WASHINGTON (September, 18, 2025) – Today, the Senate voted to confirm John Squires as Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
IDA’s chief policy counselor, Kristen Osenga, made the following statement after his confirmation:
“Today’s confirmation of John Squires comes at a decisive moment for American innovation and economic growth. Inventors and small businesses face unprecedented threats to their intellectual property, including policies that weaken patent protections, reduce access to justice, and erect new barriers to enforcing their rights in court.
“Small businesses and entrepreneurs are the engine of America’s economy, supporting 62 million jobs. Their ability to defend their ideas is vital to U.S. prosperity.
“With his deep expertise in intellectual property law and innovation policy, Director Squires is well-positioned to strengthen the patent system, protect inventors, and foster entrepreneurship nationwide.
“The IDA thanks Acting Director Coke Stewart for her leadership during this transition and her continued commitment to the USPTO’s mission. We look forward to working with Director Squires to ensure that protecting American ingenuity remains a top priority to fuel economic growth, power an innovation renaissance, and strengthen U.S. global competitiveness.”
About the Inventor’s Defense Alliance: The Inventors Defense Alliance is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, 501(c)(4) advocacy organization that works to build support for inventors’ rights, safeguard justice, and protect access to capital. Learn more at www.InventorsDefense.org.