The University of Utah is now home to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Mountain West Community Engagement Office, expanding access to intellectual property education and resources across an eight-state region. Housed in Research Park, the new federally run office reflects Utah’s strong commercialization pipeline and growing national reputation in innovation. The partnership will connect students, entrepreneurs, businesses and communities with USPTO expertise—helping accelerate the path from discovery to real-world impact.

Story by Brian Maffly, Research Communication Specialist, University of Utah Communications.

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