U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director Kathi Vidal announced her departure from the agency to return to the private sector, a move reminiscent of his predecessor Andrei Iancu's transition before Joe Biden's inauguration.
Deputy Director Derrick Brent will assume leadership in mid-December. Vidal's tenure was marked by significant activity, including the implementation of new rules and frequent Director Review sua sponte. She also shared plans to establish a new USPTO chapter for the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors Act known as CHIPS.
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director Kathi Vidal is stepping down from her role at the agency and will be heading back to the private sector in mid-December, she said in a Tuesday letter.
The former Winston & Strawn LLP partner will be handing leadership over to Deputy Director Derrick Brent in the second week of December.
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