Following President Trump's inauguration, Coke Morgan Stewart was sworn in as Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and as Acting Director of the USPTO on January 20, 2025. This transition comes after the previous Director, Kathi Vidal, left her position to join a law firm, while the interim Deputy Director Derrick Brent has also resigned. However, Commissioners Vaishali Udupa and Gooder will continue in their roles, ensuring some stability amidst the leadership changes.
Coke Morgan Stewart has been sworn in as Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the USPTO, succeeding Kathi Vidal.
With Kathi Vidal departing for Winston & Strawn, Stewart steps in as Acting Director amidst recent changes in leadership within the USPTO.
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