The USPTO Headquarters in Alexandria, VA
Today is my last day with the USPTO.
After nearly a decade, it’s hard to fathom leaving a place that has come to feel like home. The dedication and collaborative spirit was evident from the moment I arrived. As I grew my career I am thankful for the triumphs, the challenges, and mostly for being surrounded by so many talented people who worked tirelessly and were dedicated to our mission of promoting American innovation.
A special thank you to the folks in the Office of Communication.
- Agency Press Secretary Paul Fucito whose mentorship helped pave the way for my longterm success. Thank you for your wisdom, humor, and ability to always put things into their proper perspective.
-Thank you Matthew Palumbo, Philippa Olsen, Eric Atkisson, Laura Larrimore, and Jeff Isaacs for your friendship and making work fun no matter what we faced.
This is definitely bittersweet. I'm excited about my next move, but I will greatly miss working with each of you. I will look back on this time with extreme gratitude.
As I was watching Last Week Tonight's return to HBO Max following a three month hiatus, I was amused by John Oliver's playful take on the USPTO. I can attest having seen things from myriad perspectives that the approval process for both patents and trademarks is complex and nuanced, and I am proud to have played a part in protecting and promoting the value of intellectual property during my tenure at such a wonderful agency.
And now, This: