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Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - David J. Kappos

Under Secretary of Commerce and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office David Kappos was confirmed on August 7, 2009.  A hearing to consider his nomination was held on July 29, 2009.  icon_webcastAn archived webcast is available.  On August 6, 2009, the Judiciary Committee ordered the nomination reported to the Senate for consideration.

Committee Questionnaire (Attachments Available Upon Request)

  • Question 12A
  • Question 12C
  • Question 12D
  • Question 12E

Responses to Questions Submitted for the Record

  • Questions for the Record:  Senator Chuck Schumer
  • Questions for the Record:  Senator Orrin Hatch
  • Questions for the Record:  Senator Arlen Specter

Letters Received in Connection with the Nomination

  • July 16, 2009 - American Intellectual Property Law Association
  • July 8, 2009 - Intellectual Property Owners Association
  • June 22, 2009 - Henry R. Nothhaft, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tessera

 
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