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“The reintroduction of the IDEA Act is a crucial step toward ensuring that our nation’s inventors have equal access to our innovation ecosystem, regardless of gender, race, or income. Invent Together applauds this important effort to gather the data we need to build a more diverse and inclusive patent system,” RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — U.S. … Tillis introduces bill to close the patent gap faced by women, Invent Together

“By making the patent process more inclusive, we will help drive economic growth and elevate communities hurt by longstanding discriminatory barriers.” – Rep. Nydia Velázquez Representative Nydia Velázquez (D-NY), Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH) yesterday reintroduced the Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement Act (IDEA Act), which … Industry Groups Urge Quick Passage of Reintroduced IDEA Act, Invent Together

Today, a bipartisan, bicameral group of Members of Congress introduced the Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement (IDEA) Act, which allows the USPTO to collect demographic data on inventors from patent applicants on a voluntary basis. Invention is a core American value. American inventors developed the lightbulb, the airplane, the hypodermic needle, the mobile phone, and … Congress Introduces IDEA Act, Crucial Step Toward Diversifying Invention and Patenting

“Diversity is paramount and we must accelerate initiatives both from the private and public sector that focus on encouraging women and other underrepresented groups to become involved in science and technology, become entrepreneurs, and get involved in the arc of innovation, including obtaining intellectual property rights,” Alex Rogers, Executive Vice President and President of Qualcomm … Closing The Gender Gap In STEM Inventions – A Conversation With Qualcomm’s EVP & President Of The Technology Licensing Business – Alex Rogers

Inventing and innovation have always played a major role in moving society forward. The United States has specifically been known for its ingenuity and innovation. Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, Henry Ford invented the moving assembly line, Robert Fulton invented the steamboat – the list goes on. However, systemic barriers created by social expectations … Remembering Women Innovators on International Women’s Day

“If we did include all women, people of color, and lower income individuals who want to invent and patent in the innovation ecosystem, we would have four times as many inventors and up to $1 trillion more in our GDP.” Last week the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) held the first of five … Celebrating Women’s History Month: USPTO Events Highlight Women in STEM and Business, Invent Together

Senator Mazie K. Hirono, Senator Christopher Coons and Senator Thom Tillis have all sent letters to President Biden requesting that the new Director for the USPTO be an individual committed to expanding diversity in the innovation ecosystem.   2021-12-10 Coons Hirono Letter re USPTO Director 2.16 Ltr to President Biden re USPTO Nominee

In case you missed our virtual event promoting diversity in the U.S., you can watch it here! We were very thankful to have Senator Mazie K. Hirono, USPTO Director Andrei Iancu, and other distinguished guest speakers. We highly encourage visitors to watch the video and witness the powerful message shared across all speakers.

Cook’s research shows the lack of diversity in economics is even more egregious than the profession’s harshest critics believed. What happens when your ability to analyze data results in unique economic insights? If you are Lisa Cook, who is this week’s guest on Masters in Business, you end up doing research for many of the … Economist Lisa Cook’s Groundbreaking Research, Invent Together

While the targets unquestionably suffer the most, denying people equal opportunities diminishes the finances of millions of Americans. Discrimination hurts just about everyone, not only its direct victims. New research shows that while the immediate targets of racism are unquestionably hurt the most, discrimination inflicts a staggering cost on the entire economy, reducing the wealth … Racism Impoverishes the Whole Economy, Invent Together