John Squires, a renowned partner with experience in advanced technologies and intellectual property at Dilworth Paxson, has been nominated by the Trump administration to take over as the head of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The nomination for Squires to become Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO has been submitted to the U.S. Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Squires, who leads the emerging companies and IP groups at Dilworth Paxson, brings a wealth of experience to the nomination, having previously served as a partner at Perkins Coie and the chief IP counsel at Goldman Sachs. His extensive career in the legal domain is expected to be a vital asset for the patent office in overseeing intellectual property matters and guiding the USPTO’s future directions.