This week in Washington IP news, a House subcommittee is turning its attention to self-driving cars and how U.S. companies can compete with their Chinese counterparts. The Senate Small Business Committee will host several women entrepreneurs to testify on how women’s participation in business can be increased. Elsewhere, the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) is meeting to discuss generative AI’s impact on copyright law and policy.
Tuesday, July 25
United States Patent & Trademark Office
At 1 PM on Tuesday, online webinar
The USPTO’s Technology Center is hosting this virtual meeting that will examine the technology of communications applications with a focus on electrical arts. The meeting offers attendees a chance to directly engage with USPTO leaders and learn about this topic. The two-hour webinar consists of a “Clarity of the Record” presentation, breakout sessions, and a large group gathering.
Wednesday, July 26
Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship
At 10 AM on Wednesday, 106 Dirksen Senate Office Building and online livestream
The Senate Small Business Committee is holding a hearing focusing on increasing women’s participation in entrepreneurship. Committee members will hear testimony from women entrepreneurs including Adrienne M. Somerville, CEO of Somerville Consulting Group LLC. The hearing follows the Biden Administration’s focus on this topic including the USPTO’s commitment to empowering women’s entrepreneurship.
United States Copyright Office
At 11 AM on Wednesday, online webinar
Generative AI and its consequences on the IP landscape are the most discussed topics currently. The USCO is hosting this webinar to examine the various copyright law issues raised by this technological advancement. A range of academics from across the world will join the Office for this discussion.
House Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce
At 4:30 PM on Wednesday, 2322 Rayburn House Office Building and online livestream
Self-driving car technology is one of the fastest-growing sectors and one of intense competition. This House subcommittee is hosting this hearing to look at the competition between U.S. and Chinese firms in this field. Major car manufacturers including Ford have begun exploring the potential of autonomous driving.
Thursday, July 27
Brookings Institution
At 10 AM on Thursday, 1775 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington, DC and online livestream
With the United States facing labor shortages in tech fields, this event will discuss how the country can address these shortfalls and strengthen the U.S. economy. The panel will evaluate how STEM education can be improved with a priority on lifelong learning. The event is part of the twelfth annual John Hazen White Forum on Public Policy.
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