Kappos Confirmed

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Rajiv Sarathy

The Senate today confirmed the appointment of IBM's David Kappos to the position of Director, USPTO.  It is likely that Mr. Kappos will overhaul aspects of the USPTO's practice.

Judiciary Committee Chairperson Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.) issued a statement that he looks forward to working with the new Director on patent reform.

See prior blog entries on Kappos' signals and IPReview article.

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