Robert C. Watson
Robert C. Watson | |
|---|---|
| United States Commissioner of Patents | |
| In office February 18, 1953 – 1961 | |
| Preceded by | John A. Marzall |
| Succeeded by | David L. Ladd |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 21, 1890 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Education | Lehigh University Georgetown University Law Center |
Robert C. Watson (born November 21, 1890) was an American lawyer, engineer, and government official who served as the United States Commissioner of Patents from 1953 to 1961.[1][2][3][4]
Early life and career
Watson was born in Washington, D.C., the son of a patent attorney. He earned a civil engineering degree from Lehigh University, worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad, and graduated from Georgetown University Law Center in 1917. He served in the United States Army during World War I and later practiced patent law in Washington for about thirty years.[2]
Commissioner of Patents
President Dwight D. Eisenhower appointed Watson commissioner of patents, and he took the oath of office on February 18, 1953. The USPTO notes that his administration addressed a backlog of patent applications and improved classification practices.[2]
References
- ↑ "Past leaders of the USPTO". United States Patent and Trademark Office. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Robert C. Watson". United States Patent and Trademark Office. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ United States Government Manual. Washington, D.C.: Office of the Federal Register. 1955. Search this book on
- ↑ "Directors of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office". Patent Librarian's Notebook. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
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