HTIA Statement on the Committee Markup of USPTO Director

WASHINGTON – On June 12, 2025, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance the nomination of John A. Squires for Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Below is a statement from Dave Jones, Executive Director of High Tech Inventors Alliance (HTIA): 

“We congratulate John Squires on his advancement through the Senate Judiciary Committee. HTIA will continue to advocate for a patent system that ensures high-quality patents, restores equitable access to PTAB proceedings, and protects innovators from abusive litigation. We look forward to engaging with USPTO leadership to advance these priorities, fostering a balanced patent system that drives American innovation and competitiveness."

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HTIA is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to advancing balanced patent policies. Its members are some of the largest recipients of U.S. patents, who collectively invest over $146 billion in research and development each year. HTIA’s mission is to promote patent policies that preserve critical incentives to invest in innovation, research, and American jobs.