The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved the nomination of David Kappos as Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the PTO.
Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) has been quoted during the confirmation process: “I don’t know whether to give him congratulations or condolences. It’s going to be one of the toughest jobs in the government.” Amen to that.
The Committee approval moves the nomination to the Senate floor. It is uncertain, however, whether there is sufficient time for a vote of the entire Senate before it adjourns tomorrow for its August recess.
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