Ranking Member Raskin's Statement at Hearing on US Patent Office

Judiciary: House Committee · March 25, 2026

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A committee member opens remarks addressing the chair and thanks USPTO Director Squires for appearing, framing the hearing's focus on the PTO's mission and the director's actions. The member explicitly greets the director: "Thank you, director Esquires, for joining us today."

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A House Judiciary Committee member questioned USPTO Director Squires about the agency filing trademark applications for former President Trump's self-styled "Board of Peace," alleging politicization, potential violations of trademark law and the emoluments clauses, and seeking an explanation for the agency's actions.

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