Every unit at Commerce has a web site. We have tried every which way to bring the Commerce Department to the people. They can apply for some jobs on-line. We have hired 700 patent examiners from on-line applications. The truth is, we have more success e-cruiting, than going to job fairs and campus visits.
Businesses can apply for trademarks on-line.
I want to do something I don't often do, but I'd like to read you a few e-mails from people who have used this service. We are not done serving the customer. Today, I am pleased to announce businesses may now apply for export licenses using a secure on-line service. Our Bureau of Export Administration annually processes about 11,000 applications. These are from American companies wanting to sell sensitive high-tech products abroad.