Who appoints the Director of the USPTO?
The Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is appointed by the President of the United States, with the advice and consent of the Senate. This appointment process is outlined in 35 U.S.C. 3, which is referenced in MPEP 1001.
While the specific details of the appointment process are not provided in the given MPEP excerpt, it’s important to note that the Director is a high-level executive position within the Department of Commerce, and the appointment reflects the significance of the role in administering the nation’s intellectual property system.
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