"Raskin stated that the USPTO's act in filing those trademark applications is 'the first step in giving Trump and his subordinates a monopoly in our country on use of the word 'peace.'"
"Squires responded that he acted pursuant to his authority under both 35 U.S.C. § 2 and 35 U.S.C. § 3 in advising the President on national IP policy issues."
"The Board of Peace was formally established in January 2026 and includes 28 founding member countries, representing a pivotal step in realizing President Trump's vision for Gaza."
Representative Jamie Raskin has raised concerns regarding the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's role in filing a trademark application for President Trump's 'Board of Peace.' Established in January 2026, the Board aims to transform Gaza. Raskin criticized the USPTO's actions as potentially granting Trump a monopoly on the term 'peace' and highlighted issues related to foreign investments. During a March hearing, USPTO Director John Squires defended the Office's actions as custodial, but Raskin remains unsatisfied and has sent a letter seeking further clarification.
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