Anice M Ogden

Anice M. Ogden serves as a Contracting Officer within the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), part of the Department of Commerce, where she manages the acquisition of critical technology and administrative services that support the modernization of the nation’s intellectual property infrastructure. Her portfolio centers on procuring digital examination systems, cybersecurity solutions, and public-facing platforms that enhance patent and trademark processing efficiency. She executes full lifecycle contracting actions under FAR and agency-specific guidelines, ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards while aligning acquisitions with USPTO’s strategic goals of innovation, data integrity, and public accessibility. Ms. Ogden maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including IP.COM I, LLC and Innovative Transducer Implementation, LLC, both of which provide specialized intellectual property analytics and technical implementation services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in software development, data management, and IT modernization, fostering long-term partnerships that ensure system interoperability and operational continuity across USPTO’s digital ecosystem. Her contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 71.4% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, while maintaining a meaningful 28.6% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a deliberate strategy to leverage both large-capacity providers and agile small businesses, ensuring innovation and resilience in mission-critical services without compromising procurement efficiency. Ms. Ogden’s primary NAICS focus is on 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting her deep engagement with custom software development for patent and trademark databases. She also regularly procures services under 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery), and 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), demonstrating broad technical expertise across digital infrastructure, logistics, and hardware support essential to USPTO’s operational backbone.