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John Cabeca

Director, Silicon Valley United States Patent & Trademark Office


As the Director of the Silicon Valley United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), John carries out the strategic direction of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO, and is responsible for leading the USPTO's west coast regional office in Silicon Valley. Focusing on the region and actively engaging with the community, John ensures the USPTO’s initiatives and programs are tailored to the region's unique ecosystem of industries and stakeholders.  A veteran of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for over 26 years, John previously served as the Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO. In this role, he worked closely across the Agency's leadership to implement the policies and priorities for the USPTO. He began his career at the USPTO as a patent examiner after graduating from Widener University with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.