOS!
Includes FOUR Wine Lecture Bottles offered at a discounted rate by PTOS.
Cost to members: $47
*OPTIONAL* For an extra fee, add-on a ‘Wine-Down’ bottle for after the USPTO Wine & IP event!
Limited supply so order fast, one order per member, must be active member to order.
*Cannot Ship to all states because of legal reasons. Sorry Michigan, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Utah.
Join your fellow PTOS members as we virtually visit different locations and explore the world through wine.
Each of the upcoming wine events have a specific theme and corresponding bottle.
No purchase necessary to attend these free lectures. We’ll dive into the region, climate, history, geography, and culture of wine regions. See below for more details!
Save the dates:
April 22, 2021 at 5:00PM ET - ‘Wine Down’ after Wine & IP: Earth Day Patents in Vinification
Theme: Organic/biodynamic
Bottle: Anderson Estate Pinot Noir
May 27, 2021 at 7:30PM ET – Malbec: New Vs Old World
Theme: Comparison tasting of Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina & Cahors, France
Bottles: Los Haroldos Reserva & Chateau Nozieres
June 24, 2021 at 7:30PM ET – Welcome to Summer with Still & Sparkling Rose!
Theme: Still Rose preferably from Provence & Sparkling Rose
Bottles: Les Quatre Tours & Pfaffenheim Brut Rose Cremant d’Alsace
All events are hosted on WebEx and include a formal lecture that is simultaneously streamed on YouTube Live.
An interactive portion on WebEx follows each event; we encourage the use of webcams!
Purchase Link: https://reservations.ptos.org/product_info.php?cPath=29_45&products_id=87
NOTE:
1. NO other time is provided for this event
2. Participation is considered “off duty” time
3. Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY
For Questions: Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.Gov Subject “Wine”
THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS
"Rendezvous in Chambery" by Paul V. Ward
https://cwms-wb4-app101.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=d4e08e20c399f20459d073e31b0dc3cd&siteurl=meetings
Meeting Number: 994 563 295
Meeting Password: 239882
June 1, 2021, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org
PTOS April Trivia brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee
Join PTOS for individual Trivia starting on April 15th, 2021 and be entered into a raffle for a chance to win.
Trivia event will be available:
Thursday 4/15/21 starting at 12:00 PM ET through Monday 4/19/21 ending at 5:00 PM ET.
Go to https://trivia.ptos.org to participate.
Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win. Only one prize per member
$10 Gift Card will be awarded to the winner of the raffle and the winners will have a choice of a gift card and will be notified via email.
Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, shelby.turner1@uspto.gov or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
PTOS Presents: MasterClass (a one year subscription to ALL Content)
PTOS is offering a special members’ only price of $75 (regularly $180) for an entire year of access to MasterClass.
Want to learn more about MasterClass? See the video and instructor and class list.
LIMIT ONE subscription per PTOS member. Limited to the first 150 PTOS Members to sign-up for a subscription here.
The first 100 subscriptions have been purchased! Thank you to those who have bought a subscription.
We have added an additional 50 subscriptions.
Sign-Up by April 21st. An activation code to start your yearlong membership will be sent soon after the registration closes.
There is NO other time associated with this program.
Program questions? Contact anne.kozak@uspto.gov or catherine.loikith@uspto.gov
Paella Cooking Class with Chef Danny Lledó
The most-awarded paella chef in the United States
and owner of Valencian fine-dining restaurant Xiquet
https://chefdannylledo.com/
Join us Tuesday April 27th @ 7pm EST via Zoom to learn the Chef’s secrets for making the notoriously tricky
– and notoriously delicious – Spanish national dish! Additionally, Chef Danny will mail a paella essentials kit right to your door so you can cook like a pro.
** FINE PRINT ** Participants receive a 1-hour, personal tutorial in the fine art of paella from the world-renowned chef, who hails from Valencia, the cradle of the famous dish. This Zoom class will be broadcast from Xiquet’s wood-fire kitchen with Zoom links given approximately 24 hours prior to class. Additionally, a paella essentials kit will be delivered to your door to use with the Chef’s recipe. NOTE: Perishable/common food items will not be shipped and those must be sourced yourself. An email containing quantities and preparation instructions for the participant-sourced ingredients will be sent out at the reservation deadline date.
Paella Essentials kit:
1 bottle of Los Aljibes Olive Oil 500ml., 1 kilo of Tartana Bomba Rice, 70g Las Hermanas Sweet Paprika, 1g Afgan Saffron
Participant-Sourced Ingredients List:
Chicken, Green Beans, Red Bell Pepper, Cauliflower, Tomato, Salt, Chicken Stock
PTOS Members Only – Cost $40 ($90 value)
Sign-up at https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php
Valid and current mailing address required in your account in order to receive the Paella Essentials Kit
Limited to first 40 reservations (one per PTOS member)
Must reserve by 5pm on Thursday, April 15th 2021
Questions, please contact: kyle.armstrong@uspto.gov or Kang.hu@uspto.gov
This is a No Other-Time event
The use of Zoom must be on personal devices ONLY
JPTOS Job Announcement: Article Editor
Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society
107 S. West Street #809 ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314
Article Editor
By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, all active members of the Society are advised of the following open position.
The Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (JPTOS) is currently looking to fill multiple article editor positions for a renewable one-year term. The position is VOLUNTARY and open to all PTOS members who possess or are pursuing a Juris Doctor or equivalent degree in law.
Qualifications
• The Article Editors must be an active member of the Society.
• Possess or actively pursuing a Juris Doctor from an accredited institution. Those currently pursuing their degree must have successfully completed their 1L year.
• Must be capable of editing legal articles using the Bluebook.
• Must have a basic understanding of Microsoft Word.
• Prior Journal experience is preferred, but not required.
Duties
Successful candidates will edit one law review article per quarter according to the 20th Edition of the Bluebook. The Journal historically publishes issues in March, June, September and December. Article editors will have a deadline of one month to edit each assigned article, with extensions offered as necessary.
Selection Process
• Please submit a brief interest statement and résumé.
• A personal interview may be required.
• This position is voluntary.
TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO:
Seahvosh Nikmanesh exec.dir@jptos.org (571) 270-1805
DEADLINE -- 5:00 PM on April 30, 2021.
The PTOS Education Committee proudly presents
Bypassing Patents in the Pandemic?
Revisionist accounts of Sec 1498 and Bayh-Dole march-in rights
Sean M. O’Connor, Professor of Law, Executive Director, Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
2pm - 3pm
Please click the WebEx link to register and confirm your attendance in advance.
https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e4b3039c4f7c038bc914a3d19c49a098b
On the WebEx Event Information page, view and save the event materials on or before April 5th.
Additional materials may be found using the following links:
The link for op-ed in The Hill and the link for 2012 law review history.
One hour of CLE credit from the Virginia State Bar has been applied for. The Certificate of attendance will be distributed after we receive approval.
*Since this presentation is not being given in an official capacity, the opinions expressed are the presenters’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the USPTO, the Department of Commerce, or the United States government.
If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or Anne at anne.kozak@uspto.gov.
No other time has been authorized for this event.
Learn about the PTOS at www.ptos.org.
Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org.
March 24, 2021 at 5:00PM ET
Wine & IP: Women innovators in the wine industry
Registration required:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-ip-women-innovators-in-the-wine-industry-registration-143884760191?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch
*See attached flyer
More info on series #WineIP:
Wine & IP | USPTO
March 24, 2021 Immediately After the Wine & IP
Wine Down! Join other members of PTOS for a wine down event.
Come discuss your thoughts on the lecture
Let’s talk innovation and invention in the wine world.
BYOW: Find a wine that was produced or vinified by a woman!
https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=ed9314dc663fd1ec7fd52e5c151c2a162
Event Number: 199 891 7574
Password: wine
Discover BoJo Lecture Event!
April 1, 2021 at 7:30PM ET
“I liked it before it was super popular”
If you want to be on the cutting edge of awesome value wine, join us!
We will discuss all the Cru regions and be sampling wine from
Julienas & Fleurie!
For those who didn’t get the previous wine package,
head over to your local wine shop and pick up a Beaujolais Cru!
https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=ef3cf49005fd6152f87a46f8f9b388e2a
Event Number: 199 710 5399
Pass: wine
*Streaming on YouTube available here*
NOTE:
1. NO other time is provided for this event
2. Participation is considered “off duty” time
3. Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY
For Questions: Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.Gov Subject “Wine”
PTOS St. Patrick’s Day Trivia brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee
Join PTOS for individual Trivia starting on St. Patrick’s Day and be entered into a raffle for a chance to win.
Trivia event will be available:
Wednesday 3/17/21 starting at 12:00 PM ET through Monday 3/22/21 ending at 5:00 PM ET.
Go to https://trivia.ptos.org to participate.
Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win. Only one prize per member
$10 Gift Card will be awarded to the winner of the raffle and the winners will have a choice of a gift card and will be notified via email.
Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, shelby.turner1@uspto.gov or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
Patent and Trademark
Office Society
2021 Annual Meeting Video Now Available
https://www.ptos.org/annualmeeting.html
Featuring:
Dan Simpkins
Dan Simpkins holds a Bachelors in electrical engineering and a master’s degree from Cornell University. Dan is an experienced entrepreneur who founded Hillcrest Labs, developers of the ‘Smart TV’ concept and global leader in software, hardware, and intellectual property for motion-enabled consumer electronics. Before Hillcrest, he founded SALIX Technologies, which was a leading developer of voice-over-internet services in the 1990s. He holds more than 20 patents, and is currently in the process of starting another start-up.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society
107 s west st. #809 Alexandria, VIRGINIA 22314
Editor-in-Chief
By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.
QUALIFICATIONS
• The Editor-in-Chief must be an active member of the Society and possess at least a J.D. from an ABA accredited school.
• Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.
• Prior experience editing law review articles.
• A basic familiarity with typesetting and vector graphic design, including the software packages LyX and Inkscape.
• Ability to communicate with authors and subscribers under stressful circumstances.
• Ability to recruit and maintain a corps of volunteer editors and procuur articles.
• Responsibilities will require attending monthly Board of Governor meetings
DUTIES
The Editor-in-Chief will recruit volunteer Articles Editors from the ranks of the Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS). Select articles to appear in the Journal. Generally, this amounts to between 6 and 10 articles per issue or around 1,000 pages of typeset material each year. Typeset edited articles and layout advertisements, front matter, and rear matter for each of the quarterly issues. Ensure that the Journal is compliant with postal regulations. Deliver a finished product to the printer on or before the first of every March, June, September, and December. Act as a liaison with the Journal’s printer to ensure that the issues are printed correctly and shipped on time. Collaborate on other projects with JPTOS Executive Board members. Coordinate with advertiser accounts including providing quotes for advertising space, working with the Executive team in invoicing advertisers and accepting, proofing, formatting advertisements and ensuring the proper ads get placed in each issue. The Editor-in-Chief shall also review web traffic data to determine successful advertisement campaigns and communicating findings to advertisers in coordination with the Blog Editor. The Editor-in-Chief shall also be jointly responsible for coordination of social media related activities including gathering topics of interest and developing and posting content to Social Network feed and tracking / analyzing readership and followers to improve content.
SELECTION PROCESS
• All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.
• A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.
• This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.
THIS POSITION IS SALARIED
TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:
Seahvosh Nikmanesh seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov Jefferson 7A49 (571) 270-1805
DEADLINE -- 5:00 PM on March 19 , 2021
Beeradvocate IPA Beer Fest
April 30th and May 1st, 2021 (5-8 p.m. PDT both days)
** Shipment available ONLY to the below listed states in the US **
** (AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, NE, ND, NH, NM, NY, NJ, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, VA, WA, WI) **
PTOS Members Only – Cost $45
Sign-up at https://reservations.ptos.org
Must use valid and current mailing address in your account in order to receive the box
Limited to the first 100 PTOS Members to reserve a package (one per member)
Must reserve by 5pm on March 8, 2021.
IPA Beer Fest: Cyberspace Package
Each package includes:
• A hand-curated box of IPAs from twelve (12) breweries shipped to your door from Half Time (perfect for couples or for sharing with your pod)
• NEW - Beers will be packed in a freezer liner with cold packs
• Two BeerAdvocate-branded Govino tasting cups (our standard fest cup to make you feel nostalgic for our in-person fests)
• Shipping and handling
• Access to view the live hangout sessions
• Access to the private discussion forum
• Discounts on exclusive fest merch while supplies last
• Invites to the pre- and post-Zoom parties with Todd and Edgar (first come, first served)
• For more information https://www.beeradvocate.com/ipa/
No Other time is provided for this event.
Participation is considered “off duty” time.
Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
Men's and Women's College Basketball Bracket Pick'Em
Men’s Tournament runs March 18th – April 5th
Women’s Tournament runs March 21st – April 4th
• Open to ALL USPTO employees
• To participate you must sign-up & fill out your bracket by noon (EDT) on the
respective start date for the tournament at:
https://www.ptos.org/mensbasketballpickem/
https://www.ptos.org/womensbasketballpickem/
• There is no cost to participate – PTOS membership is not required
• Limit one bracket per tournament per person
• Grand prize for 1st place per tournament: winner’s choice of NCAA basketball jersey
• Questions – Contact
Rob Hodge (2-2097), David Lotter (0-7422), or Seahvosh Nikmanesh (0-1805)
Show your school pride!!!
On March 18 and 22 wear your favorite jersey, ball cap, pullover, or sweatshirt.
This event is cosponsored by PTOS and Patents Worklife Team
No other time is authorized for this event. This is for informational purposes only and does not imply an endorsement of any related business.
The USPTO makes no guarantee as to the nature of any products or services offered.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make hot cocoa bombs?
Join PTOS and Jill from The Chocolatier’s Palette in learning how to make cocoa bomb.
Due to limited class sizes we will have two sessions (you only need to attend one).
When: March 1 or March 2
Time: 8 pm EST
Cost: $1 plus providing your own materials
Zoom link will be emailed prior to the class.
To reserve your spot: https://reservations.ptos.org
NOTE:
1. NO other time is provided for this event
2. Participation is considered “off duty” time
3. Live streaming via ZOOM should be with personal device ONLY
_______________________________________________
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
Event Questions? Contact Rebecca Eisenberg
Materials:
To make a Hot Chocolate Bomb, you’ll need the following basic tools and ingredients. The numbers and equipment below is for three bombs—a six cavity mold. If your mold contains more cavities, and you’d like to make more bombs, please adjust the amount of chocolate and cocoa accordingly.
ESSENTIAL TOOLS:
- a silicone mold where the cavities range between 2”-2.5” in diameter. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08R9P5GDD/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_1?smid=A1H6Y74GEEJB1G&psc=1)
- a small microwaveable bowl or large mug in which to melt your chocolate— the BASE of which must be no wider than 4” to avoid burning your chocolate.
- a spatula or spoon to stir your chocolate
- a plastic “ziploc” sandwich bag (for piping)
- a food safe “paint” brush or regular teaspoon (not to be confused with a measuring teaspoon, which you’ll also need)
- a small tray or flat plate on which to put the flexible silicone mold, so that it will be stable in the refrigerator
- a barrier sheet between the mold and the tray (of either waxed paper/parchment paper/plastic wrap) on which to fill and decorate your “bombs”
ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS for the basic hot cocoa bomb:
- good chocolate 4oz. If you want to use chocolate chips, please get chips without any extra additives, such as Trader Joe’s Semisweet chips.
- hot cocoa mix. A one ounce package is perfect for three or four bombs.
Non-essential tools:
- a pair of food safe gloves OR paper muffin liners OR something with a smaller rim than the diameter of your chocolate bomb so that you can rest your bomb atop it. All will enable you to fill/assemble/decorate it without your warm hands melting into or leaving fingerprints on the “bomb”
NON-ESSENTIAL, BUT TASTY EXTRA INGREDIENTS:
- marshmallows
- sprinkles for decoration
- pop rocks
- spices (cinnamon, chili powder...whatever you like!)
- a peppermint stick or a crushed peppermint candy
- a graham cracker (a hot chocolate s’more, anyone?)
2/25/2021 at 3:00PM ET USPTO - Wine & IP: Black History Month
2/25/2021 After event – Wine Down: BOYProsecco
3/4/2021 at 7:30PM ET PTOS: Tuscany DOCG Vs. IGT
4/1/2021 at 7:30PM ET PTOS: Beaujolais Cru Exploration
PTOS Tuscany DOCG vs IGT
3/4/2021 at 7:30PM ET
Come learn about the Tuscany region and the Sangiovese grape.
We will look into the vintage years,
As well as the differences between DOCG and IGT
You’ll walk away knowing what a “Super Tuscan” actually means,
As well as advancing your journey to demystifying the Italian wine region.
Feel free to join this free lecture brought to you through PTOS.
Friends are welcome to attend or stream on YouTube: “Wine Broski”.
Wines were part of the previous wine package discounted through PTOS.
You can purchase these specific wines at www.wtso.com/vva
VVA20 and VVA100 are promo codes you can use for even more discounts.
You can also just drink your own bottle of Italian wine…or any wine!
Come join the fun!
Event address for attendees: https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e0eef922ef844b59a63eb9a00385d74e2
Date and time: Thursday, March 4, 2021 7:30 pm
Event number: 199 837 9770
Event password: wine
Wine & IP: Black History Month
USPTO Eastern Regional Outreach Office
Feb 25, 2021 at 3:00 PM ET – Register on Eventbrite for WebEx link
*NO OTHERTIME IS PERMITTED FOR THIS EVENT
Come meet and hear the story of Phil Long of the Association of African American Vintners, Julia Coney of Black Wine Professionals, and Valencia Martin-Wallace of the National Council for Expanding American Innovation. It is the goal of the USPTO’s NCEAI to help pave the way for all peoples to see themselves as innovators, inventors, and entrepreneurs. It is the goal of these wine organization to help collect the voices and connection to Black American’s in wine to foster awareness and acceptance.
Our panel will answer video questions that are submitted ahead of time.
*If you would like to submit a question to our panel, please contact me ASAP. Recordings can be made via your cell phone and submitted.
This event is open to the public so please feel free to share.
Join other PTOS members after the event for a ‘Wine Down’ where we will discuss the event and have an open chat.
I’ll be sipping Prosecco, but feel free to open whatever you’d like!
ZOOM LINK: *Do NOT download the Zoom desktop client to your USPTO work computer.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86985378664?pwd=UnhtOXYwSlpBWmdqZGkyc2NldnlvQT09
Meeting ID: 869 8537 8664
Passcode: wine
NOTE:
1. NO other time is provided for this event
2. Participation is considered “off duty” time
3. Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY
For Questions: Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.Gov Subject “Wine”
THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS
"The Fabric of Civilization" by Virginia Postrel
https://cwms-wb3-app101.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=1a13bb5f5af3a7ce09d83feb207da6d7&siteurl=meetings
Meeting Number: 995 056 875
Meeting Password: 353259
Tuesday, April 6, 2021, 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
Interested in joining the PTOS? Contact membership@ptos.org
**DENVER** PTOS SIP & PAINT
Thursday March 4th | 5-6:30pm [MST]
Join Denver PTOS for Painting & Wine for only $5.
How:
(1) Pay via (https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php) by 11:59pm on Monday March 1, 2021.
(2) Pick up your painting supplies (canvas, brushes, paint, etc.) and wine from Downtown Denver between 4-6pm on Wednesday March 3, 2021.
(3) Join the WebEx on Thursday March 4, 2021 at 5pm, where we will follow along to a video tutorial on how to paint the picture below. The link to the video will be sent out during the WebEx, so don’t worry if you fall behind.
Once you have paid you will receive an e-mail with the pick-up location information and asking for your wine selection.
Finished Painting:
If you have any questions contact Katie Gerth at x7-4602 or katie.gerth@uspto.gov.
***DO NOT DELETE OR CHANGE ANY OF THE TEXT BELOW THIS LINE***
Katie Gerth has scheduled this WebEx meeting.
Denver PTOS Paint & Sip
Host: Katie Gerth
When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=5c2c1ba11edf8877849410e36727be50
Access Information
Meeting Number: 992 071 717
Meeting Password: 123456
Audio Connection
5712705000 (CWMS Call In)
Access Code:
992 071 717
Hosts, need your host access code or key? Go to the meeting information page:
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/meeting/meetingInfo?MTID=7ca5a3a60ec6df66a90cd58a440eaf5b
Delivering the power of collaboration
The meetings.uspto.gov team
PTOS Championship Family Feud Event
PTOS is hosting a Family Feud Championship event. Come watch your colleagues face off in a live head to head matchup of the famed gameshow The Family Feud. This is a single round of a faceoff between the two winning teams of the preliminary rounds. Come join us and see who wins.
