The Future of American Innovation & the Role of the University

A Conversation with the US Patent & Trademark Office

January 14th, 2021, 11:00-12:00pm

Sponsored by: Office of Licensing & Ventures, Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative, Law School, and Pratt School of Engineering

Join us for a virtual event as Andrei Iancu, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property & Director of United States Patent and Trademark Office speaks to the Duke, UNC, and the Triangle community about building a more supportive and inclusive innovation ecosystem, followed by a Q&A.

Director Iancu will discuss the new National Council for Expanding American Innovation (NCEAI) initiative launched in September 2020. The goal of this initiative is to build a more supportive and inclusive innovation ecosystem, highlighting the need for additional support for URM & women entrepreneurs.

Hosted by Bryant Moore, Director of Strategic Partnerships, UNC Office of Technology Commercialization and followed by questions moderated by Arti Rai, Elvin R. Latty Professor of Law and Faculty Director, The Center for Innovation Policy at Duke Law.

This event is open to all.

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