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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office became the first agency to issue layoff notices during the October 2025 shutdown.
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This is true. USPTO sent RIF notices to 126 employees (1% of its workforce) on October 1—the shutdown's first day—and closed its Denver regional office. USPTO's speed suggests pre-drafted termination...
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