James T. Newton
James T. Newton | |
|---|---|
| United States Commissioner of Patents | |
| In office 1917–1920 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Ewing |
| Succeeded by | Robert Frederick Whitehead |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 17, 1862 Morgan County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Education | University of Georgia |
James T. Newton (born July 17, 1862) was an American educator, lawyer, and government official who served as the United States Commissioner of Patents from 1917 to 1920.[1][2][3][4]
Early life and career
Newton was born in Morgan County, Georgia, and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Georgia. He worked as a school principal before entering the Patent Office as a fourth assistant examiner in 1891.[2]
Commissioner of Patents
Newton served as commissioner of patents during World War I. The USPTO notes that his administration faced personnel shortages as Patent Office employees left for military service or other war-related government work.[2]
References
- ↑ "Past leaders of the USPTO". United States Patent and Trademark Office. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "James T. Newton". United States Patent and Trademark Office. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Biographical sketches of the Commissioners of Patents". Journal of the Patent Office Society. 18: 145–234. 1936.
- ↑ Weber, Gustavus A. (1924). The Patent Office: Its History, Activities and Organization. Service Monographs of the United States Government. 31. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins Press. Search this book on
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