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Lynne G. Beresford Named Commissioner for Trademarks

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez has named Lynne G. Beresford to be Commissioner for Trademarks at the Commerce Department’s U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Beresford has been acting Commissioner for Trademarks since September 1, 2004.

In response to the appointment, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property Jon Dudas noted, “Lynne Beresford has a track-record of excellence and achievement, both as a manager and as a trademark expert. The Secretary’s appointment ensures continuity of our successful trademark operations.”

As Commissioner for Trademarks, Beresford is responsible for the productivity and quality of the work done by more than 300 examining attorneys, paralegals and other support professionals. She also oversees budget and trademark-related information technology (IT) decisions.

Beresford began her career at the USPTO

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