Where: The WebEx link below
When: February 25 from 5-6pm ET
Host: dmultimedia1
Topic: PTOS Family Feud Championship Game
Thursday, February 25, 2021 5:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time (New York, GMT-05:00)
Event number: 199 865 5047
Event password: dms@555
Event address for attendees: https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e48a5a49ea210a82bd7237f849b58f9fc
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Audio conference information
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To receive a call back, provide your phone number when you join the event, or call the number below and enter the access code.
US Toll: +1-415-527-5035
Global call-in numbers: https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/globalcallin.php?MTID=e3a7bb91625e7c0bcf30f8945b2359fe9
Access code: 199 865 5047
PTOS Valentine’s Day Trivia brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee
Join PTOS for individual Trivia over the Valentine’s Day Weekend and be entered into a raffle for a chance to win.
Trivia event will start:
Friday 2/12/21 at 12:00 PM ET Sharp
Trivia event will start at 12:00 PM ET Sharp, everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 12:00 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts. A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start. The trivia event will be available starting Friday at 12:00 PM ET through Tuesday 12:00 PM ET.
Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win. Only one prize per member
$10 Gift Cards will be awarded to the winner of the raffle and the winners will have a choice of a gift card and will be notified via email.
Go to https://trivia.ptos.org on the day of the event to participate.
Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
PTOS is hosting a family feud event. Come watch your colleagues face off in a live head to head matchup of the famed gameshow The Family Feud. There will be four teams that face off in two rounds each team consists of 5 PTOS members. Come join us and see who wins.
Where: The WebEx link below
When: February 23 from 5-6pm ET
Host: dmultimedia1
Topic: PTOS - Family Feud
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 5:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time (New York, GMT-05:00)
Event number: 199 695 2339
Event password: dms@555
Event address for attendees: https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=ee9cc8d24b7faab8cb221c7b407c44626
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To start the online event
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At least 30 minutes before the starting time:
1. Go to https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?d=1996952339&t=h
2. Log in to your host account if you have not yet done so.
3. On the Event Information page that appears, click "Start Now".
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Audio conference information
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To receive a call back, provide your phone number when you join the event, or call the number below and enter the access code.
US Toll: +1-415-527-5035
Global call-in numbers: https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/globalcallin.php?MTID=e9fd9f61c182be2c23c864b9dd7034bb3
Access code: 199 695 2339
Thursday, February 11th, 2020
12:00PM-1:00PM EST
2021 Hoteller Committee Activities under COVID restrictions
When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=c56ef54aa2ab207417f2637c31d560d2
Meeting Number: 999 809 861
Meeting Password: 458858
Audio Connection
5712705000 (CWMS Call In)
Access Code:
999 809 861
Brought to you by the PTOS Hoteler Committee.
Please direct any questions to Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov or Philip.Bonzell@uspto.gov.
PTOS Cheese & Charcuterie Gift Set with customized bamboo cutting board!
PTOS Members Only – Cost $10
Order at: https://reservations.ptos.org
- Must use valid and current mailing address in your account in order to receive the gift box.
- Quantity is limited, must order by 5PM ET on February 15, 2021.
Gift Set includes a bamboo cutting board customized with the PTOS Logo!
Gift set also includes*:
• Dry Cured Salami
• Assorted Cheeses
• Crackers
• Gourmet Mustard
*All items individually wrapped/packaged
Questions? Contact Shelby.Turner1@uspto.gov
Patent and Trademark Office Society
Annual Meeting
February 23, 2021
1:00 p.m. EST
Featuring:
Dan Simpkins
WebEx link is below.
PTOS Members: One hour of other time
for attending may be charged to:
Patent employees: PNCSPA-0000-090241
Non-Patent employees: AVEORG-0065-A00151 Supervisor’s approval required.
Dan Simpkins holds a Bachelors in electrical engineering and a master’s degree from Cornell University. Dan is an experienced entrepreneur who founded Hillcrest Labs, developers of the ‘Smart TV’ concept and global leader in software, hardware, and intellectual property for motion-enabled consumer electronics. Before Hillcrest, he founded SALIX Technologies, which was a leading developer of voice-over-internet services in the 1990s. He holds more than 20 patents, and is currently in the process of starting another start-up.
Event address for attendees: https://uspto-events3.webex.com/uspto-events3/onstage/g.php?MTID=e0f7cad8eceac57af35f8c4238d1f3680
Date and time: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 1:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (New York, GMT-05:00)
Duration: 1 hour Description: PTOS Annual Meeting Event number: 199 289 2432 Event password: virtual
WANTED:
Patent and Trademark Office Society
2021 VIRTUAL Science Fair Judges
For Regional Science and Engineering Fairs
Fields for judging include:
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Sci.
Earth & Space Sciences
Health & Medicine
Computer Science
Engineering
Virtual Location, Judging Period, Time
Arlington County Virginia Regional Fair March 8-21, 2021 Anytime within Judging Period
Link will be posted to registered Judges
Fairfax County Virginia Regional Fair March 13-20, 2021 Anytime within Judging Period
Link will be posted to registered Judges
If Interested, please RSVP with:
Wei Zhao (Arlington) wei.zhao@uspto.gov x05672
Alan Chen (Fairfax) alan.chen@uspto.gov x24143
Anyone qualified in the above areas, including Spouses & Friends, are invited to judge
(NOTE: No "other time" granted for participation)
PTOS Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
Good Day to you all,
This Wednesday, join us for a look at the Zinfandel grape as we pit Italy’s Primitivo against California’s Old Vine Zin form Lodi.
This is not your typical ‘sip society’ wine event. These events are more liken to cliff notes around the many facets of wine: soil; climate; history; culture; stories! Only through understanding can one’s appreciation deepen.
Our upcoming lecture will introduce the Zinfandel grape as we look at its old world origins. We will hop over the pond to America where we will discuss the journey of the Zinfandel variety through America’s history.
Zoom
*NOTE* Do not download the Zoom Client to your work laptop *Note*
Time: Feb 3, 2021 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83682677835?pwd=azZWSXpjRzhlNU1kOHhGN2xmOWVTUT09
Meeting ID: 836 8267 7835
Passcode: wine
The wine we will be sampling were contained in the ‘Fall’ wine order. If you don’t have the specific bottles of wine we are drinking, that’s perfectly fine. We will be pitting Italy’s Primitivo against California’s Old Vine Zin. Pick up your competitors from your local wine shop and see you on Wed Feb 3
*We are switching to zoom to be able to have breakout rooms to collab during the tasting portion. If you would like to volunteer to be a breakout room host and represent the tasting notes from your room to the whole group, please email me VeniViniAmici@gmail.com
**AGAIN** DO NOT DOWNLOAD THE ZOOM CLIENT TO YOUR WORK LAPTOP: Work and Policy 9/15/2020
Save the Dates:
March 4, 2020 – Chianti DOCG Vs IGT
April 1, 2020 – Beaujolais Cru
*Dates and lecture topics have changed from previous email.
NOTE:
1. NO other time is provided for this event
2. Participation is considered “off duty” time
3. Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY
For Questions: Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.Gov Subject “Wine”
PTOS CLE State Credit Survey
Attention all PTOS Attorneys!
Are you barred in a state other than Virginia that requires CLE credit? Are you interested in attending PTOS CLEs while also receiving CLE credit for your state?
We are trying to gauge interest from our members to see if it’s financially advisable for the PTOS Education Committee to cover the CLE application fees in any state(s) other than Virginia, which is where the majority of our current members are barred.
If interested, please fill out the voluntary survey using the link below by 10pm EST on Monday, February 1.
If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or Anne at anne.kozak@uspto.gov.
No other time has been authorized for filling out this survey.
Learn about the PTOS and become a member at www.ptos.org.
Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org.
PTOS 2021 Election Results
Dear PTOS members:
Below are the results of the 2021 PTOS Election. Congratulations to all of the winners, and Thank You to all those who submitted a nominating petition and ran for a position on the Board. Thank you for your spirit of volunteerism, and your willingness to serve the Society and its members.
If you have any questions regarding the election, please email the Election Committee at evote@ptos.org.
Officers
President: Rebecca Eisenberg
Vice President: Seahvosh Nikmanesh
Secretary: Ryan Clark
Administrator: David Lotter
Treasurer: Matthew Troutman
HQ / Shirlington / Hoteling Representatives
TC 1600: Anna Pagonakis, Rayna Rodriguez
TC 1700/2900: Holly Thurman, Stephen Yanchuk
TC 2100: Selene Haedi, Kevin Lu
TC 2400: William Kim, Angela Nguyen
TC 2600: Joshua Schwartz, Lewis West
TC 2800: Cyrstal Hammond, Jami Valentine Miller
TC 3600: Catherine Loikith, Jeffrey O’Brien
TC 3700: Anne Kozak, Keith Raymond
CFO/CAO/CIO/OPIM: Rex Rooker
Trademarks: Cheryl Butler, Monique Watts
Director’s Office / PTAB / Policy and International Affairs: Karin Ferriter
OPLA/OPQA/Others: Fred Guillermety
Regional Representatives
MWRO (Detroit): Kenneth Malkowski
RMRO (Denver): Katie Gerth
TXRO (Dallas): Samantha Abraham
SVRO (San Jose): Jay Huang
At Large Representatives
Jessica Arble, Luther Behringer, Philip Bonzell, Alex DeVito, Ryan Donlon, Stephan Essex, Kang Hu, Brandon Rosati, Neel Patel, Shelby Turner
Order Wine for our upcoming Wine lectures: https://reservations.ptos.org/product_info.php?cPath=29_45&products_id=79
It’s a new year and for all those that have ‘develop a new hobby’ on their New Year resolutions…
TADA!!!
I introduce you to ‘wine as a hobby’
Free wine lectures are offered to PTOS members through myself, Stephen Yanchuk, and my partner, Beth Dahlburg.
We are both examiners, but we have a passion for wine and a desire to curate fun and engaging experiences around wonderful bottles of wine.
Our lectures are more than just a sip society, we focus on the history, climate, grapes, soil, culture, pop-culture, and even PhD level science around wine.
Our first region to explore with this box is Beaujolais.
Beaujolais cru are significantly better and higher quality than Beaujolais Nouveau.
The wine box shipment box will have a 2018 Fleurie and a 2017 Julienas.
If you don’t get the wine box from PTOS, no big deal!
Pick up your favorite Beaujolais Cru and follow along.
We will touch on each of the Cru within this region so everyone wins!
Save the date for March 4th at 7:30 P.M. ET
The second region we will explore is Chianti!
Come learn about what is required for a DOCG wine
Also experience an IGT wine from this region.
The wine box shipment includes a 2014 IGT and a 2016 DOCG
Both wines are made from the same grape
Both wines are made from the same producer
This experience will showcase what can be done during vinification
Again, feel free to grab your own bottle of Sangiovese and drink along with us.
Save the date for April 11st at 7:30 P.M. ET
PTOS Discount on wine if your purchase through the PTOS portal.
https://reservations.ptos.org/product_info.php?cPath=29_45&products_id=79
The Wine Bottles
*Cannot Ship to all states because of legal reasons. Sorry Michigan, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Utah.
Meet the Producer: Dr. Konstantin Frank of Finger Lakes NY
“Dr. Konstantin Frank knew from his experience growing grapes in very cold climates that high quality vinifera wines
Could be made in New York. With plenty of opposition, Dr. Konstantine Frank pushed forward and made his own way.
No one believed him. Named Top 100 Winery of 2019, the proof is now in our wines.”
Come hear the story of this visionary who had the expertise to do what no one else thought possible.
We will be joined by Dr. Konstantin Frank’s great-granddaughter for this interview, lecture, and tasting.
We will meet Meaghan Frank, the great granddaughter of Dr. Konstantine Frank in this virtual Meet The Producer event!
+Join us on virtual 360 tour of their vineyards.
+Sit back and listen to the story of Dr. Konstatine Frank and learn the importance of St. George to American viticulture
+Learn about the struggles and adaptations of going through Covid through the eyes of Meaghan.
Orders were placed through PTOS portal and online. Feel free to attend for this wonderful interview event even if you did not obtain the wine.
WebEx Login on Jan 12, 2021 at 7:30 P.M. ET
Event address for attendees: https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e0d0ab1fb598aa6306a691cee7d658f45
Event number: 199 441 3092
Event password: V!nifer@
NOTE:
1. NO other time is provided for this event
2. Participation is considered “off duty” time
3. Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY
For Questions: Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.Gov Subject “Wine”
The PTOS proudly presents
Ethical Considerations in Advising Clients
The Impact of Brunetti in the Era of Renewed Focus on Social Justice
Megan M. Carpenter, Dean and Professor of Law, University of New Hampshire, Franklin Pierce School of Law
John R. Sommer, Counsel for Brunetti in Iancu v. Brunetti
Thursday, January 21, 2021
3pm – 4pm
Please click the WebEx link to register and confirm your attendance in advance.
https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=ecff74e05b6ec5b425fcd37b56ce989e8
On the WebEx Event Information page, view and save the event materials on or before January 20th.
Application for approval for this course or program is pending with the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board. The Application includes 1 hour of credit, of which 0.5 hour has been applied for in the area of legal ethics.
*Since this presentation is not being given in an official capacity, the opinions expressed are the presenters’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the USPTO, the Department of Commerce, or the United States government.
If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov or Anne at anne.kozak@uspto.gov.
No other time has been authorized for this event.
Learn about the PTOS and become a member at www.ptos.org.
Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org.
PTOS Family Feud Survey
PTOS will be hosting a PTOS Family Feud during the month of February. Please take a few minutes to answer the survey; since, as you all know, we need people to answer survey questions to get the answers. The questions are specifically drafted with PTOS and USPTO members in mind. Additionally, if you would like to be considered as a contestant to play in the live game, let us know at the bottom of the survey. The date of the contest will be announced at a later date.
The survey can be found at this link: https://tinyurl.com/y7chgt6y
If you have any questions about the survey or the game in general feel free to contact Shelby.Turner1@USPTO.GOV or Ryan.Clark3@USPTO.GOV.
Dear PTOS members:
The 2021 Election will take place next week, from January 12-14. Please keep an eye out on January 12 for an email containing your login information for the electronic voting system. To add evote@ptos.org to your Safe Senders list in Outlook, go to the Home Tab, click Junk, then Junk E-mail Options, and then the Safe Senders tab. If you will not have access to your USPTO email from January 12-14, and would still like to vote in the election, please send an email to evote@ptos.org by Friday, January 8, and provide your personal email address.
Information about some of the candidates is available here: https://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2021_election.html
Slate of Candidates for 2021 PTOS Election (Asterisk denotes incumbent)
President: Rebecca Eisenberg
Vice President: Luther Behringer, Kang Hu, Seahvosh Nikmanesh
Secretary: Ryan Clark*
Administrator: Luther Behringer, David Lotter*
Treasurer: Matthew Troutman*
At Large (10 positions)
Jessica Arble*, Luther Behringer*, Philip Bonzell*, Ryan Clark, Alex DeVito, Ryan Donlon*, Rebecca Eisenberg, Stephan Essex*, Joseph Greenlund, Kang Hu*, William Kim, Anne Kozak, Jasper Kwoh, Anand Loharikar, Catherine Loikith, Angela Nguyen, Seahvosh Nikmanesh, Jeffrey O’Brien, Neel Patel, Keith Raymond, Juan Rivas, Brandon Rosati, Joshua Schwartz, Holly Thurman, Matthew Troutman, Shelby Turner*, Stephen Yanchuk
Alexandria HQ / Shirlington / Hoteling Representatives
TC 1600 (2 positions): Vacant
TC 1700/2900 (2 positions): Brandon Rosati*, Holly Thurman*, Stephen Yanchuk
TC 2100 (2 positions): Selene Haedi*
TC 2400 (2 positions): William Kim*, Angela Nguyen*
TC 2600 (2 positions): Joshua Schwartz*
TC 2800 (2 positions): David Lotter
TC 3600 (2 positions): Anand Loharikar, Catherine Loikith*, Jeffrey O’Brien*, Neel Patel
TC 3700 (2 positions): Jessica Arble, Anne Kozak*, Keith Raymond*
OCFO/OCAO/OCIO/OPIM (1 position): Vacant
Trademarks (2 positions): Cheryl Butler*, Monique Watts*
Director’s Office / PTAB / Policy and International Affairs (1 position): Vacant
OPLA/OPQA/All Others (1 position): Fred Guillermety*
Regional Representatives (must be voted by non-hoteling employees officially located on campus at the respective regional office)
MWRO (Detroit): Vacant
RMRO (Denver): Katie Gerth*
TXRO (Dallas): Samantha Abraham
SVRO (San Jose): Jay Huang*
Paella Cooking Class with Chef Danny Lledó
The most-awarded paella chef in the United States
and owner of Valencian fine-dining restaurant Xiquet
https://chefdannylledo.com/
Join us Wednesday January, 27th @ 7pm EST via Zoom to learn the Chef’s secrets for making the notoriously tricky
– and notoriously delicious – Spanish national dish! Additionally, Chef Danny will mail a paella essentials kit right to your door so you can cook like a pro.
** FINE PRINT ** Participants receive a 1-hour, personal tutorial in the fine art of paella from the world-renowned chef, who hails from Valencia, the cradle of the famous dish. This Zoom class will be broadcast from Xiquet’s wood-fire kitchen with Zoom links given approximately 24 hours prior to class. Additionally, a paella essentials kit will be delivered to your door to use with the Chef’s recipe. NOTE: Perishable/common food items will not be shipped and those must be sourced yourself. An email containing quantities and preparation instructions for the participant-sourced ingredients will be sent out at the reservation deadline date.
Paella Essentials kit:
1 bottle of Los Aljibes Olive Oil 500ml., 1 kilo of Tartana Bomba Rice, 70g Las Hermanas Sweet Paprika, 1g Afgan Saffron
Participant-Sourced Ingredients List:
Chicken, Green Beans, Red Bell Pepper, Cauliflower, Tomato, Salt, Chicken Stock
PTOS Members Only – Cost $25 ($90 value)
Sign-up at https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php
Valid and current mailing address required in your account in order to receive the Paella Essentials Kit
Limited to first 40 reservations (one per PTOS member)
Must reserve by 3pm on Wednesday, January 20th 2021
Questions, please contact: kyle.armstrong@uspto.gov
This is a No Other-Time event
The use of Zoom must be on personal devices ONLY
HAPPY NEW YEARS!
The only pain we will feel this NYE is the champagne!
Bring your bubbly personality to celebrate the end of 2020 together at
8 P.M. ET on December 31, 2020.
We will very briefly discuss the Veuve Doussot Champagne Ernestine Brut 2015 from the fall wine package. The remainder of the event will be a casual virtual hangout.
If you didn’t order the package, or made some pour life decisions and drank your bottle, No Worries! Pick up a bottle of Champs and get ready to feel the good vibes.
Pairing Suggestions: French Fries! We will be picking up Five Guys (non-Cajun) and McDonalds French Fries to see which pairs best.
Other great pairings are brie cheese or fried chicken!
Attire: Please feel encouraged to join us in your NYE best!
DO NOT DOWNLOAD OR USE YOUR WORK COMPUTER FOR THIS EVENT
Join Zoom Meeting
Topic: New Year's Eve Toast
Time: Dec 31, 2020 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81728290277?pwd=TW0vS1FzTERRL1hqaE5jOERsbGFWZz09
Meeting ID: 817 2829 0277
Passcode: Cheers
One tap mobile
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+16468769923,,81728290277#,,,,*368391# US (New York)
Dial by your location
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+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 817 2829 0277
Passcode: 368391
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc8Eqgi9c4
NOTE:
1. NO other time is provided for this event
2. Participation is considered “off duty” time
3. Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY
For Questions: Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.Gov Subject “Wine”
PTOS Holiday Trivia Extravaganza brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee
Join PTOS for individual Trivia during the latter half of December and be entered into a raffle for a chance to win. Each time you play in a Trivia event will count as one entry into the raffle.
All trivia events will start 12/22/20 at 5pm ET and will be open through 1/4/2021. Feel free to play any or all of the events during that timeframe.
Holiday Movie Trivia event link
Year in Review 2020 Trivia event link
Each of the above links is unique to the specific trivia event. A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start.
Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win. Only one prize per member
$10 Gift Cards will be awarded to the winners of the raffle and the winners will have a choice of a gift card and will be notified via email.
Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
PTOS Re-Introduces $1 online movies* through FandangoNOW
*To participate, for more details and receive a Promo Code, sign-up at:
https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php
One Promo Code per member. Limited to first 250 people. Must use valid email address in order to receive the code.
Promo Codes will be emailed out starting 12/21/20 and will expire 3/31/21.
FandangoNOW Promotional Code (“Code”) is good towards the rental of any movie (excluding “Home Premieres”, Premium Video On Demand, or any other early release window content) on FandangoNOW.com and via participating FandangoNOW apps and devices (up to $6 total value). You may be required to pay taxes separately. Code expires on 3/31/2021. You must have a Fandango VIP account to redeem your Code. Fandango VIP is free to join. Credit card may be required for transactions on FandangoNOW.com. Code must be redeemed to your Fandango VIP account or entered at checkout to receive discount. One Code per transaction. If lost or stolen, cannot be replaced. No cash value, except as required by law. Not valid with any other offer. One-time use only. Not for resale; void if sold or exchanged. If the cost of rental is more than maximum value of the Code, then user must pay the difference. Any price difference between cost of rental and maximum value of the Code will not be refunded. Offer valid in U.S. and D.C., excluding U.S. territories and where prohibited by law. Fandango and Fandango Loyalty Solutions, LLC are not a sponsor or co-sponsor of this offer. The redemption of the Code is subject to Fandango’s Terms and Policies at www.fandango.com/terms-and-policies.
Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
PTOS HOLIDAY CIDER OFFER
** Shipment available ONLY to the below listed states in the US **
AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, NB, NH, NM, NY, NJ, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, VA, WA, WI
(In some states not all zip codes are eligible for shipping)
12 Hard Ciders from around the United States offer an incredible diversity of flavor and run the gambit from bone dry to bracingly sweet. Wine may get more media attention but the world of cider certainly has a broader offering of tastes and aromas.
*Actual product included subject to change based on availability*
PTOS Members Only – Cost $25
Sign-up at https://reservations.ptos.org
Must use valid and current mailing address in your account in order to receive the box
Limited to the first 60 PTOS Members to reserve a package (one per member)
Must reserve by 12 EST pm on December 18, 2020.
Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
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TXRO-PTOS Virtual Trivia Night Happy Hour with Beverage Delivery Gift
What do I get?
For $5, Texas Regional Office (TXRO)-PTOS members can get a beverage (valued up to $15) delivered for free from Instacart. If they deliver it to you, we will send it (check their site/app)!
How does it work?
TXRO-PTOS members can pay $5 fee and enter their choice beverage on https://reservations.ptos.org/.
When will I get it?
Delivery will take place on Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 between 1:00PM-4:00PM CST.
Where and when is the virtual happy hour?
Webex on Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 at 5:00PM-6:00PM CST
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=b0782ec4217bffd5cbb6bd2ac4ee0913
Access Information
Meeting Number: 993 391 310
Meeting Password: 84257232
***WHILE SUPPLIES LAST***
This event is considered off-duty and no other time has been approved.
Questions? Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov or david.lotter@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
Meet the Producers: Dr. Konstantine Frank of Finger Lakes, NY
https://reservations.ptos.org/product_info.php?products_id=73&osCsid=4qhrq5dfam3nqe42h0476eu694
Dr. Konstantine Frank ignited the “Vinifera Revolution” a movement that forever changed the course of wine growing in the Finger Lakes and the United States. Dr. Frank’s vision, knowledge, and determination are credited with elevating the New York wine industry from a state of happy mediocrity to a level that today commands world attention.
On Jan 12, 2021 at 7:30pm ET we will meet virtually to discuss wine, louse, and history with Meghan Frank of Dr. Frank vineyard of NY.
Package with PTOS discount $50
2016 Blanc de Noirs (Sparkling) - MSRP $39.99
2019 Dry Riesling – MSPRP $16.99
Shipping included
*NOTE* Cannot ship to AL, AK, AR, DE, GA, HI, KY, LA, MS, NE, OK, RI, UT
Total number of participants have been limited to 20.
If tickets run out and you did not get your order, email
Subject: “Wine”
Do you have friends & family that would like to participate? Perfect!
Share this link with them: https://www.drfrankwines.com/vva-virtual-tasting/
Use "VVA" at checkout for discounted shipping.
Must be 21+
We have a MSTeams page through PTOS where we discuss wine events in the area.
If you’d like to join the wine conversation/talk about events in the DC area, feel welcome to join:
NOTE:
1. NO other time is provided for this event
2. Participation is considered “off duty” time
3. Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY
For Questions: Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.Gov Subject “Wine”
6th Annual IP Attaché Career Roundtable
Thursday, December 17, 9:30 a.m. ET – 10:30 a.m. ET
Registration Link: https://cvent.me/AxGWD8
Note: look out for the WebEx link next week after registration.
Attending the event will be ten IP Attachés stationed in different regions of the world, as well as the Director of the IP Attaché Program, Dominic Keating. IP Attachés advocate to improve IP protection and enforcement internationally for the benefit of U.S. stakeholders. Learn from and meet these international IP professionals and hear first-hand what their job entails and what it takes to become an IP Attaché. There will be time for Qs & As during the event.
To learn more about the IP Attaché program, visit https://www.uspto.gov/ip-policy/ip-attache-program
*No other time is provided for this event.*
Beeradvocate Extreme Beer Fest
Feb. 5 and 6, 2021 (5-8 p.m. PST both days)
** Shipment available ONLY to the below listed states in the US **
** (AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, NB, ND, NH, NM, NY, NJ, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, VA, WA, WI) **
PTOS Members Only – Cost $35
Sign-up at https://reservations.ptos.org
Must use valid and current mailing address in your account in order to receive the box
Limited to the first 100 PTOS Members to reserve a package (one per member)
Must reserve by 5pm on December 16, 2020.
Extreme Beer Fest: Cyberspace Package
Each package includes:
• A hand-curated box of extreme beers from ten (10) breweries shipped to your door from Half Time; perfect for couples or for sharing with your pod
• Two BeerAdvocate-branded Govino tasting cups; our standard fest cup to make you feel nostalgic for our in-person fests
• Shipping and handling
• Access to view both live tasting/hangout sessions
• Access to a private discussion forum
• A discount code for purchasing official Extreme Beer Fest: Cyberspace gear while supplies last
• For more information https://www.beeradvocate.com/extreme/
No Other time is provided for this event.
Participation is considered “off duty” time.
Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
JPTOS Job Announcement: Artistic Editor
Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society
107 S. West st #809 ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314
Artistic Editor
By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Artistic Editor of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.
QUALIFICATIONS
• The Artistic Editor must be an active member of the Society.
• Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.
• Experience in typesetting or layout preferred.
• Responsibilities will require attending monthly Board of Governor meetings
DUTIES
• The Artistic Editor shall be responsible for working with the Editor-in-Chief (EIC) to develop the layout and artistic material of the Journal, typesetting the journal articles in coordination with the EIC and assistant editors, and helping to generate artistic features in the print or digital journal. The Artistic director shall serve as a non-voting member of the Board of Governors and will work with the EIC and Board of Governors regarding business matters; shall provide monthly reports as set forth in the Standing Rules; and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Governors. In addition, the Artistic Editor will work with the EIC to manage artistic and layout content of the journal including logo, artistic design, content layout, publishing layout, web art, formatting advertisements, and ensuring the proper ads get placed in each issue. The Artistic Editor shall also be proficient in publishing software used by the Journal or provide alternatives to the following: Adobe Acrobat Pro, Mactext, Lyx, Microsoft Word to Lyx converters, and Adobe Illustrator. Additional joint responsibilities include reviewing layouts, determining updates to content and layout, and streamlining transition of articles to final publication. The Artistic Editor shall also be jointly responsible for coordination of social media related activities and will coordinate with the Web Editor regarding digital content and artwork. Finally, the Artistic Editor shall gather and organize data and documents pertaining to tools and techniques needed to develop journal materials in coordination with the other staff and volunteers.
SELECTION PROCESS
• All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.
• A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.
• This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.
THIS POSITION IS SALARIED
TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:
Seahvosh Nikmanesh seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
(571) 270-3522
DEADLINE -- 5:00 PM on December 18, 2020
DENVER PTOS Holiday Hoorah
With 2020 winding down PTOS would like to provide you with some Holiday cheer by offering “presents” for only $5! We have hand selected 11 wonderful options for you to choose from, it will certainly be hard to pick just one.
RSVP and Pay $5 by C.O.B. on Friday December 11, 2020 at reservations.ptos.org by selecting the Holiday Hoorah “present” you would like to receive shipped to your home!
Make sure your shipping address is correct when signing up and that you selected your Holiday Hoorah “present” from the drop down box.
From Denver PTOS we hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday Season!
If you have any questions, contact Katie Gerth at Katie.gerth@uspto.gov or (303)297-4602
Correction Notice: Requirements for the Regional Office Representative positions now reflect the updates made prior to the 2020 Election.
You can have a voice in PTOS!
Turn in your nominating petition form between November 23 - December 15 and your name will be placed on the ballot for the 2021 election.
Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:
Positions for which all PTOS members are eligible:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Administrator
Treasurer
At Large Representative (10 positions available)
Alexandria HQ / Shirlington Campus / Hoteling Representative Positions (Member must work on campus at Alexandria HQ, Shirlington Campus, or hotel from any USPTO Office, and work within the respective business unit):
TC 1600, 1700/2900, 2100, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3700 (2 from each – 16 total positions)
OCFO / OCAO / OCIO / OPIM (1 position)
Trademarks (2 positions)
Office of the Director / PTAB / Office of the General Counsel /Office of Policy & International Affairs (1 position)
OPLA/OPQA/All others not specified (1 position) – Includes Office of the Commissioner, CRU, others
Regional Office Representative Positions (Member may be on campus at the respective regional office OR hoteling, but must be nominated by employees located on campus at the respective Regional Office. Member may NOT submit petitions for BOTH a Regional Rep position and an Alexandria HQ / Shirlington / Hoteling Rep position):
Midwest Regional Office (1 position)
Rocky Mountain Regional Office (1 position)
Silicon Valley Regional Office (1 position)
Texas Regional Office (1 position)
Visit http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2021_election.html to get your nominating petition form.
Completed forms must be submitted to robert.fuller@uspto.gov by 3:00PM E.T. on December 15, 2020.
Violations of PTOS Election Committee bylaws (available at ptos.org) can be confidentially reported to the Election Committee at evote@ptos.org.
Voting will take place from January 12-14, 2021.
TXRO-PTOS Food Delivery Gift
What do I get?
You can select from one of the following:
- Cajun Mild Deep Fried Turkey (https://www.goldbelly.com/uncle-rays-fried-turkeys/17542-cajun-mild-deep-fried-turkey?search_id=31326777&ref=search)
- Cajun Spicy Deep Fried Turkey (https://www.goldbelly.com/uncle-rays-fried-turkeys/17542-cajun-spicy-deep-fried-turkey?search_id=31326777&ref=search)
- New Haven-Style Pizza (https://www.goldbelly.com/zuppardis-apizza/choose-your-own-new-haven-style-pizza-6-pack?ref=merchant)
How does it work?
TXRO-PTOS members can pay a $10 fee and enter their choice of food from the selection on https://reservations.ptos.org/.
When will I get it?
Turkey delivery: anytime between 11/25 to 12/31
Pizza delivery: anytime between 12/10 to 12/31
***WHILE SUPPLIES LAST***
Questions? Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov or david.lotter@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS
"The Great Inlfuenza: the Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History" by John M. Barry
https://cwms-wb-app101.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=8359055e5c8ab49e24eca6b7874945fd&siteurl=meetings
Meeting Number: 990 900 155
Meeting Password: 434833
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 @ 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
Join Denver PTOS for a happy hour on Tuesday, November 24 @ 5pm.
During the HH there will be chances to win a prize if you win BINGO.
For $10 you will receive one of four alcohol packages of your choosing and a $15 Papa Murphy’s gift card.
RSVP by November 6th C.O.B. at www.reservations.ptos.org
Must live in Denver Metro to get the alcohol packages delivered to your house or pick them up from Denver.
Please make sure that the address in the account information matches the address you would like the pizza to be delivered to.
WINE (187ml bottles)
· Freixenet Carta Nevada Brut
· Bolla Pinot Grigio
· Cavit Pinot Noir
· Carmenet Cabernet Reserve
BEER (6-pack)
· Crooked Stave Sour Rosé
· Odell Sipping Pretty
· Crooked Stave Seasonal Brett Saison Variant
· Victory Sour Monkey Sour Tripel
WHISKEY (50ml bottles)
· Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon
· Four Roses Single Barrel
· Woodford Reserve
· Jack Daniel's Single Barrel
TEQUILA (50ml bottles)
· Maestro Dobel Diamante
· El Silencio Espadin Mezcal
· Casamigos Blanco
· Suerte Anejo Tequila
Contact Katie Gerth x7-4602 with questions about the event.
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
***DO NOT DELETE OR CHANGE ANY OF THE TEXT BELOW THIS LINE***
Katie Gerth has scheduled this WebEx meeting.
PTOS Pizza & Drinks
Host: Katie Gerth
When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=7952de4e9aae9f866b26270732b2d3ab
Access Information
Meeting Number: 998 531 388
Meeting Password: 536443
Audio Connection
5712705000 (CWMS Call In)
Access Code:
998 531 388
Hosts, need your host access code or key? Go to the meeting information page:
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/meeting/meetingInfo?MTID=7c30162ef5528665563ab36b19781591
Delivering the power of collaboration
The meetings.uspto.gov team
TXRO-PTOS Virtual Happy Hour with Beverage Delivery Gift
What do I get?
For $5, Texas Regional Office (TXRO)-PTOS members can get a beverage (valued up to $15) delivered for free from totalwine.com.
How does it work?
TXRO-PTOS members can pay $5 fee and enter their choice beverage on https://reservations.ptos.org/.
When will I get it?
Delivery will take place on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 between 1:00PM-4:00PM CST.
Where and when is the virtual happy hour?
Webex on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 at 5:00PM-6:00PM CST
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=0b8fb504792a4e0d972016940e761fd5
Access Information
Meeting Number: 996 660 361
Meeting Password: 84257232
This event is considered off-duty and no other time has been approved.
Questions? Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov or david.lotter@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
Subject: Portugal Lecture & Wine Tasting
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED FOR WEBCAM!
From Lisbon to Port, come get an overview of the wine regions of Portugal & the UNESCO world heritage sites of Portugal.
We will be looking at the history and land of Portugal through the exploration of wine.
Everyone is welcome to join this FREE lecture!
Join us for a virtually guided lecture & wine tasting.
Don’t have the Quinta do Vallado from the Fall wine package? No Problem!
Pick up a field blend or a Touriga Nacional and analyze the similarities and differences between your bottle and ours.
Looking to enjoy a glass of wine before the lecture with your dinner? Here’s some food pairing ideas:
The deep colored Touriga Nacional has a viscous nature and minerality that brings the sanguine color and texture into balance.
Bring out the flavors of the wine with rosemary and tarragon in your potatoes or protein of choice.
Specific Dishes:
Asian – Robata grilled beef with rice and mushrooms
European – Cassoulet with duck, sausage, and beans
American – Coffee crusted prime rib or beef with roast fingerling potatoes (including rosemary)
Join With your Webcam!
WebEx Login: https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=e85fc7b1688ec4a35367480e74b8e586f
Event Number: 199 218 8037
Event Pass: 6FanYb
Audio Only: 1-415-527-5035 Access Code: 199 218 8037
Stream only:
YouTube Channel “Wine Broski”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToUqV7rywIM
For more information about this event and all upcoming events being offered:
https://veniviniamici.wixsite.com/home/post/nov-newsletter-of-totally-awesome-events
If you’ve read this much, you’re total awesome! We have a MSTeams page through PTOS where we discuss wine events in the area.
If you’d like to join the conversation and talk about events in the DC area, feel welcome to join:
NOTE:
1. NO other time is provided for this event
2. Participation is considered “off duty” time
3. Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY
For Questions: Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.Gov Subject “Wine”
**NOW ONLINE: Amy Herman’s The Art of Perception**
If you missed Amy’s presentation or are interested in watching it again, please click the link below.
PTOS Link to Video: https://www.ptos.org/committees/education/amy_herman_lecture.html
PTOS Presents:
Amy Herman’s The Art of Perception
The Wall Street Journal, The CBS Evening News, and Smithsonian Magazine, among others.
Her TED talk, A Lesson on Looking, went live in December 2018. In her highly participatory
presentation, she demonstrates the relevance of visual literacy across the professional
spectrum and how the analysis of works of art affords participants in her program an
innovative way to refresh their sense of critical inquiry and reconsider the skills necessary
for improved performance. Ms. Herman holds an A.B., a J.D., and an M.A. in art history.
Her book, Visual Intelligence, was published in May 2016 and was on both The New York
Times and Washington Post best sellers’ lists. In her program with PTOS, she will deliver a 90
minute presentation aimed at improving visual acuity to enhance clear communication.
In light of the pandemic’s shift in our situational awareness, the program’s exercises are
designed to meet new challenges of accessibility to colleagues and stakeholders as well as
plan for unforeseen circumstances.
More About Amy Herman
Recent Article from The Telegraph
NO other time is authorized for this event.
This event is sponsored by the PTOS Education Committee. Event Questions? Please email anne.kozak@uspto.gov
** Shipment available to most states in the US **
** (except AK, AL, AR, AZ, DE, HI, MD, MS, NC, or WV) **
PTOS Members Only – Cost $30 for Hoppy Hanukkah ($120 value) or $35 for 12 Beers of Christmas ($125 Value)
Sign-up at https://reservations.ptos.org
Must use valid and current mailing address in your account in order to receive the gift box
Limited to the first 100 PTOS Members to reserve a package (one per member)
Must reserve by 5pm on November 6, 2020.
This Advent-style craft beer experience is part "in-real-life" and part virtual. Each box is packed with brews hand-picked by beer experts, plus brewery swag, chocolate, stocking stuffers, and other fun gifts.
The Beer-a-Day Holiday Experience starts on Dec. 10 for the Hanukkah box and Dec. 25 for the Christmas box. Each day, recipients will discover a new beer and join us online for live beer entertainment featuring your favorite beer guides and other special guests.
No Other time is provided for this event.
Participation is considered “off duty” time.
Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
We’re updating the information we have for hoteling examiners.
All hoteling participants will be entered into a raffle for 1 of 140 $5 Amazon gift cards or a National Parks Annual Pass as a grand prize!
Poll will be open between 10/28 and 11/4!
trivia.ptos.org/ENEGG
Contact Luther for information about this event: Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov
Join PTOS for individual Trivia during the latter half of October and be entered into a raffle for a chance to win. Each time you play in a Trivia event will count as one entry into the raffle. All Trivia Event questions will be random Halloween and Horror themed.
First Trivia event will start:
Friday 10/23/20 at 12:00 PM ET Sharp
Second Trivia event will start:
Friday 10/30/20 at 12:00 PM ET Sharp
All Trivia events will start at 12:00 PM ET Sharp, everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 12:00 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts. A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start. The trivia event will be available starting Friday at 12:00 PM ET through Monday 12:00 PM ET.
Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win. Only one prize per member
$10 Gift Cards will be awarded to the winners of the raffle and the winners will have a choice of a gift card and will be notified via email.
Go to https://trivia.ptos.org on the day of the event to participate.
Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
Join the Denver VEO’s to meet some of the new class, Costume Contest, and Happy Hour.
Join us at 5pm to learn a little about the cool organizations you can join in the Denver office!
Or hop on at 5:30pm for the Costume Contest and Happy Hour, show off your creative side!
PTOS members will receive a special gift for attending the Happy Hour, new members can sign up at the event.
Contact Katie Gerth x7-4602 with questions about the event.
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
WebEx Info:
Subject: RMRO Halloween Happy Hour of Horror
When: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 5:00 PM-8:00 PM Mountain Time.
Where: https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/j.php?MTID=mf8b6e98c9234f8486694fb8be23fda1c
JOIN WEBEX MEETING
https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/j.php?MTID=mf8b6e98c9234f8486694fb8be23fda1c
Meeting number (access code): 199 057 0364
Meeting password: mVhxNbRS724 (68496277 from phones)
TAP TO JOIN FROM A MOBILE DEVICE (ATTENDEES ONLY)
+1-415-527-5035,,1990570364#68496277#
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Some mobile devices may ask attendees to enter a numeric meeting password.
JOIN BY PHONE
+1-415-527-5035 US Toll
Global call-in numbers:
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JOIN FROM A VIDEO SYSTEM OR APPLICATION
Dial sip:1990570364@uspto.webex.com
You can also dial 207.182.190.20 and enter your meeting number.
