Author: USPTO Military Association (UMA)
Veteran Highlight: Candice Dow
If you were to ask Candice Dow to share her personal mantra with you, she’d likely say, “A life of service is a life well lived…” Her life of service truly began to take shape at the age of ... Read More
Veteran Highlight: MSgt James “Pat” Patterson, USMC (Ret.)
In celebration of Black History Month, the UMA has been highlighting the positive contributions of our African-American members. We would like to honor a very special person to conclude our Black Hist... Read More
Veteran Highlight: Michael Maharajh
Mr. Michael Maharajh is a Design Patent Examiner with Technology Center Art Unit 2917 who has been working at the USPTO since June 27, 2016. He is a former U.S Army 3rd Infantry Division Veteran with... Read More
Veteran Highlight: Aretha V. Grayson
In 2007, Aretha Virginia Grayson joined the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as a Director’s Secretary in Technology Centers 2100 and 2400. Ms. Grayson was the first African America... Read More
Veteran Highlight – CSM Troy Tyler, USA (Ret.)
Retired Army Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Troy D. Tyler is the Administrative Officer for the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and has served there since March 10, 2014. He was born in Spotsylvani... Read More
Veteran Highlight – Mark Booker
Mr. Mark Booker is a UMA board member and Design Patent Examiner with the Tech Center Art Unit 2921 who has been working at the USPTO since June 29, 2014. He is also a former Staff Sergeant in the U.S... Read More
Wreaths Across America Information from the UMA WAA Committee
2016 Wreaths Across America Wreaths Day ∙ Arlington National Cemetery Saturday, December 17th USPTO MILITARY ASSOCIATION (UMA) WAA COMMITTEE INFORMATION SHEET Schedule: 0815 Convoy trucks e... Read More
UMA Members Meet Medal of Honor Recipient Flo Groberg
UMA members had the honor of meeting with Medal of Honor Recipient U.S. Army Capt. Florent Groberg prior to his receiving the Outstanding American by Choice award from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration... Read More
USPTO Veterans Day Video
Whether it’s in plain clothes or in military uniforms, these men and women served our country and continue their public service at the USPTO. Over the last year alone, 20% of all new hires were vete... Read More