Nicholas A. Pairolero

I’m a Senior Research Economist in the Office of the Chief Economist at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. My interests are in evidence based policy and decision making, with research in the economics of innovation and intellectual property. At the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, I advise leadership on various intellectual property policy issues, including those related to patent eligibility, emerging technologies, patent examination quality, pilot design and workforce management.

My research has appeared in leading scientific journals, like the American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, Research Policy and Nature Biotechnology. In addition, my work has received professional and academic awards, informed discussions in the U.S. Congress and has been featured in the media.

Prior to joining the United States Patent and Trademark Office, I earned my Ph.D. and M.A. in Economics at Indiana University Bloomington. While at Indiana University, I also taught undergraduate microeconomics and won the W. Phillip Saunders Award for Best Economics Associate Instructor in 2014. Before my Ph.D., I earned a B.B.A. in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.

The thoughts and views expressed here are my own, and do not represent the United States Government or the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Contact: nicholas.a.pairolero@gmail.com