Velazquez Looks to Increase Equity for Women, Minorities in Patent System
January 16, 2020
January 16, 2020
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release:
The House Small Business Committee under Chairwoman Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) held a hearing examining the issue of patent diversity and how a lack of diversity in the innovation process is hindering the economy and small business. Studies show that women and minorities apply and obtain patents at a rate significantly lower than their white ma . . .
The House Small Business Committee under Chairwoman Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) held a hearing examining the issue of patent diversity and how a lack of diversity in the innovation process is hindering the economy and small business. Studies show that women and minorities apply and obtain patents at a rate significantly lower than their white ma . . .