WASHINGTON (March 11, 2025) – The Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) welcomes the nomination of John Squires as Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). C4IP encourages the U.S. Senate to consider his nomination without delay.
Frank Cullen, executive director of C4IP, issued the following statement:
“John Squires’ extensive expertise in intellectual property law, innovation policy, and patent system modernization uniquely positions him to strengthen the U.S. IP system and empower inventors, entrepreneurs, and all participants in the innovation economy.
“The USPTO is instrumental in fostering American innovation, protecting IP, and supporting creators across industries. A strong, effective leader at the helm will ensure that our patent system remains a catalyst for economic growth and technological advancement.
“At a time of increasing global competition, stable leadership at the USPTO provides much-needed certainty for inventors and businesses. C4IP urges the Senate to act without delay to ensure the USPTO has strong leadership guiding its vital work of supporting domestic innovation and business by issuing patents and registering trademarks, collectively strengthening America’s competitive edge.”
About the Council for Innovation Promotion: The Council for Innovation Promotion is a bipartisan coalition dedicated to promoting strong and effective intellectual property rights that drive innovation, boost economic competitiveness, and improve lives everywhere.