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William Thornton, the first and longest serving head of the office, was born on May 20, 1759, in the British Virgin Islands. He was sent to England at the age of five for...
May 5, 2016 · But on this day, 207 years ago, a woman named Mary Kies used both brains and bonnet to become the United States’ first woman to receive a patent.
Jan 21, 2015 · The Senate confirmed the nomination, making Lee the first woman to serve as Director of the USPTO when she was sworn in on January 13, 2015. As Director, Lee prioritized efforts in the areas of information technology (IT), electronic filing (especially with respect to trademarks), patent quality, outreach, and international cooperation.
May 8, 2024 · Edith Clarke was a pioneering electrical engineer at the turn of the 20th century. She worked as a “computer,” someone who performed difficult mathematical calculations before our modern-day computers and calculators were invented.
Mar 10, 2015 · WASHINGTON — Last night, the U.S. Senate confirmed Michelle K. Lee as the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Lee is the first woman and person of color to lead the USPTO.
Apr 13, 2021 · While Hannah Wilkinson Slater was issued her patent in 1793, it was made out to “Mrs. Samuel Slater” instead of Hannah. That is why many people consider Mary Dixon Kies to be the first woman to receive a U.S. patent in 1809. Here are their stories.
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Mar 5, 2019 · Perhaps best known as one of the founders of the American Red Cross, Barton also was one of the first female clerks at USPTO — at a time when only a few women worked outside the home.
