11-09-16 Intellectual Property: Overview and Strategies 

Since the America Invents Act (AIA) was enacted in 2011, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has opened regional offices in Detroit, Denver, Dallas, and the Silicon Valley to provide easier access to USPTO resources for and engage more directly with stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem. Director Cabeca will provide an overview of intellectual property (IP) types as well as discuss why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP and understanding the risks of early disclosure. John will also highlight the resources and assistance available through the USPTO and the added value the Silicon Valley Office brings to the region.

Our Speaker
John Cabeca is the Director of the West Coast USPTO in Silicon Valley. A veteran of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for over 26 years, Mr. Cabeca previously served as the Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO. He began his career at the USPTO as a patent examiner after graduating from Widener University with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. Mr. Cabeca became a Supervisory Patent Examiner in 1997 and joined the Senior Executive Service in 2008 serving as a Patent Technology Center Director over the semiconductor and electrical systems technologies.

Silicon Valley Office, USPTO