H.C.R. No. 37 Summary

• Urges the U.S. Department of Commerce to select central Ohio as the location for a satellite office of the United States Patent and Trademark Office

• Highlights central Ohio's qualifications including 27 colleges and universities, Fortune 500 companies (Cardinal Health, Nationwide, American Electric Power, Limited Brands), and Battelle national laboratories

• Notes central Ohio's economic strength with Columbus unemployment at 7.6%, below state and national averages, and Forbes recognition as a top tech city and housing market

• States that a satellite office in central Ohio would reduce patent application dependency, improve quality, enhance communication with patent applicants, and support workforce development

• Directs the House Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to the Secretary of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office Director, Ohio Congressional delegation, and Ohio news media