USPTO names new deputy director as top job rumours grow

Long-term office staffer named to number two role | Fintech partner reported as likely first pick for director role | New York lawyer has connections to new commerce secretary Howard Lutnick.

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USPTO names new deputy director as top job rumours grow

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