“Bullish” USPTO Director Nominee Calls for “Born-Strong” Patents in Senate Confirmation Hearing

Amid calls for commitment to “quality over quantity”, an all-time high pipeline of pending patent applications, and a DOGE-driven workforce reduction, the USPTO has arrived at what may be considered a critical juncture. Meanwhile, a host of potential policy reforms aimed at patent eligibility, injunctive relief, and America Invents Act (AIA) reviews are pending before Congress. On Wednesday, the White House’s pick for the next USPTO director, John A. Squires, took on questions about these matters, and more, during his Senate confirmation hearing.