April 2002 - Volume 10 Number 4 |
April
2002 - Volume 10 Number 4
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Intellectual Property Subcommittee Chair Applauds Patent and Trademark Depository Libraries Howard Coble (R-N.C.), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property, was the Patent and Trademark Depository Libraries' guest speaker at a reception held at the U.S. Botanical Gardens. USPTO Asian Pacific American Network Celebrates 4700th Lunar New Year A luncheon celebration for the 4700th Lunar New Year (Year of the Horse) was held by the USPTO APANet. Volunteer for USPTO Community Day 2002 To celebrate our diversity, the scattered branches of the USPTO family tree, will be "Coming Together," on August 1st for Community Day 2002, and your help is needed. Patent Office to Celebrate Bicentennial Plans are underway for the 200th birthday of the Patent Office that will take place later this year. Is Your Mailing Address Up-to-Date? It is of utmost importance that you have your current mailing address on file at the agency. Reasons for Scheduling and Granting Annual Leave There are some good reasons employees should schedule annual leave in advance and you need to read about them. Celebrate Earth Day Take the time to celebrate the beauty of this wonderful planet we call Earth.
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From the Director's Desk Director
Rogan welcomes his senior advisor to the USPTO. News from Nicholas P. Godici Commissioner for Patents Commissioner Godici talks about the Patent Public Advisory Committee. Office of Human Resources The Office of Human Resources wants you to know about their new after-hours drop slot. USPTO Employee Assistance Program Corner Many employees are concerned about their teenagers mental health, find out why. Q&A Space Consolidation Questions of the Month Read the latest questions your fellow employees are asking about our relocation to the new Carlyle site. Take a look at the Carlyle Construction Monthly Photos Here are more photos of the on-going construction at Carlyle. In the USPTO Spotlight Bruce
Rauscher,
a Library Technician in the Public Search
Facilities Patent Search Division,
has been nominated
for a Helen Hayes Award as
"Best Leading Actor,"
in a resident production.
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