Representing the 23rd District
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Today Assemblymember Nora Campos (D-San José) and a coalition of Silicon Valley legislators submitted a letter addressed to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office urging for a satellite U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to be setup in the Silicon Valley.
Assembly Member Campos stated, "I am proud to lead this legislative effort to showcase what the world's technology leaders already know, that the Silicon Valley is the premier innovation hub of the world. The fact that 50% of all patent filings in California and 12% of all patent filings in the United States come from the Silicon Valley should provide strong support for our case."
The Silicon Valley is also a major source and recipient of venture capital investments, receiving nearly $6 billion dollars. This accounts for approximately 27% of all venture capital investments in the United States and 53% of all venture capital investments in the state of California (in 2010). The Silicon Valley also region received 23% of all clean-tech venture capital investments occurring in the United States in 2010, up 20% from 2009 despite depressed economic conditions.
Background:
The America Invents Act authorizes "three or more" satellite United States Patent and Trademark Offices to be established by the year 2014. Detroit was chosen as the first location for a satellite office. The United States Patent and Trademark Office posted a Request for Comments on November 22, 2011, to solicit comments on where the remaining two satellite offices should be located.
The public comment period ends January 30, 2012.
CONTACT: Darryl Lucien, (916) 319-2023
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Nora Campos
Representing the 23rd District
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Monday, January 23 2012
TechAmerica Recognizes Four California Technology Champions for 2011Sacramento, CA - TechAmerica, the leading national technology trade association, today announced that four legislators will receive its California Technology Champion Award. The Champions for 2011 are: Assemblywoman Nora Campos (D – San Jose) Senator Anthony Cannella (R – Ceres) Assemblyman Jerry Hill (D – South San Francisco) Assemblyman Bob Wieckowski (D – Fremont) This award recognizes these legislators’ outstanding contributions to California’s technology industry during the 2011 legislative year and their commitment to job…
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Friday, July 08 2011
Campos Cyber Bully Prevention Legislation Becomes LawSACRAMENTO, Calif. – AB 746, the Cyber Bully Prevention bill by Assemblymember Nora Campos (D-San José), today became California law following Governor Brown’s signature. AB 746 declares that posts made on social network sites are covered under the Education Code anti-bullying provisions and allows school officials to suspend student violators. California law allows for the suspension of a student for bullying, including bullying by electronic acts. Prior to AB 746, however, the law did not…
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Wednesday, June 08 2011
Assemblymember Campos to Present Cyber Bullying Legislation to Senate Education CommitteeSACRAMENTO, Calif. - Assemblymember Nora Campos (D-San José) today will present her Cyber Bullying Bill to the Senate Education Committee. AB 746 makes simple updates and clarifies that posts made on social network sites are covered under the Education Code anti-bullying provisions. "The increase in popularity of social networks has also brought an increase in abuse. Many young people have committed suicide because they were bullied on social networks," Campos said. "These tragedies show the…
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Thursday, April 28 2011
Assemblymember Campos Passes First Bill in State LegislatureSACRAMENTO, Calif. – Assemblymember Nora Campos (D-San José) this month passed her first piece of legislation, Assembly Concurrent Resolution 25, declaring March 2011 Arts Education Month in the State of California. “To succeed in today's economy of ideas, students must master the use of words, images, sounds and motion to communicate,” Assemblymember Campos, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism and Internet Media, said, “The arts provide the skills and knowledge students…
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Tuesday, March 22 2011
Local Relief Resources for the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami DisasterThe world over--individuals, corporations and philanthropic organizations are launching campaigns to help those affected by the natural disasters in Japan. There are also organizations here in San Jose gathering community support. Contact the local organizations below to learn how you can participate in Japanese disaster relief. Also click on the button (at right) that will give you more information about the disaster's impact on California. Community Events Community Baked Goods for Japan Relief Saturday, April…
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Monday, March 21 2011
Assemblymember Campos Honors Rolanda Pierre-Dixon as Woman of the Year in the State Assembly
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Assemblymember Nora Campos (D-San José) on Monday, March 21, 2011 honored Santa Clara County Assistant District Attorney Rolanda Pierre-Dixon for her commitment to ending domestic violence in Santa Clara County at a ceremony held in the Assembly Chambers.
Pierre-Dixon was honored for her tireless efforts to end and prevent domestic violence in Santa Clara County. Chief among her contributions to the residents of Santa Clara County is the creation of the Domestic…
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Wednesday, February 23 2011
Assemblymember Campos Announces Bill to Protect Californians From Cancer-Causing Contaminant
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Assemblymember Nora Campos (D-San José) on Tuesday, February 22, announced the introduction of AB 403, a bill that will require the Department of Public Health to set a standard level for hexavalent chromium in California drinking water.
Assemblymember Campos, joined by environmental groups, public health officers and Assembly District 23 constituents, discussed AB 403 which aims to set a standard level for hexavalent chromium by January 1, 2013. Hexavalent chromium, or chromium-6,…
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Monday, January 10 2011
Assemblymember Campos Responds to Governor's Budget ProposalSACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Nora Campos (D-San Jose) released the following statements in response to Governor Jerry Brown’s budget proposal to address the state’s budget deficit: “The Governor’s proposed budget should serve as a wake-up call for all Californians. Unless we take a balanced approach to closing the growing budget gap, there will be deep cuts to many state and local services across the board. I am approaching this budget proposal as a framework and will…
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