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Jerry Lorengo
Jerry Lorengo is the Acting Chief Communications Officer (CCO) at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Mr. Lorengo manages a team responsible for...
Remarks by Director Squires — Opening of the USPTO Mountain West Community Engagement Office
Remarks as delivered John A. Squires, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO Opening of the Mountain West Community Engagement...
PTAB Listening Session: PTAB and Life Sciences
This spring, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is hosting three separate listening sessions: PTAB and Life Sciences, PTAB and High Tech, and PTAB Administration and Reform.
PTAB Listening Session: PTAB and High Tech
Join USPTO’s PTAB and High Tech listening session—two expert panels on emerging tech and PTAB. Attend in person in Alexandria, VA, or virtually.
PTAB Listening Session: PTAB Administration and Reform
Join the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Monday, May 18, from 3–5 p.m. ET for a discussion that will explore suggestions for improving PTAB's efficiency, transparency, and collaboration.
Opening Statement by Director Squires before the House Judiciary, Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet
OPENING STATEMENT JOHN A. SQUIRES UNDER SECRETARY OF COMMERCE FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND DIRECTOR OF THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE OVERSIGHT HEARING BEFORE...
Remarks by Director Squires — INTA 2026 Annual Meeting
Keynote remarks as delivered John A. Squires, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO INTA 2026 Annual Meeting May 4...
Michelle Rahn
Michelle Rahn is the Acting Chief Financial Officer (Acting CFO) for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). She manages operations of the Office of...
USPTO issues precedential decision detailing the principles underlying the Director’s exercise of discretion
In Magnolia Medical v. Kurin, the Director denied IPR institution where the petitioner raised issues it already litigated and lost in district court rather than using the PTAB as a true alternative to litigation.
USPTO designates as informative three decisions applying the Office’s Revvo and Tesla claim construction precedent
The Director vacated or denied institution where petitioners took inconsistent district court and Board positions on claim construction.
USPTO announces extension of the Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program through May 6, 2028
Appellants may petition to expedite ex parte appeals, with decisions on each appeal now targeted within four months.
USPTO issues precedential decision to treat AIA eligibility the same for both the United States government and foreign governments
The USPTO held that foreign governments cannot be IPR or PGR petitioners or real parties in interest.
USPTO headquarters gallery
USPTO headquarters photo gallery
Photographs of USPTO employees and events gathered into a singular gallery
Remarks by John A. Squires for the USPTO America 250 Flagship Celebration!
Remarks as delivered John A. Squires 60th Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO USPTO America 250 Flagship Celebration! July...
USPTO selects Georgia and Alabama HBCU and MSI innovation ecosystems for Southeast Community Engagement Office expansion
USPTO selected Georgia and Alabama innovation ecosystem partnerships to expand its Southeast Community Engagement Office, with a focus on HBCUs and MSIs, commercialization, entrepreneurship, and STEM outreach.
Remarks by John A. Squires before the 2026 WIPO Member State Assemblies
Remarks as delivered John A. Squires 60th Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO Assemblies of the Member States of...