Join using Microsoft Lync or Microsoft Skype for Business Dial sip:1990570364.uspto@lync.webex.com
If you are a host, click here to view host information:
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Can't join the meeting? Contact support here:
https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/mc
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that this Webex service allows audio and other information sent during the session to be recorded, which may be discoverable in a legal matter. You should inform all meeting attendees prior to recording if you intend to record the meeting.
PTOS Virtual Bingo – Tuesday October 13, 2020 from 5-7 PM EST
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Everyone who connects is entered in a raffle for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch.
Play Bingo for a chance to win gift cards.
Questions please contact David Lotter, Seahvosh Nikmanesh or Robert Hodge
No Other time is provided for this event. Participation is considered “off duty” time.
PTOS Nationwide Pizza Night 9/28/2020
Celebrate all your hard work during the final push for the end of the Fiscal year with a Pizza. PTOS members can have a single topping Domino’s pizza delivered for $5. Take a break and enjoy a pizza!
For $5, each participating PTOS member will receive a large 1 topping pizza from Domino’s delivered to their address!.
The $5 fee is all-inclusive and includes the cost of the pizza, taxes, service/delivery fees, and driver gratuity.
When: Monday, September 28th, delivered Approximately 5:00 pm using contactless delivery
Reservation order must be made and paid for by 9/22/2020 4:00 pm EST. No exceptions. One pizza per member while supplies last.
How: Go to https://reservations.ptos.org/product_info.php?products_id=61 then create an account or login to an existing account, and pay the $5 fee via the website. Please make sure that the address and phone number in the account information matches the address you would like the pizza to be delivered to. Payment is required when you order and no later than Tuesday September 22nd 4:00 pm EST.
Please direct any questions to Seahvosh Nikmanesh and Robert Hodge
No Other time is provided for this event. Participation is considered “off duty” time.
Subject: Wine Lectures & Fall Wine Selection
Hello,
If you love wine or are curious to learn more about it, there is no better time than now to join in the fun. Check out the info below for details on upcoming fall wine lectures offered to the PTOS.
I’m Stephen. My first introduction to wine was at university where I was able to get credits for taking a wine education course! This opened my eyes to the world of wine. At the start, I didn’t even know that grapes have ideal climates and therefore not all wine regions produce all types of wines. In 2018, I started a wine lecture series for the PTOS where we held our meetings on the top floor of Remsen. Our lecture size quickly outgrew that wonderful top floor view. Since March of 2020, we pivoted to virtually guided tastings and lectures.
Since the beginning, Beth, another member of PTOS, has been there assisting me with the lectures. During this time we both studied for the WSET II, a wine certificate that verifies we know what we are talking about. We have not stopped studying for higher wine certificates and have not stopped hosting awesome, engaging lectures.
The name put on all the lecture slides “Veni Vini Amici” means to me, “We gather, learn of wine, and become friends”.
It is the motto that has guided me to create and evolve the lectures to bring together good friends, good vibes, and good wines . Wine tastes better with knowledge and friends.
It has been quite a journey to adapt to the virtual landscape we find ourselves in to connect with others in the time of social distancing. This picture is a behind the scenes look at how we’ve adapted to the times. Our lectures strive to have crystal clear lighting and audio so that everyone can enjoy the content as though we are in your living room.
As we have gotten more comfortable with the virtual world, we’ve realized a more permanent setup was needed. Oct 8th is the reveal of our new hosting area--I’m so very excited.
It has been a mission of mine to have both the WebEx and YouTube live running for these lectures so you would be able to pick the experience you want. You can choose to join us on WebEx and participate in the tastings live through our novel tasting experience; the real benefit is the ability to hang out, chat, and ask questions after the formal part of the lecture. You could also choose to form your own Zoom/WebEx call with your colleagues and tune into YouTube to follow along. Another benefit of the lectures being on YouTube is that members are able to go back and catch the information after the live recording.
Over the past few months, I’ve reached out to several online distributors to setup a wine club package that has reliable packaging, suitable inventory, and capability to ship to at least all the Mid-Atlantic states. I’m happy to report that it was a successful endeavor! ‘Wine Till Sold Out’ is going to provide the wine that we will be drinking during our lecture series. Below are the save the dates and lecture topics.
To redeem, visit: https://reservations.ptos.org/product_info.php?products_id=59&osCsid=d0tmqlegmq3f3pnfs87s7reeq5
This is for a gift certificate. *NOTE* You will use the gift certificate emailed to you at www.wtso.com/ptos to complete the order
Use Promo code “VVA” to get $5 off and your balance will be $0.
Limit to the first 40 Verified active PTOS members.
Last date for purchase gift certificate: Sept 23
Last date to order package from WTSO: Sept 25
Don’t want to purchase the PTOS package? No Problem!
Everyone can still go to www.WTSO.com/PTOS and use “VVA” for $5 off + Free Shipping on purchase of 4 bottles or more!
You DO NOT need to purchase these bottles in order to attend the lectures. Feel free to pick-up any bottle that fits the theme to follow along.
Save the Dates:
[Fall Wine Order] Oct 6: Frosé PartYaY!
[Fall Wine Order] Oct 8: Rosé Lecture
[Fall Wine Order] Oct 29: Portugal Lecture
[On Your Own] Nov 19: BoJo Nouveau Day
[Fall Wine Order] Dec 10: Tour de Crémant
[Fall Wine Order] Dec 31: Vintage Champagne Toast
[Wine TBD] Jan 12: Dr. Frank Guest Lecture & Tasting
[Fall Wine Order] Feb 3: Zinfandel - Old World Vs New
For more info: https://veniviniamici.wixsite.com/home/post/fall-wine-club-wine-dates
For questions: Stephen.Yanchuk@uspto.gov (please include “Wine” in the subject)
PTOS Silicon Valley Virtual Pizza Night – 8/20
Do you miss happy hours and pizza? Come catch up your fellow Silicon Valley co-workers over Domino’s pizza as we hold a virtual pizza night via WebEx! For $5, each participating PTOS member will receive a large 1 topping pizza from Domino’s delivered to their address. The $5 fee is all-inclusive and includes the cost of the pizza, taxes, service/delivery fees, and driver gratuity.
When: Thursday, August 20th from 5 pm to 6 pm PDT
Where: WebEx
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=de65bac29132a7a76cc79d7290ee3a59
Meeting Number: 997 535 679
Meeting Password: 235755
How: Go to https://reservations.ptos.org/product_info.php?products_id=54, create an account or login to an existing account, and pay the $5 fee via the website. Please make sure that the address and phone number in the account information matches the address you would like the pizza to be delivered to. Once payment is received, I will follow up via e-mail to get your topping preference. Payment is required by Friday August 14th end of business day.
No Other time is provided for this event.
Participation is considered “off duty” time.
Dinner to go box at Sweet Fire Donnas!
Pickup August 15, 2020 6pm-10pm PM ET
PTOS Members Only – Cost $5/member
Sign-up at https://reservations.ptos.org
Limited to the first 25 PTOS Members to reserve a spot (one per member)
Must reserve by 3pm on August 13, 2020.
The PTOS is offering a $5 dinner-to-go meal for Saturday August 15. The meal includes:
Your Choice of:
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Pulled Chicken Sandwich
Texas Beef Sausage Sandwich
Smoked Turkey Sandwich
Choice of One Side and One Bottled Soda:
https://sweetfiredonnas.com/menu.htm
https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php
No Other time is provided for this event.
Participation is considered “off duty” time.
Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
PTOS Silicon Valley Virtual Happy Hour – 8/6/20
Do you miss seeing your fellow Silicon Valley co-workers during shelter in place? Come attend an informal virtual happy hour and socialize virtually as we chat and catch up with each other! Feel free to bring your favorite refreshment as we give each other a virtual toast.
The new Regional Director for the USPTO’s Silicon Valley Regional Office, Wayne Stacy, will be in attendance.
When: Thursday, August 6 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm PDT
Where: Online via WebEx:
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=e54c9097f2194fb65d13d9e42e49eb32
Access Information
Meeting Number: 995 434 941
Meeting Password: 635628
PTOS August Trivia brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee
During the month of August, join PTOS for random themed individual Trivia throughout the entire month and be entered into a raffle for a chance to win. Each time you play in a Trivia event will count as one entry into the raffle (limit one entry per Trivia event). All Trivia Event questions will be random themed.
Trivia events will take place:
Wednesday 8/5/20 starting at 12:00 PM and will be available throughout the day.
Monday 8/10/20 starting at 12:00 PM and will be available throughout the day.
Wednesday 8/12/20 starting at 12:00 PM and will be available throughout the day.
Monday 8/17/20 starting at 3:00 PM and will be available throughout the day.
Monday 8/31/20 starting at 3:00 PM and will be available throughout the day.
Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win. Only one prize per member
$10 Gift Cards will be awarded to the winners of the raffle and the winners will have a choice of a gift card and will be notified via email.
Go to https://trivia.ptos.org on the day of the event to participate.
Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
PTOS Presents:
Amy Herman’s The Art of Perception
The Wall Street Journal, The CBS Evening News, and Smithsonian Magazine, among others.
Her TED talk, A Lesson on Looking, went live in December 2018. In her highly participatory
presentation, she demonstrates the relevance of visual literacy across the professional
spectrum and how the analysis of works of art affords participants in her program an
innovative way to refresh their sense of critical inquiry and reconsider the skills necessary
for improved performance. Ms. Herman holds an A.B., a J.D., and an M.A. in art history.
Her book, Visual Intelligence, was published in May 2016 and was on both The New York
Times and Washington Post best sellers’ lists. In her program with PTOS, she will deliver a 90
minute presentation aimed at improving visual acuity to enhance clear communication.
In light of the pandemic’s shift in our situational awareness, the program’s exercises are
designed to meet new challenges of accessibility to colleagues and stakeholders as well as
plan for unforeseen circumstances.
Please Join PTOS for the Live Virtual Event: Amy Herman’s The Art of Perception
This event is open to all of the USPTO. Please feel free to share!
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More About Amy Herman
Recent Article from The Telegraph
NO other time is authorized for this event.
This event is sponsored by the PTOS Education Committee. Event Questions? Please email anne.kozak@uspto.gov
THURSDAY Aug 6 @7:30ET – White Wines of Italy
Webcam use is encouraged
Open for all to attend
We will be exploring an “Est! EST!! EST!!!” (Trebbiano) & a Soave
More info found in Blog Section of www.veniviniamici.com
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How to Participate
1. YouTube: Search YouTube for “Wine Broski” when the lecture time has come and it will populate with the link. This is perfect for anyone that wishes to just watch and not participate in the conversation or webcam interactive portions.
2. WebEx:
a. You can use your work computer
b. You can send the link from your work computer to your personal device and call in
i. Audio Cell Phone “Call in”: Easiest, but the quality won’t be as good and it is a little awkward to be on the phone and webcast as well
ii. Audio Google Voice “Call in”: Register a number on Google Voice, Use GChat @ www.gmail.com to place the call. This will allow your computer microphone and speakers
HOW TO SET UP GOOGLE VOICE ON YOUR PERSONAL DEVICE:
Step 1: Go to Google Voice. If you have a gmail account great! If not, please make a gmail account. You can then register for a Google number.
Step 2: Log into www.gmail.com and sign in with your account.
Step 3: Launch WebEx in a separate browser window on your computer.
Step 4: When WebEx asks for "call me" give it your new google voice number.
Result: Your computer speakers and microphone will be utilized for the meeting!
ProTip: Utilization of the Logitech Webcam on your personal device during the live stream can give you the ability to adjust the camera angle easily to create a wonderful frame. Make sure that if you put the webcam far away, but your laptop is close to you, using the microphone on the laptop will be better than the microphone from the webcam!
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****SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 2020****
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NOTE:
1. NO other time is provided for this event
2. Participation is considered “off duty” time
3. Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY
***DO NOT DELETE OR CHANGE ANY OF THE TEXT BELOW THIS LINE***
Stephen Yanchuk has scheduled this WebEx meeting.
Virtual Guided Wine Tasting & Lecture: Thursday Aug 6 @ 7:30ET
Host: Stephen Yanchuk
When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=b20a3fb5ce5ed7e184d2a34423042371
Access Information
Meeting Number: 997 312 951
Meeting Password: 868434
Audio Connection
5712705000 (CWMS Call In)
Access Code:
997 312 951
Hosts, need your host access code or key? Go to the meeting information page:
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/meeting/meetingInfo?MTID=43d1c37629da545c207f5a35939c1ed2
Delivering the power of collaboration
The meetings.uspto.gov team
Community Day is Thursday July 30, 2020 from 1-3pm.
Come visit the PTOS SharePoint Community Day Site (https://usptogov.sharepoint.com/sites/e914efec/groups/ptos)!
Play trivia for a chance to be entered into a raffle to win prizes.
The link for trivia can be found under the “Additional Links” section of the page.
Questions? Contact Rebecca Eisenberg (Rebecca.Eisenberg@uspto.gov).
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
Live Event: Community Day IP Attaché Program Q&A
Attend the live WebEx to learn about an exciting career as a USPTO IP Attaché. IP attachés are U.S. diplomats who live and work abroad, representing the USPTO and serving as experts on intellectual property matters. Our IP attachés are currently based in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Kuwait, Mexico, Peru, Switzerland, Thailand and Ukraine.
Gain first-hand knowledge about the program and qualifications to become an IP attaché.
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2020
Time: 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
Click the below link at the above date/time to join the WebEx:
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=fbac6ccb64d4ed7c70b2fc6725b4cd9d
Virtual Guided Wine Tasting & Lecture: Thursday July 23 @7:30ET
July 23 @7:30ET - Bordeaux Exploration of Whites & What is Semillion?
"I don't drink white wines"
"I only drink red wines"
"Does Bordeaux even make white wines?"
We have these virtual meetings to help cure the disease of the above statements!
White wines are a wonderful tool to test the senses.
Aromas leap out the glass and ignite your senses, acidity dances on your tongue, and your pocket book typically won't catch fire.
We will have two Bordeaux whites, both from the Graves region, one of Sauvignon Blanc and one being a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Put your senses to the test and be a champion if you can find elements that are different AND elements that are the same!
*If you can’t get the specific bottles, No biggy! Grab any Semillion or Sauvignon Blanc and join the virtual meeting.
Fun Fact: Did you know that aroma is the smells of a wine derived from the fruit but bouquet is reserved for the smells derived from process of fermentation and aging?
More info found in the Blog Section of www.veniviniamici.com
How to Participate
1. YouTube: Search YouTube for “Wine Broski” when the lecture time has come and it will populate with the link. This is perfect for anyone that wishes to just watch and not participate in the conversation or webcam interactive portions.
2. WebEx:
a. You can use your work computer
b. You can send the link from your work computer to your personal laptop and call in
i. Audio Cell Phone “Call in”: Easiest, but the quality won’t be as good and it is a little awkward to be on the phone and webcast as well
ii. Audio Google Voice “Call in”: Register a number on Google Voice, Use GChat @ www.gmail.com to place the call. This will allow your computer microphone and speakers
A look behind the scenes from our last virtual guided tasting & lecture
All are welcome to join us!
*******SAVE THE DATE! *******
Aug 6 @ 730ET
NOTE:
1. NO other time is provided for this event
2. Participation is considered “off duty” time
3. Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY
***DO NOT DELETE OR CHANGE ANY OF THE TEXT BELOW THIS LINE***
Stephen Yanchuk has scheduled this WebEx meeting.
Wine Club: Bordeaux White Exploration
Host: Stephen Yanchuk
When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=2d3923234770084a665a065bd7173b72
Access Information
Meeting Number: 995 979 942
Meeting Password: 429554
Audio Connection
5712705000 (CWMS Call In)
Access Code:
995 979 942
Hosts, need your host access code or key? Go to the meeting information page:
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/meeting/meetingInfo?MTID=5738a766ca029e90b3a0d33353f09806
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THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS
"Midnight in Chernobyl" by Adam Higginbotham
https://cwms-wb2-app101.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=05733d978e3ed61ca1b9d8432d2657b3&siteurl=meetings
Meeting Number: 996 639 971
Meeting Password: 422369
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 @ 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
Virtual Beer & Cheese Experience
August 4, 2020 @ 7 PM ET
PTOS Members Only – Cost $25/member ($95 value)
Sign-up at https://reservations.ptos.org
Must use valid and current mailing address in your account in order to receive the gift box
Limited to the first 25 PTOS Members to reserve a spot (one per member)
Must reserve by 3pm on July 21, 2020.
The Virtual Beer & Cheese Experience will be presented by City Brew Tours. City Brew Tours will deliver a sealed gift box that will include craft beer, chocolate and various types of cheese cut into ~3 oz portions. During the one hour guided online experience (via Zoom Video Conferencing (a Zoom meeting link will be provided to those who RSVP for use on personal devices ONLY since Zoom is not a USPTO approved application)), a City Brew Tours Expert Beer Guide will lead an interactive professional beer appraisal and beer & cheese pairing. The Beer guide will speak to the different beer styles, the brewing culture, and answer any industry-specific questions.
No Other time is provided for this event.
Participation is considered “off duty” time.
The use of Zoom should be on personal devices ONLY
Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
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
**DENVER*** PTOS VIRTUAL BEER TASTING
Friday July 31st | 4pm-6pm [MST]
Join Denver PTOS for a Virtual Beer Tasting for only $5.
How:
(1) Pay via https://reservations.ptos.org/product_info.php?products_id=50&osCsid=rahsdq2642ofskeqi9klhv88c7 by 11:59pm on July 24, 2020.
(2) Pick up your Six Pack from City Park West Neighborhood between 3-6pm on July 29, 2020 .
(3) Join the WebEx on July 31, 2020 at 4pm where we will discuss the beers and enjoy a few drinks along the way.
Six pack will include a variety of types of beer. All beers will be from Colorado Breweries.
Information regarding pick up location will only be sent out to individuals after their RSVP and payment is received.
If you have any questions contact Katie Gerth at x7-4602 or katie.gerth@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
***DO NOT DELETE OR CHANGE ANY OF THE TEXT BELOW THIS LINE***
Katie Gerth has scheduled this WebEx meeting.
Denver PTOS Virtual Beer Tasting
Host: Katie Gerth
When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=72555259c1e497f357cc02c3fb457a3d
Access Information
Meeting Number: 995 676 634
Meeting Password: 874529
Audio Connection
5712705000 (CWMS Call In)
Access Code:
995 676 634
Hosts, need your host access code or key? Go to the meeting information page:
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/meeting/meetingInfo?MTID=8134f6dcb73eece4d8f19e1aee1eebd4
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Thur 7/9 Virtually Guided Wine Tasting & Lecture
July 9: Wine & Chocolate
7:30P ET
Wine pairings are a thing that everyone talks about, but maybe you're a skeptic. Sure a delicious steak and a robust wine go together; the math of "Good + Good = Good" checks out. But do wines really add more?
Prepare to have your mind blown!
We will be discussing food pairings.
Your homework is to acquire a Bracchetto d’Acqui and chocolate, cream, red berry desert!
For More info about the specific wines and information about the event:
https://veniviniamici.wixsite.com/home/post/giving-it-to-you-straight-about-wine-pairings
****Save the Dates****
July 23: Bordeaux Whites
Aug 6 Italian Whites
For more information and upcoming lectures:
https://veniviniamici.wixsite.com/home/post/save-the-dates-upcoming-virtual-wine-happy-hours
NOTE:
1. NO other time is provided for this event
2. Participation is considered “off duty” time
3. Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY
***DO NOT DELETE OR CHANGE ANY OF THE TEXT BELOW THIS LINE***
Stephen Yanchuk has scheduled this WebEx meeting.
Wine Club: Pairings? Come try this amazing dessert pairing!
Host: Stephen Yanchuk
When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=631c0854e1dc92c5fa137b50ec18805c
Access Information
Meeting Number: 995 520 159
Meeting Password: 535552
Audio Connection
5712705000 (CWMS Call In)
Access Code:
995 520 159
PTOS and APANET proudly present our first ever
Virtual Law School Fair!
July 7, 2020 from 11am – 1pm EST via WebEx
You may register in advance using the link below:
Event address for attendees: https://uspto.webex.com/uspto/onstage/g.php?MTID=eea012e95c12f18010640eeaaaa5a6f50
Event number: 199 049 5114
Event password: YEfimXtP324
The WebEx event officially begins at 10:30am. From 10:30 to 11 we will be making sure the schools are logged in properly. As participants, please wait until 11am to login.
