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Chairman Johnson's Statement on Kathi Vidal's USPTO Director Nomination

Statement

Date: Dec. 6, 2021
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Legal

Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual property & the Internet, released the following statement on President Joe Biden nominating Kathi Vidal as Undersecretary for Intellectual Property & Director of the U.S. Patent & Trade Office:

"I want to congratulate Kathi Vidal for her nomination to Undersecretary for Intellectual Property & Director of U.S. Patent & Trade Office. With a background in mathematical physics, programming and a degree in electrical engineering -- and careers in engineering and patent litigation -- Kathi will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to this critical position. Congratulations to President Biden for nominating such an accomplished, experienced, and well-balanced professional to this key post, and I look forward to working with her to ensure a strong United States patent system that promotes job creation, economic competitiveness and protects national security."


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