USPTO’s Trademark Public Advisory Committee: Where we’ve been and where we’re headed

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USPTO's Trademark Public Advisory Committee: Where we've been and where we're headed

Guest blog by David Cho, current chair of the USPTO’s Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC) and Assistant Vice President Senior Legal Counsel, Trademarks & Copyrights of AT&T Services, Inc., and Susan Natland, immediate past chair of TPAC and co-chair of Knobbe Martens Trademark and Brand Protection Group

As the main stakeholder advisory body for trademarks, the USPTO’s Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC) plays a significant role in the trademark ecosystem. TPAC is a statutorily required advisory board comprising nine voting members appointed by the Secretary of Commerce. TPAC’s role is to provide input to the Director of the USPTO on the management, policy, goals, performance, budget and user fees related to trademark operations. TPAC’s contribution impacts not only the USPTO’s Trademark operations, but the entire trademark community. 

So, what are the key takeaways in the world of TPAC from 2022 and what can we expect in 2023? 

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