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Perspective

Jul. 23, 2009

New Patent Chief to Face a Number of Critical Issues

Obama's nominee to head the patent office, David J. Kappos, will face an array of challenges, write Mark E. Ungerman, Jonathan Bockman and Teresa M. Summers.

By Mark E. Ungerman, Jonathan Bockman and Teresa M. Summers

The Obama administration's nominee to head the patent office, David J. Kappos, will face an array of challenges if confirmed by the Senate. As director, Kappos will have a significant role in a variety of critical patent issues, including the office's substantive rulemaking authority, patent reform legislation and management of internal operations.

As he heads into Senate...

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