(DOW JONES NEWSWIRES) International Machines Corp. (IBM) executive David Kappos has been selected by President Barack Obama to head the USPTO. Acting as General Counsel for international property law at IBM, Kappos brings a wealth of experience and an extensive history of advocating for patent-reform legislation to the USPTO. Given the growing debate surrounding patent-reform, Kappos will provide a fresh perspective at USPTO.
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