Home
Announcements
Job Announcement
Title: Executive Director
Reports to: Board of Governors
Location: USPTO HQ, Satellite Office, or Remote
By requirement of Article VII, Section 2(i) of the Society Constitution, Article III, Sections 4 and 5 of the By Laws and Article VII of the Standing Rules of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, a vacancy is being announced to all active members of the Society in the position of Executive Director of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.
Position Overview
The Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (JPTOS) seeks a passionate, driven, and energetic Executive Director to spearhead a member-driven publication venture that strives to inform and engage the intellectual property community- both domestic and internationally. JPTOS publishes quarterly and the Executive Director plays a critical role in the publication and dissemination of the Journal. The ideal candidate will be an active member of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (PTOS) and have two years of managerial experience. Education and/or experience related to publishing, business, and management is a plus. Blogging, podcasting, and marketing experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
The Executive Director will be responsible for managing the Journal’s presence, operations, and advertisement. This includes promoting the Journal, advertising in relevant publications, as well as the expansion and maintenance of the customer base. The Executive Director will oversee Journal production and partner with the editorial staff to ensure that each issue is published on time. Further responsibilities include communicating with customers to resolve issues, maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders, and drafting/presenting monthly reports to the Board of Governors of the PTOS.
Compensation
This is a paid position serving the Board of Governors of JPTOS for a four-year term, which commences on the date that the position is accepted. The Executive Director, while a member of the Board of Governors, will not have a vote on any measure affecting the Executive Director’s compensation.
Selection Process
Applicants will submit a resume and qualifications statement, after which an interview conducted by the Board of Governors may be required. The position will be filled via a majority vote of the Board of Governors with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors.
Please submit your qualifications statement to Luther Behringer (luther.behringer2@USPTO.GOV) by COB December 30, 2025 (5:00 PM EST).
Join us at The Liberty NYC, Herald Square 29 W 35th St, New York, NY 10001 Thursday, December 18 from 5:30‐8:00 pm
* ugly sweaters encouraged but not requiredPTOS Members enjoy 1 free beverage and shared appetizers. PTOS members must present their PTOS membership card to attend OR contact the event organizer in advance to verify your membership status. Non-members can sign up for membership at the event. All USPTO employees (and their guests) are welcome to attend the event (you do not need to be a PTOS member to attend, only to receive any drink credit.
Contact Jenn or Sophie for information about this event or to be added to the NYC Teams Chat: jennifer.smith@uspto.gov sophia.hirakis@uspto.gov PTOS members must present their PTOS membership card to attend OR please contact the event organizer in advance to verify your membership status.
Join the PTOS Board of Directors!
Turn in your nominating petition form between Dec 4th-15th, 2025 and your name will be placed on the ballot for the 2026 election.
Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:
Positions for which all PTOS members are eligible:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Administrator
Treasurer
At Large Representative (10 positions available)
TC 1600, 1700/2900, 2100, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3700 (2 from each – 18 total positions)
Patents, Non-TC/PTAB (2 positions)
Trademarks (2 positions)
Offices of EEOD/PIA/CAO/CCO/CFO/CIO/GC/US/PE/All Others (2 positions)
Regional Representative Positions (Candidates must live within respective region):
Northeast Region (1 position)
Midwest Region (1 position)
Rocky Mountain Region (1 position)
Silicon Valley Region (1 position)
Texas Region (1 position)
Visit https://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2026_election.html to get your nominating petition form and for guidelines on obtaining signatures.
Completed forms must be submitted to nominations@ptos.org by 3:00PM E.T. on Dec 15th, 2025
While you may use USPTO email to collect nomination signatures (see guidelines at https://www.ptos.org/committees/election/2026_election.html ). USPTO email may not be used for campaigning. Violations of election bylaws can be confidentially reported to the Election Committee at evote@ptos.org .
You may submit campaign material (e.g. a flyer or a short bio with information about yourself, your history of service with PTOS, and how you envision serving the Society while in office) along with your petition form. Your material will be posted on the Election Committee page of the PTOS website. Campaign material will be accepted for posting until 3:00 PM E.T. on Dec 30th, 2025.
Voting will take place from Jan 13-15, 2026.
