Thank you, Elizabeth (Dougherty) for that introduction. Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)! It’s great to have all of you here, both in person and watching via Livestream, and we’re delighted to be your hosts for this inaugural USPTO event. On that note, I'd like to thank the USPTO’s Office of Policy and International Affairs for planning, coordinating and organizing this unique conference.
