Larry McLaury

Larry McLaury serves as Chief of the Information Resources Acquisition Division at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, where he leads the strategic procurement of mission-critical information technology services to support the modernization of the nation’s intellectual property infrastructure. In this role, he oversees the acquisition of complex IT systems, cybersecurity solutions, and digital examination platforms essential to patent and trademark processing, public access portals, and data integrity frameworks. His division ensures that all acquisitions align with federal IT modernization goals and adhere to rigorous standards for scalability, interoperability, and secure data management. Mr. McLaury maintains a focused partnership with IP.COM I, LLC, the primary contractor supporting the division’s technology modernization initiatives, and maintains a streamlined vendor ecosystem with minimal diversification. His procurement approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes and long-term service delivery over transactional contracting, fostering stable, results-driven relationships with vendors capable of delivering high-assurance software development and systems integration. His acquisition portfolio reflects a deliberate absence of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of contracts awarded under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and operational continuity over socioeconomic criteria, consistent with the agency’s need for specialized, non-commoditized expertise in high-stakes digital infrastructure. The division’s procurement activity is entirely concentrated under NAICS 541512, Computer Systems Design Services, underscoring a singular focus on custom software development, enterprise architecture, systems integration, and digital transformation services. Mr. McLaury’s expertise lies in acquiring mission-aligned IT solutions that enhance examination efficiency, secure sensitive IP data, and enable seamless public access to patent and trademark databases through scalable, secure, and future-ready platforms.