Thirteen law schools have agreed to present in our first ever virtual Law School Fair. Each school will present for roughly 5 minutes and we’ll take a question or two after each presentation if time permits. After all the schools have presented, we’ll answer as many questions as time allows. The order for presentations is:
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
George Washington University Law School
Regent University School of Law
Rutgers Law School
Seton Hall University School of Law
University of Baltimore School of Law
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law
University of Richmond School of Law
Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law (tentative)
Washington and Lee University School of Law
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
If you’re interested in law school and have any questions, please join in!
Sponsored in partnership by the PTOS Education Committee and USPTO APANET.
Please contact Cathy Loikith for further details.
Visit www.PTOS.org or www.usptoapanet.org for information on this and other events.
No other time has been authorized for this event.
Welcome to another Wine lecture & guided tasting!
Thursday 6/25 at 7:30PM EST
The email should have an attachment above that will add this event to your calendar!
Ways to enjoy:
1. WebEx with link at bottom of the email (Can use your work laptop)
a. Improving Audio and Video, thanks for the feedback and suggestions
b. Encouraged Webcam interactions during lecture
c. Open discussion following the stream for people logged with webcam
2. Watch on YouTube Live (CANNOT USE WORK LAPTOP)
a. Watch video
b. Interact with chat
c. Can watch even if you miss the live showing!
For more information about this event, please check out the blog post @ https://veniviniamici.wixsite.com/home/post/middle-loire
France is a beast when it comes to wine!
Bordeaux, a great go-to for steak pairing
Burgundy, pretty uncontested "World's best Pinot Noir".
Cote du Rhone, likely the best Syrah in the world, and definitely great value red blends from the south.
Champagne: Oh the parties...
But Loire?
The Loire river is the largest river in France, with a 300mi West-East stretch from the middle of France to the Bay of Biscay (Atlantic Ocean). This river provides a plethora of wine growing regions. One cannot sum up the Loire region of France in just one lecture, so we won't even try! What better way to get the most of a region than to jump right into its heart and poke around?! We will discover Chenin Blanc, one of my personal favorite wines, and Cabernet Franc, the parent to both Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon!
*Please pick up your own bottle of Chenin Blanc from Loire and Cabernet Franc from Chinon to taste along with us! We use our novel VeniViniAmici tasting format to produce a high-tech, interactive, tasting experience!
*If you can't get the bottles listed in blog post, we recommend any dry - still Chenin from Loire (you get extra credit if you can find a dry Vouvray).
*A Cabernet Franc from Loire is preferred, but then any Cabernet Franc single varietal after that (NE Italy, NY state, California).
**For those who join in the WebEx, it will be exciting to hear about the similarities and the differences between wines you are tasting after the lecture**
NOTE:
1. NO other time is provided for this event
2. Participation is considered “off duty” time
3. Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY
****Save the Dates****
July 9: Wine & Chocolate tasting
July 23: Bordeaux Whites
Aug 6 Italian Whites
Find the specific bottles for each of the above lectures @ https://veniviniamici.wixsite.com/home/post/save-the-dates-upcoming-virtual-wine-happy-hours
Event Questions? Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.Gov
PTOS Team Trivia Competition brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee
Week 2 Trivia Theme – The 90’s
Wednesday June 17, 2020 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp
PTOS Members will need to form their own teams up to 5 players max
The captain of the team will need to submit the team name and player names using this form by 2:00 PM ET Wednesday June 17, 2020.
Each Team is encouraged to setup a video conference to collaborate during the Trivia event.
The Team Trivia event will start at 7:00 PM ET Sharp, everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 7:00 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts. A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start.
Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win. Only one prize per member
Each player of the winning team will have a choice of a $10 gift card and will be notified via email.
Due to Ethics restrictions members who are supervisors or managers or in a management position are limited to receiving a $10 Gift Card.
Go to https://trivia.ptos.org on the day of the event to participate.
Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
June 11 @7:30ET
Welcome to another Wine lecture & guided tasting!
The email should have an attachment above that will add this event to your calendar!
Ways to enjoy:
1. WebEx with link at bottom of the email (Can use your work laptop)
a. Moderator will stream youtube in sharescreen at the start
b. Interact with chat
c. Open discussion following the stream for people logged with webcam
2. Watch on YouTube Live (CANNOT USE WORK LAPTOP)
a. Watch video
b. Interact with chat
For more information about this event, please check out the blog post @ https://veniviniamici.wixsite.com/home/post/spanish-reds-beyond-rioja
Spain is most known for Tempranillo, specifically from Rioja. What are other values can we find in Spain? Let's check out Monastrell (Mourvedre) and Garnacha (Grenache)! These wonderful red grapes from Spain are a great bang for the buck and definitely worth learning more about. We will also be discussing the 2015 vintage in Europe.
2015 Bodegas del Rosario, Bullas, Tesoro de Bullas Monastrell
Total Wine $13.99
2015 Altavins, Terra Alta, Domus Pensi Grenache Red Blend-Reserve
Total Wine $19.99
NOTE:
1. NO other time is provided for this event
2. Participation is considered “off duty” time
3. Live streaming via YouTube should be with personal device ONLY
****Save the Dates****
June 25: Loire
July 9: Wine & Chocolate tasting
July 23: Bordeaux Whites
Aug 6 Italian Whites
Find the specific bottles for each of the above lectures @ https://veniviniamici.wixsite.com/home/post/save-the-dates-upcoming-virtual-wine-happy-hours
***DO NOT DELETE OR CHANGE ANY OF THE TEXT BELOW THIS LINE***
Stephen Yanchuk has scheduled this WebEx meeting.
6/11 Virtual Wine Guided Tasting & Lecture
Host: Stephen Yanchuk
When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=bf8a435a5424f9e1a495567f6b2f434e
Access Information
Meeting Number: 990 110 388
Meeting Password: 446827
Audio Connection
5712705000 (CWMS Call In)
Access Code:
990 110 388
Hosts, need your host access code or key? Go to the meeting information page:
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/meeting/meetingInfo?MTID=758e9f1f9a7137d67b04cd34b8f2087b
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Patent and Trademark Office Society
Notice of Vacancy
JPTOS Board of Governors
Pursuant to Article VII, Section 2(k) of the Constitution of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy on the Board of Governors of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society is hereby announced to all active members for the position of Governor.
Term for Governor would last for full three (3) years.
The position requires attendance (in-person or via teleconference) at monthly meetings to direct business matters of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society including publishing, advertising, staffing, and editorial content.
All those interested in this position should obtain a
Governor Application Form from Ryan Clark
ryan.clark3@uspto.gov or (408) 918-7606
Application packages must include: (1) a completed Governor Application Form, (2) a statement of qualifications for the position and/or résumé, and (3) a statement of interest in the position.
The application deadline is 5:00 PM on Friday June 19th, 2020
PTOS Trivia Competition - Week 8
PTOS Trivia Competition brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee
Eighth week is International Themed Trivia Questions
Note – this is the last week of weekly themed trivia competitions. Stay tuned for other versions of trivia coming soon!
Trivia will take place:
Tuesday 6/2/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp – Tonight
Wednesday 6/3/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp
Friday 6/5/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp
All Trivia events will start at 7:00 PM ET Sharp, everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 7:00 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts. A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start.
Points will be cumulative for the entire week.
Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win. Only one prize per member
Weekly prizes - 1st Place $30 Gift Card, 2nd Place $20 Gift Card, 3rd Place $10 Gift Card Winner will have a choice of gift card and will be notified via email.
Due to Ethics restrictions members who are supervisors or managers or in a management position are limited to receiving a $10 Gift Card.
Go to https://trivia.ptos.org on the day of the event to participate.
Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS
"This Is How You Lose the Time War" by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone
https://cwms-wb-app101.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=64f1a422f6f4bc846da600a273f9beba&siteurl=meetings
Meeting Number: 993 711 953
Meeting Password: bookclub
Tuesday, July 7, 2020 @ 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
***DENVER*** VIRTUAL PTOS BINGO HAPPY HOUR
Date and Time:
Tuesday, June 2nd | 6pm – 7:30pm [MST]
Grab a drink and join us for virtual Bingo and the chance to “see” each other!
We will be playing 3 games of Bingo and the winners will receive a $10 gift card! (Only 1 prize per member)
When it comes time to play please join the WebEx below, timeliness is strongly encouraged. First few minutes will be providing you with the instructions and the web link needed to participate.
No other time is provided for this event. Participation is considered off-duty time.
If you have any questions contact Katie Gerth at x7-4602 or katie.gerth@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
(Due to Ethics restrictions members who are supervisors or managers or in a management position are limited to receiving a $10 Gift Card from PTOS.)
***DO NOT DELETE OR CHANGE ANY OF THE TEXT BELOW THIS LINE***
Katie Gerth has scheduled this WebEx meeting.
PTOS Bingo
Host: Katie Gerth
When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=5a7160ba1103e6208d7cacca85720147
Access Information
Meeting Number: 990 920 719
Meeting Password: 222932
Audio Connection
5712705000 (CWMS Call In)
Access Code:
990 920 719
PTOS Trivia Competition brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee
Seventh week is Animal Themed Trivia Questions
Trivia will take place:
Tuesday 5/26/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp – Note Change in day due to Memorial Day Holiday
Wednesday 5/27/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp
Friday 5/29/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp
All Trivia events will start at 7:00 PM ET Sharp, everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 7:00 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts. A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start.
Points will be cumulative for the entire week.
Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win. Only one prize per member
Weekly prizes - 1st Place $30 Gift Card, 2nd Place $20 Gift Card, 3rd Place $10 Gift Card Winner will have a choice of gift card and will be notified via email.
Due to Ethics restrictions members who are supervisors or managers or in a management position are limited to receiving a $10 Gift Card.
Go to https://trivia.ptos.org on the day of the event to participate.
Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
PTOS Virtual Wine Lecture & Tasting: Memorial Day Celebration
MEMORIAL DAY! 5/25/2020
3:00pm ET
If we can't be slip n sliding across the park or down a water slide, let's party together with bubbles!
Prosecco is such an affordable, wonderful beverage that will go with whatever food you have planned to grill up for Memorial Day!
We will compare two Prosecco of different price points and briefly chat about the grape, region, and history.
Stick around and watch sabering of Champagne (What could go wrong)!
Looking forward to celebrating this holiday by pop'n bottles with y'all!
Virtual Wine Lecture & Tasting: Memorial Day Celebration
Host: Stephen Yanchuk
When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=662b0668a0b272c6f249f0cf618ad357
Access Information
Meeting Number: 991 078 772
Meeting Password: 542535
Audio Connection
5712705000 (CWMS Call In)
Access Code:
991 078 772
Hosts, need your host access code or key? Go to the meeting information page:
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/meeting/meetingInfo?MTID=e2533c03992916350dc3bc88a201da5a
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Virtual Wine Lecture & Tasting: Save the dates and preparations
The first virtual wine lecture was a HUGE success! People from all over the country tuned in to learn about Australia’s Barossa Valley Shiraz.
Save the date for the upcoming lectures because you don’t want to miss any of the fun!
May 25th 3pm (ET): Memorial Day Celebration: Pop Prosecco
June 11th 7:30pm (ET): Reds of Spain, 2015 Edition
June 25th 7:30pm (ET): Boating along the Loire River
July 9th 7:30pm (ET): Wine & Chocolate
July 23rd 7:30pm (ET): Bordeaux Exploration of Whites and What is Semillion?
Aug 6th 7:30pm (ET): White Wines of Italy
Check out the blog post for more information & fun!
https://veniviniamici.wixsite.com/home/post/save-the-dates-upcoming-virtual-wine-happy-hours
*NOTE* No other time is provided for these events
*Note* Participation is considered “off duty” time
PTOS Trivia Competition brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee
Sixth week is USA Themed Trivia Questions
Trivia will take place:
Monday 5/18/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp
Wednesday 5/20/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp
Friday 5/22/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp
All Trivia events will start at 7:00 PM ET Sharp, everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 7:00 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts. A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start.
Points will be cumulative for the entire week.
Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win. Only one prize per member
Weekly prizes - 1st Place $30 Gift Card, 2nd Place $20 Gift Card, 3rd Place $10 Gift Card Winner will have a choice of gift card and will be notified via email.
Go to https://trivia.ptos.org on the day of the event to participate.
Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
When: Tuesday May 12, 2020 from 7-9pm ET
Its like New Year’s, but for Crypto’s OG BTC!
Come meet others in PTOS that are following BTC, crypto, and block chain into the future!
We know the Halvening will likely have already lapsed by the time we host this, but it’s all for the LoLz!
-Feel encouraged to prepare your BTC/crypto related meme folders (MUST BE SAFE FOR WORK) for this show & tell event.
-If you have an awesome story crypto related story that you’d like to share, please send me Stephen.yanchuk@uspto.gov a quick writeup and we can work in a few stories to share with the community!
Working on trying to get a few professionals in the space to drop in and chat about what they do in the space on a day to day basis and how life is. If anyone would like to reach out to connections in the space, please message me to let me know so I can give people the floor that want to talk.
*No OTHER TIME is provide for this event
*Participation is considered “off duty” time
*Everything presented must be Work Safe.
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Stephen Yanchuk has scheduled this WebEx meeting.
BTC Halvening Happy Hour!
Host: Stephen Yanchuk
When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=9e26bed4838bd3cbc5defa886f31904e
Access Information
Meeting Number: 991 057 145
Meeting Password: 456789
Audio Connection
5712705000 (CWMS Call In)
Access Code:
991 057 145
PTOS Trivia Competition brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee
Fifth week is Pop Culture Themed Trivia Questions
Trivia will take place:
Monday 5/11/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp
Wednesday 5/13/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp
Friday 5/15/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp
All Trivia events will start at 7:00 PM ET Sharp, everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 7:00 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts. A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start.
Points will be cumulative for the entire week.
Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win. Only one prize per member
Weekly prizes - 1st Place $30 Gift Card, 2nd Place $20 Gift Card, 3rd Place $10 Gift Card Winner will have a choice of gift card and will be notified via email.
Go to https://trivia.ptos.org on the day of the event to participate.
Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
***DENVER*** VIRTUAL PTOS BINGO HAPPY HOUR
Date and Time:
Thursday, May 14th | 6pm – 7:30pm [MST]
Grab a drink and join us for virtual Bingo and the chance to “see” each other!
If our company isn’t enough to entice you, we will be playing 3 games of Bingo and the winners will receive a $10 gift card! (Only 1 prize per member)
When it comes time to play please join the WebEx below, timeliness is strongly encouraged. First few minutes will be providing you with the instructions and the web link needed to participate.
No other time is provided for this event. Participation is considered off-duty time.
If you have any questions contact Katie Gerth at x7-4602 or katie.gerth@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
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Denver PTOS Bingo
Host: Katie Gerth
When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=e78f5aa451c22fb2576668fa87d39d68
Access Information
Meeting Number: 997 313 307
Meeting Password: 123456
Audio Connection
5712705000 (CWMS Call In)
Access Code:
997 313 307
Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (JPTOS)
107 S. West St. #809, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314
JPTOS Executive Director
(Four-Year Term)
By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Constitution of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (herein “Society”), Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the Bylaws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (herein “Journal”), a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Executive Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.
QUALIFICATIONS
• The Executive Director must be an active member of the Society.
• Two years managerial experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• Responsibilities will require attending monthly Board of Governor meetings
• Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.
DUTIES
• The Executive Director shall be responsible for promoting the business of the Journal, advertising the Journal in other publications and at various venues, promoting advertising in the Journal, increasing Journal circulation, improving the quality of the Journal, putting the Journal out in timely manner, supervision of the editorial and advertising staff, knowledge of the standing rules and bylaws of the Journal.
• The Executive shall serve as a member of the Board of Governors but shall not have a vote on any measure affecting his or her compensation except for the Journal annual budget; shall provide monthly reports as set forth in the Standing Rules; and shall perform such other duties as may be deemed appropriate by the Board of Governors.
• This is a paid position serving the Board of Governors of the Journal for a four- year term (mandated by the Society Constitution), which commences on the date of assumption of the position.
SELECTION PROCESS
• All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.
• A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.
• This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.
TO APPLY, please submit your qualifications statement to:
Josephine Chang (571)270-3522
Deadline: May 29, 2020 submitted no later than 5:00 pm (EST)
PTOS Silicon Valley Virtual Game Night - Fibbage
Tired of being stuck under quarantine by yourself? Come socialize virtually with your fellow Silicon Valley co-workers as we play the party game Fibbage! The top scorer will receive a $20 gift card.
Where: Online (a Zoom meeting link will be provided to those who RSVP for use on personal devices only since Zoom is not a USPTO approved application)
When: Friday May 8th from 4:30pm-6:00pm PST
Please RSVP by e-mailing Jay Huang at jay.huang@uspto.gov.
No Other time is provided for this event.
Participation is considered “off duty” time.
PTOS Introduces $1 online movies* through FandangoNOW
*To participate, for more details and receive a Promo Code, sign-up at:
One Promo Code per member. Limited to first 250 people. Must use valid email address in order to receive the code.
Promo Codes will be emailed out starting 5/8/20 and will be valid 5/8/20-7/31/20.
FandangoNOW Promotional Code ("Code") is good towards the rental of any movie on FandangoNOW.com and via participating FandangoNOW apps and devices (up to $6 total value). Taxes may apply. Code expires on 7/31/2020. You must have a Fandango VIP account to redeem your Code. Fandango VIP is free to join. Credit card may be required for transactions on FandangoNOW.com. One Code per transaction. If lost or stolen, cannot be replaced. No cash value, except as required by law. Not valid with any other offer. One-time use only. Not for resale; void if sold or exchanged. If the cost of rental of content is more than maximum value of the Code, then user must pay the difference. Offer valid in U.S. and D.C., excluding U.S. territories and where prohibited by law. Fandango and Fandango Loyalty Solutions, LLC are not a sponsor or co-sponsor of this program. The redemption of the Code is subject to Fandango's Terms and Policies at https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fandango.com%2Fterms-and-policies&data=02%7C01%7Ckeith.raymond%40uspto.gov%7C62839ecb000340b0ea4208d7ed71f121%7Cff4abfe983b540268b8ffa69a1cad0b8%7C1%7C0%7C637238945951634650&sdata=HZFN5oewnDbNyapY6hjDft0VVnAmLYhyVhkMktldw4M%3D&reserved=0. FANDANGONOW and the Fandango Logo are trademarks of Fandango Media, LLC.
Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
May 5: Virtual Wine Lecture and Tasting!
Join us on May 5th at 6:30p for a virtual happy hour!
Topic: Shiraz (also known as Syrah) from South Australia, specifically Barossa Valley
Dry, Full bodied wine with higher tannins than acid
Strong enough to hold its own with grilled veggies, with a healthy seasoning of middle eastern spices, or dark meats.
This wine can be just as delightful when paired with deep conversations & good friends.
During the lecture portion we will discuss Australian wine
Then a deeper dive into Barossa Valley & Eden Valley
Coming out of the weeds with a discussion of the Shiraz grape
Finishing with wine tasting notes on the wine I'll be drinking!
Find specifics on the wine being tasted and other fun stuff à https://veniviniamici.wixsite.com/home/post/shiraz-a-rundown-and-virtual-tasting-information
*NOTE* No Other time is provided for this event
*NOTE* Participation is considered “off duty” time
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Stephen Yanchuk has scheduled this WebEx meeting.
May 5: Virtual Wine Lecture and Tasting!
Host: Stephen Yanchuk
When it's time, start or join the WebEx meeting from here:
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=4ca14bab92f7003a49a75c1f8dee14e3
Access Information
Meeting Number: 999 848 991
Meeting Password: 456789
Audio Connection
5712705000 (CWMS Call In)
Access Code:
999 848 991
Hosts, need your host access code or key? Go to the meeting information page:
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/meeting/meetingInfo?MTID=67897d9681ea2188c505f85bc8e00359
Delivering the power of collaboration
The meetings.uspto.gov team
Pop-up May the Fourth be with you Trivia brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee
May the Fourth be with you Trivia will be Star Wars Themed Trivia Questions
Trivia will take place Monday 5/4/20 at 7:30 PM ET Sharp
This Pop-up Trivia is in addition to the Weekly Trivia competition. Everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 7:30 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts. A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start.
Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win. Only one prize per member
One Prize will be granted to the person with the most points in the form of a $20 Gift Card, Winner will have a choice of gift card and will be notified via email.
Go to https://trivia.ptos.org/VMBJ6 on the day of the event to participate. Note this link is different than the weekly trivia link.
Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
PTOS Trivia Competition brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee
Fourth week is Food Themed Trivia Questions
Trivia will take place:
Monday 5/4/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp
Wednesday 5/6/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp
Friday 5/8/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp
All Trivia events will start at 7:00 PM ET Sharp, everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 7:00 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts. A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start.
Points will be cumulative for the entire week.
Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win. Only one prize per member
Weekly prizes - 1st Place $30 Gift Card, 2nd Place $20 Gift Card, 3rd Place $10 Gift Card Winner will have a choice of gift card and will be notified via email.
Go to https:// trivia.ptos.org on the day of the event to participate.
Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
Invitation to Judge Online for the K-12 Invention Convention 2020 U.S. Nationals Competition!
Volunteer as a judge! Invention Convention (www.inventionconvention.org) is the largest in-school K-12 student invention education program in the U.S. The 2020 Coronavirus epidemic has stranded thousands of our young K-12 student inventors before they could present their inventions to in-person judges around the nation. In response, the Invention Convention 2020 U.S. Nationals presented by Raytheon Technologies is now being hosted online and Invention Convention Worldwide is recruiting educated and passionate volunteers with a background in inventing to serve as online judges for the competition.
Judges are asked to watch, review, score and give feedback to K-12 student inventors from across the country by reviewing their uploaded video presentations online. The students are not only inspiring and thoughtful in the problems they have solved but are eager to share their prototypes and the invention process they followed with the judges, each of whom will bring their own professional lens to their evaluations and comments.
Invention Convention Worldwide needs nearly 1,000 judges to react to this sudden displaced need for judging online. Please consider being an online judge for the Invention Convention 2020 U.S. Nationals presented by Raytheon Technologies – Invention Convention Worldwide truly couldn’t do it without volunteers like you!
You can find more information about this opportunity here: www.inventionconvention.org/judges
See the 2019 U.S. Nationals video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCVkdKXsfI8
No other time is available for participating and participation is considered “off duty” time.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please use your personal computers and NOT USPTO computers to use Zoom for the judging process. The Department of Commerce (DOC) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) has issued a moratorium on the use of Zoom (Zoom client and web browser plug-in) within the DOC.
PTOS Trivia Competition brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee
Third week is Science Themed Trivia Questions
Trivia will take place:
Monday 4/27/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp
Wednesday 4/29/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp
Friday 5/1/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp
All Trivia events will start at 7:00 PM ET Sharp, everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 7:00 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts. A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start.
Points will be cumulative for the entire week.
Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win. Only one prize per member
Weekly prizes - 1st Place $30 Gift Card, 2nd Place $20 Gift Card, 3rd Place $10 Gift Card Winner will have a choice of gift card and will be notified via email.
Go to https:// trivia.ptos.org on the day of the event to participate.
Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS
"American Prison, A Reporter's Undercover Journey into the Business of Punishment" by Shane Bauer
https://cwms-wb-app101.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=af89b1571acfecfa844e559f6dd9b576&siteurl=meetings
Meeting Number: 993 595 513
Meeting Password: bookclub
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 @ 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
PTOS Trivia Competition brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee
Second week is Music Themed Trivia Questions
Trivia will take place:
Monday 4/20/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp
Wednesday 4/22/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp
Friday 4/24/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp
All Trivia events will start at 7:00 PM ET Sharp, everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 7:00 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts. A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start.
Points will be cumulative for the entire week.
Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win. Only one prize per member
Weekly prizes - 1st Place $30 Gift Card, 2nd Place $20 Gift Card, 3rd Place $10 Gift Card Winner will have a choice of gift card and will be notified via email.
Go to https:// trivia.ptos.org on the day of the event to participate.
Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
PTOS Liaison Committee Giveaway
In light of the stay at home order, The PTOS Liaison Committee is having a contest to giveaway $10 gift cards good at a variety of restaurants, merchants, and food/grocery delivery services.
Gift cards will be distributed electronically. Winners will be chosen at random. Winners will be able to pick from a list of gift cards. There is no entry fee for the contest. The contest is open to all those who currently have an PTOS active membership.
The contest runs from now until Friday April 24th at 11:59am: To enter the contest follow this link and complete the entry form http://trivia.ptos.org/B8DUR
If you have any questions please contact the Liaison Committee Chairs:
Joshua Schwartz joshua.schwartz@ustpo.gov
Brandon Rosati brandon.rosati@uspto.gov
Tired of being stuck under quarantine by yourself? Come socialize virtually with your fellow co-workers as we play the party game Drawful! Winners will receive gift cards to food delivery apps and restaurants.
Where: Online (a Zoom meeting link will be provided to those who RSVP for use on personal devices only since Zoom is not a USPTO approved application)
When: Thursday April 16th from 4:00pm-6:00pm PST
Max of 24 Players. Please RSVP by signing up via https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jQU9dVoEvIdawhC8JKmE8EU9uX8xtkYSXrbhfeABmJs
You can sign up for PTOS membership prior to or at the event by contacting Jay Huang, Loan Truong, or Jonathan Kuo.
If you have any questions about the event please contact Jay Huang (jay.huang@uspto.gov).
Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member at www.ptos.org. Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org.
PTOS Trivia Competition brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee
First week is Movie Themed Trivia Questions
Trivia will take place:
Monday 4/13/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp
Wednesday 4/15/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp
Friday 4/17/20 at 7:00 PM ET Sharp
All Trivia events will start at 7:00 PM ET Sharp, everyone is encouraged to log in prior to 7:00 PM ET in order to be ready for when the Trivia event starts. A Countdown timer will be displayed to show when the Trivia event will start.
Points will be cumulative for the entire week.
Must use your real name and valid email address in order to win. Only one prize per member
Weekly prizes - 1st Place $30 Gift Card, 2nd Place $20 Gift Card, 3rd Place $10 Gift Card Winner will have a choice of gift card and will be notified via email.
Go to https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrivia.ptos.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ckeith.raymond%40uspto.gov%7Ca4b4650ffaf642dd800a08d7df17e09f%7Cff4abfe983b540268b8ffa69a1cad0b8%7C1%7C0%7C637223165951791006&sdata=MsObqZSGWOy11%2BepkK3USTr%2FF4QR72ZXa8OuLfRBdUM%3D&reserved=0 on the day of the event to participate.
Questions, please contact robert.hodge@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
PTOS Annual Meeting Videos are now available.
To view this year’s Annual Meeting and Previous year’s meetings
PTOS Financial Planning and Insurance Talks
Talk #2: Navigating Today’s Financial Markets
The recent market environment has been very challenging for investors. Growth investors fear current market volatility and uncertainty, while Income investors have no place to go for yield. Come learn about how to navigate today’s volatile financial markets!
Event Date/Time April 16, 2020 from 12-1 pm Attend online
http://bit.ly/3bJdJoi Event number: 994 687 345
Event password: 12345
Attend by phone
571-270-7000
Access Code: 994 687 345
Hosted by the PTOS Education Committee For more info, contact Angela Nguyen (angela.nguyen@uspto.gov) and
Robert Morlan (robert.morlan@uspto.gov).
THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS
"Dear Edward" by Ann Napolitano
https://cwms-wb2-app101.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=5108cce203ab510bd8f8f8be0bdb2459&siteurl=meetings
Password: bookclub
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 @ 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
Wine Club: Spain, Exploration of Rioja, Priorat, Sherries, and more!
***POSTPONED*** TO Tuesday April 28 from 6:00-7:30pm
Remsen 1st Floor Board Room
Must RSVP ($15): https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php
Please arrive by 5:50pm to get settled and prepared
Bring your own 2-3 wine glasses helps save cost and waste
The conquistadors of Spain sailed around the world, opening new trade routes, in the Age of Discovery from the 15-18th centuries.
We don’t need to hop on a boat or conquer lands to Discover the beauty of aged wines of Spain;
All we need to do is meet up in Remsen on Wed March 18th!
Wine is time, terroir, and labor trapped in a bottle to be released and enjoyed.
All levels of wine enthusiasts can find great appreciation in this lecture’s selection!
This adventure includes 3 bold reds with different expressions to explore…
Wine tasting includes:
Cava for anyone arriving before 5:57pm
1 Albariño
1 Priorat
1 Aged Rioja
1 Ribera del Duero
2 Sherries
Questions? Contact Stephen.Yanchuk@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
Join the PTOS Team at the 8th Annual Public Service 5k Run & Walk!
Date: Sunday, May 3rd
Location: National Harbor, MD (15 mins from USPTO)
Virtual Option Available for those outside the DC area
Price (w/ discount code):
By March 15: $10 w/code “PTOS” (regularly $25)
After 3/15: $15 w/code “PTOS” (regularly $35)
Discount code must be entered when registering to receive the discounted rate.
All PTOS Members, USPTO employees, Friends, and Family are welcome to join the PTOS team and use the discount code.
PTOS members will receive additional post race benefits. Details to come.
Please sign up through the registration link found on the website page below to be automatically placed on the PTOS Team.
Otherwise, verify during registration that you are on the PTOS Team.
Registration Includes:
T-shirt, goodie bags, raffles, professional timing, and snacks. Prizes for the top male and female 5K times
To register and for more information: www.ptos.org/5kTeam
Questions? Contact: Matthew.Troutman@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
PaTH Happy Hour
At Tequila & Taco
540 John Carlyle St
Alexandria, VA 22314
Wednesday March 4, 2020 from 4:30-7pm
One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.
Non-members can sign up at the event.
Questions? Contact Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.GOV
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
Veni Vini Amici
We gather, learn of wines, and become friends
Viticulture Class
Portugal!
Thursday March 5, 2020 from 6:00-7:30pm
Remsen 1st Floor Board Room
Must RSVP: https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php
Please arrive by 5:50pm to get settled and prepared
Bring your own 2-3 wine glasses helps save cost and waste
Come explore the native grapes of this ancient winemaking region.
Of course we will try Port and Madeira,
But this formerly isolated wine region is producing unique native white and red blends!
Come taste the tradition and rugged landscape of Portugal
Wine tasting includes:
Bubbly for anyone arriving before 5:57pm
1 Amazingly interesting white
3 Reds that are sure to wow
2 Fortified wines
Questions? Contact Stephen.Yanchuk@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
Wine Survivor!
Episode 1
Thursday March 12, 2020 from 5:00-7:00pm
Remsen 1st Floor Board Room
Must RSVP: https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php
Come be the judge of the best value wine!
Each wine is sourced from a local store and has the potential to be a great find
Each bottle will be put to the test in this blind tasting
You’ll have two tokens to vote on your favorites
6:30 is the cutoff time for the voting
After you’ve voted, stick around and mingle.
Top 2 wines will carry over to compete in Episode 2!
Bring your own glass to save the planet, else we have plastic cups
Tasting includes:
6-8 blind tasting of wines
$5-$15 price range for each bottle
Mixture of whites and reds, specifics TBD
Questions? Contact Stephen.Yanchuk@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
***DENVER*** MARCH PTOS HAPPY HOUR
Date and Time:
Thursday, March 12th | 4pm to 6pm
Location:
Rialto Cafe
934 16th Street
Denver, CO
Rialto is located between Champa and Curtis on 16th Street, meet in the bar.
PTOS members receive a free drink, new members can sign up at the event.
Contact Katie Gerth x7-4602 with questions about the event.
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
Dallas PTOS Social Event
Disc Golf Tournament
3022 N Josey Ln, Carrollton, TX 75007
(Greenbelt Disc Golf Course)
Sunday, March 15th, 2020 starting 12:00PM sharp
Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Non-members can sign up at the event.
Questions? Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
PaTH Happy Hour
At Tequila & Taco
540 John Carlyle St
Alexandria, VA 22314
Wednesday March 4, 2020 from 4:30-7pm
One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.
Non-members can sign up at the event.
Questions? Contact Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.GOV
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
Volunteer with Kids & Chemistry
Location: Bush Hill Elementary School
5927 Westchester St, Alexandria VA 22310
Date: Friday, March 6, 2020
Experiment: CO2 to the Rescue
Time: 10 am – noon
Kids & Chemistry is an outreach program developed by the AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (ACS) to help children learn more about science.
No experience necessary.
For more information and to volunteer, please contact PTOS Kids & Chemistry Co-Chair:
Curtis Mayes curtis.mayes@uspto.gov
Dallas PTOS Social Event
TopGolf
8787 Park Ln, Dallas, TX 75231
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 starting 5:30PM
No drinks or food will be sponsored by PTOS.
Golfing time will be limited based on the turnout.
Non-members can sign up at the event.
Questions? Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov or samantha.abraham@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
PTOS Annual Meeting 2020
The Three Habits Finding Success in an Innovative World Keynote Speaker: Rick Hamilton
Optum Senior Distinguished Engineer
Rick Hamilton is recognized as the 18th most prolific inventor in the world as of January 2020, as a named inventor on over 955 issued US patents.Rick works broadly across UnitedHealth Group’s strategic initiatives—machine learning, genomics, blockchain, IoT, and cybersecurity—to reach Optum’s goals of helping people live healthier lives and making healthcare work better. Rick has spoken in over 35 countries on innovation, IP management, and emerging technologies, and today, he shares thoughts and perspectives on how we can each become more innovative in our professional and personal lives.
Join the Event!
February 25, 2020
at 10 am EST
In-Person:
Clara Barton Auditorium
Madison Building, USPTO HQ
Online:
Password: PTOS2020
Light refreshments will be available for those attending in-person *Please note 1 hour of other time is available for attending with Supervisor’s approval* Patent employees: PNCSPA-0000-090241 Non-Patent employees: AVEORG-0065-A00151
Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member
PTOS DETROIT – MEMBER NIGHT FOWLING
When: Saturday March 7, 2020 – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
What: $10 entrance fee for PTOS Members, while supplies last.
Where: Fowling Warehouse - 3901 Christopher St., Hamtramck, MI 48211
Contact Alberto Saenz for information about this event: alberto.saenz@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Join Today! Contact Membership@ptos.org
Dallas PTOS Social Event
Courtyard Marriot Rooftop Bar
500 Wood Street Dallas, Texas 75202
(access rooftop using elevators inside)
Thursday, February 27th, 2020 from 5:30PM-7:00PM
At least one free drink for PTOS members or comparatively priced food item while supplies last.
Non-members can sign up at the event.
Questions? Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov or xi.wang@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
Hoteler Committee Info Session
Remsen 4D44
Tuesday, February 25th, 2020
2:00PM-3:00PM
Topics Covered:
How to plan Social Events in your area
Kids ‘n Chemistry in your hoteling area – Introductory presentation by Curtis Mayes, Co-Chair PTOS Kids ‘n Chemistry
If you cannot attend in person please join us on WebEx
https://meetings.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=5d629ae3ab38830f107e5e1956b351d3
Meeting Number: 996 463 226
Meeting Password: 12345
Audio Connection
5712705000 (CWMS Call In)
Brought to you by the PTOS Hoteler Committee.
Please direct any questions to Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov or Philip.Bonzell@uspto.gov
PTOS DETROIT – HAPPY HOUR
When: Thursday February 20, 2020 – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
What: Happy Hour including one FREE DRINK for PTOS Members, while supplies last.
Where: Andrews On the Corner - 201 Joseph Campau St, Detroit, MI 48207
Contact Alberto Saenz for information about this event: alberto.saenz@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Join Today! Contact Membership@ptos.org
PTOS Financial Planning and Insurance Talks
--Talk #1: The SECURE Act
While we were all enjoying the holidays with our loved ones, Congress passed a major retirement spending bill that will affect millions of Americans.
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act became a law on December 20, 2019.
Join us to learn about what it is and how it could affect you.
Event Date/Time:
February 27, 2020 at 12-1 pm
Attend online:
bit.ly/2OJeFQi
Meeting Number: 994 582 059
Meeting Password: 12345
Attend by phone:
5712705000, Access Code: 994 582 059
Hosted by the PTOS Education Committee:
-Contact Angela Nguyen (angela.nguyen@uspto.gov) and Robert Morlan (robert.morlan@uspto.gov) for more information regarding the PTOS Financial Planning and Insurance Talks.
Remsen 1st Floor Board Room
RSVP ($20)
Please arrive by 5:50pm to get settled and prepared
Bring your own 3 wine glasses helps save cost and waste
Italy is the world's largest wine producing country & has some of the oldest vines!
But OH MY, the Italian region is pretty confusing!
Join us as we unravel some of the confusion...
This lecture will dive deep into the Piedmont region with a focus on the Nebbiolo grape.
Then we hop down to the island of Sicily and see what Mt. Etna gives to the wine world.
Wine tasting includes:
Bubbly for anyone arriving before 5:57pm
3 Sicilian wines
3 Piedmont Reds
2 Bonus wines to mingle with
Questions? Contact Stephen.Yanchuk@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
Come enjoy pizza with fellow USPTO employees at MOD Pizza in Tempe Marketplace. All are welcome to come for lunch. PTOS members will receive a discount.
Where: MOD Pizza in Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe AZ 85281
When: Wednesday February 12th from 1:00-2:30 PM
You can sign up for PTOS membership prior to or at the event by contacting Joshua Schwartz or Ryan Clark.
If you have any questions about the event please contact Joshua Schwartz (Joshua.Schwartz@USPTO.GOV) or Ryan Clark (ryan.clark3@uspto.gov).
Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member at www.ptos.gov. Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org.
WANTED:
Patent and Trademark Office Society
2020 Science Fair Judges
For regional science and engineering fairs
Fields for judging include:
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Sci.
Earth & Space Sciences
Health & Medicine
Computer Science
Engineering
Location, Date, Time
Arlington County Virginia Regional Fair Sat., March 21st 9:30am-noon
Arlington, VA (Wakefield HS)
Fairfax County Virginia Regional Fair Sat., March 21st 8:30am-noon
Fairfax, VA (Robinson HS)
P.G. County Maryland Science Fair Sat., March 21st 8:30am-noon
Springdale, MD (Charles Herbert Flowers HS)
If Interested, please RSVP with:
Wei Zhao (Arlington) wei.zhao@uspto.gov x05672
KC Chen (Fairfax) kuang.chen@uspto.gov x21393
Hong Kim (PG) hong.kim@uspto.gov x24181
Anyone qualified in the above areas, including Spouses & Friends, are invited to judge
(NOTE: No "other time" granted for participation)
PTOS Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
The PTOS proudly presents
Democratizing Innovation in the 21st Century
Gene Quinn from IP Watchdog
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
3pm – 4pm
Knox 10D45
Whether attending in-person or via WebEx, click on the WebEx link below to register and confirm your attendance in advance.
https://uspto-events2.webex.com/uspto-events2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e37ce2b021a0f91e3ec757ed245677cc4
Refreshments will be served while supplies last.
On the WebEx Event Information page, view and save the event materials on or before February 18th.
One hour of CLE credit from the Virginia State Bar has been applied for.
*Since this presentation is not being given in an official capacity, the opinions expressed are the presenters’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the USPTO, the Department of Commerce, or the United States government.
If you have any questions, please contact Cathy at catherine.loikith@uspto.gov, Anne at anne.kozak@uspto.gov or James at james.tsai@uspto.gov.
No other time has been authorized for this event.
JPTOS Job Announcement: Financial Director
Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society
107 S. West st #809 ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314
Financial Director
By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Financial Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.
QUALIFICATIONS
- The Financial Director must be an active member of the Society.
- Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.
- Two years managerial experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
- Business degree preferred.
• Responsibilities will require attending monthly Board of Governor meetings
DUTIES
· The Financial Director shall be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the Journal, handling the books, paying the bills, collecting and forwarding all monies to and from the Treasurer including the monthly appropriation, responsible for payroll activities which primarily involves acting as a liaison with the third party payroll company that manages The Journal’s employees’ salaries. The Financial Director also prepares an annual budget for the Board of Governors and presents the Journal Budget to the Society Board. The Financial Director is also jointly responsible for supervision of the subscription staff, research to improve existing contracts and equipment, and knowledge of the standing rules and by-laws of the Journal. The Financial Director shall serve as a member of the Board of Governors but shall not have a vote on any measure affecting his or her compensation except for the Journal annual budget; shall serve as a member of the Society Budget and Finance Committee; shall provide monthly reports as set forth in the Standing Rules; and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Governors. In addition, the Financial Director will manage advertiser accounts including providing quotes for advertising space, invoicing advertisers and accepting, proofing, formatting advertisements and ensuring the proper ads get placed in each issue. The Financial Director shall also review web traffic data to determine successful advertisement campaigns and communicating findings to advertisers. Additional joint responsibilities include receiving and enter new membership applications into membership database, invoicing existing members and receiving and applying renewal payments, and canceling memberships for nonpayment or upon request. The Financial Director shall also be jointly responsible for coordination of social media related activities including gathering topics of interest and developing and posting content to Social Network feed and tracking / analyzing readership and followers to improve content. Finally, the Financial Director shall gather and organize data and documents for annual tax filings, postal filings, and various other legal filings as well as manage and keep up to date on all relevant copyright permissions and approvals.
