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Meeting the Mark

For the first time, the US Patent and Trademark Office met all of its objectives required by the Government Performance and Results Act in FY 2008. That’s...

Federal News Network Staff

December 10, 2008 9:28 am

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For the first time, the US Patent and Trademark Office met all of its objectives required by the Government Performance and Results Act in FY 2008. That’s a 1993 law designed to improve federal project management by requiring agencies to set goals, measure results, and report progress. Jon Dudas is Director of PTO and explains how over 9,500 employees were able to meet the goals. Click to hear the interview.

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