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2026 National Patent Application Drafting Competition Finals

Name: 2026 National Patent Application Drafting Competition Finals
Start: 2026-04-17
End: 2026-04-17

by United States Patent and Trademark Office

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is hosting the 2026 National Patent Application Drafting Competition (NPADC) finals on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. This event is accessible virtually, allowing participants from across the nation to engage in the proceedings. The NPADC, initiated by the USPTO in 2014, aims to immerse law students in the complexities of U.S. patent law by having them apply legal principles to hypothetical invention scenarios. Over the years, it has evolved into a prestigious national competition, offering students a platform to hone their patent application drafting skills.

Speakers(4)

Coke Morgan Stewart

Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office at United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Coke Morgan Stewart is the Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the USPTO, leading one of the largest intellectual property offices in the world.

Derris Banks

Chief Patent Classification Official, Office of International Patent Cooperation at United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Derris Banks is the Chief Patent Classification Official in the Office of International Patent Cooperation at the USPTO, overseeing domestic and international classification matters.

Elizabeth Dougherty

Regional Director of the Southeast Regional Outreach Office at United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Elizabeth Dougherty is the Regional Director of the Southeast Regional Outreach Office at the USPTO, responsible for leading stakeholder engagement in the Southeast region.

Tomeka Oubichon

Regional Outreach Officer of the Southeast Regional Outreach Office at United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Tomeka Oubichon serves as the Regional Outreach Officer for the Southeast Regional Outreach Office at the USPTO, focusing on stakeholder awareness of intellectual property.

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