IPWatchdog Unleashed
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IPWatchdog Unleashed
The Fight to Fix America's Patent System: From the USPTO to Capitol Hill
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This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed, IPWatchdog President Renee C. Quinn, speaks with Coke Morgan Stewart about her time leading the USPTO and her new role as president and CEO of the Council for Innovation Promotion. Stewart describes the operational pressures she encountered at the agency, from the patent application backlog and hiring freeze to the challenge of leading a largely remote workforce through rapid change.
The conversation turns to the uncertainty facing patent owners: eligibility questions, limited confidence in remedies, and repeated validity challenges, including proceedings before the PTAB. Stewart explains why strong examination and agency action matter, but argues that lasting improvements to patent rights require Congress to act.
Recorded at IPWatchdog’s annual Women’s IP Forum, the discussion also explores leadership under pressure, career transitions, and the difference between mentoring and sponsorship. Stewart offers practical advice on building relationships with people who can champion your career—and on asking them for help with a specific purpose.
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