This Week in Washington IP: Tech Diplomacy, Patent Portfolio Management, and Bipartisan AI Policy

This week in Washington IP news, the House Science Committee looks at how artificial intelligence can be deployed to advance U.S. interests; Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announces an AI policy framework that he hopes will lay the groundwork for bipartisan AI policy; and IPWatchdog hosts its inaugural Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Management Masters program.

Tuesday, June 20

IPWatchdog

Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Management Masters™ 2023

At 7:00 AM Tuesday and 8 AM Wednesday, 20098 Ashbrook Place, Suite 100, Ashburn, VA

On Tuesday, IPWatchdog will kick off the first annual Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Management Masters™ 2023 program. The program will focus on patent prosecution through the lens of building and maintaining a strong and valuable patent portfolio. The topics on the agenda include patent eligibility, obviousness, and the description requirement in light of the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Amgen.

Wednesday, June 21

Hudson Institute

US Leadership in Tech Diplomacy: A Conversation with Ambassador Nathaniel C. Fick

At 9:30 AM on Wednesday, Hudson Institute and online livestream

On Wednesday, the Hudson Institute will be joined by US Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy, Nathaniel C. Fick. Fick is the first ambassador in this role and he will talk about how the State Department views its role in the digital age with rapidly-evolving technologies. The discussion will also touch on the possibilities and pitfalls of the U.S. seeking a leadership role in global tech diplomacy.

Center for Strategic & International Studies

Sen. Chuck Schumer Launches SAFE Innovation in the AI Age at CSIS

At 11:15 AM on Wednesday, online livestream

On Wednesday, CSIS will host Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) as he announces the SAFE innovation framework, a comprehensive approach to AI policy. Schumer believes the framework will facilitate a bipartisan path to set policy related to AI. The host of the event, The Wadhwani Center for AI and Advanced Technologies, is bullish on AI technology saying policymakers “must consider how to maximize the lifechanging benefits while minimizing the potential risks.”

Brookings Institution

Online speech after Gonzalez v. Google

At 2:00 PM Wednesday, Falk Auditorium, 1775 Massachusetts Avenue N.W., online livestream

On Wednesday, the Brookings Institution will dissect the Supreme Court’s decision to pass on ruling on Section 230 in Gonzalez v. Google. Section 230 offers protection to online platforms from liability caused by third-party content. Any future ruling on Section 230 could have sizeable repercussions on free speech and copyright infringement cases.

Thursday, June 22

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Artificial Intelligence: Advancing Innovation Towards the National Interest

At 10:00 AM on Thursday, 2318 Rayburn House Office Building and online livestream

On Thursday, this House committee is meeting to discuss the hottest topic in D.C., artificial intelligence. The committee members seem to be putting the focus on how artificial intelligence and innovation can be best used to advance U.S. economic and national security interests. Along with the President & CEO of the Rand Corporation Dr. Jason Matheny, the committee will hear witness testimony from industry leaders and academics.

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

PTAB Inventor Hour – Episode 19

At noon on Thursday, virtual event

On Thursday, the USPTO is hosting the 19^th episode of its PTAB Inventor Hour with special guests Deborah Stephens, Deputy Chief Information Officer, and Mariessa Terrell, Attorney Advisor for Trademarks Customer Outreach. This edition will cover the patentability issue of obviousness, some trademark basics, and highlight inventions related to June and Prime Month.