The Secretary of Commerce has terminated all existing appointments to the Patent Public Advisory Committee and the Trademark Public Advisory Committee, marking a historic first in their 25 years. New appointments will be made soon, but the move indicates a clear shift from the previous administration. Current members, many appointed under President Biden, were seen as contentious. While the new committees may align more closely with the current administration, they are still expected to offer independent guidance, crucial for maintaining diverse perspectives within the USPTO.
In an unprecedented move, the Secretary of Commerce is terminating all current appointments to the Patent Public Advisory Committee and Trademark Public Advisory Committee.
This is the first time in the committees' 25 year history that an incoming presidential administration has dismissed all members.
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