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USPTO trims workforce by 1%, to close regional Rocky Mountain office

By Melissa Ritti ( October 2, 2025, 19:20 GMT | Comment) -- The US Patent and Trademark Office on Wednesday reduced its workforce by 1% and, separately, announced plans to permanently close the Rocky Mountain Regional Outreach Office. The USPTO satellite site serves eight states including Colorado — a major player in quantum that was designated a Regional Technology & Innovation Hub by the Commerce Department  in 2023.Citing the high cost of leased office space, “successful and data-driven telework policies” and a low on-site headcount, the US Patent and Trademark Office on Wednesday revealed plans to permanently close its Rocky Mountain Regional Outreach Office....

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