SELECTION PROCESS
• All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.
• A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.
• This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.
THIS POSITION IS SALARIED
TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:
Josephine Chang josephine.chang@uspto.gov
(571) 270-3522
DEADLINE -- 5:00 PM on February 21, 2020
PTOS 2020 Election Results
Dear PTOS Members:
Below are the results for the 2020 PTOS Election. Congratulations to the winners, and Thank You to all those who submitted nominating petitions for your spirit of volunteerism.
Please email the election committee with any questions you may have.
Officers
President: Robert Hodge
Vice President: Rebecca Eisenberg
Secretary: Ryan Clark
Administrator: David Lotter
Treasurer: Matthew Troutman
HQ / Shirlington / Hoteling Representatives
TC 1600: Deborah Carr, Blessing Fubara
TC 1700/2900: Brandon Rosati, Holly Thurman
TC 2100: Kevin Lu, Selene Haedi
TC 2400: William Kim, Angela Nguyen
TC 2600: Joshua Schwartz, Lewis West
TC 2800: Alex DeVito, Crystal Hammond
TC 3600: Catherine Loikith, Jeffrey O’Brien
TC 3700: Anne Kozak, Keith Raymond
CFO/CAO/CIO/OPIM: Rex Rooker
Trademarks: Cheryl Butler, Monique Watts
Director’s Office / PTAB / Policy and International Affairs: Vacant
OPLA/OPQA/All Others: Fred Guillermety
Regional Representatives
MWRO (Detroit): Alberto Saenz
RMRO (Denver): Katie Gerth
TXRO (Dallas): Neel Patel
SVRO (San Jose): Jay Huang
At Large Representatives
Samantha Abraham, Jessica Arble, Luther Behringer, Philip Bonzell, Ryan Donlon, Stephan Essex, Kang Hu, Emily Morgan, Loan Truong, Shelby Turner
Dallas PTOS Social Event
Courtyard Marriot Rooftop Bar
500 Wood Street Dallas, Texas 75202
(access rooftop using elevators inside)
Thursday, February 6, 2019 from 5:30PM-7:00PM
At least one free drink for PTOS members or comparatively priced food item while supplies last.
Non-members can sign up at the event.
Questions? Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov or xi.wang@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
Kid's Camp during PTOS Members Night
Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 4:30-8:30PM At Pump It Up of Alexandria
2000 Eisenhower Ave
Alexandria, VA 22314
Enjoy Members Night while Pump it Up watches your kids!
They will play games, make new friends and enjoy tons of bouncy fun!
Pizza and Drinks included
$25.00/child
Ages 2+ and potty trained
Event is listed as "PTOS Members Night" on the calendar
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 Social in Orlando, Florida Area
All PTO employees are invited to—
Join us for golf, food, and mingling at the Drive Shack, in Orlando, FL, on
Sunday, 2/9, from 2-4 PM.
*Family and friends are welcome!
**PTOS Members will receive a discount. J
Location
Drive Shack
7285 Corner Drive, Orlando, FL 32827, https://www.driveshack.com/
Event POCs
Angela Nguyen (angela.nguyen@uspto.gov, 571-270-5660; day of event, call/text 407-630-9575)
Please contact her anytime to help coordinate with or at events in Orlando or other cities in Florida, provide input for future events, or be added to the email list for PTOS Florida Hoteling Events.
Tania Pena-Santana (tania.pena-santana@uspto.gov, 571-270-0627)
Hosted by:
PTOS Hoteling Committee
Resources Available to Hotelers: http://bit.ly/2M1kPdQ
Hotelers Mailing List Sign-up: https://www.ptos.org/regionalemaillists.html
Wine Tasting Lecture: Italy Part 1 – Central Italy
Link to RSVP: https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php
Veni Vini Amici
We gather, learn of wines, and become friends
Viticulture Class
Central Italy
Tues Feb 4, 2020 from 6:00-7:30pm
Remsen 1st Floor Board Room
RSVP ($20)
Please arrive around 5:50, glass of bubbly served to anyone arriving before 5:57!
Bringing your own 2 wine glasses helps save cost and waste
Italy is the worlds largest producer of wine, but also the most confusing!
Lets work together to understand Italian wines and some of the common confusing things.
This lecture will help you navigate the wine isle and wine list when it comes to Italian wines!
Wine tasting includes:
2 Italian Whites
2 Sangiovese (Tuscan)
2 Montepulciano (East-Central)
2 Bonus Wines!
PTOS Pentagon Row Ice Skating
1201 S. Joyce Street
Arlington, VA 22202
Thursday, February 13, 2020 (5-7pm)
Tickets Must be reserved Online at http://reservations.ptos.org/
$5 per person including admission and rental, bring family and friends
Bring your PTOS membership card or sign up for membership at the event. Brought to you by the PTOS social Committee.
Please direct any questions to Kang.hu@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
PTOS February Happy Hour
Sine Irish Pub and Restaurant
1301 S. Joyce Street
Arlington, VA 22202
Thursday, February 13, 2020 (4-7pm)
One free drink while supplies last, for PTOS members only.
Bring your PTOS membership card or sign up for membership at the event. Brought to you by the PTOS social Committee.
Please direct any questions to Kang.hu@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
Come watch the 49ers battle the Chiefs in the Super Bowl with your fellow co-workers at Uproar Brewing! PTOS members will receive servings of beer and appetizers while supplies last.
Where: Uproar Brewing
439 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
When: Sunday February 2nd from 2:30pm-6:30pm
You can sign up for PTOS membership prior to or at the event by contacting Jay Huang, Loan Truong, or Jonathan Kuo.
If you have any questions about the event please contact Jay Huang (jay.huang@uspto.gov).
Learn about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member at www.ptos.org. Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org.
THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS
"Toms River: A story of Science and Salvation" by Dan Fagin
https://cwms-wb2-app101.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=c77e05495c60d9752af277567e045f75&siteurl=meetings
Password: bookclub
Tuesday, March 3, 2020 @ 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
January Houston Happy Hour!
Come join us at Chapman and Kirby on Thursday, January 30 from 5-7!
2118 Lamar St., Houston, TX 77003
One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.
Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event.
Contact Luther for information about this event: Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov
Please pass this along to other employees who may be interested!
JPTOS Job Announcement: Financial Director
Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society
107 S. West st #809 ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314
Financial Director
By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Financial Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.
QUALIFICATIONS
- The Financial Director must be an active member of the Society.
- Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.
- Two years managerial experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
- Business degree preferred.
• Responsibilities will require attending monthly Board of Governor meetings
DUTIES
· The Financial Director shall be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the Journal, handling the books, paying the bills, collecting and forwarding all monies to and from the Treasurer including the monthly appropriation, responsible for payroll activities which primarily involves acting as a liaison with the third party payroll company that manages The Journal’s employees’ salaries. The Financial Director also prepares an annual budget for the Board of Governors and presents the Journal Budget to the Society Board. The Financial Director is also jointly responsible for supervision of the subscription staff, research to improve existing contracts and equipment, and knowledge of the standing rules and by-laws of the Journal. The Financial Director shall serve as a member of the Board of Governors but shall not have a vote on any measure affecting his or her compensation except for the Journal annual budget; shall serve as a member of the Society Budget and Finance Committee; shall provide monthly reports as set forth in the Standing Rules; and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Governors. In addition, the Financial Director will manage advertiser accounts including providing quotes for advertising space, invoicing advertisers and accepting, proofing, formatting advertisements and ensuring the proper ads get placed in each issue. The Financial Director shall also review web traffic data to determine successful advertisement campaigns and communicating findings to advertisers. Additional joint responsibilities include receiving and enter new membership applications into membership database, invoicing existing members and receiving and applying renewal payments, and canceling memberships for nonpayment or upon request. The Financial Director shall also be jointly responsible for coordination of social media related activities including gathering topics of interest and developing and posting content to Social Network feed and tracking / analyzing readership and followers to improve content. Finally, the Financial Director shall gather and organize data and documents for annual tax filings, postal filings, and various other legal filings as well as manage and keep up to date on all relevant copyright permissions and approvals.
SELECTION PROCESS
• All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.
• A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.
• This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.
THIS POSITION IS SALARIED
TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:
Josephine Chang josephine.chang@uspto.gov
(571) 270-3522
DEADLINE -- 5:00 PM on February 3, 2020
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
***DENVER***
Ales, Apps, & Barrels of Fun!
Date and Time:
Thursday, February 20th | 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Location:
Denver Children’s Museum
2121 Children’s Museum
Denver, CO 80205
PTOS members receive their exhibit ticket for $20(normal price is $40), new members can sign up prior to the event!
Contact Rebecca Fritchman 303.297.4344 with questions about the event.
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
PTOS Happy Hour
@ Bistro Sancerre
French Bistro and Steakhouse
1725 Duke St
Alexandria, VA
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
4:00-6:30 PM
One free drink while supplies last,
for PTOS members only.
Contact: Dave Lotter: David.Lotter@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
You can sign up for membership at the event.
Bring your PTOS membership card.
Brought to you by the PTOS Social Committee.
***DENVER EVENT***
Cluster Truck lunch delivery
Thursday, January 16
11:30 -12pm Delivery
PTOS members, please join in the 14th floor conference room for a
group lunch from Cluster Truck. Cluster Truck should deliver lunch near or before 12pm. Members, please
order an entree for up to $11 by 3pm on Wednesday, January 15, using the links
provided in your email.
For more info, ask Emily Morgan x74387.
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
Link to RSVP: https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php
Veni Vini Amici
We gather, learn of wines, and become friends
Viticulture Class
Big Reds of EU
Thursday Jan 9, 2019 from 6:00-7:30pm
Remsen 1st Floor Board Room
RSVP ($15)
Please arrive around 5:50 to get settled and prepared
Bringing your own 2 wine glasses helps save cost and waste
Hygge: (Hyoo-guh) a Danish word that loosely translates to "coziness"
Come cozy up with us and enjoy some Reds that warm that chill in your bones
Wine tasting includes:
3 Bordeaux wines
1 Spanish Red
2 Bold Italian Red
PTOS Election - Voting without USPTO email access Jan 8-10
Dear PTOS Members,
If you will be unable to access your USPTO email during the upcoming election (Jan 8-10, 2020), due to planned travel or for other reasons, please send a request before the election to evote@ptos.org from your USPTO email address providing your personal email address. You will receive your login information at your personal email address and will be able to access the PTOS voting server. If you will be unable to access the internet during Jan. 8-10, and would still like to vote, please contact the Election Committee at Robert.fuller@uspto.gov
Happy Holidays to all
Rob Fuller
PTOS Election Committee
Dear PTOS Members:
The candidates for the 2020 Election are listed below, and can also be accessed here: https://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2020_election.html. Please note that members are encouraged to run as write-in candidates for any position for which they are eligible, so long as the Election Committee rules are followed during the campaign. The rules can be found here: https://www.ptos.org/uploads/File/Constitution_Bylaws/PTOS%20Bylaws%20August%202019.pdf.
The Election will take place from January 8-10, 2020.
2020 PTOS Election Candidates (asterisk denotes incumbent)
Officers
President: Robert Hodge*
Vice President: Rebecca Eisenberg*
Secretary: Ryan Clark*
Administrator: David Lotter*
Treasurer: Matthew Troutman*
HQ / Shirlington / Hoteling Representatives
TC 1600 (2 positions available): None
TC 1700/2900 (2 positions available): Brandon Rosati*, Holly Thurman*
TC 2100 (2 positions available): None
TC 2400 (2 positions available): William Kim, Angela Nguyen*
TC 2600 (2 positions available): Joshua Schwartz*
TC 2800 (2 positions available): None
TC 3600 (2 positions available): Anand Loharikar, Catherine Loikith*, Jeffrey O’Brien*
TC 3700 (2 positions available): Jessica Arble, Anne Kozak*, Keith Raymond*
CFO/CAO/CIO/OPIM (1 position available): None
Trademarks (2 positions available): Cheryl Butler*
Director’s Office / PTAB / Policy and International Affairs (1 position available): None
OPLA/OPQA/Others (1 position available): Fred Guillermety*
Regional Representatives
MWRO (Detroit): None
RMRO (Denver) Katie Gerth, Emily Morgan
TXRO (Dallas): Neel Patel*
SVRO (San Jose) : None
At Large Representatives (10 positions available):
Samantha Abraham*, Jessica Arble, Luther Behringer*, Philip Bonzell*, Brian Delrue, Alex DeVito*, Ryan Donlon*, Rebecca Eisenberg, Stephan Essex*, Shon Foley, Rebecca Fritchman, Fred Guillermety, Robert Hodge, Kang Hu, William Kim, Anne Kozak, Anand Loharikar*, Catherine Loikith, Emily Morgan*, Angela Nguyen, Seahvosh Nikmanesh, Jeffrey O’Brien, Keith Raymond, Brandon Rosati, Joshua Schwartz, Holly Thurman, Loan Truong*, Shelby Turner*
***DENVER OFFICE***
Improvised Shakespeare
Garner Galleria theater
Thursday, February 6, 7:30pm
Based on one audience suggestion, The Improvised Shakespeare Co. creates a fully improvised
Shakespearean masterpiece right before your very eyes! Nothing has been planned out, rehearsed,
or written. All of the dialogue is said for the first time, the characters are created as you
watch, and if ever you’re wondering where the story is going…so are they! You’ve never seen the
Bard like this before! Performance at Garner Galleria theater in the Denver Center for Performing Arts.
Seats are $25 for members, guests may pay full cost of $42. Please pay Emily by January 17, 3pm.
Questions? Please contact Emily Morgan x74387
Questions about membership, contact membership@ptos.org
***DENVER OFFICE***
Fantasia, Live!
Boettcher Concert Hall
Saturday, March 28, 7:30pm
Watch clips from Fantasia and Fantasia 2000, as the Colorado Symphony performs the music live!
Seats are in Mezzanine 8 of Boettcher Concert hall, in the Denver Center for Performing Arts complex.
Seats are $20 for members, guests may pay full cost of $32. Please pay Emily by March 6 at 3pm.
Questions? Please contact Emily Morgan x74387
Questions about membership, contact membership@ptos.org
FOR PTOS Members only - can purchase up to 2 tickets
Shanghai Chinese Orchestra
(part of KC Lunar New Year 2020)
Kennedy Center
Concert Hall
2700 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20566
Wed Jan 22, 2020 8:00 PM
PRICE: $25 PER PERSON
Don't miss the cornerstone event of our Lunar New Year celebration as world-renowned, Grammy Award®–winning artist Tang Muhai returns to the Kennedy Center to lead the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra in a special concert. Orchestra members are specialized in instruments such as erhu, also known as the Chinese violin; bamboo flute; sheng, a wind instrument consisting of multiple reed pipes; ruan or moon guitar; and zheng or zither.
Suggested attire:
Evening Concert Appropriate Attire
Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with Kennedy Center.
Tickets must be purchased online at https://reservations.ptos.org/. Physical tickets will be available for pickup in Knox 2A19.
All Reservations must be made by Fri 1/10 @ Noon
Please direct any questions to Kang Hu (01344) or Anand Loharikar (28756)
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
PTOS Holiday Cookie Exchange
December 18th, 2019 4:00PM-6:00PM
Remsen conference center 1st floor
400 Dulany Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Come enjoy Holiday cookies!
Attendees will have a chance to gather one cookie from each selection up to the number of cookies they have also provided for the exchange.
It is recommended to bring at least 2 dozen cookies and the ingredients list so people can be aware of food allergies.
Provide the cookies in a serving container which you can collect after the event.
Store bought cookies are acceptable.
Bring a container to place your collected cookies in.
Tickets Must be reserved Online at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ptos-2019-holiday-cookie-exchange-tickets-85116133647
– All reservations must be reserved by Dec. 17st
Limited to PTOS Members only!
Direct any questions to Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov
December Houston Happy Hour!
Come join us at Oporto on Monday, December 16 from 5-7!
125 W. Gray St, Houston, TX 77019
One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.
Non‐members can sign up for membership at the event.
Contact Luther for information about this event: Luther.Behringer2@uspto.gov
Please pass this along to other employees who may be interested!
THE “NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB”
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PTOS
"The Nickel Boys" by Colson Whitehead
https://cwms-wb-app101.uspto.gov/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=5a4ebdd6640eb4a71ce7a3ad7ccbd5d7&siteurl=meetings
Password: bookclub
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 @ 4:30-5:30 PM (ET)
LYNN BRISTOL: LYNN.BRISTOL@USPTO.GOV (PTOS)
San Jose PTOS Holiday Happy Hour
Come celebrate the holidays with your fellow co-workers at Paper Plane! PTOS members will receive free servings of punch bowls and appetizers while supplies last.
Where: Paper Plane
72 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
When: Thursday December 12th from 4:30pm-6:30pm
You can sign up for PTOS membership prior to or at the event by contacting Loan Truong, Jonathan Kuo, or Jay Huang.
If you have any questions about the event please contact Jay Huang (jay.huang@uspto.gov).
Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org
PTOS DETROIT – ICE CREAM SOCIAL
When: Thursday December 12th – 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
What: Ice Cream Social, Including One Free Ice Cream Drink or One Free Ice Cream Sunday, while supplies last.
Where: Andrews On the Corner - 201 Joseph Campeau St, Detroit, MI 48207
Contact Brian Delrue for information about this event: brian.delrue@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Join Today! Contact Membership@ptos.org
Dallas PTOS Social Event
The Owners Box
555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202
(adjacent to the TXRO holiday party)
Thursday, December 12, 2019 from 1:30PM-3:00PM
At least one free drink for PTOS members or comparatively priced food item while supplies last.
Non-members can sign up at the event.
Questions about the event? Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov or samantha.abraham@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
Dear PTOS Members:
The PTOS Board of Directors has voted to expand the eligibility of Regional Office Representative positions to hoteling members. However, the hoteling member must still be nominated by active members who are on campus at each respective Regional Office (these members may be on non-hoteling telework agreements).
The Call for Nominations will close on December 13 at 3 PM. Please email the Election Committee at robert.fuller@uspto.gov with any questions. See http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2020_election.html for more information and all necessary forms.
Robert Fuller
PTOS Election Committee
Hoteler December Happy Hour in Chicago
December 12, 6 – 8 pm at Navigator Taproom
2211 N Milwaukee Ave #100, Chicago, IL 60647
You can join the PTOS at the happy hour.
One free drink while supplies last,
for PTOS members only.
Please pass this along to other employees who
may be interested.
Please contact James Webb at 313.446.6615 or
james.webb@uspto.gov if you have any questions
Date and Time:
Wednesday, December 11th | 4:00pm to 6:30pm
Location:
Blake Street Tavern
2301 Blake Street
Denver, CO
PTOS members receive a free drink & raffle ticket, new members can sign up at the event.
Contact Rebecca Fritchman 571-270-5542 with questions about the event.
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
You can have a voice in PTOS!
Turn in your nominating petition form between November 25 - December 13 and your name will be placed on the ballot for the 2020 election.
Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:
Positions for which all PTOS members are eligible:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Administrator
Treasurer
At Large Representative (10 positions available)
Alexandria HQ / Shirlington Campus / Hoteling Representative Positions (Member must work on campus at Alexandria HQ, Shirlington Campus, or hotel from any USPTO Office, and work within the respective business unit):
TC 1600, 1700/2900, 2100, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3700 (2 from each – 16 total positions)
OCFO / OCAO / OCIO / OPIM (1 position)
Trademarks (2 positions)
Office of the Director / PTAB / Office of the General Counsel /Office of Policy & International Affairs (1 position)
OPLA/OPQA/All others not specified (1 position) – Includes Office of the Commissioner, CRU, others
Regional Office Representative Positions (Member may be on campus at the respective Regional Office OR hoteling, but must be nominated by employees located ON CAMPUS at the respective regional office):
Midwest Regional Office (1 position)
Rocky Mountain Regional Office (1 position)
Silicon Valley Regional Office (1 position)
Texas Regional Office (1 position)
Visit http://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2020_election.html to get your nominating petition form.
Completed forms must be delivered by 3:00PM E.T. on December 13, 2019. Hand-deliveries may be brought to Rob Fuller (Alexandria HQ KNX 2C05) or Thane Underdahl (RMRO BRB 15140). Electronic submissions may be sent to robert.fuller@uspto.gov.
