U.S. Department of Commerce

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Secretary Raimondo and Deputy Secretary Graves Address Commerce Initiatives that Promote Inclusive and Equitable Economic Growth for Latino Communities September 21, 2023 KCPullen@doc.gov Thu, 09/21/2023 - 14:49 Manufacturing Minority business growth In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Grow Minority Business Enterprises (MBE).

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U.S. Department of Commerce

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Minority business growth. Joint blog by the Minority Business Development Agency, the International Trade Administration, and the Bureau of Industry and Security. One such Black business owner seeing success today is Gregory Bush, Jr., Export and investment promotion. President and CEO of KFA, Inc.,

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Federal Contracting; Contractor Disclosure Requirements to Funding Agencies and Funding Agency March-in Rights. The act sets up a mechanism for transferring federally funded research to be performed by businesses and nonprofits through funding agreements. What is a Small Business for Federal Funding Purposes.

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IP.com

DECEMBER 13, 2023

While current controversy of the recent administration’s statement is specific to the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, The Bayh-Dole Act, officially known as the “University and Small Business Patent Procedures Act,” was enacted in 1980 in the United States with the purpose of reigniting U.S.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Minority business growth. Department of Commerce has recognized the extensive impact of Native American innovators, entrepreneurs, and minority business enterprises throughout the nation. Indigenous Design Studio +Architecture came to the Four Winds Diversified Project MBDA Business Center about two years ago.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Minority business growth. Economic Development Administration (EDA). Economic Development Administration ( EDA ) grant investments support the implementation of locally-driven economic development strategies designed to make it easier for businesses to start and grow. Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA).

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

But contained within the court’s ruling is language that could have some major implications — essentially giving the USPTO carte blanche ability to sidestep administrative rulemaking procedures for any new requirements it imposes, as long as they are deemed “procedural” in nature. licensed counsel. 3d 320 (D.C. ” 5 U.S.C. §

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

These initiatives offer financial support, strategic advantages, and unique opportunities to foster growth, innovation, and diversity in the business community. This program reflects the city’s commitment to nurturing the tech ecosystem and supporting innovative businesses in a dynamic market.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Secretary Raimondo also gave remarks on the new funds allocated to the Department of Commerce via the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and celebrated the news that the Minority Business Development Agency within the Department of Commerce would be permanently authorized under the new law. Deputy Secretary Don Graves remarked.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 18, 2023

A decision favoring the petitioner would also be seen as bolstering the Administrative Procedure Act’s notice and comment requirements. As the agency was battling fraudulent trademark application filings, it concluded that the domicile disclosure could serve as an important tool — especially with regard to the “U.S.

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Intepat

OCTOBER 18, 2023

WIPO IP Diagnostic Tool The WIPO Diagnostic Tool (“Diagnostics Tool”) serves as a free, user-friendly online resource, empowering both businesses and individuals to gain valuable insights into their intellectual property assets. How to use it? To this end, the Diagnostic Tool emerges as a valuable resource.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

MAY 24, 2022

Minority business growth. Patent and Trademark Office and the Economic Development Administration. The Highlight® additive is now used internationally by hospitals, first responders, and transit agencies. Recently, under Park’s leadership, the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded WHIN a $1.7

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U.S. Department of Commerce

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Economic Development Administration As a Black American and a career employee at the Commerce Department’s U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), I believe that Black history is American history. It has been and continues to be an honor to work for this wonderful agency.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

JULY 27, 2021

Over 3,000 Business Leaders Join Deputy Secretary Don Graves and NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas in Virtual Discussion on Administration’s Build Back Better Agenda. In addition, Graves emphasized that equity is a significant part of the American Jobs Plan and that businesses benefit from a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 17, 2023

Lastly, the Act aims to rectify some of the Patent Office’s financial concerns and support small businesses. Accordingly, the Bill proposes the elimination of fee diversion to other federal agencies and programs by establishing a new revolving fund in the U.S. The drafters have surmised that approximately $409.8

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U.S. Department of Commerce

JULY 28, 2022

Deputy Secretary Graves Addresses Administration’s Commitment to Economic Prosperity, Equity, and Inclusion for all American Business Enterprises. Minority business growth. July 28, 2022. ASowah@doc.gov. Thu, 07/28/2022 - 14:44. Broadband.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 24, 2023

Businesses will be required to practice purpose limitation, maintain data security, get consumer consent for data processing, and complete regular data impact assessments. The Indiana Attorney General may levy up to $7,500 per violation, and businesses will have a 30-day cure period for alleged violations of the Act.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 17, 2022

A recent federal court decision found that FleetCor, a company that sells fuel card services to businesses, and its CEO had violated the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) Act through a series of deceptive and unfair acts and practices. Just because an injury is small does not mean it is not “substantial.”

