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Kathi Vidal, with legacy of stewardship, controversial rules, departing USPTO

By Nick Robertson ( November 12, 2024, 22:20 GMT | Comment) -- US Patent and Trademark Office Director Kathi Vidal announced today that she will step down from her post in mid-December.  She entered the office as a veteran intellectual property litigator with a deep technical background in 2022, bent on modernizing one of the world’s largest IP offices while fostering a diverse and contented workforce.In a letter sent to US Patent and Trademark Office employees today, Director Kathi Vidal announced she will be stepping down and handing off the reins to Deputy Director Derrick Brent in just over one month, an expected move following the results of the November election.  ...

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