Notice of Vacancy
JPTOS Board of Governors

Pursuant to Article VII, Section 2(k) of the Constitution of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy on the Board of Governors of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society is hereby announced to all active members for the position of Governor.

There are two Governor positions open

One term for Governor would last for full three (3) years with the second term lasting for two (2) full years.

The position requires attendance (in-person or via teleconference) at monthly meetings to direct business matters of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society including publishing, advertising, staffing, and editorial content.

All those interested in this position should obtain a
Governor Application Form from

Ryan Clark ryan.clark3@uspto.gov or (408) 918-7606

Application packages must include: (1) a completed Governor Application Form, (2) résumé and optionally a statement of qualifications for the position, and (3) a statement of interest in the position.

The application deadline is 5:00 PM on July 23, 2021

Please note that qualified individuals will be notified of their selection for an interview.   Interviews will be conducted on August 2, 2021 between 1-2 pm EST during the PTOS Board of Directors meeting.