Our first Subcommittee hearing was on foreign competitive threats to innovation, and it highlighted China's abusive practices.

Would you just, as a matter of general principle, agree that if you have got a proceeding in the district court and the PTAB at the same time, covering the same topic, addressing a patent validity, that that doesn't really fulfill…

I want to thank Ranking Member Thom Tillis and his staff for putting this hearing together on a consensus basis.

This hearing will come to order. We are here today to conduct oversight of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

One of the things I think we need to do is to provide rapid and targeted support.

Thank you. Mr. Laroski, Ms. Wang, you are both nominated to the Court of International Trade...

We intend to take another strong run at it and would be grateful for your close cooperation.

I must say, I am struck by the reach of some of the trademark scams.

Congratulations to all of the nominees, and their families.

You got over 14,000 comments to the ANPRM, which speaks to the degree of awareness and engagement, and I think PTO regulations can address some of the concerns that I hear about PTAB.

I want to thank Ranking Member Thom Tillis and his staff for putting this hearing together on a consensus basis.

One potential way to address some of the issues in PTAB that is in the PREVAIL Act, is a standing requirement for inter partes review.

We are putting ourselves in the strongest possible position to navigate the challenges of today and tomorrow together.

That is a pretty good to do list.

Like find out what works, do more of that? Learn from mistakes, laboratories of democracy.

In addition, taking proper care of our electronic waste is vital to national security, as it ensures adequate supply chains and prevents the loss of sensitive information through digital files.

What clarifications or updates to existing statutes would help create a reliable environment for private investments and job creation in the recycling sector?

Judge Hall is an ideal candidate for this seat because of her unique blend of skills, and experience, and her intimate familiarity with our district.