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USPTO China Expert Assigned to American Embassy in Beijing

The Department of Commerce’s United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced today that Mark A. Cohen, an attorney-advisor in the agency’s office of enforcement, has been appointed intellectual property attaché to the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, China. In this post, Cohen will work with government officials to improve Chinese intellectual property laws, regulations and enforcement procedures. Cohen is scheduled to begin his two-year assignment this week.

In selecting Cohen for the assignment, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property Jon Dudas noted, “The USPTO is proud to assist the Administration’s efforts to enhance intellectual property protection in China by sending Mr. Cohen to the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. Mark’s expertise in intellectual property rights, combined with his knowledge of Chinese language, culture, and law are assets in furtherin

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