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Sunday, May 17, 2026

USPTO Reschedules IT and Innovation Webinar Featuring CIO Leadership

The United States Patent and Trademark Office postpones its May 6 session on IT modernization and AI integration, promising updates on the new date.

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The USPTO has announced the postponement of its upcoming 'USPTO Hour' webinar originally set for May 6, which was to highlight the agency's ongoing IT modernization efforts and AI-driven innovations. Hosted by the Office of the Chief Information Officer, the session will feature insights from Acting CIO Debbie Stephen…
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