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The new memorandum of understanding between the USPTO and the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) provides a framework for collaboration between the two offices on policies relating to standard essential patents (SEPs).
The Strategy aims to grow the economy, create quality jobs, and address global challenges by increasing participation in STEM, inventorship, and innovation among youth and those from historically underrepresented and underresourced communities.
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This featured video highlights The Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (Music Modernization Act) the most significant piece of copyright legislation in decades and updates our current laws to reflect modern consumer preferences and technological developments in the music marketplace.
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