David Kappos (former USPTO Director)

David Kappos is an experienced attorney and engineer who served as the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) from 2009 to 2013. In this role, he oversaw the system that grants patents and trademarks, helping to promote innovation and protect intellectual property. Kappos worked to modernize patent processes, making them faster and more efficient, and advocated for stronger intellectual property rights to encourage technological advancement. His leadership helped shape U.S. patent policy during a critical period of technological growth.