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Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will open a new Community Engagement Office at North Carolina State University’s (NC State) Centennial Campus. Congresswoman Ross called for a USPTO office in the Research Triangle given its institutions that produce world-class research, educate new leaders, and cultivate a steady stream of startups across a wide range of fields. “NC State and the Research Triangle continue to lead our nation’s innovation ecosystem,” said Congresswoman Ross. “Every day researchers, entrepreneurs, and