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Jerry Ma, Director of Emerging Technology and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at the USPTO, has been recognized with the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal® for his outstanding work in incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into the patent examination process. This award acknowledges Ma’s leadership in leveraging AI tools to enhance operations and shape policies at the USPTO.

While AI cannot be recognized as an inventor, its integration has proven instrumental in streamlining PTO operations. Ma’s efforts highlight the significant role AI plays in improving efficiency and decision-making within the intellectual property landscape.

Congratulations to Jerry Ma for his well-deserved recognition and for pushing the boundaries of innovation within the USPTO. His dedication to advancing AI technologies sets a commendable example for the industry as a whole.

Jerry Ma honored with prestigious Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal® for excellence incorporating artificial intelligence at the USPTO September 9, 2024Press Release24-16 CONTACT: (Media Only) Paul Fucito or Mandy Kraft (571) 272-8400 or [email protected] or [email protected] WASHINGTON—Director of Emerging Technology and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Jerry Ma has been awarded the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal® for excellence in public service. Ma’s honor is in recognition of the leadership and dedication he and his team display in advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the patent examination process and shaping USPTO policies to address AI’s evolving role in intellectual property and innovation.