Does the USPTO use tax money?
no
What income does it run on?
user fees
Any other sources?
no
Who is the most recent leader of the USPTO?
Michelle K. Lee
What position did she start in?
Deputy
True or False: That was a permanent position.
false
What position did she work in later?
Director of the USPTO's Silicon Valley satellite office
What position does she work in currently?
unknown
When did she stop working for the USPTO?
June 6, 2017
Which president had nominated her?
Obama
What does USPTO stand for?
United States Patent and Trademark Office
What larger government division are they a part of?
Department of Commerce
Who do they provide patents for?
inventors and businesses
Do they provide anything else?
yes
What?
trademark registration
For what purpose?
for product and intellectual property identification
Where is the USPTO located now?
Alexandria, Virginia
Was it always there?
no
When did it move?
2005
Why did it move?
unknown