Earlier today, John Squires, who is President Trump’s pick to become the next Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), had his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. For better or worse, the panel today also included nominees Stanley Woodward, Jr. for Associate Attorney General; T. Elliott Gaiser for Assistant Attorney General; and Joseph Edlow for Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, all of whom attracted more attention and questions than did Squires.
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