Sarah Fackrell

Okay, friends: Where do *you* think the new Patent Office should be?

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/06/14/2023-12824/request-for-comments-on-southeast-regional-office-and-community-outreach-office-locations

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Show threadSarah FackrellJun 17, 2023
I'm going to go with: "Anywhere but Florida."
Show threadregphuntJun 17, 2023
@design_law Puerto Rico?
Show threadSarah FackrellJun 17, 2023
@regphunt That could be cool but it's not on the list: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/06/14/2023-12824/request-for-comments-on-southeast-regional-office-and-community-outreach-office-locations
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Show threadregphuntJun 17, 2023
@design_law That's me - rebel.
Show threadSarah FackrellJul 5, 2023
If anyone is interested in submitting comments, the #USPTO just extended the deadline: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USPTO/bulletins/3634536
USPTO extends request for comments on patent pro bono programs through August 11, 2023

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Show threadHalf Cocked LawJun 17, 2023
@design_law That's such a large area that it's hard to pick a place that makes sense geographically and logistically other than Atlanta.
Show threadDavid MichaelsJun 17, 2023

@design_law North Carolina seems like the best location.

The weather is stable and the people are nice.

Show threadtoxtethogradyJun 17, 2023
@design_law Everyone I know seems to like the Alexandria offices it currently has...
Show threadKathleen LuJun 18, 2023
@design_law Assuming the PTO doesn't solely employ single straight white men, Virginia seems like the only one remotely safe(ish) for employees and their families?