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You’re invited:
Increasing Diversity in Innovation virtual conference!

Findings by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and leading researchers show that women, people of color, and veterans are significantly underrepresented as US patent inventors. All of the data indicates that the US has missed out on millions of inventors, impacting national innovation and economic growth.

From July 26-29, the US Intellectual Property Alliance and the Fung Institute will host a virtual conference bringing together the USPTO, corporate legal teams, innovators, industry associations and key stakeholders across the country to focus on increasing engagement of underrepresented inventors.

Seats are limited!
UC Berkeley staff, faculty, students, and alumni are eligible for $100 off tickets using the code:
Increasing-DII-2021-Berkeley-A-50

Here is a preview of conference events offered:

• Plenary with Lisa D. Cook (Michigan State University) on Broadening Participation in the Innovation Process

• Women inventor panel with Ruthie Lyle (Nvidia), Jill Finlayson (EDGE, Berkeley), Caitlin Kalinowski (Facebook)

• Fireside chat with representatives from Google, Facebook, AT&T, Microsoft and Diversity Lab on implementing diversity

• Plenary with Mercedes Delgado (CBS, Harvard) on Mapping the Regions, Organizations and Individuals that Drive Inclusion in the Innovation Economy

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For questions about the conference, email info@usipalliance.org.