Michelle Lee Confirmed as USPTO DirectorMarch 10, 2015

The Senate on Monday confirmed the White House’s nominee for the long-vacant director position at the USPTO. Director Lee had been serving as Deputy Director and acting Director for over a year, pending the nomination process.

Director Lee takes over for former-Director Kappos, who left the position in February 2013. The confirmation has been both long-expected and long-awaited.

Congratulations to Director Lee. 

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