Presenter: 

Jessica Patterson, USPTO

Abstract:

Join the United States Patent & Trademark Office in this workshop discussing Global Dossier and previewing the upcoming enhancements and services. Attendees will receive an in-depth overview of the Global Dossier Initiative and a detailed demonstration of how the tool works and the features included. The workshop will also include a discussion on the upcoming enhancements and services for Global Dossier and attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback and input on the upcoming enhancements.

Biography:

Jessica Patterson currently serves as a Program Manager in the Office of International Patent Cooperation, overseeing the implementation of key initiatives in support of the organization.  In addition, Ms. Patterson is the manager of the Global Dossier program, a complex, strategic initiative modernizing the international patent system by providing cutting-edge services for all stakeholders.

Ms. Patterson began working at the USPTO in 2006 and has served in many leadership roles throughout her career. She has been involved with the Global Dossier project since 2012. In 2014, Ms. Patterson also served as President of the USPTO’s Asian Pacific American Network, a voluntary employee organization comprised of more than 800 members.

Ms. Patterson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government & Politics and Criminal Justice & Criminology from the University of Maryland, and a Master’s in Public Policy, with a focus on International Governance, from George Mason University.