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U.S. Department of Commerce

JUNE 24, 2022

Below we share the stories of a few leaders in the community and ways in which our agencies are advancing inclusive innovation for the betterment of society. The Economic Development Administration and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. Bureaus and Offices. Patent and Trademark Office. LGBT Pride Month.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Recently, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) suspended all Trademark Terminal filings pending administrative review. The USPTO suspended Trademark Terminal in November 2021 pending administrative review. If you check your application, you may see it as “ suspended pending administrative review.”

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JANUARY 4, 2024

The end of the year was busy for both the courts and the policy makers. This was an issue under discussion since broadcasting organisations either do not acquire film producers’ rights or do so only to a very small extent. Welcome to the fourth (and last) round up of EU copyright law for 2023! billion in 2022, growing 26.7% Stay tuned!

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 4, 2022

Opendoor) is a must-read even if you are not in the real estate business. ” Without the manual adjustment, this would have been a far more challenging claim for the agency to pursue. The complaint notes that there were two small and inconspicuous disclaimers at the end of the seller flow.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 26, 2023

Various federal agencies administer the program to partner with small and medium-sized entities (SMEs) to provide initial funding for researching and commercializing these new technologies. This allows small businesses to maintain control over their company and it’s intellectual property despite the federal partnership.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 17, 2021

This post is about patents and reforms in IP policy, legislation and administration. June saw a serious push in favour of getting services from Zambia’s Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) online in efforts to curb the spread of COVID. In July , PACRA released and published its 2021 – 2026 Strategic Plan.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 29, 2022

circles that usually contend with the type of info in question; (b) has business worth as a result of its secret; and. (c) on 1 December, 195 though the number of originalities during a compilation is small, it’s all the same protected by law, in line with a case involving a compilation. DEFINITIONS UNDER VARIOUS ACTS. (1)

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The team had a very small online monitoring program. Katie says, “Illegal diversion is where we decided to focus our efforts in other areas of our portfolio, because with a small team it’s something that we could really dive into, understand the issues and look to replicate that model across other markets.”

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U.S. Department of Commerce

MARCH 29, 2022

Women-Owned and Indigenous Small Businesses Thrive with EDA and MBDA Support. Minority business growth. of all businesses that employed people in the United States in 2018 and only 6.5% of all businesses that employed people in the United States in 2018 and only 6.5% March 29, 2022. KCPullen@doc.gov. At the U.S.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

MAY 25, 2021

Recognizing AANHPI Heritage Month: Commerce Department Offers Valuable Resources and Services for Entrepreneurs and Minority and Women-Owned Businesses. Graphic of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Businesses. . Many Commerce Department agencies offer a wide range of services to help U.S.-based

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U.S. Department of Commerce

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Leaders from governments, businesses, NGOs, and civil society have gathered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for COP28, the 28 th Conference of Parties for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, in hopes of making history by accelerating climate action. We are also collaborating with our sister agency within the U.S.

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The establishment of the first regional offices of the USPTO made our intellectual property system more accessible to all, and of course, prioritized examination, allowing inventors to accelerate the examination of certain patents, makes business sense. .

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U.S. Department of Commerce

JANUARY 17, 2023

Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves Travels to Chicago and Promotes New Grant Competition Focused on Supporting Minority and Women Businesses and Entrepreneurs. Minority business growth. million grant competition dedicated to helping minority, women, and other underserved entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Creating an Equitable Economy for all Americans February 20, 2024 KCPullen@doc.gov Tue, 02/20/2024 - 15:24 Manufacturing Minority business growth The mission of the U.S. Learn more about the Administration’s equity work at whitehouse.gov/equity.

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 25, 2024

But the Biden administration's recent proposal to gut the Bayh-Dole Act is doing exactly that. Bayh-Dole is a pivotal and successful bipartisan law, but Biden's proposal would effectively allow federal agencies to tear up patent licensing agreements signed between federally funded universities and private businesses.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

JANUARY 14, 2022

Farrell, Acting Deputy Under Secretary of the International Trade Administration (ITA), held the Department’s first Equity Town Hall. As a top priority of the Biden-Harris Administration since Day One, Equity encompasses everything we do at the Commerce Department. .

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 24, 2023

While these expected proposals were included in the sprawling Notice, the rule-making process will undoubtedly be bogged down by the remaining collection of controversial ideas and administrative over-reach. My guess is political pressure from outside the agency led to the laundry list of additional proposals. No controversy.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves Visits Wisconsin and Stresses Importance of Building an Economy that Works for Everyone December 8, 2023 KCPullen@doc.gov Fri, 12/08/2023 - 10:55 Export and investment promotion ICT Supply Chain Infrastructure Investing in communities and workers Minority business growth Last week, U.S.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

MARCH 30, 2022

Minority business growth. Equity has been a priority from day one of the Biden Administration and underpins everything we do at the Commerce Department. Women-Owned and Indigenous Small Businesses Thrive with EDA and MBDA Support. Economic Development Administration. International Trade Administration.

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