USPTO Refreshes Its Top Performance Review Squad
Published Date: 11/3/2025
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Summary
The USPTO just updated who’s on its Performance Review Board, the team that checks how well top employees are doing. This change affects key leaders like the Deputy Under Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer, making sure the board reflects current roles. No big money changes, but it keeps the review process fresh and official starting now.
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