FedScoop has once again sought to recognize 50 women whose vibrant energy, determination and imagination are making a monumental difference in the federal government IT community, and…

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker swore in Michelle Lee, the first woman director of the Patent and Trademark Office in the agency's 225-year history.

The USPTO's deputy director underwent two confirmation hearings with the Senate Judiciary Committee before she was confirmed.

The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved Michelle Lee's nomination to serve as the director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office debuted a new effort Wednesday to focus on bolstering the quality of patents it issues. As part of the Enhanced Patent…

Patent office chief Michelle Lee unveiled a spate of efforts to improve patent quality, including the creation of a new executive-level position, during a public appearance Thursday.

Michelle Lee, who was nominated last year to head the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, reiterated that the agency was taking steps to combat time fraud.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office released a new beta version of its public website. The agency said the new site would make it easier to access…

"There isn't enough time," said Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, remarking on the chances of confirming Michelle Lee before the end of the congressional session.

A new report from the Patent Public Advisory Committee urges the USPTO to protect funding for information technology projects. (Credit: iStockphoto.com) As it emerges from 2013’s sequestration,…