The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is hosting an Industry Communication Event aimed at modernizing its publication data management processes. The event, scheduled for October 24, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM Eastern Time, seeks to engage industry leaders in data management to gather insights, explore alternative solutions, and enhance current practices. This initiative is crucial for USPTO as it aims to improve the availability of data during examination and publication, thereby fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. Interested participants must register by submitting their information to MOPINDUSTRY@uspto.gov no later than October 23, 2024, at 5:00 PM ET. For further inquiries, attendees can contact Carlos C. Carter at carlos.carter@uspto.gov or Nicholas Sabellico at Nicholas.Sabellico@uspto.gov.