Government And Ethics News

USPTO Director Squires Postpones Controversial Anniversary Gala Amid Ethics Scrutiny

USPTO Director John Squires postponed a one-year anniversary celebration scheduled for September 29, citing scheduling conflicts. The event, which included a private film screening and remarks by Squires, has drawn criticism for potential ethical violations, including the use of a personal Gmail address for official communications and funding by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, an entity with business before the agency. Squires has not clarified whether the event is official or personal, nor who is paying for it, prompting calls for transparency and potential Freedom of Information Act requests.