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From Invention to Marketplace

Science Afternoon

Science Afternoon

Science Afternoon

Science Afternoon

On May 12, 2011 Greg Cooksey and Javier Atencia of NIST gave presentations about their backgrounds as scientists, how they became interested in science, how they came to NIST, and the inventions they've made. Andrew Hirshfield, of the USPTO, followed with a presentation on the patent process.

Dr. Greg Cooksey, Dr. Javier Atencia (NIST)
Mr. Drew Hirshfeld (USPTO)

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Created June 23, 2011, Updated August 25, 2016