The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is currently looking to fill 18 positions on its Patent and Trademark Public Advisory Committees. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick terminated previous appointments, leading to an op-ed from former members who expressed regret over their prematurely ended service. Established by the American Inventors Protection Act in 1999, these committees are crucial for advising the USPTO on patent and trademark policies and operations. New members are expected to be appointed by May 2025 and will serve staggered terms that could last until 2027.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is seeking candidates for 18 open positions on its Patent and Trademark Public Advisory Committees, with appointments expected by May 2025.
Former PPAC members expressed their regret in an op-ed for IPWatchdog, emphasizing their desire for new members to effectively carry on the duties of the committees.
Established in 1999 by the American Inventors Protection Act, the PPAC and TPAC are tasked with reviewing and advising on the USPTO’s operations and policies.
The new appointees will fill existing vacancies and can serve consecutive three-year terms, aiming to maintain staggered term lengths for better continuity.
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