Securing America’s Technological Edge: A Conversation with USPTO Acting Director Coke Morgan Stewart
The Hudson Institute hosted an event titled "Securing America’s Technological Edge: A Conversation with USPTO Acting Director Coke Morgan Stewart" on September 15, 2025. This event featured a discussion between Acting Director Stewart and Adam Mossoff, Chair of Hudson's Forum for Intellectual Property and Senior Fellow.
The conversation focused on the critical role of patent rights in maintaining and advancing American competitiveness in the global technological landscape. Topics included the importance of robust intellectual property protections and strategies to ensure the United States retains its innovation advantage.
The event was held from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and provided attendees with the opportunity to engage with leading experts in the field of intellectual property and innovation policy.
This event was particularly relevant for policymakers, legal professionals, and industry leaders interested in the intersection of intellectual property law and national competitiveness.
Speakers(2)
Adam Mossoff
Chair, Forum for Intellectual Property and Senior Fellow at Hudson Institute
Adam Mossoff is a senior fellow and chair of Hudson Institute's Forum for Intellectual Property. He is also a professor of law at Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University, and his scholarship has been cited in the US Supreme Court.
Coke Morgan Stewart
Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Acting Director at United States Patent and Trademark Office
Coke Morgan Stewart serves as the Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Acting Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.