Violations of PTOS Election Committee bylaws (available at ptos.org) can be confidentially reported to the Election Committee at evote@ptos.org.
Voting will take place from January 8-10, 2020.
Patent and Trademark Office Society
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR JUDGES WANTED!!
2020 INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR (ISEF) Anaheim, CA May 10-15, 2020
Each year, the PTOS provides judges for this event as a public relations gesture, to promote knowledge of patents, and encourage innovation and scientific progress by today’s youth.
Find detailed information about ISEF at https://student.societyforscience.org/intel-isef. Application forms to be an ISEF JUDGE is posted for PTOS members at http://www.ptos.org/committees/science_fair/international.html and also available from:
JULIE ANNE WATKO KNX8A75 571-272-7597 or
ALAN CHEN 571-272-4143
Applications to be an INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR JUDGE must be turned in to JULIE ANNE WATKO or ALAN CHEN by:
NOON on JANUARY 10, 2020
The categories for which judges will be selected comprise:
BIOCHEMISTRY, CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION, MEDICINE & HEALTH, MICROBIOLOGY, AND PHYSICS
The judging team selected will represent the PTOS. The judges will choose one Grand Prize winner, and several First Place award winners from over 1800 finalist entries originating from over 75 nations worldwide. Each selected judge will gain experience by organizing volunteers for regional science fairs judged by PTOS.
Dedicated to the improvement and appreciation of the United States Patent & Trademark Systems
Happy Hour At the John Carlyle Square Park (Park is the center of John Carlyle Circle, surrounded by Potbelly, Jimmy John's and Whiskey & Oyster)
300 John Carlyle St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Tuesday December 3, 2019 from 4-7pm
One free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last.
Join us in the heated tent for some Holiday Festivities!
Non-members can sign up at the event.
Questions? Contact Jessica.Arble@uspto.gov or Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR
AT GORDON BIERSCH (NEW LOCATION)
100 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003
One Block from Navy Yard Metro (Nationals Park Entrance)
Thursday December 12, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Limited Amount of light appetizers
One Free drink for PTOS members, while supplies last Bring your PTOS Membership Card
You can sign up for membership at the event.
Questions? Contact Robert.Hodge@uspto.gov Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
FOR PTOS Members only - can purchase up to 2 tickets
NEW YEAR’S EVE INTERNATIONAL GALA 2020
A CELEBRATION OF MANY NATIONS AND THE NEW ROARING 20S
Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert St. NW
Washington, DC 20008
Tue Dec 31, 2019 8:30 PM TO 2:00 AM
PRICE: $190 PER PERSON
Tonight, we circle the globe and touch countries from all continents to make this a truly WORLD WIDE WELCOME into 2020!
20 INTERNATIONAL THEMED CELEBRATIONS ~ 7 SEPARATE PARTY ROOMS including 5 HUGE BALLROOMS ~ ONE OF D.C.’s MOST LUXURIOUS LOCATIONS ~ EXCLUSIVE CIRQUE NEW YEAR’S EVE PERFORMANCES ~ A RETURN TO THE “ROARING 20s” ~ LIVE BANDS 7 DEADLIES ~ SALUTE TO MULTIPLE COUNTRIES ~ FULLY STOCKED OPEN BAR ~ MIDNIGHT CHAMPAGNE TOAST ~ HUGE MIDNIGHT BALLOON DROP ~ D.C.’S BEST DJS ~ KARAOKE ~ STROLLING ENTERTAINERS ~ PARTY FAVORS ~ CARICATURIST DRAWINGS ~ AFRICAN DANCE SHOW ~ THE CHINESE LION DANCE ~ SPANISH FLAMENCO PERFORMANCE ~ LIVE IRISH DANCE SHOW ~ LIVE MEXICAN DANCE SHOW ~ OPERA ~ CLASSIC RUSSIAN DANCE PERFORMANCE ~ OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION ~ INCREDIBLE HOTEL ROOM RATES ~ WHITE GLOVE SERVICE ~ MANY BARS AND STATIONS TO PREVENT LONG LINES ~ A SELL OUT EVERY YEAR ~ AND MUCH MORE!
Suggested attire:
Black Tie Preferred. Suit/Tie for Men at a Minimum, Cocktail Dress for Women at a Minimum
Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingsToDoDC.
Tickets must be purchased online at https://reservations.ptos.org/
All Reservations must be made by Fri 12/13 @ Noon
Please direct any questions to Kang Hu (01344) or Anand Loharikar (28756)
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
FOR PTOS Members only - can purchase up to 2 tickets
EMBASSY OF PORTUGAL: EVENING AT THE RESIDENCE OF THE AMBASSADOR
RESIDENCE OF THE AMBASSADOR OF PORTUGAL
2125 KALORAMA RD NW WASHINGTON,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA @ THU NOV 21ST, 2019 07:00 PM TO 9:30 PM
PRICE: $40 PER PERSON
DETAILS
It is one of the America’s closest friends in Europe, as well as one of the hottest tourist destination for travelers Portugal is a country that embraces a spirit of warmth, elegance, beauty and adventure like no other.
Tonight, the ambassador is opening up his magnificent residence for an exclusive visit for our members. It is a chance to meet him and the diplomats from the embassy, taste authentic Portuguese cuisine, experience Portuguese culture, enjoy a concert from a native Portuguese artist and marvel at the beauty of this unique residence!
FEATURING:
1) DIPLOMATIC GREETING:
His Excellency Ambassador Domingos Teixeira de Abreu Fezas Vital will personally welcome you to his home and offer a remarks about his country. The embassy will also invite other diplomats from different departments of the embassy to meet and greet you and to answer any questions that you may have.
2) PORTUGUESE FOOD PREPARED BY NATIVE CHEFS:
As if we were in a popular restaurant in Lisbon, tonight’s dinner comes from the embassy’s hand-picked Portuguese chef who cooks exclusively for the embassy’s events. Enjoy samples of exciting native Portuguese food. The Menu includes
Starters:
Starters:
Pastéis de bacalhau Codfish cakes
Rissóis de camarão Shrimp patties
Bacon wrap shrimp
Chicken crostini
Chouriço Assado Roasted Chorizo
Salads
Entrees:
Carne de Porco à Alentenana Alentejo Pork
Bacalhau com Natas Codfish cream
Arroz de pato Duck rice.
Dessert
3) PORTUGUESE WINE& REFRESHMENTS:
A special taste of Portuguese wine, beer, and other nonalcoholic drinks.
4) EXCLUSIVE PORTUGUESE MUSICAL CONCERT
Experience a classical Portuguese concert performed by native cellist Mafalda Santos, with piano accompanist. We will hear a special concert of classic Portuguese music, representing different historical eras and different regions of their country.
About the Artist: Awarded 1st prize from the Marília Rocha Competition at the age of 10, she has since then been the recipient of over 20 awards from prestigious national and international competitions in Portugal, Spain, London and Berlin. In 2018, Mafalda won the Yale Gordon Competition for Orchestral Bowed Strings, becoming the first person to ever be awarded this prize as a first-year Undergraduate.
She performed in prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, Berliner Philharmoniker, Centro Cultural de Belém and Casa da Música, in concert series such as Shriver Hall and “Thursdays at 7”, the last one with live broadcast by the Portuguese National Radio. She played with orchestras in both the United States and in Europe.
Ms. Santos will be performing as part of the Portuguese American Post-graduate Society (PAPS), a non-profit organization whose mission is to support Portuguese and Portuguese-American graduates (with a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree, in any academic/professional field) studying or working in North America, as well as those who have returned to Portugal. http://www.papsonline.org/
Suggested attire:
Business Attire
Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingsToDoDC.
Tickets must be reserved online at https://reservations.ptos.org/
*Reminder, by placing an order on the PTOS reservation system, you are responsible for the payment, unless you find a replacement.
All Reservations must be made by tues 11/19 @ noon
Please direct any questions to Kang Hu (01344) or Anand Loharikar (28756)
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
Come discover what wines pair exceptionally well with Thanksgiving dinner.
These wines branch away from typical drinking wine so come explore with us!
Wed Nov 13, 2019
Remsen 1st Floor Board Room
6:00-7:30pm
This is a not-for-profit event, all the money goes towards wine! The typical retail average is $30-$45 per bottle.
The $20 is increased from the typical $15 because it this lecture will have food pairings to accompany the tasting.
Lecture, hosted by your Level 2 certified wine educator, will focus on the question of “What do people mean when they talk about wine pairing with food?”
**Please arrive by 5:45 so we can start on time**
Bring your own 3 wine glasses; this saves cost and the planet.
RSVP ($20): https://reservations.ptos.org/index.php
Limited to first 25 to register!
Questions? Email: Stephen.Yanchuk@USPTO.Gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
***SILICON VALLEY OFFICE***
THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION
Where: Taurinus Brazilian Steak House (167 W San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95113)
When: Thursday November 21, 2019, 11:30-1:00pm
Cost: $10 per member
PTOS will be hosting a Thanksgiving luncheon at Taurinus Brazilian Steak House. The buffet lunch will include all you can eat salad and a variety of different cuts of meat, as well as soft drinks.
Contact Loan Truong, Jonathan Kuo, or Jay Huang for sign up, payment and/or questions.
Non-member can sign up prior to the event by contacting one of the representatives or to membership@ptos.org
BLACK TIE ROMAN HOLIDAY GALA AT EMBASSY OF ITALY
Embassy of Italy
3000 Whitehaven St. NW
Sat, December 14, 2019 @ 07:00 PM to 11:45 PM
Price: $90 per person
Purchase or reserve at: https://reservations.ptos.org/
DETAILS
Open Bar, Italian Holiday Menu, Holiday Cheer, European Ballroom Dancing, Italian Holiday Opera, Late Night DJ Dancing, Chocolates from throughout Europe, and Hundreds of Holiday Revelers!
– Christmas and Chanukah in Rome
– The Majesty of the Coliseum
– The Beauty of the Trevi Fountain
Want to travel to Italy for the holidays? Ready to toast in the season in the backyard of Europe? Celebrate the holidays with us in one of the most exciting venues in our area;
– Italian wines, Italian Food and Desserts, European Dance Demos, Lessons and More!
– Help contribute to the toy drive with Toys for Tots by bringing an unwrapped toy with you.
Don your best outfits and be transported to one of the most beautiful and admired countries in all of Europe as we bring together the glory of Caesar’s Roman Empire with the allure of Modern Western Europe. From the music of the European master composers to a late-night modern DJ playing your favorite hits, this Italian Holiday Ball has something for everyone. Also, be on the lookout for Babbo Natale (Santa Claus)
Your magical evening features:
1) SPECIAL CAROLERS GREETING:
Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by Holiday carolers singing Christmas, Chanukah and Seasonal Favorites to get you into the spirit (both in English and French).
2) BALLROOM DANCING with LESSONS
Travel to the center of the Emperor’s Palace as you waltz, Fox Trot, Tango and even Swing in an 18th century ballroom setting. Ballroom dance lessons will be provided as an introductory refresher.
3) HOLIDAY OPERA PRESENTATION
As if we were evoking the celebratory spirit of St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican, we will be privy to a special performance of classical opera pieces celebrating the holiday season!
4) EUROPEAN NIGHTCLUB:
In the second half of the evening, we visit the hottest nightclubs emulating the hot spots of Via Del Corse as one our area’s top DJs spins the best retro, swing and top 40 dance hits.
5) EUROPEAN BAR
Tonight, we will present OPEN BAR of European wines European wines, beers and other nonalcoholic refreshments. Wines and beers several different countries, including the vineyards of Italy, will be on hand for you to sample and enjoy!
6) DOLCI (Desserts). As if picked from the best pastry shops in all of Italy, our dessert selection offers you a wide variety of assortment de holiday Italian treats Experience the exquisite French desserts found in some of the finest restaurants, cafes and casinos in all of Italy
7) EUROPEAN HOLIDAY CHOCOLATES TASTING
Sample, compare and conquer some of the greatest chocolates from throughout Western and Eastern Europe.
8) WIN A TRIP TO THE CARIBBEAN
A drawing for all to partake in. One lucky person will win plane and hotel to the Caribbean!
9) CHARITY TOY DRIVE with TOYS FOR TOTS:
Help TTD spread joy to children this year. A marine representative from Toys for Tots will be on hand for collection. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy.
10) PLUS – A VISIT BY BABBO NATALE, otherwise known as SANTA CLAUS: Santa will come to take pictures and to tell you about how HE is celebrated in Italy!
Note: This is primarily a stand up, buffet style reception with limited seating throughout the evening. We will have limited tables and chairs, but will not be able to accommodate seating for all attendees at one time. If you have any special needs, please email events@thingstodoDC.com in advance.
VIP OPTION: For a little extra royalty this evening, you will get:
– Early Admission to the Gala (7:00 PM);
– Private Champagne Reception;
– Special Early Italian Holiday Dinner Menu (TBA)
VIP MENU:
Roman Antipasti
[Coccoli with Stracchino and prosciutto crudo, Breassola, Mortadella, Capocolla,Italian Formaggi
Pickled vegetables-Variety of Olives stuffed mini peppers]
Suppli
[Ball rice Risotto]
Porchetta
[Pork roast stuffed with mushroom & fennel]
Coda alla Vacciana
[Traditional Roman Stw with braised vegetables]
Cacio Peppe
[spaghetti with pecorino Romana & black pepper]
Saltimbocca Chicken
Carbonara Rigatoni
Lamb alla Cacciatori
[roasted lamb with chili flakes and anchovies & fresh Tomato Romano served with gnocchi]
Fritto Misto Vegetables[Fried Vegetables]
Focaccia con la Robiola e Olio Tartufato
(Robiola cheese focaccia with truffle olive oil)
NOTE: Please be advised that this event is NOT directly organized by the Embassy of Italy. Any concern or information request on the event MUST be addressed through our organization directly. Please do not contact the embassy with any specific questions.
SUGGESTED ATTIRE
Black Tie Optional. Minimum of Suit & Tie for Men. Cocktail Attire for Women. Casual wear, jeans or sneakers prohibited.
Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingsToDoDC.
Tickets must be reserved online at https://reservations.ptos.org/
*Reminder, by placing an order on the PTOS reservation system, you are responsible for the payment, unless you find a replacement.
All Reservations must be made by thursday 12/5 @ 5pm
Please direct any questions to Kang Hu (01344) or Anand Loharikar (28756)
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
PTOS International Trip 2020 – Grand Tour of Peru: Machu Picchu to Lake Titicaca
SPOTS ARE LIMITED!!
Start date: April 18, 2020
Length: 12 days or 18 days with extension to Bolivia
To book, please visit:
https://grouptourside.com/ptos
Or call 1-800-438-7672
Detroit PTOS – Social Event & Happy Hour: Kart 2 Kart
Hello Girls and Boys,
The PTOS social event and Happy Hour for November will be going to and racing at Kart 2 Kart!
$10 for Three Separate Races for PTOS Members (PTOS contributes $72)
Free Appetizers for PTOS Members, while supplies last
1 Free Drink for PTOS Members, while supplies last
Bring your PTOS Membership Card
Sign up for membership to PTOS before or at the event
Date/Time:
Saturday, November 16, 2019
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location:
Kart 2 Kart
42705 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights, MI 48314
***RSVP By Tuesday, November 12th at 6:00 PM***
Questions? Contact Amit Patel amit.patel@uspto.gov (RPL 2021)
For more information regarding Kart 2 Kart, please check out:
PTOS Membership Questions? Contact Membership@ptos.org
JPTOS Job Announcement: Editor-in-Chief
Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society
107 S. West st #809 ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314
Editor-in-Chief
By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.
QUALIFICATIONS
• The Editor-in-Chief must be an active member of the Society and possess at least a J.D. from an ABA accredited school.
• Demonstrated skill set to perform the duties as noted below.
• Prior experience editing law review articles.
• Familiarity with typesetting and vector graphic design, including the software packages LyX and Inkscape or other typesetting programs.
• Ability to communicate with authors and subscribers under stressful circumstances.
• Ability to recruit and maintain a corps of volunteer editors and procure articles.
• Responsibilities will require attending monthly Board of Governor meetings
DUTIES
The Editor-in-Chief will recruit volunteer Articles Editors from the ranks of the Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS). Select articles to appear in the Journal. Generally, this amounts to between 6 and 10 articles per issue or around 1,000 pages of typeset material each year.
Typeset edited articles and layout advertisements, front matter, and rear matter for each of the quarterly issues. Ensure that the Journal is compliant with postal regulations. Deliver a finished product to the printer on or before the first of every March, June, September, and December. Act as a liaison with the Journal’s printer to ensure that the issues are printed correctly and shipped on time. Collaborate on other projects with JPTOS Executive Board members. Coordinate with advertiser accounts including providing quotes for advertising space, working with the Executive team in invoicing advertisers and accepting, proofing, formatting advertisements and ensuring the proper ads get placed in each issue. The Editor-in-Chief shall also be jointly responsible for coordination of social media related activities including gathering topics of interest and developing and posting content to Social Network feed and tracking / analyzing readership and followers to improve content.
SELECTION PROCESS
• All applicants must submit their qualifications statement.
• A personal interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required.
• This position will be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors of the Society.
THIS POSITION IS SALARIED
TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT TO:
Seahvosh Nikmanesh seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov
Jefferson 7A49 (571) 270-1805
DEADLINE -- 5:00 PM on November 22, 2019
***DENVER EVENT***
Natura Obscura, an Immersive Art Experience
Museum of Outdoor Arts
1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, CO
Try out an immersive exhibit at the Museum of Outdoor arts.
Experience takes 45 minutes to one hour. Tickets are good for
entrance at any time the museum is open, please see
naturaobscura.org/ticket-information for hours. Exhibit closes
December 29. Exhibit uses physical tickets, which
will be handed out in office or left at will call with your name.
Museum is adjacent the Englewood RTD station.
Cost is $5 per member, $20 per guest. Please pay
Emily by 5pm November 5.
Please see Emily Morgan x74387 for more information.
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
***DENVER EVENT***
Happy Hour
November 7th 4:30-6:30 PM
Sip Eat + Drink
891 14th Street, Denver
Enjoy a drink with PTOS near the Theater district.
Members, please check in with Emily for your drink
ticket. You can join PTOS at this event.
Please see Emily Morgan x74387 for more information.
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
ALEXANDRIA OFFICE 2020 PTOS EVENTS
2/25/20 (Tuesday) - Annual Meeting and Members Night
6/29/20 (Monday) - End of Q3 Happy Hour
10/5/20 (Monday) - End of FY Happy Hour
Questions? Please Contact seahvosh.nikmanesh@uspto.gov, david.lotter@uspto.gov, or robert.hodge@uspto.gov
Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org
Dallas PTOS Social Event
Courtyard Marriot Rooftop Bar
500 Wood Street Dallas, Texas 75202
(access rooftop using elevators inside)
Thursday, November 07, 2019 from 5:30PM-7:30PM
At least one free drink for PTOS members or comparatively priced food item while supplies last.
Non-members can sign up at the event.
Questions? Contact neel.patel@uspto.gov or xi.wang@uspto.gov
Membership questions? Contact membership@ptos.org
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)
NAPA WINE TOUR
Tentative date: Nov. 1(Friday) or Nov. 2 (Saturday)
contingent on 10 person minimum.
To Sign up: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OwreOtZLyyITGfBrSkZHAEXBY4fwCNTuHKUMf-IeM1o/edit?usp=sharing
Deadline for payment: October 25, 2019 (Friday)
What is included:
Bus from City Hall @ 7:30 am to Napa (breakfast with pastries, coffee and orange juice), a second pickup location near SF might be available (TBD)
Winery:
Robert Mondavi Winery (private tour from grape vines to cellar and tasting)
Andretti Winery (lunch buffet with meats & cheese, assorted rolls, tortellini pesto salad, spring greens with balsamic vinaigrette,
seasonal fruit trays, chips, assorted cookies, five wine tasting and a full pour to accompany lunch.
Sterling Winery (aerial tram ride, self-guided tour and tasting)
Bus back to City Hall.
Price: $200 for PTOS members, $250 for non-members.
Contact Loan Truong (loan.truong@uspto.gov) and Jonathan Kuo (jonathan.kuo@uspto.gov) for sign up, payment and/or questions.
-Sponsored by the Social Committee of the PTOS
Learn more about the Patent and Trademark Office Society and become a member at www.ptos.org
Send membership questions to membership@ptos.org
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
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