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Recent News About U.S. Department of Commerce
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Former USPTO Chief David Kappos Discusses Role of Intellectual Property in Modern Economy
David Kappos is a partner at Cravath, Swaine and Moore. He is also the former undersecretary for intellectual property at the US Department of Commerce and former head of the US Patent and Trademark Office.
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Leading American scientists, technologists, and innovators honored by President Biden
President Biden has awarded the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation to individuals who have made significant contributions in science, technology, and innovation.
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31 regional tech hubs announced to spur American innovation and create job opportunities
President Biden and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo have announced the designation of 31 communities across the United States as Regional Innovation and Technology Hubs (Tech Hubs) through the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration.
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SEC halts $140 million in fraud targeting Indian American Community
A fraud attempt that has raised over $130 million dollars since April 2021 has been frozen by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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NTIA: 'In 10 years, we expect to say that this program unlocked opportunities'
The Biden-Harris administration has formally launched the $1.5 billion Innovation Fund, an initiative aimed at supporting the development of open and interoperable 5G and future-generation technologies.
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Raimondo: Fiber-optic production to 'create good manufacturing jobs here in Hickory and across the country'
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information Alan Davidson visited Hickory, N.C., as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America tour to announce new fiber optic cable production in the United States.
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Raimondo: 'Together, we can bring opportunity to our Tribal communities'
U.S. Dept. of Commerce (DOC) Sec. Gina Raimondo spoke of the DOC's commitment to supporting economic growth in Tribal Nations in a virtual address to a summit of Tribal leaders.
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New data shows nearly three-fourths of households have online privacy, security concerns
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) recently found that 73% of online households have online privacy and security concerns, with 35% avoiding certain online activities.
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Study shows link between periods of drought and feelings of stress in U.S. farmers
For farmers, their livelihood and even mental well-being can depend on the weather. Now, a new study has linked the two without question. It has found that the levels of psychological stress among U.S. farmers is tied closely to the weather, specifically periods of drought.