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John A. Squires Appointed Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and USPTO Director

Experienced IP attorney and fintech innovator leads the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, advising the President on intellectual property matters

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John A. Squires serves as the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), overseeing one of the world’s largest IP offices. Bringing extensive experience in intellectual property law, fintech, and regulatory compliance, Squires advises the Preside…
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John A. Squires Appointed Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and USPTO Director John A. Squires serves as the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), overseeing one of the world’s largest IP offices. Bringing extensive expe... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/john-a-squires-appointed-under-secretary-of-commerce-for-intellectual-property-and-uspto-director

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