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My first few months at the USPTO have been exciting and inspiring, and I feel privileged to be leading the USPTO at this critical time for the IP community, and the country as a whole. When I was sworn in 90 days ago, I came in with a clear mandate from Commerce Secretary Locke to fix our broken patent system and reduce the backlog that has hamstrung innovation and hindered job creation and economic growth. We have ambitious goals and, with your help, I feel confident that we can achieve them.
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We are delighted to welcome Jack -- the Inventor Mentor himself! -- as a contributor to our Newsletter. His INVENTION MARKETING WEEKLY is a terrific column. Jack is a Certified Professional Member (and former President) of UIA and current VP of Yankee Invention Expo. He has 12 patents and 4 books, including All I Need Is Money and writes for Inventor’s Digest.