In 1855, Clara Barton became the first female federal employee to achieve equal status, hired as a clerk at the Patent Office. A pioneer in gender equality, she paved the way for women in federal roles. #PatentHistory

The USPTO is seeking nominations for the Council for Inclusive Innovation!  Nominations are due Sept. 30.  Learn more:  public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-19064.pdf

An Indian American inventor known for creating a groundbreaking dental filling material that improved the way dentists restore teeth, Sumita Mitra utilized her curiosity to conceive the idea for the material where she least expected it. bit.ly/3XdFmjX #PatentDiversity.

“As a professor at an HBCU, I was particularly drawn to The Inventor's Patent Academy because it directly addresses the systemic barriers that historically underrepresented inventors face in the patenting process.”- Julian Waddell #PatentDiversity bit.ly/3wpoQ2u

Innovation and tech evolution highlight 10 years of patents in Colorado cpr.org/show-episode/a…

Elaine Spector highlights why diversity in patent law is essential for innovation. How do you think diverse perspectives can shape the future of patents? Share your thoughts with us!

Will we be seeing you at the Innovation Diversity Pilots Conference? Date: September 20th, 2024 | Location: Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, GA bit.ly/4dsSaZb

Inspiring Change Through Education: Professor Julian Waddell’s Journey with The Inventor’s Patent Academy linkedin.com/pulse/inspirin…

From education to community support, our Executive Director Holly Fechner charts a path for inclusive innovation in her latest IAM piece. A must-read! bit.ly/4dY1apy #InclusiveInnovation #InventorDiversity

We 👏🏼 our #IDEAAct leads Senator Mazie Hirono Senator Thom Tillis Rep. Nydia Velazquez and Young Kim, along with cosponsors Senator Dick Durbin Chuck Grassley Amy Klobuchar Senator Alex Padilla Richard Blumenthal and Senator Chris Coons.

The #IDEAAct would allow the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to create a mechanism for #inventors to share their demographic data directly and voluntarily with the USPTO. We look forward to working with Congress to enact the bill into law. lnkd.in/eP22SYAy

Thank you Senator Mazie Hirono, Senator Thom Tillis Rep. Nydia Velazquez, and Young Kim for reintroducing the IDEA Act, allowing the @USPTO to voluntarily gather demographic information from inventors to better understand and foster a more inclusive #patent ecosystem.

“Our student body will see themselves in the inventors featured in The Inventors Patent Academy. Representation matters. Our students need to see people doing this work and know that it’s a possibility for them.” Scott Gross, California State University San Marcos

Empowering underrepresented inventors is crucial for U.S. innovation. Our Executive Director Holly Fechner's latest op-ed for IAM shows how schools, workplaces & communities can make a difference. Read more: bit.ly/3AY88MC #InventorDiversity

Inclusive innovation is possible! Our Executive Director Holly Fechner’s new op-ed for IAM shows how we can transform the U.S. innovation system for all. bit.ly/4dY1apy #InclusiveInnovation #InventorDiversity

Let’s support Samay! Led by Latina physician-CEO Maria Artunduaga, MD, MPH, MTM, her company is the first Latam-based company accepted into MedTech Innovator accelerator program. Let's help them win MedTech Innovator $10k Best Video Competition. youtu.be/GRoWWBkWj7o?si…

The Renewing American Innovation Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies recently hosted a panel discussion highlighting a new report commissioned by Invent Together called "The Role of Trust in Advancing Equity in Innovation." bit.ly/4e3k9zq

Our Executive Director, Holly Fechner spoke at the Innovator Diversity Pilots Conference on the key role that trust plays in strategies to broaden participation in inventing.

USPTO announces Create & Innovate Tour to connect with local inventors and entrepreneurs in libraries across the country | USPTO uspto.gov/about-us/news-… via @USPTO

“The Inventors Patent Academy offers an unparalleled pathway to understanding the complexities, process, cost, and challenges to patenting…Several students are now committed to pursuing the patent process.” Maya Durnavo| Houston Community College bit.ly/3wpoQ2u